Violated (1996 film)

Violated is a 1996 Nigerian romantic drama film directed by Amaka Igwe and starring Richard Mofe Damijo and Ego Boyo. The film and its sequel, Violated 2 (or part 2), were released in the home video format in June 1996.

Premise
The film tells the story of a young man, Tega (Richard Mofe Damijo), from a wealthy background who falls in love and marries Peggy (Ego Boyo) who came from a different background. However, their marriage is put to the test when hidden secrets unfolds, Tega's ex-wife re-appears in his life and he also learnt about his ex-boss relationship with his wife when she was young.

Cast

 * Richard Mofe Damijo as Tega
 * Ego Boyo as Peggy
 * Kunle Bamtefa as Lois
 * Joke Silva as Myra
 * Mildred Iweka as Toms
 * Taiwo Obileye as "Pinky" Farrell
 * Wale Macaulay as J.C.
 * Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi

Reception
Violated was one of the highest selling home video productions in 1996. At the time of the film's production, Nigeria videos were distributed with the production of a large number of tapes at once and which are then distributed to various marketers. While average sales for films during the period was about 30,000-50,000, Violated sold about 150,000 copies. Information Nigeria listed the film among the best 20 films of Nollywood that will never be forgotten.