The Fire and the Moth
“They sow the wind and reap the whirlwind.”
Synopsis
Violence and mayhem ensue after a smuggler escapes with a rare Ife bronze head into a gritty western Nigerian town.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-05-20
Top Cast
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Tayo Faniran
Saba
Jimmy Jean-Louis
Contractor
Ini Dima-Okojie
Abike
Amanda Ugoh
Arike
Olarotimi Fakunle
Opa Stephens
William Benson
Teriba Bello
Kuchi Chris
Queen
Olufemi Samuel Ademiluyi
Oga Ibrahim
Dami Deremi
Akinloye
Olatubosun Odunsi
Saba's Father
Keppy Ekpenyong-Bassey
Alimi Tanko
Ronya Man
Lisa Brennan
Mark Kitto
Francios
Awoyomi Akorede Yemi
Police Officer 1
Adedeji Busayo Michael
Police Officer 2
Abayomi Agboade
Doctor
Joshua Israel
Jide
Chukwu Martin
Yusuf
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Taiwo Egunjobi
- Screenplay & Story
- Isaac Ayodeji
- Original Score
- Rex Ricketts, Andrew Asemokai, Ishaan Tyagi
- Original Title
- The Fire and the Moth
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Nemsia Studios, Sable Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Taiwo Egunjobi
Isaac Ayodeji, Taiwo Egunjobi
Rex Ricketts, Andrew Asemokai, Ishaan Tyagi
Okwong Fadamana
Emiolamide Fagbenle
Bodunrin Sasore, Derin Adeyokunnu Tonjé Bakang, Adebayo Kazeem, Abiodun Osikanlu, Jide Rotilu
Department Leadership Roster
Taiwo Egunjobi
Director
Okwong Fadamana
Director of Photography
Rex Ricketts
Original Music Composer
Andrew Asemokai
Original Music Composer
Ishaan Tyagi
Original Music Composer
Isaac Ayodeji
Screenplay
Taiwo Egunjobi
Production Design
Emiolamide Fagbenle
Producer
Emiolamide Fagbenle
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fire and the Moth
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What is The Fire and the Moth about?
Violence and mayhem ensue after a smuggler escapes with a rare Ife bronze head into a gritty western Nigerian town.
Who directed The Fire and the Moth?
The Fire and the Moth was directed by Taiwo Egunjobi.
Who stars in The Fire and the Moth?
The principal cast of The Fire and the Moth includes Tayo Faniran, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Ini Dima-Okojie, Amanda Ugoh, Olarotimi Fakunle.
When was The Fire and the Moth released and how long is it?
The Fire and the Moth was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fire and the Moth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fire and the Moth was composed by Rex Ricketts, Andrew Asemokai, Ishaan Tyagi.