The official trailer for Nollywood sci-fi movie Day of Destiny has been unveiled. A collaboration between Anthill Studios, Inkblot, and Anakle Films, come January 1, 2021; Nollywood is getting its first time-travel movie!
Day of Destiny (DOD) follows two brothers, Chidi (Olumide Oworu) and Rotimi (Denola Grey) who are unhappy with their family’s fate. The boys meet with a witch doctor who helps them travel 20 years into the past; in an attempt to change the financial fortune of their family.
Unfortunately for them, time travel is not a joke. In a surprising turn of events, their actions in the past have drastic consequences for their future.
The official trailer comes months after the film’s first teaser debuted ahead of an October release; which they later pushed back due to the End SARS protests. Day of Destiny will now premiere January 1, 2021.
Written and directed by Akay Mason and Abosi Ogba, Day of Destiny also stars Norbert Young, Ireti Doyle, Jide Kosoko; Toyin Abraham, Ini Dima-Okojie, Blossom Chukwujekwu, and Broda Shaggi.
Interestingly, the film will show the stark difference between what Nigeria was in 2000 and what it is now, especially in the wake of technological advancements, social media, and mass disillusionment. Watch out for a review.