The Island (2018 Nigerian film)

2018 Nigerian film directed by Toka McBaror

The Island

Directed by| Toka McBaror
Written by| Smart Conrad
Produced by|

* Daniel Cole Chiori
* Freda Francis

Starring|

* Femi Adebayo
* Segun Arinze
* Sukanmi Bahlofin
* Sambasa Nzeribe
* Tokunbor Idowu
* Anita Osikweme Osikhena

Cinematography| Toka McBaror
Music by|

* Toka McBaror
* Onyinye Onuoha

Release date

* 10 August 2018 (2018-08-10)

Running time

| 94 minutes
Country| Nigeria
Language| English

The Island is a 2018 Nigerian action film directed by Toka McBaror.[1] The film was co-produced by Daniel Cole Chiori and Freda Francis and stars Nollywood actors and actress such as Femi Adebayo, Segun Arinze, Sukanmi Bahlofin, Sambasa Nzeribe.[2]

## Plot

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Hamza (Sambasa Nzeribe), a colonel in the army, intercepts a conversation regarding a weapon sales deal between an unknown terrorist and an agent, and while trying to get the intel to his commanding officer he makes a shocking discovery.[3]

## Cast

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* Femi Adebayo as Kola
* Segun Arinze as Major Gata
* Sukanmi Bahlofin as Bishop
* Tokunbor Idowu as Sandra
* Sambasa Nzeribe as Hamza
* Anita Osikweme Osikhena as Grace
* Smart Conrad as Douglas
* Deo Junior as Morgan
* Amaka Orji as Nicole
* Emeka Okoye as Uche

## Production

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The film was produced by Achievas Entertainment Limited.[4]

## Release

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The movie was initially produced with the title Death Island[5] and uploaded November 2017 on YouTube by Fresh Nigerian Movie Trailers. However, the official trailer was released in May 2018, and the actual release by Achievas Entertainment on August 10, 2018.[6]

## Reception

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Speaking ahead of the movie's official release after the trailer's release which he patronized on social media, Innocent Idibia, a popular Nigerian singer commented about the film that it was a new era for the Nollywood.[4]

In Toronto, Canada, the film won several awards at the TINFF 2018 Nollywood Movie awards, including Best African Film award, Best Nollywood Actress award won by Tokunbo Idowu also known as TBoss), Best Supporting Actor award won by Segun Arinze, and Best Nollywood Director award won by Toka McBaror. Earlier on, it was also nominated for the Best Feature Film, Best Producer, Best Editing, Best Photography and Best Cinematography award categories.[2]

## References

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1. ^ Okechukwu, Daniel (October 30, 2019). "TOKA MCBAROR TEASES ACTION CRIME TV SERIES 'PAPER BOAT'". Culture Custodian. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
2. ^ a b "Nigerian Movie, The Island, Wins Best African Film Award at TINFF". The National Reporter. August 18, 2019. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
3. ^ Augoye, Jayne (August 10, 2018). "Five Nollywood movies to see this weekend". Premium Times. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
4. ^ a b "2Baba hypes upcoming movie, 'The Island'". The Nation. May 10, 2018. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
5. ^ Kareem, Tolu (September 13, 2017). "#NewTeaserAlert: War Is Coming In Toka McBaror's 'Death Island'!". Xplore Nollywood. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
6. ^ Willie, Okwaowo (August 6, 2018). "The Most Anticipated Movie Of 2018 'The Island' In Cinemas August 10". Connect Nigeria. Retrieved October 28, 2020.

## External links

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* The Island at IMDb
* The Island on Netflix
* The Island on Film Freeway.
* The Island on Letterboxd
* The Island on Télérama
* The Island on IUVITS MEDIA SALES