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Adire

  • 2023
  • 2h 4m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Adire (2023)
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Adire, a retired prostitute on the run moves to a small town and starts a lingerie making business (made from her signature adire material) which inevitably empowers the conservative women, only to anger the self instilled leader, Folasade, the deaconess and preacher's wife of the town's local church. She soon discovers the most unusual friendships and love in the unlikeliest of places, her paradise is cut short by Captain, her former pimp who she stole money from to start a new life.

Adire, a retired prostitute on the run moves to a small town and starts a lingerie making business (made from her signature adire material) which inevitably empowers the conservative women, only to anger the self instilled leader, Folasade, the deaconess and preacher's wife of the town's local church. She soon discovers the most unusual friendships and love in the unlikeliest of places, her paradise is cut short by Captain, her former pimp who she stole money from to start a new life.

Adire, a retired prostitute on the run moves to a small town and starts a lingerie making business (made from her signature adire material) which inevitably empowers the conservative women, only to anger the self instilled leader, Folasade, the deaconess and preacher's wife of the town's local church. She soon discovers the most unusual friendships and love in the unlikeliest of places, her paradise is cut short by Captain, her former pimp who she stole money from to start a new life.

Adire, a retired prostitute on the run moves to a small town and starts a lingerie making business (made from her signature adire material) which inevitably empowers the conservative women, only to anger the self instilled leader, Folasade, the deaconess and preacher's wife of the town's local church. She soon discovers the most unusual friendships and love in the unlikeliest of places, her paradise is cut short by Captain, her former pimp who she stole money from to start a new life.

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A sex-worker-turned-entrepreneur moves to a small town and launches her own lingerie business, only to draw the ire of a preacher's wife.A sex-worker-turned-entrepreneur moves to a small town and launches her own lingerie business, only to draw the ire of a preacher's wife.A sex-worker-turned-entrepreneur moves to a small town and launches her own lingerie business, only to draw the ire of a preacher's wife.

  • Director
    • Adeoluwa Owu
  • Writers
    • Jack'enneth Opukeme
    • Mimi Bartels
    • Stephen Oluboyo
  • Stars
    • Kehinde Bankole
    • Funlola Aofiyebi
    • Femi Branch
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    95
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Adeoluwa Owu
    • Writers
      • Jack'enneth Opukeme
      • Mimi Bartels
      • Stephen Oluboyo
    • Stars
      • Kehinde Bankole
      • Funlola Aofiyebi
      • Femi Branch
    • 5User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Kehinde Bankole
    Kehinde Bankole
    • Adire
    Funlola Aofiyebi
    • Folashade
    Femi Branch
    • Mide
    Yvonne Jegede
    • Shalewa
    Mike Afolarin
    • Deji
    Yemi Blaq
    • Captain
    Ibrahim Chatta
    • Tega
    Ifeanyi Kalu
    • Thomas
    Onyinye Odokoro
    • Abeni
    Damilola Ogunsi
    • Ope
    Tomi Ojo
    • Simi
    Jack'enneth Opukeme
    • Tunde
    Kelechi Udegbe
    Kelechi Udegbe
    • Tobi
    Layi Wasabi
    • Bar Man
    • Director
      • Adeoluwa Owu
    • Writers
      • Jack'enneth Opukeme
      • Mimi Bartels
      • Stephen Oluboyo
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    7mandauhler

    Enjoyable

    I quite enjoyed this, it was refreshing and sweet. Probably a tad too long but I enjoyed every moment. The actors were exuberant and funny.

    What made this really special was how the preacher's wife had to lick her own medicine. There were a lot of loose ends which really weren't tied together too well. The leading lady was exciting to watch and look what a good actress this is. I was actually looking for titles other movie titles with her in it. I found this movie easy to watch. She can't be missing anything except for 2 hours so give the movie a chance! You will not ever regret it. Just try it. Thank you.
    10ramicremesti

    Beautiful Uplifting Nigerian Movie

    I really enjoyed Adiré. The movie touches upon themes of empowerment of women, male domination, arrogance within the church, judging others, and it also portrays some beautiful aspects of Nigerian culture. Adiré the protagonist, breaks free from the clutches of her violent, criminal pimp and starts her own successful lingerie line. She uses her own sexuality to make money and then the sexiness of her products to help her clients spice up their love life. Despite all the societal prejudice against her, a good man falls in love with her, she overcomes the judgement of the church members, her little community and her church are transformed for the better... goodness and love prevail over evil and hate... highly recommend bravo to all the beautiful actresses and the talented director !!!
    10abasionoe

    Culturally-consciousness is needed before judging this film

    As a Nigerian, I am so proud and inlove with this film! From the drama to conversations, to important lesson surrounding love. Adire is one of the many films fhat one has to have cultural awareness first, before rating.

    It managed to encompass the values and experiences of Nigerians and spoke on the social issues of Nigerians. And it did this beautifully with humor embedded, too. The actors were amazing - from the main character, to the women of the church, I thoroughly enjoyed it all. If you're not African or share similar cultural values, I can understand why many of the beloved pieces of this movie could be lost on you. NOLLYWOOD has come such a long way. I'm really proud of this writing, and the incredible actors. 10/10 I look forward to more Nollywood movies like this on Netflix, and more of those writers, directors and actors. Cheers!
    9doyeretiangboh

    Brilliantly executed.

    I rarely enjoy watching Nigerian movies, but this one got me really hard, the cast did an Amazing job with their lines, the actors were on point in every scenes,both from the comedic stand point and dramatic ones. One particular scene i enjoyed was the Pastor of the community with his wife finding out about their daughter pregnancy and the delivery on that didn't disappoint on depicting how most African parents react to this type of situations. Overall, i was smitten by the whole cast and will definitely put it on my most favorite Nigerian movies wacthlist. Keep UP the good work folks! Cheers!

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    • Release date
      • January 12, 2024 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • Nigeria
    • Languages
      • English
      • Yoruba
    • Production company
      • FilmOne Production
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