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The upcoming Yoruba movie Omo Akin is set to premiere on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, following a 24-hour postponement by its producers.
The movie was initially scheduled to premiere on Monday, August 24, but the release was moved by a day as a mark of respect following the sudden death of veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo.
The decision means fans of Yoruba cinema will now have to wait one additional day before the highly anticipated production becomes available to watch online.
Movie Set For ApataTV+ Premiere
Omo Akin is scheduled to premiere on the ApataTV+ YouTube Channel, continuing the growing trend of Yoruba movies making their debuts on digital platforms.
The production is being handled by @officialolascofilm and powered by ApataTV+.
With the new release date confirmed for August 25, viewers can expect the movie to become available on the platform as the production makes its official online debut.
The postponement has not cancelled the project but simply shifted the premiere by 24 hours.
Release Delayed In Honour Of Ogogo
The decision to postpone the movie came following the death of Taiwo Hassan, one of the most respected names in Yoruba-language cinema.
Ogogo’s death sent shockwaves through the Nigerian entertainment industry, with colleagues, friends and fans paying tribute to the veteran actor and celebrating his decades-long contribution to Nollywood.
In recognition of the loss, the producers of Omo Akin chose to delay their planned release.
The decision reflects the strong connection within the Yoruba film industry, where the passing of a prominent veteran often prompts colleagues and filmmakers to pause scheduled entertainment activities as they mourn.
As a result, audiences who had expected to watch Omo Akin on August 24 will now see it premiere on August 25.
Babatunde Olalekan Adumade Directs
The movie is directed by Babatunde Olalekan Adumade, who leads the production team responsible for bringing the story to the screen.
The director worked with the cast and crew to create the upcoming Yoruba drama, which is expected to attract fans of the genre following its premiere.
The production also brings together a group of familiar faces from the Yoruba movie industry, adding to the anticipation surrounding its release.
Star-Studded Cast
Omo Akin features Peju Johnson, Basira Beere, Ope Okunlola, Arinola Odubela and Folashade Kareem Omolara.
The cast members are expected to bring their individual acting styles to the production, giving viewers another Yoruba drama to look forward to on the ApataTV+ platform.
Peju Johnson, in particular, has remained a familiar face among audiences who follow contemporary Yoruba-language productions.
The combination of established and emerging performers is expected to add depth to the movie as it makes its digital debut.
Fans Await New Premiere Date
The change in release date has generated further anticipation among viewers who were already looking forward to the movie’s August 24 premiere.
Rather than releasing the film as originally planned, the producers opted to honour Ogogo’s passing before proceeding with the project.
With the new date now set, Omo Akin is expected to premiere on Tuesday, August 25, on ApataTV+.
The movie’s release will also give audiences an opportunity to support the latest Yoruba production while the industry continues to mourn the loss of one of its veteran figures.
For fans who had been waiting for the movie, the additional 24-hour delay means the wait is now almost over.
‘Omo Akin’ Arrives August 25
Produced by @officialolascofilm and powered by ApataTV+, Omo Akin is scheduled to make its online debut on August 25, 2026.
Babatunde Olalekan Adumade serves as director, while Peju Johnson, Basira Beere, Ope Okunlola, Arinola Odubela and Folashade Kareem Omolara lead the cast.
Following the postponement announced out of respect for the late Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, viewers can now look forward to the movie’s premiere on ApataTV+ YouTube Channel.
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