| A Private Storm | |
| Producer: | Vivian Ejike |
| Cinematography: | DJ Tee Emma Olabode |
| Editing: | Okey Benson |
| Studio: | Purple Pine Studios |
| Distributor: | Nollywood Distributions |
| Music: | Paul Play Dairo |
| Runtime: | 130 minutes |
| Country: | Nigeria |
A Private Storm is a 2010 Nigerian romantic drama film, co-directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen and Ikechukwu Onyeka. It stars Ramsey Nouah, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Ngozi Ezeonu, Ufuoma Ejenobor and John Dumelo. It was premiered on 18 December 2010 at Four Points Hotel, Lekki.[1] [2] [3]
Gina (Omotola Jalade Ekeinde) and Alex (Ramsey Nouah) seem like the ideal couple from the outside, but the urge to always be in control of all aspect of Gina's life is threatening their relationship. Alex abuses her emotionally and physically anytime he sees her getting close to the opposite sex.
It premiered in Lagos on 18 December 2010.[4] It was released theatrically on 9 February 2011[5] and on DVD on 10 December 2012.[6]
The film received a generally positive reception. It holds a 57% rating on Nollywood Reinvented, who praised the acting, music, story and originality.[7] Nollywood Forever also praised the casting and storyline.[8]
It was nominated in seven categories at the 2012 Nollywood Movies Awards.[9] It received seven nominations at the 2011 Best of Nollywood Awards and won the award for "Best Use of Costume". It received three nominations at the 7th Africa Movie Academy Awards including awards for Best Makeup, Best Supporting Actor and Best Nigerian Film
| Award | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Film Academy (7th Africa Movie Academy Awards)[10] | Best Nigerian Film | Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen | |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | John Dumelo | ||
| Achievement in Makeup | |||
| Best of Nollywood Magazine (2011 Best of Nollywood Awards)[11] | Best Lead Actress in an English Movie | Omotola Jalade Ekeinde | |
| Best supporting Actress in an English Movie | Ufuoma Ejenobor | ||
| Best Actor in a Leading role (English) | Ramsey Nouah | ||
| Best Actor in a Supporting role (English) | John Dumelo | ||
| Movie of the Year | Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen | ||
| Best Use of Costume | |||
| Director of the Year | Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, Ikechukwu Onyeka | ||
| Nollywood Movies Network (2012 Nollywood Movies Awards) | Best Movie | Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, Ikechukwu Onyeka | |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Ramsey Nouah | ||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | John Dumelo | ||
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Omotola Jalade Ekeinde | ||
| Best Directing | Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen | ||
| Best Cinematography | DJ Tee and Emma Olabode | ||
| Best Sound Editing/Design | |||