Ramsey Nouah's Movie 'Tokunbo’ Makes Debut on Netflix

The highly anticipated film 'Tokunbo', directed by Ramsey Nouah and produced by Chris Odeh, has premiered in Lagos, marking a key milestone of its August 23 debut on Netflix.

The event, held in Lekki, Lagos drew a crowd of renowned actors and industry people to celebrate a film that promises to provide a fresh viewpoint on societal challenges through its captivating plot.

Speaking to newsmen in Lagos, director of the movie, Ramsey Nouah stated, “There’s a bit of a political undertone here and there. We’re discussing some of the issues faced by middlemen in Nigeria and the broader populace.

"It’s not about deep politics; rather, it’s about reflecting societal issues. We’re highlighting situations in the country without aiming for any specific political outcome. We just wanted to reflect what’s happening in society in Tokunbo.”

Producer Chris Odeh explained that the movie’s title, Tokunbo, was inspired by the smuggling of used cars into Nigeria and the director’s name, Ramsey Tokunbo-Nouah, serving as a symbolic element.

He said, “The film portrays the resilient spirit of the African man—how we rise above challenges to survive. The title is symbolic, reflecting both the smuggling of Tokunbo cars and the movie’s aim to impact locally while also reaching abroad. We wanted to reverse the Tokunbo story.”

Chris also noted, “We spent over $200,000 on this film, despite the challenges we faced.”

Also speaking, key lead actor Gideon Okeke, who played Tokunbo, said, “The character Tokunbo is an average guy, reflecting a day in the life scenario. The story is a ‘what would you do?’ situation—put yourself in his shoes. We’re telling the story in our style.”