# Omo Ghetto: The Saga (2020) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/omo-ghetto-the-saga-2020/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 60% |
| Editorial Rating | 65/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 90% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 38/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.5/5 |
| IMDb | 6.5/10 |
| Director | JJC Skillz |
| Genres | Action, Comedy |
| Runtime | 147 min |
| Festival premiere | AFRIFF 2020 (Official Selection) |
| Major awards | 0 wins, 1 nominations |

## Quick answer

Omo Ghetto: The Saga (2020) earns a 60% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Funke Akindele's record-shattering domestic hit proved Nollywood could outgross Hollywood locally. Critics and audiences diverge (65% critic vs 90% audience). Metascore 38/100. Directed by JJC Skillz.

## Celluloid verdict

Funke Akindele's record-shattering domestic hit proved Nollywood could outgross Hollywood locally.

## Synopsis

Twin sisters from Lagos slums navigate crime, comedy, and survival in a sprawling ensemble epic of street-level Nigerian life.

## Cast

Funke Akindele, Eniola Badmus, Bimbo Thomas

## Accolades

Premiered at AFRIFF 2020, where it won the Official Selection.
- Nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role — Africa Movie Academy Awards 2021

## Where to watch

South Africa: Netflix
Nigeria: Netflix

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Omo Ghetto: The Saga worth watching?**
Omo Ghetto: The Saga holds a 60% Celluloid Score. Funke Akindele's record-shattering domestic hit proved Nollywood could outgross Hollywood locally.

**What is Omo Ghetto: The Saga about?**
Twin sisters from Lagos slums navigate crime, comedy, and survival in a sprawling ensemble epic of street-level Nigerian life.

**Who directed Omo Ghetto: The Saga?**
Omo Ghetto: The Saga (2020) was directed by JJC Skillz.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Omo Ghetto: The Saga?**
60% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (65/100), Metascore (38/100), Letterboxd (3.5/5), and IMDb (6.5/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**What awards did Omo Ghetto: The Saga win?**
Omo Ghetto: The Saga earned 1 major award nomination: Best Actress in a Leading Role (Africa Movie Academy Awards 2021).

**Where can I watch Omo Ghetto: The Saga?**
Omo Ghetto: The Saga is on Netflix in South Africa; on Netflix in Nigeria. Availability varies by region.

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