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1996 Nigerian film
Domitila
Produced byZikoko
Release date
  • 1996 (1996)
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Domitilla is a 1996 Nigerian film starring Anne Njemanze, Sandra Achums, Ada Ameh, and Kate Henshaw about a young woman struggling to make ends meet as a Lagos prostitute. A sequel, Domitilla 2, was released in 1999, and a remake was released in 2023.

Plot

Office secretary Ngozi moonlights as a prostitute at night under the alias Domitilla (Anne Njemanze), alongside her friends Jenny (Kate Henshaw), Anita (Ada Ameh), and Judith (Sandra Achums). Her earnings barely cover both her living expenses and her invalid father's (Emmanuel France) medical bills. After her love interest, John (Charles Okafor), calls time on their budding relationship upon discovering her double life, Domitilla attends a high-society gathering with her friends where she meets wealthy politician Lawson (Enebeli Elebuwa).

But her new found soap box quickly bursts, and her world turns on its head when the politician is found dead in his hotel room after a night of frolicking with her. All evidence points in Domitilla's direction.

Cast

  • Ann Njemanze as Domitilla
  • Sandra Achums as Judith
  • Ada Ameh as Anita
  • Kate Henshaw as Jenny
  • Charles Okafor as John
  • Enebeli Elebuwa as Dr Lawson
  • Maureen Ihua as Mrs. Lawson
  • Sam Arogundade as Domitilla's Boss
  • Ejiro Benjamin as STATE Counsel
  • Kate Effiong as Helen's Auntie
  • Melvin Ejiro as Peter
  • Iyabo Lawani as Judge
  • Sunny McDon as Jeff

See also

References

  1. Augoye, Jayne (27 June 2020). "Sequel of 1996 Nollywood classic, Domitilla, 'in the works'". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  2. "Zeb Ejiro… 'Movie Sheik' returns with Nollywood classic, Domitila". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 25 July 2020. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  3. "A Sequel Of The Nollywood Classic Film Domitilla To Be Released In 2021". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  4. "I'm no longer afraid of death –Ada Ameh". Punch Newspapers. 20 September 2020. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  5. "Nigeria's Fading Movie Stars - P.M. News". Retrieved 20 July 2022.


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