Set in 1980s Ibadan, Farmer’s Bride follows Odun, a successful but lonely farmer who, lacking a companion in his old age, marries a much younger woman named Funmi. Their marriage is not born of love — it is orchestrated by Funmi’s mother and is met with resentment by Funmi, who never had a voice in the decision. As Funmi’s unhappiness grows, she finds solace in the company of Femi, Odun’s nephew. A secret affair ensues, triggering a chain of betrayal, deception, and supernatural forces. As consequences escalate, Funmi is driven to take desperate actions to reclaim control over her life. Medium+5nollypedia.com+5Film One+5
In its final act, Farmer’s Bride transitions from a romance to a tragedy: the lovers’ plot spirals into violence and spiritual retribution. The film probes themes of autonomy, cultural expectations, and the blurred boundaries between duty and desire. Film One+3innollywood.com+3What Kept Me Up+3
Movie Details
Item | Information |
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Title | Farmer’s Bride |
Release Date | September 27, 2024 (Nigeria theatrical) IMDb+2Wikipedia+2 |
Directors | Jack’enneth Opukeme, Adebayo Tijani What Kept Me Up+3IMDb+3Film One+3 |
Writer / Story | Jack’enneth Opukeme Wikipedia+2Film One+2 |
Producers / Production Company | FilmOne Studios (via FilmOne) Medium+4Film One+4nollypedia.com+4 |
Genre | Drama / Romance / Period nollypedia.com+3Film One+3What Kept Me Up+3 |
Language(s) | Yoruba and English (dialogue switches) What Kept Me Up+2nollypedia.com+2 |
Runtime / Duration | About 1h 52min nollypedia.com+2Letterboxd+2 |
Main Cast | - Gbubemi Ejeye (Funmi) Wikipedia+3nollypedia.com+3Medium+3 - Femi Branch (Odun) Medium+3Wikipedia+3IMDb+3 - Tobi Bakre (Femi) nollypedia.com+3IMDb+3Film One+3 - Mercy Aigbe nollypedia.com+2Medium+2 - Efe Irele Film One+3nollypedia.com+3What Kept Me Up+3 - Wumi Toriola nollypedia.com+2Film One+2 |
Box Office / Reception | The film grossed ₦89 million within its first 10 days of release in Nigeria. The Guardian Nigeria |
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