The Ghost and the Tout also known as Ghost and the Tout, is a 2018 Nigerian supernatural comedy film, written and directed by Charles Uwagbai. It stars Sambasa Nzeribe, Toyin Abraham, Rachael Okonkwo and Omowumi Dada in the lead roles. The film had its theatrical release in Nigeria on 11 May 2018 and received positive reviews from critics.
The film was a box office success, grossing ₦30 million within one week, and ranking as the fifth highest grossing Nigerian film in 2018. It ranks 25th on the overall list of highest-grossing films in Nigeria. The film is available for streaming on Netflix.
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Plot
A young woman from the ghetto named Isila encounters a ghost named Mike, who is in need of her assistance to communicate with the people he left behind and to find out who was behind his death. At the ghost's request, she becomes tangled and puzzled in solving a murder mystery, and her life takes an interesting turn. Only she knows and understands what would happen in the future.
Cast
Sambasa Nzeribe as Ghost (Mike)
Toyin Abraham as Isila
Rachael Okonkwo as Ramota
Ronke Ojo as Kafila
Chioma Chukwuka as Ejika
Lasisi Elenu as Hoodlum
Chioma Omeruah as Chigirl
Dele Odule as Chief Obanikoro
Chiwetalu Agu as Chief Ajanaku
Femi Adebayo as Dayo
Omowumi Dada as Janet
Biodun Stephen as Mrs. Ajanaku
Princess Oyebo as Obanikoro's secretary
Bayray McNwizu as Adunni
Jumoke George
Nkechi Blessing Sunday as Dora
Box office
The Ghost And The Tout grossed ₦30 million after one week in cinemas and ₦77 million overall.
Sequel
The sequel, The Ghost And The Tout Too, was released on 5 September 2021 and premiered on Netflix on 15 July 2022.