
Onobiren
Drama · Family
Overview
‘Onobiren: A Woman’s Story,’ follows Roli, a young woman who arrives in Lagos from Warri under the shadow of tradition and expectation. What begins as a familiar narrative quickly transforms when she chooses a different path, one driven by purpose, survival, and self-discovery.
Top Cast


Ruby Akubueze
Ruby Akubueze
Roli
Ruby Akubueze
Roli


Deyemi Okanlawon
Deyemi Okanlawon
Temisan
Deyemi Okanlawon
Temisan
Patience Ozokwor
Patience Ozokwor
Mama Temisan
Patience Ozokwor
Mama Temisan


Bisola Aiyeola
Bisola Aiyeola
Rebecca
Bisola Aiyeola
Rebecca


Nobert Young
Nobert Young
Daddy Temisan
Nobert Young
Daddy Temisan
Desmond Bryce
Desmond Bryce
Jolomi
Desmond Bryce
Jolomi
Chude Jideonwo
Chude Jideonwo
Chude
Chude Jideonwo
Chude
Temitope Tanpe
Temitope Tanpe
Mummy Roli
Temitope Tanpe
Mummy Roli
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