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A woman's life takes an unexpected turn when she falls for her boss's wife. She must soon defend herself as she becomes entangled in a web of malice.



Jimmy Jean-Louis
Prof. Lucien N'Dyare
Temi Otedola
Moremi

Adjetey Anang
Kwesi

Gabriel Afolayan
Koyejo

Joke Silva
Angela

Bukunmi Oluwashina
Uzoamaka
Oyewole Olowomojuore
Prof. Osagye
Yomi Fash-Lanso
Lucien Legal Rep.
Casilda Okanlawon
Geeky Girl 2
Samantha Okanlawon
Geeky Girl 1
Citation is a drama, thriller film released in 2020. Directed by Kunle Afolayan, it stars Jimmy Jean-Louis, Temi Otedola, Adjetey Anang. A bright student in Nigeria takes on the academic establishment when she reports a popular professor who tried to rape her. Based on real events.
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