Everything To Know About Dark October Netflix Movie Cast, Pictures

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Wikipedia: Dark October is a Nigerian Nollywood movie on Netflix. It's a movie about Aluu Four lynching of 2012 which was produced by Linda Ikeji.

Dark October movie was shot in 2021 and released on Netflix on 3rd of February 2023.

Nigerian celebrity blogger, media entrepreneur, and movie producer, Linda Ikeji, has made her first forey into the film industry by announcing the release of a film project titled "Dark October" directed by Toka McBaror, based on the tragic Aluu Four lynching of 2012. The names of the Aluu 4 UNIPORT students who were lynched over false accusations and their ages were:

Lloyd Toku-Mike, 19 years; Tekena Friday Elkanah, 20 years old; Ugonna Kelechi Obuzor, 18 years old; and Chidiala Loroson Biringa, 20 years.

The film, which is distributed by FilmOne, aims to shed light on the evil of extrajudicial killings and the importance of justice for all.

"Dark October" is directed by Toka McBaror, an award-winning Nigerian filmmaker. It brings to life the story of four young university students who were lynched in Port Harcourt in October 2012 and the events leading up to their tragic deaths. A tragic event that shook the nation.

Dark October will also delve into the aftermath of the lynching and the impact it had on their families, friends, and the community.

"This film is a powerful and important story that needs to be told," said Linda Ikeji, the producer of the film. "We hope it will spark a conversation about the dangers of extrajudicial killings and the importance of ensuring justice for all".

"We are excited to be able to bring this story to life on the big screen and to be able to give a voice to these young men and their families, we are honored to be a part of this project and to work with Linda Ikeji and Toka McBaror to bring this important story to the world," said FilmOne Founders, Moses Babatope & Kene Okwuosa.

The film features a cast of talented new-comers, Chuks Joseph, Munachi Okpara, Kem-Ajieh Ikechukwu, and Kelechukwu Oriaku.

Dark October Netflix Cast

Dark October is set to premiere on Netflix on February 3rd 2023. It will be available for streaming in over 190 countries, making it accessible to a global audience.

Dark October Cast List & Profile

Dark October Nigerian Movie Cast

Dark October Cast List

Dark October features a cast of talented new-comers,

Chuks Joseph

Munachi Okpara

Kem-Ajieh Ikechukwu

Kelechukwu Oriaku.

The four cast above played the roles of the Aluu 4 lynching victims who were all UNIPORT students Ugonna Obuzor, Lloyd Toku, Chiadika Biringa, Tekena Elkanah.

Dark October Movie Cast Profile: The cast list of Dark October Netflix movie is listed below:

Chuks Joseph

Munachi Okpara

Kem-Ajieh Ikechukwu

Kelechukwu Oriaku

Chibie johnny Olusama

Boman Bognet

Oge Perpe

The first four names played the lead roles, the others played supporting roles among other cast members.

Chuks Joseph: Chuks Joseph as Tizzy in Dark October

Chuks Joseph played the lead role as Tizzy in the Netflix movie 'Dark October'. He is handsome and fair in complexion and plays the role of Tekena Elkanah, the 20-year-old UNIPORT lynched student.

Chuks Joseph is Mr Ideal Nigeria Earth 2020 winner. He is a model who hails from Imo State, Nigeria. He is a graduate of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO).

Meet the lead character of Dark October *CHUKS JOSEPH*

Chuks Joseph is an actor and model that lives in Lagos, Nigeria.

He is a charming, witty, confident and smart individual of poise. With a calm, but strong personality, you can’t help but always perceive his great individual personality. Standing about 5ft9 tall, he’s of an athletic build.

He is a trained professional actor having gone through acting courses in Ebonylife Creative Academy, Royal Arts Academy & African International Film Festival Acting Masterclass respectively.

He has worked on numerous film projects like Dark October, a Netflix film which he played the lead character; others include Leaked, Koko and other unreleased projects as a supporting character; he has also starred in a number of tv shows & web series like Schooled, Riona, Nwanyi Ike, Baby Drama, & Flatmates. He hopes to do more amazing projects, and communicate his persona and more through his art.

As a model, he contested in the 2020 Mr Ideal Nigeria and came out as the first runner up, and was crowned Mr Ideal Nigeria Earth and has featured in a number of ad commercial and fashion shoots.

He spends his free time swimming, reading, discovering new films & music, plying & football and engaging fitness workouts.

He is ardent, passionate music and art lover; and a generally fun, great individual.

Okpara Munachi: Munachi Okpara as Big L in Dark October

Munachi Okpara is one of the lead cast members of the Aluu 4 movie, 'Dark October'. He is an upcoming Nigerian born Nollywood actor of Igbo tribe who hails from the South East part of Nigeria.

Meet the supporting actor in Dark October *Okpara Munachii*

Okpara Munachii (Big L) is very excited to make is acting debut in the movie, Dark October. He loves the idea of entertaining in general and when he is not creating music or designing clothes, he is finding a way to channel his inner creativity and bring something to fruition.

A student of sociology in the university of Lagos, Munachii wants to thank his mom for allowing him continue on the path of creating and showcase his talent to the world.

Kem-Ajieh Ikechukwu: Kem Ajeh Ikechukwu as Chiboy on Dark October

KEM AJIEH IKECHUKWU is an upcoming Nigerian born Nollywood actor who was a cast in 'Dark October' movie.

Meet supporting actor in Dark October, Kem Ajieh Ikechukwu

KEM AJIEH IKECHUKWU is a Nigerian Actor and commercial model. Currently residing in

Lagos, Nigeria. He is an indigene of Delta state.

He started his acting and modeling career in the year 2020. He made his modeling debut with a Lead role in an ARM Pension company commercial, directed by TOLU AJAYI. Streaming on various platforms, on Tv and online.

In 2021, he went on to earn a spot in the Nollywood industry with a Lead role in an NDANI TV original series. Where he played the character OSAHON OBASEKI on the coming of age story titled "SCHOOLED'. After which he takes on Lead roles in other notable Nollywood projects.

He plays one of the Lead characters CHI-BOY on LINDA

IKEJI's first feature film, titled "DARK OCTOBER". A story inspired by true life events of the ALUU 4 boys who were lynched in port-harcourt. The feature film is currently streaming on

NETFLIX.

He also plays Lead character EBISINDE BRIGGS in the feature film titled "IT BLOOMS IN JUNE" a NATIVESFILMWX and MICHEAL ANGELO Production. Executive produced by STEVE GUKAS and OTUNBA OLUDOTUN OLAKUNRI. Directed by KOREDE

AZEEZ. To be aired on major streaming platforms in 2023 .He recently gets on board to play the

Lead character DERA in his first Short-film titled "A LITTLE TIME LEFT". Executive produced and directed by filmmaker WAPAH EZEIGWE. In conjunction with ARTS LOUNGE. The film is set to air at major international film festivals in 2023.

He also plays one of the Lead characters TOLU on MTV SHUGA NAIJA S5, the show produced by 1POD PRODUCTION with show-runners ISIOMA OSAGIE and TEMIDAYO MAKANJUOLA is set to be released and aired in April 2023 on major streaming platforms which include, NETFLIX, MtvBase Naija , and YouTube. KEM is currently a face and brand ambassador of the popular herbal based alcoholic drink brand ALOMO BITTERS.

His journey as an actor has been an amazing one. As a result of hard work and consistency in the improvement of his craft and talent as an actor. And constantly believing in himself and his potentials.

Kelechukwu Oriaku: Kelechukwu Oriaku as Tamunor in Dark October

Oriaku Kelechi is also one of the lead cast of 'Dark October', Linda Ikeji movie.

Kelechukwu Oriaku is a Nigerian born Nollywood actor, distributor at NeoLife Africa. He hails from Abia State and studied at the University of Lagos.

Meet one of the lead characters of Dark October movie *Oriaku Kelechukwu James*

Oriaku Kelechukwu James (a.k.a. Kelechi), born on 16 May, is an actor, artist and songwriter in the Nigerian entertainment industry . He is a native of Abia state but was born and raised in Lagos State, in a christian family who are of Nigerian and Beninese descent.

Kelechi started his acting career in 2021. He made his film debut with LINDA IKEJI’s first feature film, DARK OCTOBER, where he plays one of the lead characters, TAMUNO. A film inspired by true life events of the ALUU 4 boys who were lynched in port harcourt. The film, directed by award-winning director, TOKA MCBAROR, is currently streaming on Netflix.

Kelechi is committed, hardworking and dedicated. He has a sunny personality that is very engaging. He enjoys creating entertainment for other people and believes that there is so much more for him to achieve.

Chibie Johnny Olusama: Chibie Johnny as Chibuzor in Dark October.

Meet one of the lead characters of Dark October movie *Chibie Olusama*

CHIBIE OLUSAMA is an actor and a content creator from Anambra state, who resides in Lagos and Enugu states in Nigeria.

Chibie started acting professionally in 2019. He featured in IROKOTV movie ELOZONAM, where he played the character “UDEME” And in 2020 he featured in ONE AND TWO’s movie “TWO SIDES OF BEAUTY “where he played the role of “CHIBARAM” along side TANA ADELANA , ANGEL PALAZO and many more acts. He also featured in IROKOTV’s AKACHI.

Since then, he’s been on various movies such as THE UPCOMING “GIFTED SERIES “ season 3/4 . He featured in LINDA IKEJI’s First feature film on NETFLIX “DARK OCTOBER, where he played the character “CHIBUZOR”. A story inspired by true life events of the ALUU 4 boys who were lynched in port-harcourt.

Chibie Olusama is a lovable person , and he’s hardworking. He loves acting, enjoys reading comic books and creating content. He is also a fast rising nollywood actor to look out for.

BOMAN BOGNET

 Meet “Wisdom” in Dark October movie, *BOMAN BOGNET*

Boman Bognet is an Ebonylife Creative Academy trained Actor and a Toka Mcbaror Actors-Masterclass Participant with 3 years professional acting experience and about five years stage acting experience.

Following his professional acting debut in 2019 in the Toka Mcbaror series – “Paperboat” as “Frank”, Boman has gone on to feature in “Zubaida”, “Our Best friend’s wedding”, Baron’s World Entertainment Series “My Flatmates” as “Dayo” , Ebonylife Creative Academy short film “Waiting For You” as “Andrew” where he won the Award for Best Male in a Supporting Role and most recently as “Wisdom” in the Linda Ikeji production “Dark October ” now showing on Netflix.

Boman hails from Kaduna State ,is a graduate of Mass Communication, he is Slim, 6ft tall, brown skinned with black eyes. He is fit, weighs about 70kg and lives in Lagos State. He speaks English, Pidgin and Hausa languages fluently.

He is also a Singer and a Song writer with songs like “Sugar” and Company to his name. He is a committed and reliable Individual with an unwavering interest, passion and drive for his craft. Boman loves to learn, meet people, be in a create space ,play football, take chances, watch movies and welcomes every challenge that comes with playing any role in any film.

As Boman gladly takes on roles as they come , he is looking forward to acting in the next African Magic Viewer Choice Award movie and in the Next best and big movie on Netflix, Showmax and Amazon prime.

The Real Story Behind The Aluu 4

On October 5, 2012, a barbaric incident happened in Aluu, a community in Obio-Akpor LGA of Rivers state – four students of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) were stripped naked, beaten and lynched over an alleged robbery incident. The incident was another sad tale of Nigeria’s trend of jungle justice. 

The deceased students were:

Ugonna Obuzor (18 years old)

Lloyd Toku (19 years old)

Chiadika Biringa (20 Years Old)

Tekena Elkanah (20 Years Old)

The 4 University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) students had visited the Aluu community in Rivers State on the day the incident happened in search of a debtor who owed one of them. The debtor had raised an alarm that the students were robbers who came to steal his valuables.

As soon as the debtor raised the alarm, a mob pounced on the four students, paraded them on the street as thieves, and flogged them mercilessly before setting them ablaze – in what is referred to as a “mock trial”.

The Rivers state police command arrested some suspects over their involvement in the lynching of the four students.

After five years of trial, on July 31, 2017, a federal high court in Rivers found three persons guilty of the murder of the four students.

Ledan Nyordee, the judge, sentenced those found guilty to death.

They are Lucky Orji, a police sergeant; Ikechukwu Amadi and David Obada.

Four others who have been standing trial since 2012 were discharged and acquitted.

Pictures of Aluu 4 Victim Parents

Dark October Movie Controversy

Dark October, the movie about Aluu 4 lynching executive produced by Linda Ikeji is now surrounded by controversy.

Dark October: Parents Of Slain ALUU-4 Urge Linda Ikeji, Netflix To Retract Movie 

Parents of the four students of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) lynched in Aluu Community, in 2012, codenamed, Aluu-4, have urged Linda Ikeji and Netflix to suspend the planned premiere of their new movie titled ‘Dark October’ which centres around the murder of their four children.

The families through a rights group, The Integrity Friends for Truth and Peace

The initiative, TIFPI said Linda Ikeji made the movie about their late children without consulting them.

TIFPI, however, in a statement in Port Harcourt yesterday, the Executive Director of the body, Livingstone Wechie, said the movie that was produced without the consent of the four families has reawakened the already doused trauma caused by the tragic killing of their children.

“The attention of the four bereaved families of the ill-fated Aluu 4 incident have been drawn to a widely advertised movie titled “Dark October” which was produced by a known blogger by the name Linda Ikeji as stated therein.

“For the records and sadly so, Linda Ikeji produced the movie without seeking the consent of the affected families and parents of the unforgettable Aluu 4 victims.

“The question to Linda Ikeji is: Can you cry more than the bereaved or do you not have some conscience and humanity in you as a parent that you have become?”

"I have been instructed in writing through my organisation The Integrity Friends for Truth and Peace Initiative TIFPI by the four affected families, that is the parents of late Lloyd Toku-Mike, Chiadika Biringa, Ugonna Obuzor and Tekena Elkanah to represent them and ensure that justice is done in this matter.

“This is to the effect that Linda Ikeji acted both of her own volition and on a frolic of her own as she failed, refused and neglected to seek the consent of the affected and families/parents of these boys whose names and the story of the Aluu 4 incident form the entire essence of the said movie......."

SOURCE Thefamousnaija