Seven Doors is a 2024 Nigerian epic limited series produced by Femi Adebayo and distributed by Netflix. Released on 13 December 2024, the series marks the directorial debut for the producer, Femi Adebayo. The film set in Ilara, Ondo State goes back to the 18th and 19th century Nigeria.[1] It stars Femi Adebayo, Chioma Akpotha, Adebayo Salami, Jide Kosoko, Gabriel Afolayan, Hafiz Oyetoro, Ronke Odusanya, Muyiwa Ademola and other cast members.[2][3] Adebayo has described the film as a love letter to Nigerian culture.[4]
| Seven Doors | |
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| Genre | Nigerian film |
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| Music by | Tolu Obanro |
| Country of origin | Nigeria |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Producer | Femi Adebayo |
| Running time | 40+ minutes |
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| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 13 December 2024 |
Synopsis
editSeven Doors tells the story of Adedunjoye, a simple man who loves his wife and children. He was asked to become the King of Ilara Kingdom as the Kingship has gotten to his family lineage. Uninterested in the offer, he vehemently refused. After several persuasions, he obliged and became the King. His ascension to the Kingship was followed by a lot of opposition who sought to make his tenure miserable. Soon after he becomes King, Ilara kingdom begins to experience turmoil and trouble, and after intervention from the chief priest, he was told to open seven doors, representing seven wives to appease for the wrongs of his forefathers. The King refuses and Ilara kingdom and the King's house continue to be plagued with lot of misfortune including the death of the King's daughter.[5]
Selected cast
edit- Femi Adebayo as King Adedunjoye
- Chioma Chukwuka as Amaka
- Kolawole Ajeyemi as King Adejuwon
- Adebayo Salami as Otun
- Jide Kosoko as Olukosin
- Hafiz Oyetoro as Agbaakin
- Muyiwa Ademola as Prince Adeoye
- Dele Odule as Agunbiade
- Gabriel Afolayan as Opa Yemi
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "Door Threshold" | Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani & Tope Adebayo | Adebayo Tijani, Yinka Laoye and Oluyombo Soyombo | 13 December 2024 | |
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Adedunjoye was a simple family man spending time with his beloved wife and two children when Ifa in Ilara unexpectedly chooses his family and subsequently him to become the next Onilara (King) of Ilara Kingdom, Adedunjoye expresses apathy and zero interest to the idea of him becoming king, however his wife Amaka urges him to take on the role and assures him of her support all the way. However in Ilara, certain chief including the Otun were known for commiting alot of atrocity including claiming land of villagers and making life miserable for them, this rogue chiefs have been collecting bribe from Prince Adeoye with the promise to make him the next King. | |||||
| 2 | "Door Jamb" | Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani & Tope Adebayo | Adebayo Tijani, Yinka Laoye and Oluyombo Soyombo | 13 December 2024 | |
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Against all odds and attack, Adedunjoye becomes the King of Ilara, he immediately lay down rules that will govern the Ilara Kingdom and ensures strict compliance, by punishing defaulters - which includes the Powerful Otun's family. | |||||
| 3 | "Door Frame" | Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani & Tope Adebayo | Adebayo Tijani, Yinka Laoye and Oluyombo Soyombo | 13 December 2024 | |
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Several misfortunes soon begins to happen in Ilara including the sudden death of the King's daughter, the bereaved king sought the advise of the priest, who then narrates to King Adedunjoye the past evil deeds of his fore-father who killed his seven wives to buy himself more years on earth, including engaging help from a dangerous person named - Esuru. | |||||
| 4 | "Door Lock" | Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani & Tope Adebayo | Adebayo Tijani, Yinka Laoye and Oluyombo Soyombo | 13 December 2024 | |
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Following the narration of the misdeeds of the past king to King Adedunjoye, he was advised to knock on seven doors, meaning he must marry six additional wives to make it seven wives to avert further trouble to his kingdom. Amaka vehemently refused and was very sad and wished they never accepted to become King in the first place. | |||||
| 5 | "Door Swivel" | Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani & Tope Adebayo | Adebayo Tijani, Yinka Laoye and Oluyombo Soyombo | 13 December 2024 | |
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After much persuasion, King Adedunjoye agrees to marry six additonal wives and he brought them to the palace, the six new wives soon began to make life miserable for Amaka. On a fateful day, the wives connived and poured palm oil on Amaka's dress while going out with the King, furious at the action, the King sent all the six wives out of his palace. | |||||
| 6 | "Door Peephole" | Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani & Tope Adebayo | Adebayo Tijani, Yinka Laoye and Oluyombo Soyombo | 13 December 2024 | |
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The King's action soon annoyed the gods who then sought to take the life of his only son - Tade. Tade was attacked, but the chief priests were able to revive him temporarily, the priest then advised King to bring back the other six wives, which he did and also began to care for all of them. To his greatest shock, the gods came visiting again, the furious King asks the chiefpriest what the issue was, afterall he has cared for and brought back the six wives, the chief priest mentions that the King has to confront the god - Esusu one on one to clear the curse. | |||||
Production and release
editThe film was released to Netflix on 13 December 2024, a day after its premiere, the premiere celebrates culture as the film implies. Netflix top leaders also expressed excitement at the project and how much it portrays the Nigerian culture, Netflix further reiterated her commitment to showcasing African stories and culture at large.[3]
References
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- ^ Telegraph, New (2024-12-14). "Femi Adebayo Makes Directorial Debut With 'Seven Doors'". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ^ a b "A First Look at 'Seven Doors': Femi Adebayo's latest Netflix Series | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ^ "'Seven Doors' Movie To Premiere In Lagos December 11". 2024-12-10. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ^ "Femi Adebayo's 'Seven Doors' is a fresh take on love, tradition, and royalty in Nollywood [Review] | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ^ "The majesty and messiness of myth: A review of Femi Adebayo's "Seven Doors" - Technext". 2024-12-13. Retrieved 2024-12-14.