Labake Olododo
{{Short description|2025 Nigerian film}}
{{Use Nigerian English|date=March 2025}}
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| director = Biodun Stephen
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| story = Iyabo Ojo
| producer = Iyabo Ojo
Layole Oyatogun
Alaba Ultimate
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- Iyabo Ojo
- Odunlade Adekola
- Fathia Balogun
- Mercy Aigbe
- Omowunmi Ajiboye
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| country = Nigeria
| language = Yoruba
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Labake Olododo is a 2025 Nigerian epic film produced by Iyabo Ojo and directed by Biodun Stephen. The film was released in Nigerian cinemas on March 28, 2025. It stars Iyabo Ojo, Femi Adebayo, Faithia Williams, Kunle Afolayan, and Mr Macaroni.{{Cite web |last=Report |first=Agency |date=2025-03-12 |title=Nollywood epic movie “Labake Olododo” hits cinemas this March |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/780409-nollywood-epic-movie-labake-olododo-hits-cinemas-this-march.html |access-date=2025-04-21 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en}} It is set against the Yoruba cultural heritage and tells the story of a heroine who through her fearless nature fights against injustice within the community amidst societal pressure.{{Cite web |last=Dan-Awoh |first=Deborah |date=2025-04-15 |title=Nollywood: Iyabo Ojo’s Labake Olododo surpasses N200 million in box office |url=https://nairametrics.com/2025/04/15/nollywood-iyabo-ojos-labake-olododo-surpasses-n200-million-in-box-office/ |access-date=2025-04-21 |website=Nairametrics |language=en-US}}
Following its release, Labake Olododo became the second largest debut for 2025 grossing over ₦50 million at the box office in its opening weekend.{{Cite web |title=₦50 Million and Counting: 'Labake Olododo' storms cinemas and tops the box office {{!}} Pulse Nigeria |url=https://www.pulse.ng/articles/entertainment/movies/labake-olododo-movie-hits-50-million-naira-box-office-2025040111461025001 |access-date=2025-04-21 |website=www.pulse.ng |language=en}}
Plot summary
Set in the Yoruba tradition Labake Olododo tells the story of Labake, a courageous young woman who has the strong desire to fight against injustice in the society. The story explores the complexities of traditional expectations, showing how Labake was able to rise against oppression in her community. Her desire and courageous nature towards fighting for justice lands her in betrayal and in the web of political scheme.{{Cite web |last=Inyene |first=Brooks |title=Iyabo Ojo unveils the official trailer for 'Labake Olododo,' set for release this March |url=https://www.pulse.ng/articles/entertainment/movies/iyabo-ojo-unveils-the-official-trailer-for-labake-olododo-set-for-release-this-march-2025031117510520721}}
Selected cast
- Odunlade Adekola
- Faithia Balogun
- Iyabo Ojo
- Mercy Aigbe
- Scarlet Gomez
- Tayo Faniran
- Alaba Ultimate
- Rotimi Fakunle
- Omowunmi Ajiboye
- Olumide Oworu
Release and distribution
Labake Olododo was shot in Ibadan.{{Cite web |last=Online |first=Tribune |date=2025-03-27 |title=City of Firsts host Labake Olododo executive producers |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/city-of-firsts-host-labake-olododo-executive-producers/ |access-date=2025-04-21 |website=Tribune Online |language=en-GB}} It was released nationwide on 28th March 2025.{{Cite web |last=Rapheal |date=2025-03-27 |title=Abazee Productions collaborates with Iyabo Ojo, others to |url=https://thesun.ng/abazee-productions-collaborates-with-iyabo-ojo-others-to-produce-labake-olododo/ |access-date=2025-04-21 |website=The Sun Nigeria |language=en}}