REVIEW: Diiche: A new take on storytelling in Nollywood
Series Title: Diiche
Release date: September 29, 2022.
Duration: 40 minutes per episode
Directors: James Omokwe, Tolu Ajayi, Fiyin Gambo and Ifeoma Chukwuego
Cast: Daniel K Daniel, Efa Iwara, Uzoamaka Onuoha, Frank Konwea, Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Kalu Ikeagwu, Chinyere Wilfred and Gloria Anozie-Young.
"Why blend in when you can stand out?" It's a saying that Showmax took to heart with its first Nigerian original series, "Diiche".
Compared to several films and series released this year, “Diiche” deviated from the norm, exploring the psychological thriller genre.
The six-episode series concluded on November 3.
Besides its murder mystery concept, Diiche also promotes Igbo culture.
With a stellar cast, including veteran actors like Chinyere Wilfred and Gloria Anozie-Young, the six-part thriller series tells the story of Odiiche, a famous actress who becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation after the corpse of his bride. is discovered one night after their engagement party.
Inspector IjeomaHe doesn't there's no denying that Diiche is full of solid concepts and twists surprising ents. However, that doesn't mean it doesn't have flaws, including uninteresting dialogue, unrealistic plot developments, and underdeveloped characters.
Tea (plot)If you've watched 'Blood Sisters' or the Hollywood horror movie 'Us', then the story of 'Diiche' may be familiar to you.
At the start of the first episode, we see police gathered around a house, staring at a corpse. It is revealed that the body belongs to a top Nollywood producer, Nnamdi (Daniel K Daniel).
The detectives, Kassim and Ijeoma (Uzoamaka Aniunoh), quickly turn to Odiiche (Uzoamaka Onuoha), Nnamdi's fiancée, branding her as the prime suspect in the murder case.
Nnamdi AnyawuTheir assumptions turn out to be wrong when his alibi and story are verified. This redirects their questioning to other individuals linked to Nnamdi. Meanwhile, a stranger visits the crime scene and steals evidence.
Finally, the detectives find a su...
Series Title: Diiche
Release date: September 29, 2022.
Duration: 40 minutes per episode
Directors: James Omokwe, Tolu Ajayi, Fiyin Gambo and Ifeoma Chukwuego
Cast: Daniel K Daniel, Efa Iwara, Uzoamaka Onuoha, Frank Konwea, Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Kalu Ikeagwu, Chinyere Wilfred and Gloria Anozie-Young.
"Why blend in when you can stand out?" It's a saying that Showmax took to heart with its first Nigerian original series, "Diiche".
Compared to several films and series released this year, “Diiche” deviated from the norm, exploring the psychological thriller genre.
The six-episode series concluded on November 3.
Besides its murder mystery concept, Diiche also promotes Igbo culture.
With a stellar cast, including veteran actors like Chinyere Wilfred and Gloria Anozie-Young, the six-part thriller series tells the story of Odiiche, a famous actress who becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation after the corpse of his bride. is discovered one night after their engagement party.
Inspector IjeomaHe doesn't there's no denying that Diiche is full of solid concepts and twists surprising ents. However, that doesn't mean it doesn't have flaws, including uninteresting dialogue, unrealistic plot developments, and underdeveloped characters.
Tea (plot)If you've watched 'Blood Sisters' or the Hollywood horror movie 'Us', then the story of 'Diiche' may be familiar to you.
At the start of the first episode, we see police gathered around a house, staring at a corpse. It is revealed that the body belongs to a top Nollywood producer, Nnamdi (Daniel K Daniel).
The detectives, Kassim and Ijeoma (Uzoamaka Aniunoh), quickly turn to Odiiche (Uzoamaka Onuoha), Nnamdi's fiancée, branding her as the prime suspect in the murder case.
Nnamdi AnyawuTheir assumptions turn out to be wrong when his alibi and story are verified. This redirects their questioning to other individuals linked to Nnamdi. Meanwhile, a stranger visits the crime scene and steals evidence.
Finally, the detectives find a su...
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