SHUAIB, Shadiat OlapejuAJIBADE, Temitayo2026-05-022026-05-022023https://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/123456789/17945Costume plays a vital role in film making, it extends beyond visual appeal to communicate character, emotion, social status, and historical context. In historical films especially, costume has becomes a powerful storytelling tool that helps audiences cocntn weith the cultural realities and lived experiences of a particular period. This study examines the significance of costume design in Nigerian cinema through the analysis of October 1, directed by Kunle Afolayan. Set on the eve of Nigeria‘s independence,t he film provides a rich visual reconstruction of life during the British colonial era, making it a compelling case forenArticle