| Director: | Kayode Kasum |
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| Country: | Nigeria |
| Language: | Igbo language |
Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story is a 2023 Nigerian film written by Adaora Sandra Anyanwu and directed by Kayode Kasum. It predominantly tells the story of the Igbo apprenticeship system in Nigeria.[1] The film which was produced by Olawumi Fajemirokun and Kene Egbue is the first ever feature length film on the Igbo apprenticeship system in Nigeria was also largely filmed in Igbo language.[2] The cast includes Kanayo O. Kanayo, Stan Nze, Alexx Ekubo, Atlanta Bridget Johnson, Segun Arinze.[1]
Afamefuna made its debut on Netflix on the 29th of March 2024 and was the number one Nigerian movie on the platform for more than 3 weeks.
Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story tells the story of the Igbo apprenticeship system in Nigeria. The film revolves around Áfàméfùnà (played by Stan Nze) who was brought in for questioning following the death of his friend Paulo (played by Alexx Ekubo). The death of his friend then flashed back to the complex history of both friends, where they were both navigating the world of Igbo apprenticeship in Nigeria under Odogwu (played by Kanayo O. Kanayo). Things were going smooth between the friends until Odogwu decided to settle Áfàméfùnà (junior apprentice) before Paulo (senior apprentice).[3]
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Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story was released to the Nigerian cinemas on 1 December 2023. Before its release to the cinemas, it was shown at the 2023 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) and the audience expressed excitement at the movie.[5] The film was released to Netflix on 29 March 2024.[1]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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| 2024 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Alexx Ekubo | [6] | |
| Best Lead Actor | Stan Nze | ||||
| Best Writing | Anyanwu Sandra Adaora | ||||
| Best Director | Kayode Kasum |