Day of Destiny also known as D.O.D is a 2021 Nigerian sci-fi adventure film written and co-directed by Akay Mason and Abosi Ogba. Abosi Ogba made his directorial debut in this film.[2] The film stars Olumide Oworu, Denola Grey, Norbert Young and Toyin Abraham in the lead roles.[3][4] The film is based on the mysterious adventures of two teenage brothers who travel back in time by 20 years to change the fortunes of the family.[5] It is also the first Nigerian family adventure film as well as Nigeria's first-ever time traveller film and was also the first Nigerian film to be released in 2021.[6][7]

Day of Destiny
Directed by	Akay Mason Abosi Ogba
Written by	Akay Mason Abosi Ogba
Produced by	Akujobi Victoria and Isioma Osaje
Starring	Olumide Oworu Denola Grey Norbert Young Toyin Abraham
Cinematography	Barnabas Emordi
Edited by	Victoria Akujobi
Music by	Gray Jones
Production companies	Anthill Productions Inkblot Productions and Anakle Films
Release date	1 January 2021 (2021-01-01)
Country	Nigeria
Language	English
Box office	₦18.6 million[1]

Cast

• Olumide Oworu as Chidi
• Denola Grey as Rotimi
• Norbert Young
• Toyin Abraham
• Jide Kosoko
• Blossom Chukwujekwu
• In Dima-Okojie
• Ireti Doyle
• Broda Shaggi
• Tega Akpobome

Release

The film was initially supposed to have its theatrical release on 30 October 2020 but was postponed to 1 January 2021 due to End SARS protests.[8] The film had its theatrical release on 1 January 2021 coinciding with the New Year and opened to positive reviews from critics while also became a box office success.[9] It was released on Netflix on 13 July 2021.[10]

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