Area Boys

Film

by Omelihu Nwanguma

Details

Nigeria and UK / 2008 / 25mins / Drama, Comedy / Nigerian Pidgin and English

Lifelong friends Bode and Obi decide to repent from their corrupt way of life. They cut ties with their megalomaniac boss, but life as "good" citizens proves difficult, and so they plan one last job to fund their transition. The friends are then faced with a life-or-death situation as they search for an escape from their vengeful former boss's henchmen.

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About the Director

Omelihu Nwanguma

Omelihu Nwanguma is a Nigerian filmmaker based in the UK. Nwanguma is passionate about working on dramatic projects that deal with social issues. He was educated in art, graphic design, advertising and writing. His key interest is in the development of filmmakers of ethnic origin and pushing the boundaries of the African film industry. He has been working as a director, cinematographer, script writer and producer. In 2009, he was selected for Breakthrough Brits by the UK Film Council, an initiative that celebrates and presents a new wave of British actors, writers, directors and producers. Since the mid 2010's, Nwanguma has been producing content for Matt Huntley through Outsider TV / Rebel. Nwanguma is mostly known for his short film Area Boys. Learn More