Omo Ghetto: The Saga
Directed by JJC Skillz · 2020 ·
Omo Ghetto: The Saga (2020) earns a 60% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (90%) responded more warmly than critics (65%).
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🏆 1 nomination
Funke Akindele Productions Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Netflix in South Africa. Check local listings for your region.
Where to watch Omo Ghetto: The Saga by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| South Africa | Netflix |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (65/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
- Celluloid Score 60% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Omo Ghetto: The Saga worth watching?
Yes — Omo Ghetto: The Saga earns a 60% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Funke Akindele's record-shattering domestic hit proved Nollywood could outgross Hollywood locally.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Audiences (90%) responded more warmly than critics (65%).
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.
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Critic Reviews
Omo Ghetto: The Saga (2020) Review: A Nigerian Classic
★★★★☆
JJC Skillz's Omo Ghetto: The Saga (2020) endures as a defining action landmark from Nigeria, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.
Strongly recommended — a staple of its national cinema.
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