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'Osawumikani' short film premieres to rave reviews

Director Olabode Izy and Etta JoMaria the lead actor /producer  at Osa screening
Director Olabode Izy and Etta JoMaria the lead actor /producer at Osa screening
The short film directed by Olabode Izy and produced by Etta JoMaria centers on the trauma of sexual harassment.
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'Osawumikani' (Strength of a Woman), a short film produced by Nigerian actress Etta JoMaria has premiered in Lagos, to critical acclaim.

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The riveting short film which follows the emotions, triggers and strength of women that have suffered sexual abuse, screened to press and film influencers at the Alliance Francaise De Lagos on August 14, 2022.

"The goal of this short film is to inspire women to speak up or speak to someone when going through such events and not let the trauma take control of their lifestyle. It showcases the ingenious ways by which women can take charge of their lives and to disrupt the traumatic effects," said JoMaria on the short film.

Director Olabode Izy and Etta JoMaria the lead actor /producer  at Osa screening
Director Olabode Izy and Etta JoMaria the lead actor /producer at Osa screening

'Osawumikani' stars Etta JoMaria, Imoh Eboh, Ife Salako, Efe Henry, Frank Ugwuoke, Promise Agbor, Susan Ibanga, Jay Osas Odin, and Destiny Enun Ojong.

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Etta JoMaria the producer/Lead actor of OSA speaks on the cast and crew
Etta JoMaria the producer/Lead actor of OSA speaks on the cast and crew

The screenplay by Omobolanle Ladoja, Iyke Osoka and Etta JoMaria chronicles the life of a Young Lady; Nnantor, whose ugly encounter with street thugs sends her into a psycho trauma forcing her to relive past experiences of harassment.

OSA screening panel
OSA screening panel

With the help of her friend; Nnantor seeks help from a psychologist, Dr Tinuola in what turns out to be a life changing therapy session.

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