Diamonds in the Sky
Diamonds in the Sky is a 2018 Nigerian drama film directed by Kunle Afolayan and produced by Femi Adebayo. The film stars Femi Adebayo, Omowumi Dada, and Joke Silva with Ali Nuhu, Bolaji Oba, and Toyin Abraham in supporting roles. The film tells the story of three families that struggle when cancer affects their lives.
The film received mostly positive critics' acclaim and screened worldwide. The film was nominated for 11 Best of Nollywood Awards including Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Actress and Best Director.
Cast
- Femi Adebayo as Kayode
- Omowumi Dada as Teniola
- Joke Silva as Aisha Dalhatu
- Ali Nuhu as Faisal Dalhaty
- Bolaji Oba as Ibrahim Dalhatu
- Toyin Abraham as Yesimi Gbeborun
- Yvonne Jegede as Halima
- Mogaji Majinyawa as Uncle Idi
- Adebayo [Salami |Adebayo Salami] as Kayode's Dad
- Ayo Mogaji as Kayode's Mum
- Kayode Olaiya as Akanbi Aliyu
- Bimbo Akintola as Labake Aliyu
- Yemi Shodimu as Brainmoh Soji
- Faith Oyeniran as Supo Akanbi
- Farid Olajogun as Rele Akanbi
- Ebun Oloyede as Salamander
- Adeola Okanipekun as Salewa
- Ayo Akinwale as Dr. Abdulabi
- Olayinka Yusuf as Foreman
- Adamu Suabu as Gateman
- Yemi Adeite as Housemaid
- Anuolowapo Janeth as Housemaid
- Bada Michael as Driver
- Ayomide A. Adebayo as Nurse
Awards and nominations