Nigerian supernatural thriller ‘Suspicion’ lands on Prime Video
Prime Video has acquired the global rights to Nigerian director Tosin Igho’s supernatural revenge thriller ‘Suspicion’, which will be released worldwide via streaming on November 28. The film will be distributed on the platform as a Prime Video Original.
Stan Nze (“RattleSnake: The Ahanna Story,” “Colourless,” “The Blind Date”) leads the cast as Voke, a man who possesses ancient Juju powers and embarks on a vengeful quest after the murder of his goddaughter. The story explores the intersection of traditional African mysticism and contemporary moral questions as Voke navigates a complex world of black magic.
Produced by Igho’s Divergent Films, the film features a cast including Omowunmi Dada, Kalu Ikeagwu, Uzor Arukwe, Shaffy Bello and Richard Mofe-Damijo, who also serves as executive producer. Divergent Studios handled the supernatural elements through a mix of practical effects and CGI.
“African powers are not just about spectacle, they are deeply rooted in moral responsibilities and consequences,” says Igho, whose previous feature “Seven” for Netflix earned seven Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards nominations and two wins. “Traditional African magic has always been about balance. When you mete out revenge, you must be willing to taste its bitterness for yourself.”
Nze added: “’Suspicion’ is more than a story of supernatural revenge; it is an exploration of justice through an African lens. Challenging us to confront the moral costs of power, this film journeys into the soul of Nigerian culture, where justice, revenge and tradition collide in complex and unexpected ways. Audiences will gain a new perspective on African mysticism that is rarely explored on this scale.”
