Suspicion is a 2024 Nigerian action thriller film directed by Tosin Igho. It stars Stan Nze, Uzor Arukwe, Omowunmi Dada, Tina Mba, and Shaffy Bello.[1][2] The film was released on Amazon Prime Video on 28 November 2024 and serves as a sequel to The Suspicious Guy (2008).[3] Suspicion tells the story of a simple man born into the black magic world who is on the hunt for vengeance following the murder of his best friend and her daughter and whose journey is met with betrayal from the people he trusts.[4]
| Suspicion | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Tosin Igho |
| Written by | Tosin Igho |
| Story by | Tosin Igho |
| Produced by | Tosin Igho |
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Release date |
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| Country | Nigeria |
Synopsis
editVoke, a simple man, witnesses the abduction of his goddaughter, Lolu, the daughter of his best friend. Several attempts to save Lolu proved abortive and after some time they discovered Lolu's lifeless body with her eyes removed. This got Voke angry and he sought vengeance by visiting his mother, who is into black magic and occultic practices. Voke soon uses the black magic powers to uncover a series of related murders connected to Lolu's death. As he gets close to finding answers, he becomes the target of an assassin group and faces betrayal from the people he trusts.[4][5]
Selected cast
edit- Stan Nze as Voke
- Omowunmi Dada as Chisom
- Uzor Arukwe as Rogba
- Tina Mba as Obatere
- Richard Mofe-Damijo as Mr Peter
- Shaffy Bello as Madam Atinuke
- Kalu Ikeagwu as Tony
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Receipient | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | Tina Mba | [8] |
| Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | Uzor Arukwe | [9] | ||
| Best Lead Actor | Nominated | Stan Nze | [9] |
References
edit- ↑ efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com (29 November 2024). "7 Nigerian movies to be released this festive season". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ "Tosin Igho teases new thriller, 'Suspicion' starring Stan Nze, to premiere this November | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ Online, Tribune (23 June 2022). "Tosin Igho unveils plans for feature film based on 2008 short film 'The Suspicious Guy'". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- 1 2 Akhimien, Nosakhale (8 December 2024). "MOVIE REVIEW: Tosin Igho's 'Suspicion' is refreshing take on African 'Juju' mystic". Premium Times. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (11 November 2024). "Nigerian Supernatural Thriller 'Suspicion' From 'Seven' Director Tosin Igho Lands at Prime Video (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ "Tosin Igho's latest feature, 'Suspicion' tops Prime Video's chart | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ "Tosin Igho Betters his Record with New Thriller, Suspicion". This Day. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ Adeduyite, Okiki (23 March 2025). "FULL LIST: AMVCA organisers unveil 2025 nominees". The Punch. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- 1 2 Udugba, Anthony (23 March 2025). "Here is the full list of 2025 AMVCA nominees". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 4 May 2025.