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Labake Olododo

2025 · 141 min

A slow-burning historical drama that immerses you in Yoruba tradition and the heavy cost of standing up to power.

Directed by
Biodun Stephen
Genres
War, Romance, Thriller
Starring
Iyabo Ojo, Alaba Onaolapo, Omowunmi Ajiboye
Overview
Set against the rich backdrop of Yoruba tradition, a courageous woman rises against oppression in her community. As she fights for justice, she must navigate political schemes, betrayal, and the weight of tradition.

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Directed by
Biodun Stephen
Genres
War, Romance, Thriller
Starring
Iyabo Ojo, Alaba Onaolapo, Omowunmi Ajiboye
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 1 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • justice
  • power
  • betrayal
  • trauma
  • family
Places
  • small town
  • countryside
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror1
Humour2
Realism7
Romance4
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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Genres
war, romance, thriller, history
Directed by
Biodun Stephen
Written by
Biodun Stephen
Starring
Iyabo Ojo, Alaba Onaolapo, Omowunmi Ajiboye, Kitan Bukola, Olarotimi Fakunle, Tayo Faniran, Scarlet Gomez, Akinyemi Olaiya
Runtime
141 min
Country
Nigeria
Languages
Yoruba

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