The Ghost and the House of Truth

The Ghost and the House of Truth
Directed byAkin Omotoso
Produced byEgo Boyo
StarringToyin Oshinaike, Kate Henshaw, Susan Wokoma, Mario Obruthe, Imoleayo Olusanya and Dara Egerton-Shyngle
Production
companies
Temple Productions Slate 1 Films and The Mission Entertainment
Release date
  • 2019 (2019)
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

The Ghost and the House of Truth is a Nigerian film produced by Ego Boyo[1] and directed by Akin Omotoso.[2][3] It was released in 2019 and produced under Temple Productions, Slate 1 Films, and The Mission Entertainment.[4] It is the sixth film produced by Temple Productions and the second collaboration between Omotoso and Boyo.[5][6]

The film stars Toyin Oshinaike, Kate Henshaw, Susan Wokoma, Mario Obruthe, Imoleayo Olusanya and Dara Egerton-Shyngle.[1][7] It explores the criminal and less-discussed effects of missing children and the dangers to which they are exposed.[8]

Synopsis

The Ghost and the House of Truth follows Bola Ogun, a counsellor and a single mother of a daughter named Nike. Her occupation involves advising people to let go of past occurrences or events that might have caused damage or affected the patient negatively and live for the present and future.[9] She is put to the test as a victim herself when her daughter Nike goes missing and is believed to have been murdered. This leads to a series of unpleasant events and days of suffering for Bola, who works with the local police to find her daughter.[10]

Cast

Premiere

The Ghost and the House of Truth premiered internationally on 20 September 2019 at the Urban World Film Festival, EMC Empire Theater 12, New York City, United States.[11] The film had its African premiere on 15 November 2019 at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), where it served as the official closing film. It also opened Film Africa in London.[7][12][13][14][15] The film was screened nationwide on 22 November 2019,[15] and is available for streaming on Showmax and BET+.[16][17][18][19]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref
2019 Africa International Film Festival Globe awards Best Director Akin Omotoso Won [5][20][21]
Best Actress Kate Henshaw Won
Best Nigerian Film Won
2020 Urbanworld Film Festival Best World Film Won [22][23]
2020 Africa Movie Academy Awards Achievement in Editing Award Won [24][25]

References

  1. ^ a b "Ego Boyo Takes The Ghost And The House Of Truth To Urban Film Festival". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 21 September 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  2. ^ Rapheal (20 November 2020). "The Ghost and the House of Truth debuts on Showmax". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Big win for Omotoso's The Ghost and The House of Truth at AFRIFF". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 23 November 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  4. ^ "The Ghost and the House of Truth – THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Big win for Omotoso's The Ghost and The House of Truth at AFRIFF". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 23 November 2019. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  6. ^ "The Ghost and The House of Truth wins three awards At AFRIFF – Businessday NG". businessday.ng. 22 November 2019. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  7. ^ a b "Kate Henshaw plays inspector in Ego Boyo's 'The Ghost and House of Truth'". TheCable Lifestyle. 30 October 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  8. ^ Okiche, Wilfred (8 December 2019). "The quiet, devastating power of Akin Omotoso's The Ghost and the House of Truth". YNaija. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  9. ^ "Synopsis of The Ghost and the House".
  10. ^ "Synopsis of The Ghost and the House. Second reference".
  11. ^ "Ego Boyo Takes The Ghost And The House Of Truth To Urban Film Festival". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 21 September 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  12. ^ "Ego Boyo returns to the big screen with 'The Ghost and the House of Truth' – P.M. News". Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  13. ^ Oke, Tolu (12 November 2020). "Akin Omotoso's The Ghost and the House of Truth comes to Showmax". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  14. ^ Bada, Gbenga (17 November 2019). "AFRIFF 2019: 'The Ghost & House of Truth' closes film festival with 3 awards". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  15. ^ a b "Kate Henshaw plays inspector in Ego Boyo's 'The Ghost and House of Truth'". TheCable Lifestyle. 30 October 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  16. ^ Rapheal (20 November 2020). "The Ghost and the House of Truth debuts on Showmax". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  17. ^ Oke, Tolu (12 November 2020). "Akin Omotoso's The Ghost and the House of Truth comes to Showmax". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  18. ^ Online, Tribune (15 November 2020). "Akin Omotoso's The Ghost and the House of Truth comes to Showmax". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  19. ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (28 July 2022). "The Ghost and the House of Truth lands BET+ streaming deal". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  20. ^ "The ghost and the house of truth mirroring a decrepit society". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 9 December 2019. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  21. ^ "The ghost and the house of truth mirroring a decrepit society". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 9 December 2019. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  22. ^ Rapheal (20 November 2020). "The Ghost and the House of Truth debuts on Showmax". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  23. ^ Online, Tribune (15 November 2020). "Akin Omotoso's The Ghost and the House of Truth comes to Showmax". Tribune Online. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  24. ^ ""The Milkmaid", Ramsey Nouah win big in 2020 AMAA – P.M. News". Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  25. ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (28 July 2022). "The Ghost and the House of Truth lands BET+ streaming deal". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
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