The Black Book is a 2023 Nigerian crime thriller directed by Editi Effiong. The film follows Paul Edima (Richard Mofe-Damijo), a deacon with a dark past, who seeks justice after his son, Damilola (Olumide Oworu), is wrongfully accused of kidnapping and murdered by a corrupt police gang. As Paul delves into the criminal underworld to avenge his son's death, he confronts his former boss, General Isa (Alex Usifo Omiagbo), leading to a high-stakes battle for justice. The film explores themes of corruption, redemption, and the quest for justice in a flawed system.


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  • Title: The Black Book
  • Director: Editi Effiong
  • Writers: Bunmi Ajakaiye, Editi Effiong
  • Producers: Kemi Lala Akindoju, Editi Effiong
  • Starring: Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ade Laoye, Sam Dede, Ireti Doyle, Shaffy Bello, Alex Usifo Omiagbo, Olumide Oworu
  • Cinematography: Yinka Edward
  • Editing: Antonio Rui Ribeiro
  • Music: Kulanen Ikyo
  • Studio: Anakle Films
  • Distributor: Netflix
  • Runtime: 124 minutes
  • Country: Nigeria
  • Language: English, Nigerian Pidgin
  • Budget: $1 million
  • Release Date: September 22, 2023
  • IMDb: The Black Book (2023)
  • Rotten Tomatoes: The Black Book