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. 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.