Swallow (2021 film)

Swallow is an adaptation of the book by the same name written by Nigerian author Seffi Atta. It follows the life of Tolani Ajao played by Niyola and her friend Rose played by Ijeoma Grace Agu. They are friends and roommates who work in the same Bank. Rose’s Boss Mr. Lamidi Salako is a very promiscuous man who abuses his power to harass his secretary. No one can stand up to him as he has the personnel department in his grip. He sacks Rose because she refused to be continuously harassed by him and specifically asks for Tolani as replacement.

As predicted by Rose, he harasses Tolani too who files a complaint in response to his memo accusing her of insubordination. Her complaint was refused by Ignatius in Personnel for his fear of ruining Mr. Salako's image as a married man. Mr. Salako later suspends Tolani when she asks for a vacation of which she is rightfully due.

Rose meets ‘OC’ played by Kelvin Ikeduba an American returnee who introduces her to the world of drug trafficking. She tries to get defeated Tolani to join her and almost does when her boyfriend Sanwo played by Deyemi Okanlawon is swindled of all her savings she borrowed him to start a business.

In the end, Rose travels alone to London after swallowing the drugs but they burst in her stomach mid flight, killing her. Tolani moves back to the village where Sanwo comes looking for her and tells her that her boss Mr. Salako was suspended by Personnel. He also tells her about his new job at a consulting firm and returns her money.[1][2]

• Niyola as Tolani Ajao
• Deyemi Okanlawon
• Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha
• Ijeoma Grace Agu
• Mercy Aigbe
• Omotunde Adebowale David
• Kelvin Ikeduba
• Frank Donga
• Eniola Badmus

The Screenplay for the novel's adaptation was co-written by Sefi-Atta, the author herself, a playwright, and Kunle Afolayan. Principal Photography took place in Ibadan, Oyo State.

• List of Nigerian films of 2021

• Swallow at IMDb
• Swallow on Netflix