Owambe Thieves
Owambe Thieves is a 2025 Nigerian crime drama film produced by Eniola Ajao and directed by Adeoluwa Owu. It tells the story of a young couple, Cheta and Lola, who struggle to make ends meet while raising their newborn child during one of the worst economic recessions in Nigeria’s history. The film stars Faithia Balogun, Hadiza Abubakar, Seilat Adebowale, Femi Branch, Odunlade Adekola, Bashirah Giwa and many others.
Plot
Cheta and Lola and Oga Blings Blings. Their choices ignite conflicts with powerful individuals—including the Senator himself—and they face a moral crossroads: fight to reclaim their lives or let circumstance define themCast
- Haziza Abubakar
- Odunlade Adekola as Oga Bernard
- Fathia Balogun
- Femi Branch as Oga Blings Blings
- Eniola Ajao as Lola
- Bashirah Giwa
- Zubby Michael as Cheta
- Sola Sobowale as Madam Toke
- Wumi Toriola as Tade
- Akin Lewis as Senator Taiwo
Premiere
The premiere of the film was held on Sunday, 13 April 2025, at Circle Mall, Lekki, Lagos. It was released in all cinemas nationwide on 18 April and in selected cinemas in the UK from 9 May 2025.The premiere was graced by many Nollywood actors, who attended in traditional attire representing various cultures. K1 De Ultimate was one of the guest performers at the event.