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'Citation' has been confirmed to premiere on Netflix on November 6, 2020.

5 highlights to anticipate from 'Citation' ahead of its November 6 Netflix release | Pulse Nigeria

Precious 'Mamazeus' Nwogu

<h1>Kunle Afolayan's latest feature film, 'Citation' might just be the perfect distraction from the latest unrest.</h1>

<p>The anticipated film which is based on sexual harassment, a theme inspired from one of the scandalous reports of 2019, will not be towing the usual theatrical release path prior to a video on demand release. Afolayan confirmed back in August that 'Citation' will make its debut on Netflix after months of deliberations.</p>

Gbenga Bada

<p>Ahead of its November 6, 2020 release, Pulse shares five highlights film lovers can expect to see.</p>

<h2>1. It stars Temi Otedola in her debut film role</h2>

Temi Otedola stars as lead actor in Kunle Afolayan's upcoming  drama 'Citation'

Kunle Afolayan shares clip from upcoming film 'Citation'

<p><strong>Temi Otedola</strong> is set to thrill film lovers as <strong>Moremi</strong>, the lead character in 'Citation'. This will be the popular style influencer and YouTuber's first-ever film role which means expectations are high. Will she deliver a rousing performance or not?</p>

<h2>2. 'Citation' is based on sexual harassment in tertiary institutions</h2>

<p>In 'Citation' Kunle Afolayan addresses a subject of social relevance- gender based violence, harassment in tertiary institutions. Recall in 2019, BBC Africa Eye released a documentary exposing university lecturers in Nigeria and Ghana. The scandalous report reportedly inspired Afolayan's story which is based on a young postgraduate student who gets sexually harassed by her lecturer.</p>

<h2>3. It stars Haitian-American movie star, Jimmy Jean Louis</h2>

<p>Haitian actor <strong>Jimmy Jean Louis</strong> will play the sex offender lecturer in the Kunle Afolayan drama. Louis will star alongside other veteran actors including Nollywood's J<strong>oke Silva, Ini Edo </strong>and Ghana's <strong>Adjetay Anang</strong>.</p>

<h2>4. Ibukun Awosika makes film debut appearance</h2>

<p>'Citation' will record a number of first-timers. Away from lead star, Temi Otedola, the movie is set to feature ace businesswoman and motivational speaker, <strong>Ibukun Awosika</strong> in a supporting role.<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/watch-the-official-teaser-for-kunle-afolayans-citation/dd0g3hn"> According to Afolayan, he casted Awosika after having a dream</a>.</p>

<h2>5. 'Citation' was shot in Obafemi Awolowo University</h2>

<p>'Citation' was shot in one of Nigeria's oldest tertiary institutions- Obafemi Awolowo University. Film lovers and Alumni alike can anticipate a nostalgic experience from the film's representation of the school.</p>

'Citation' was originally slated for an August 2020 release [Instagram/Kunleafo]

5 highlights to anticipate from 'Citation' ahead of its November 6 Netflix release

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