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2021 Nigerian film directed by Akay Mason and Abosi Ogba

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Day of Destiny
Directed byAkay Mason
Abosi Ogba
Written byAkay Mason
Abosi Ogba
Produced byAkujobi Victoria and Isioma Osaje
StarringOlumide Oworu
Denola Grey
Norbert Young
Toyin Abraham
CinematographyBarnabas Emordi
Edited byVictoria Akujobi
Music byGray Jones
Production
companies		Anthill Productions Inkblot Productions and Anakle Films
Release date
  • 1 January 2021 (2021-01-01)
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish
Box office₦18.6 million

Day of Destiny also known as D.O.D is a 2021 Nigerian sci-fi adventure film written and co-directed by Akay Mason and Abosi Ogba. Abosi Ogba made his directorial debut in this film. The film stars Olumide Oworu, Denola Grey, Norbert Young and Toyin Abraham in the lead roles. The film is based on the mysterious adventures of two teenage brothers who travel back in time by 20 years to change the fortunes of the family. It is also the first Nigerian family adventure film as well as Nigeria's first-ever time traveller film and was also the first Nigerian film to be released in 2021.

Cast

Release

The film was initially supposed to have its theatrical release on 30 October 2020 but was postponed to 1 January 2021 due to End SARS protests. The film had its theatrical release on 1 January 2021 coinciding with the New Year and opened to positive reviews from critics while also became a box office success. It was released on Netflix on 13 July 2021.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref
2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Art Director Chris Udomi Pending

References

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  3. "'Day of Destiny' Berths". THISDAYLIVE. 2021-01-02. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
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  5. "Nollywood Sci-fi Film, Day of Destiny Finally Hits Cinemas Nationwide". Channels Television. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  6. "Watch the teaser for 'DOD' directed by Akay Mason and Abosi Ogba". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-06-29. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  7. "You are being redirected..." businessday.ng. 2 December 2020. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  8. "'D.O.D' producers confirm new release date". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-11-10. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  9. "Here's the official trailer for 'DOD' starring Denola Grey, Toyin Abraham, Blossom Chukwujekwu". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-12-01. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  10. "'DOD', 'Sanitation Day' coming to Netflix in July". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-06-29. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
  11. "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2022-03-26.

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