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The star actress will play the Yoruba deity in the Yewande Famakin produced feature.

Shaffy Bello leads in new Nollywood historical epic film 'Olokun' | Pulse Nigeria

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<h1>Shaffy Bello has been unveiled as the lead star in forthcoming historical epic drama 'Olokun'. </h1>

<p>The feature written by <strong>Yewande Famakin</strong> and directed by<strong> Dimeji Ajibola</strong> and <strong>Adebayo Tijani</strong> retells the story of Olokun, the Yoruba deity of wealth and the ocean. </p>

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<p>While there are a number of accounts documenting the deity, Famakin reportedly takes a renewed and enigmatic approach to the tale of the queen of the seas set in 1600BC. </p>

<p>'Olokun' also stars <strong>Femi Adebayo, Peju Ogunmola, Jide Awobona, Rotimi Adelegan </strong>among others. A release date is yet to be confirmed. </p>

Shaffy Bello will play the Yoruba deity in the forthcoming feature [Instagram/ @shaffybello]

Shaffy Bello leads in new Nollywood historical epic film 'Olokun'

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