Have you watched the Holy Cross Repack of Ogaranya? Share your thoughts in the comments below—and if you know the location of other rare Igbo VHS tapes, contact the Igbo Film Restoration Project.
Moreover, Chief Michael Udegbi himself reportedly endorsed this specific repack. In a rare 2021 Facebook Live session, he said: “Before now, people watched a ghost of Ogaranya. The Holy Cross version is the true film I made. That is the film that should go to Netflix.” chief michael udegbi ogaranya holy cross repack
Unlike the fast-paced Yoruba or English-language Nollywood films, Udegbi’s work moved at a deliberate, almost epic speed. His camera lingered on village assemblies, title-taking ceremonies, and the psychological torment of his characters. By the time he produced Ogaranya (loosely translated as “The Wealthy One” or “The Man Who Has It All”), he was already a household name in the East. Have you watched the Holy Cross Repack of Ogaranya
The film’s title is ironic: Ogaranya means “the wealthy one,” but Udegbi’s character learns that material wealth without spiritual and family harmony is a curse. The film’s most famous scene—which has become a meme in modern Igbo social media—features Udegbi slamming a walking stick on the ground and shouting, “Ego m bụ ihe egwuregwu?!” (Is my money a toy?!). In a rare 2021 Facebook Live session, he