Muyiwa Ademola announces remake of 2004 blockbuster Ori on birthday [VIDEO]

• Nigerian actor Muyiwa Ademola has celebrated his 54th birthday with a special announcement.
• The movie star took to the photo and video sharing platform Instagram, to share that his 2004 blockbuster movie Ori will debut in May.
• Muyiwa Ademola called for support in the video he made, while wishing himself a happy birthday.

Nigerian actor, filmmaker and movie producer Muyiwa Ademola has celebrated his birthday by unveiling a remake of Ori, one of his most iconic productions.

In a post shared on his Instagram page on Sunday, January 26, the 54-year-old announced the new project, titled Ori: The Rebirth, alongside a compilation clip featuring highlights from the upcoming film.

Muyiwa Ademola urged his fans to celebrate his special day by reposting the clip and supporting the movie, which is set to hit cinemas on May 1, 2025. He wrote:

“Happy Birthday to me 🥂🍾.

“Ori has moved from being just a film to something hugely phenomenal. 22 years after the film was made, a day would never pass without me meeting someone who would ask me to remake this film.

“Ladies and gentlemen, Ori: The Rebirth is ready! Hitting cinemas from May 1, 2025! The world must see Ori: The Rebirth. Please, journey with me again, guys. This is all I request from you for my birthday. Happy Birthday to me once again 🎁❤️🎁.”

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The remake, written, produced and directed by Muyiwa Ademola, features contributions from notable filmmakers Adebayo Tijani and Tope Adebayo Salami, with Filmone Entertainment handling distribution.

Celebrities such as Femi Adebayo, Toyin Abraham and Odunlade Adekola joined fans in celebrating the actor and his announcement.

The original Ori, released in 2004, is a critically acclaimed Yoruba-language film centered on themes of destiny, perseverance and self-discovery.

Starring Lere Paimo, Sola Sobowale, Peju Ogunmola, Oga Bello, Saheed Balogun, Jide Kosoko, Faithia Balogun and Fausat Balogun.