The Return of Omotara Johnson
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Jonathan Kovel is a South African–based cinematographer and camera operator with roots in New York, where he graduated from Columbia University Film School He has shot multiple...
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Jonathan Kovel is a South African–based cinematographer and camera operator with roots in New York, where he graduated from Columbia University Film School He has shot multiple award-winning feature films, including Of Good Report (2013), Ayanda (2015), and Sew the Winter to My Skin (2018), which was South Africa's submission for the 91st Academy Awards In Nollywood, he frequently collaborates with director Kunle Afolayan on Netflix projects like Citation, A Naija Christmas, Aníkúlápó, and Shanty Town Based in Johannesburg, Kovel is celebrated for his richly textured visuals and cultural storytelling
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Oluwagbenga Ethan
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Adeoluwa Owu
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The Return of Omotara Johnson
Abdul Tijani-Ahmed
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Adebowale Adedayo
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Anikulapo
Aisha Lawal
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Akanni Olayinka Quadri
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Ali Nuhu
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The Return of Omotara Johnson
Anu Afolayan
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Jul 10, 2026
In Cinemas
Haunted by her criminal past, Omotara Johnson has built a quiet life around her son. But when he's accused of murder, old enemies resurface and hidden betrayals explode. From a lover's double life to a best friend's deadly secret
Sep 30, 2022
Netflix
After an affair with a queen leads to his demise, an eager traveler encounters a mystical bird with the power to give him another life.