Watch the Trailer for Ramsey Nouah’s New Film ‘Tòkunbọ̀’
Netflix is set to premiere Tòkunbọ̀, a thrilling new feature film directed by renowned Nigerian actor and director Ramsey Nouah. The film, which will be available for streaming on August 23, 2024, delves into Nigeria’s world of crime and desperation, showcasing Nouah’s third directorial venture.
Plot Overview:
Tòkunbọ̀ follows the intense journey of a smuggler tasked with delivering a government official’s daughter to her captor within three hours. The stakes are high, as failure to complete the mission could have fatal consequences for him and his family.
Star-Studded Cast:
The film features an impressive ensemble, including Gideon Okeke, Chidi Mokeme, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, Nobert Young, Majid Michael, Adunni Ade, Ivie Okujaye, Tosin Adeyemi, Stanley ‘Funnybone’ Chibunna, Darasimi Nadi, and Aaron Sunday.
Director’s Background:
Ramsey Nouah, a distinguished actor and director, is known for his acclaimed work in the film industry. He made his directorial debut with Living in Bondage: Breaking Free in 2019, which won seven Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCA) in 2020. His subsequent film, Rattle Snake: The Ahanna Story, was a remake of the 1995 classic Rattlesnake.
Nouah’s acting career began in the early 1990s with the soap opera Fortunes. He has since appeared in notable films such as End of the Wicked, Battle of Love, Power of Love, Blood Sisters, and Merry Men.