For the sequel, see Living in Bondage: Breaking Free.
Living in Bondage
Directed by
Chris Obi Rapu
Written by
Kenneth Nnebue Okechukwu Ogunjiofor
Produced by
Ken Nnebue
Starring
Kenneth Okonkwo Nnenna Nwabueze Okechukwu Ogunjiofor Francis Agu Bob-Manuel Udokwu
Release dates
1992 (1992) (Part 1)
1993 (1993) (Part 2)
Running time
163 minutes
Country
Nigeria
Language
Igbo
Living in Bondage is a 1992/93 Nigerian two-part drama thriller film directed by Chris Obi Rapu, written by Kenneth Nnebue and Okechukwu Ogunjiofor,[1] produced by Ogunjiofor, and sponsored by Jafac Wine.
The film was shot straight-to-video,[2] and starred Kenneth Okonkwo and Nnenna Nwabueze in their breakout roles. It is regarded as the first Nigerian home video which achieved blockbuster success.[3]
In August 2015, Charles Okpaleke acquired the rights to Living in Bondage for a period of ten years under his production company Play Entertainment Network.[4] On November 2, 2019, the highly anticipated sequel, Living in Bondage: Breaking Free,[5][6] premiered in Lagos.[7]
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^Tucker, Neely (5 February 2005). "Nollywood, In a Starring Role". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C., USA. Retrieved 7 August 2010.
^Igwe, Amaka; Kelani, Tunde; Nnebue, Kenneth; Esonwanne, Uzoma (2008). "Interviews with Amaka Igwe, Tunde Kelani, and Kenneth Nnebue". Research in African Literatures. 39 (4): 24–39. doi:10.2979/RAL.2008.39.4.24. ISSN 0034-5210. JSTOR 30131177. S2CID 143437639.
^BellaNaija.com (2019-10-28). "We Had an Exclusive Chat with Charles Okpaleke, Executive Producer of "Living In Bondage: Breaking Free"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2019-11-03.
^Living in Bondage: Breaking Free
^"'Living in Bondage: Breaking Free' is perfect for Ramsey Nouah's directorial debut (Review)". www.pulse.ng. 2019-10-31. Retrieved 2019-11-03.
^"Charles Okpaleke's 'Living in Bondage the Sequel' Premieres". www.thisdaylive.com. 2019-11-08. Retrieved 2019-11-09.
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