Aki and Pawpaw explained

Aki and Pawpaw
Director:	Biodun Stephen
Studio:	FilmOne Production Play Network Studios
Distributor:	FilmOne Distribution
Runtime:	132 minutes
Country:	Nigeria
Language:	English

Aki and Pawpaw is a 2021 Nigerian comedy film co-produced by Play Network Studios and Film One Entertainment.^[1] Directed by Biodun Stephen, it was a remake of the 2002 Aki na Ukwa movie produced by Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme.^{[2] [3]} It was released on 15 December 2021, and began showing in cinemas nationwide on 17 December 2021.^[4] The film stars Amechi Muonagor, Real Warri Pikin, Blessing Jessica Obasi, Charles Inojie, Chioma Okafor, Uti Nwachukwu, Toyin Abraham, Stan Nze, Juliet Ibrahim, Calabar Chic, and Francis Sule.

Synopsis

Aki and Pawpaw accidentally fall into wealth they had craved for, through fraud, and now must deal with the problems that come from wealth and fame.^[5]

Cast

• Chinedu Ikedieze
• Osita Iheme
• Toyin Abraham
• Amaechi Muonagor
• Real Warri Pikin
• Uti Nwachukwu
• Stan Nze
• Calabar Chic
• MC Lively
• Beverly Osu
• Juliet Ibrahim
• Hanks Anuku
• Chioma Okafor

Notes and References

1. Web site: Aki and Pawpaw remake rakes in N30 million in first week. P.M. News . 17 July 2022.
2. Web site: Nwogu . Precious Mamazeus . 19 November 2021 . Check out the new teaser for Biodun Stephen's Aki and Pawpaw remake . 17 July 2022 . Pulse Nigeria.
3. Web site: 18 December 2021 . Old Nollywood glam at Aki and Pawpaw premiere . 17 July 2022 . Tribune Online.
4. Web site: Aki And Paw Paw . 17 July 2022 . VIVA Cinemas.
5. Web site: Jonathan . Oladayo . 17 December 2021 . Movie Review: 19 years after, Aki and Pawpaw fail to "grow up". Premium Times Nigeria . 17 July 2022.
6. Web site: Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees . 2023-04-23 . AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees . en .
7. Web site: Sunday . Ochogwu . Hard work pays - Brother Shaggi celebrates AMVCA award . Daily Post Nigeria . 2023-05-21 . 2023-06-09.