Identity, Power, and Destiny

OSAMEDE tells the story of a young orphaned girl, living in colonized Benin kingdom, intertwined in a world of politics, mystery, and magic. When mine guards attack Osamede, she mysteriously exhibits superhuman powers. She is told that she carries the powers of the Aruosa stone, the stone gifted to men by Osanobua. Osamede must go on a journey in learning her true origin and become the hero that the Benin kingdom needs.

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The Cast

A handful of characters

William Benson

Ivie Okujaye Egboh

Lexan Aisosa Peters

Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen

Etinosa idemudia

Atmosphere as Art: Immersed in Osamede

Osamede is a really beautiful film. I love the atmosphere that was created. We do not talk enough about the atmosphere, it was stunning. Its almost like I was immersed in that.

Kenneth Gyang

Film Director

A Cannes Experience I Won’t Forget

Watching Osamede was certainly the best experience I had during my entire stay in Cannes. To see the excitement of the audience and how much the film brought everyone together was something I will not easily forget.

Matias Mariani

Director, Writer, Producer

A Diaspora’s Dream on Screen

A breathtaking embodiment of the Africa we in the diaspora long to reconnect with: powerful, ancestral, and beautifully told.

Brandi Richard Thompson

CEO, BR COMM

Every Frame, Earthy and Exquisite

The film’s costuming was done to perfection, enhancing the beautifully earthy tone that made every frame a pleasure to watch.

Regina Udalor

Film Maker

A Celebration of Womanhood and African Identity

It's a celebration of womanhood. It's a celebration of our African-ness

Jason Louder

Actor

A Rare Sense of Immersion

I felt like I was immersed in it. I have not felt that in a long time

Simon Tchokonte

CEO, Dalino Media

Incredibly Layered, Deeply Textured

The film is so incredibly layered. It has so much texture to it

Mr. Chike Nwoffiah

Creative Ambassador, City of San José and Founding Director Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF)

THE PLOT

It’s 1897. The Benin Empire is thriving. In response to an attack on a British expedition, against Oba Ovonramwen’s wishes, The British attack the empire, and the entire empire is under British control. yase, the King's General, seeks the Aruosa stone, to fight against the British. The stone was a gift from Osanubua which has been protected by a chosen group of priests. Iyase Believes that with the stone, he would free the empire from the attack of the British and then rule the empire instead of Oba Ovonramwen.

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