Kunle Remi, lead actor in the 2022 blockbuster fantasy film Aníkúlápó, is set to star in yet another anticipated crime thriller titled Wòkè.
Directed by Bimbola Olagunju, Wòkè is a crime thriller that follows the story of a former secret service agent, Greg, who faces pressure from his wife to accept a job brought to him by his former colleague and friend, Chuks. He is tasked with finding and rescuing the daughter of an infamous kingpin, Tega, who is popular for engaging in corrupt practices while skillfully avoiding the wrath of the law.
Coming to cinemas on November 4th 2022, Wòkè promises to be an action-packed crime thriller with a star-studded cast including Kunle Remi, Linda Osifo, Adedimeji Lateef, Chinedu Luis Ohakwe, Tina Mba, and Zack Orji.
Bimbola Olaguju (Bimmybat films), director of this new thriller has directed several films, including Fidelity, nominated at the Toronto International Film Festival, Long Walk To Nothing, Divorcio (Spanish), Salvation and Perfect Date. Her latest work Wòkè, Yoruba for “look up,” is set to premiere on the 30th of October 2022 at Blue Pictures Cinema, Lagos, Nigeria.
The movie trailer for Wòkè offers a glimpse into the suspense-filled, epic thriller to come. Catch the trailer for Wòkè here.