Living in Bondage is a 1992 Nigerian drama thriller directed by Chris Obi Rapu and produced by Kenneth Nnebue. The film follows the story of Andy Okeke (played by Kenneth Okonkwo), a Lagos businessman who joins a secret cult in a desperate search for wealth and power. The cult demands a blood sacrifice, leading Andy to kill his wife, Merit (Nnenna Nwabueze). Afterward, Andy gains enormous wealth but is haunted by the ghost of his deceased wife, leading to his eventual downfall. The film explores themes of greed, betrayal, and the supernatural.

đŸ“ē Film Details

  • Title: Living in Bondage
  • Release Date: 1992
  • Runtime: 163 minutes
  • Language: Igbo (with English subtitles)
  • Genre: Drama, Thriller
  • Director: Chris Obi Rapu
  • Producers: Kenneth Nnebue, Okechukwu Ogunjiofor
  • Writers: Kenneth Nnebue, Okechukwu Ogunjiofor
  • Distributor: NEK Video Links
  • Filming Format: VHS
  • Country: Nigeria
  • Cinematography: Moses Ebere
  • Music: Felicia Mayford
  • Editing: Moses Ebere
  • Production Companies: NEK Video Links
  • Filming Locations: Lagos, Nigeria
  • Filming Period: 1991–1992
  • Box Office Gross: Not publicly disclosed
  • Streaming Platforms: Not available on major streaming platforms as of now

🎭 Cast & Crew

  • Kenneth Okonkwo – Andy Okeke
  • Nnenna Nwabueze – Merit, Andy's wife
  • Kanayo O. Kanayo – Chief Omego, cult member
  • Francis Agu – Ichie Million, cult member and Merit's boss
  • Okechukwu Ogunjiofor – Paul, Andy's friend and cult member
  • Ngozi Nwaneto – Caro, Merit's friend and Paul's girlfriend
  • Ngozi Nwosu – Ego, Andy's mistress
  • Felicia Mayford – Obidia
  • Clement Offiaji – Robert, fraudster
  • Chizoba Bosah – Merit's aunt
  • Bob-Manuel Udokwu – Mike, cult member
  • Chukwudi Onu – Joseph, cult member
  • Sydney Diala – Cult member/initiator
  • Daniel Oluigbo – Cult chief priest
  • Obiageli Molugbe – Cult mother
  • Rita Nzelu – Tina, local prostitute
  • Jennifer Okere – Chinyere, Caro's friend
  • Ruth Osu – Andy and Merit's neighbour
  • Grace Ayozie – Andy's mother
  • Benjamin Nwosu – Andy's father
  • Director: Chris Obi Rapu
  • Producers: Kenneth Nnebue, Okechukwu Ogunjiofor
  • Writers: Kenneth Nnebue, Okechukwu Ogunjiofor
  • Cinematographer: Moses Ebere
  • Composer: Felicia Mayford
  • Editor: Moses Ebere