Children of Mud

{{Infobox film | name = Children of Mud | image = Children of Mud poster.jpg | caption = | director = Imoh Umoren | producer = Wale Boje<br>Ify Egbera | screenplay = Imoh Umoren | story = Imoh Umoren | starring = Liz Benson<br>Matilda Obaseki<br>Bassey Keppy Ekpeyong | cinematography = | editing = | released = {{Film date|2017|07|21|df=y}} | runtime = 83 minutes | country = Nigeria | language = English | budget = | gross = | based_on = }}

'''''Children of Mud''''' is a 2017 Nigerian drama film written and directed by Imoh Umoren. The film stars Liz Benson and Matilda Obaseki in the lead roles while the film marked the fourth directorial venture of Imoh Umoren.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.konbini.com/ng/entertainment/cinema/children-of-mud-imoh-umoren/|title=Imoh Umoren Explores Homelessness In The Trailer For 'Children Of Mud'|website=Konbini - All Pop Everything!|language=fr|access-date=2019-11-18}}{{Dead link|date=December 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The plot of the film is based on the concern about homeless children in Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soundviewmediapartners.com/children-of-mud/|title=Children of Mud|date=2018-03-17|website=Soundview Media Partners LLC|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref> The film had its theatrical release in Nigeria on 21 July 2017 and received positive reviews. The film won few nominations at award ceremonies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thenativemag.com/communities/child-mud-earns-child-actress-miriam-kayode-nomination-best-actress-drama|title=Children of Mud earns child actress, Mariam Kayode nomination for Best Actress in a Drama|date=2018-08-23|website=The Native|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref>

== Cast ==

* Liz Benson as Annie * Matilda Obaseki as Aniesin * Raphael Jackson as Miracle * Mariam Kayode as Emem * Sunday Afolabi as Prophet * Christian Paul as Saheed * Bassey Ekpenyong as Healer * Elvis Duke as Driver * Ezikeoha Nzube as Man * Kayode Titilola as Mmakamba * Felix Ukairo as Remi * Akinfolurin Titilayo as Eno * Adedokun Philip as Vice Principal * Joy Nmezi as Usher 1 * Silva Nkwocha as Usher 2 * Ojo Oluwatobiloba as Teacher

== Synopsis == Kicked out by their aunt, Emem and her blind brother Miracle are forced onto the unforgiving streets, chasing the faintest glimmer of hope.

== Awards and nominations ==

{| class="wikitable" width="60%" ! style="width:10pt; background:LightSteelBlue;" |Year ! style="width:100pt; background:LightSteelBlue;" |Award ! style="width:40pt; background:LightSteelBlue;" |Category ! style="width:50pt; background:LightSteelBlue;" |Result |- | rowspan="1" |2018 | rowspan="1" |2018 Nigeria Entertainment Awards |Best Picture | {{nom}} |- | rowspan="1" |2018 | rowspan="1" |6th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards |Best Actress - Mariam Kayode | {{nom}} |}

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== External links ==

* {{IMDb title|id=tt7845872}} {{Portal bar|Film|Nigeria}}

Category:2017 films Category:2017 drama films Category:English-language Nigerian films Category:2017 Nigerian films Category:Films shot in Nigeria Category:Nigerian drama films Category:2017 English-language films Category:English-language drama films