Radio Voice
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| Directed by | Isioma Osaje |
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| Produced by | Richard Mofe-Damijo Yolande Okereke Blessing Jessica Obasi |
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Production company | RMD Productions |
| Distributed by | Nile Entertainment |
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Running time | 93 minutes[1] |
| Country | Nigeria |
Radio Voice is a 2025 Nigerian drama film written by Ufuoma Metitiri and Isioma Osaje and produced by Richard Mofe-Damijo, marking his production debut. It is co-produced by Yolande Okereke and Blessing Jessica Obasi.[2] The film stars Richard Mofe-Damijo, Nancy Isime, Deyemi Okanlawon, Timini Egbuson, Blessing Obasi, Nse Ikpe-Etim and others.[3] It is a story of second chances, exploring how a sex worker transformed and saved a struggling radio station at the verge of closing down. Mofe-Damijo, during the premiere, had described Radio Voice as a "labour of love" and a "triumph of the human spirit over adversity".[4] The film came to light as a result of a partnership Mofe-Damijo secured through his production company, RMD Production, with Nile Entertainment to distribute two films, Radio Voice being one of them.[5] It was theatrically released on 11 April 2025.[5]
Plot summary
[edit]Radio Voice tells the story of a former sex worker who joins a struggling radio station as an on-air personality with the hope of having a second chance at life. Unfortunately, her past begins to haunt her both emotionally and professionally as she faces workplace politics and disrespect from people around her.[2][6]
Selected cast
[edit]- Richard Mofe-Damijo as Karo
- Nancy Isime as Uche
- Timini Egbuson as Hakeem
- Deyemi Okanlawon as Andy
- Damilola Adegbite as Blessing
- Blossom Chukwujekwu as Bros J
- Nse Ikpe-Etim as Mayowa
- Somto Eze as Benji
- Idowu Diyaolu as Police officer
- Babalola El-Imam as Police officer
- Somto Eze as Benji
- Okey Jude as Chidi
- Kelechi Benwosely Kachikwu as Headmistress
- Shina Ogunjumelo as Isaac
- Tony Onyemekeihia as Deji
Release and distribution
[edit]Ahead of Radio Voice's release on 11 April 2025, the producer, Richard Mofe-Damijo, personally visited the Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, and invited him to the premiere while telling him about the film. In response, Shettima affirmed his support for Nigeria’s thriving creative space and pledged to attend the premiere.[8]
Globacom, a Nigerian telecommunications company, sponsored the film’s premiere, highlighting their longstanding relationship with Richard Mofe-Damijo and the creative industry at large.[9][4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Radio Voice (15)". British Board of Film Classification. 19 May 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ a b Dan-Awoh, Deborah (19 April 2025). "Richard Mofe-Damijo's "Radio Voice" opens with N34.7million at Nigerian Box Office". Nairametrics. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ "RMD expands his creative legacy with exclusive global deals for 'Radio Voice' and 'Revelations' | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ a b Nwafor (12 April 2025). "Night of glamour as Glo partners RMD to premiere his new movie, ' Radio Voice'". Vanguard News. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ a b Okwuego, Oluchi (26 February 2025). "RMD Expands His Legacy with Global Deals for Radio Voice, Revelations". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ "RMD Notches-up with Two New Productions – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ Ige, Tofarati (11 April 2025). "Stars align as RMD premieres 'Radio Voice'". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ "RMD meets Shettima, invites him to movie premiere in Lagos - Daily Trust". DailyTrust. 8 February 2025. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (18 April 2025). "Glo backs RMD's Radio Voice". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 22 April 2025.