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Zulumoke Oyibo marks a milestone in her career as she joins her partners, Naz Onuzo and Damola Ademola, in the director’s chair with her debut film
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The Betrayed, set to hit cinemas nationwide on August 2, was shot in Lagos and weaves a narrative filled with love, lust, loyalty, and the lengths one will go to protect a loved one.
Amarachi’s (Uche Montana) life was a picture-perfect fairytale. Until her husband (Gabriel Afolayan) was arrested for the murder of his girlfriend. With a web of secrets tangled around him, Amarachi is thrown into a world of doubt. Will she uncover the truth, or is her dream life a shattered illusion?
This film marks the directorial debut of Zulumoke Oyibo, co-founder of Inkblot. Written by Chinaza Onuzo and Tosan Ayanfulu, The Betrayed features a talented lineup including Uche Montana, Gabriel Afolayan, Adunni Ade, Ibrahim Suleiman, Jemima Osunde, Vine Olugu, and Stephanie Zibili.
Key Background
Inkblot Productions, a prominent Nigerian filmmaking company based in Lagos, was founded in 2010 by Naz Onuzo, Zulumoke Oyibo, Damola Ademola, and Omotayo Adeola.
Over the years, Inkblot Productions has established a reputation for delivering titles, with acclaimed projects such as The Set Up, Quam’s Money, The Arbitration, and Out of Luck. Their journey began with their first project, Knock Knock, released in 2013, and since then, they have become a significant force in bringing Nigerian films to both big and small screens.
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In Summary
The stage is set for “The Betrayed” to make its mark. Will it rise to the challenge and exceed expectations, or will it follow a more modest path?
Only time will tell.
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