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Adesuwa Omoruan is dubbed the "queen of selfies" by her siblings. She confesses to taking more selfies than regulars photographs. When Adesuwa Omoruan was a child, she never thought or imagined herself becoming a broadcaster; it was the last thing she ever thought of becoming. As far as she was concerned, the lifestyle of reporters was not up to par with the kind of life she wanted, as the young dreamer that she was at the time. She wanted a life that was rich and full of the best life could offer,  although she wasn't seeking a life that was necessarily flamboyant.  "I just felt that journalist were not paid enough... My idea of a journalist wasn't just working at that time. Sometimes they looked very stressed, very few of them had cars... Growing up, I had this picture of what I wanted to be in life..." She had wanted to become a banker!  As a child, she had taken trips to the bank with her mother on several occasions to cash-in her moth
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Movie review: The Blood Covenant

The Blood Covenant 

2022 film

Available on Amazon Prime 

Directed by Fiyin Gambo (Pursuit, The Wait) 

Studio: Inkblot Productions (New Money, Superstar, Quam's Money, Up North) 

Star casts includes; Shawn Faqua, Omomwunmi Dada, Erica Nlewedim, Alexx Ekubo, Gregory Ojefua, Ufuoma McDermott, Uzor Arukwe, Tobi Bakre, Shalewa Ashafa. 



I really enjoyed and loved The Blood Covenant. It's up there with the best Nollywood movies to come out this year.


I really love the beginning with those kids playing police and thief. It's a good little detail, establishing Eddy and Osiano's neighborhood. 

I also love how their apartment was initially introduced. That overhead shot. It's a great choice of location.

I love the set design of their apartment. It was perfectly executed and that scene with Osiano's sister (aunty maybe?) was a masterpiece. 


I think Gregory Ojefua is highly underrated. His performance here was top notch. He deserves recognition. He definitely played the part of an underground big boss. His character stood out for me. That bit were he washed his bloody fingers in the fish tank points to the genius of Fiyin Gambo and his attention to detail. 


Shawn Faqua is a natural. I love his character and that of Jite. They are two of my favorite characters and they were perfectly delivered. Great job. 

Ufuoma McDermott was also impressive as the detective. I would have love to see her more in action. 

Erica Nlewedim did a great job with Adaugo. 


I am always a big fan of story and characters, and The Blood Covenant delivers on both counts.

The characters of Jite, Eddy and Osiano blends so well together. I love the chemistry the guys have. The ease at which they relate feels very natural and organic. I love their camaraderie. Made me laugh and gave me warm feelings. I found myself smiling a lot when they are together.

I love how Obi was introduced. The choice of music was excellent. I like that he is this mystery fourth person (of the group) who is finally introduced in grand style.


The Blood Covenant has a nice blend of comedy and drama. Intelligent comedy that actually works, that fits the fabric of the film. The jokes really land. They are organic, not forced, effortless.


While The Blood Covenant is not a perfect movie - it had just tiny wrinkles - it was excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it.

Well done Otunba. Keep making us proud, man.

9/10


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