The Wildflower is a Nigerian drama film directed by Abiodun Jimoh and produced by Uzee Usman. The film explores the theme of gender-based violence in the Nigerian society. It stars top Nollywood actresses including Belinda Effah, Yemi Blaq, and Rachel Oniga.
The three women in the compound are Rolake Dabiri (played by Belinda Effah), a chef; Titi Joseph (played by Rachel Oniga), a businesswoman; and Amina Salami (played by Bikiya Graham-Douglas), a young housekeeper. They all face different forms of violence from the men around them.
Rolake is sexually harassed by her boss, the restaurant owner, while Titi is physically abused by her husband. Amina, on the other hand, is persistently pursued by a violent neighbor who wants to rape her.
Rolake decides to take matters into her own hands and revolt against the oppression of these men. She becomes a champion for the rights of women and advocates for their freedom from violence and oppression.
The movie received positive reviews for its bold portrayal of the issue of gender-based violence in Nigeria. It was also praised for its stellar performances by the cast. The Wildflower is a thought-provoking film that calls for social change, justice, and equality for women in Nigeria.
