okanjuwa

Set during the vibrant Ileya (Eid al-Adha) celebrations in Lagos, the story follows three couples whose lives become intertwined as they struggle with ambition, love, family expectations, and the pressure to appear successful. At the center of the film are Abdulwaheed (Kunle Remi) and his wife Aaliyah (Tomike Adeoye), who organize an extravagant Ileya celebration hoping to improve their social status. As the festivities unfold, financial pressure, family drama, romance, and personal choices create a series of humorous and emotional moments.

The title "Okanjuwa", which translates to "Ambition" or "Greed/Insatiable desire" in Yoruba depending on the context, reflects the film's central message about how excessive ambition and the desire for social recognition can affect relationships and decision-makin