Alero's Symphony Explained

Alero's Symphony
Director:Izu Ojukwu
Screenplay:Tunde Babalola
Studio:Amstel Malta Box Office
Released:[1]
Country:Nigeria
Language:English

Alero's Symphony is a 2011 Nigerian musical drama film directed by Izu Ojukwu and starring Bimbo Manuel, Ivie Okujaye and Chibuzor 'Faze' Oji.[2] It premiered at The Palms, Genesis Cinemas, Lagos.[2] The film is an upshot of the Amstel Malta Box Office 5 (AMBO 5) reality show.[2] It received 4 nominations at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards and was screened across major Nigerian cities by the Africa Film Academy.[3]

The film tells the story of Alero (Okujaye), a twin born into a reputable high-class family. After graduating from university with honors, she is due to attend law school. Unbeknownst to her parents, her real desire is to be a singer. The family decides to go on an island vacation to re-ignite their familial bond. While there, Alero meets Lovechild (Faze), a talented but poor waiter. Lovechild helps Alero pursue what she loves as a career. They then fall in love.

Cast

Reception

Nollywood Reinvented gave the film a 43% rating and praised the originality and story, however it criticized Faze's acting and concluded saying "It’s the first Izu Ojukwu movie that I do not absolutely adore. I was made to wait a really long time to finally see it but in retrospect I wish I used that time for more fruitful endeavours. It’s not absolutely terrible a movie, but it doesn’t live up to the standard of the filmmaker."[4]

Accolades

List of Awards
Award Category Recipients and nominees Result
Africa Film Academy
(8th Africa Movie Academy Awards)[5]
Best Nigerian FilmIzu Chukwu
Best SoundtrackFaze
Most Promising ActorIvie Okujaye
Best Editing

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: COMING UP QUICK – NOLLYWOOD's NEW FACES . 360nobs.com . 17 September 2014 . 4 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304025817/http://www.360nobs.com/2012/10/coming-up-quick-nollywoods-new-faces/ . dead .
  2. Web site: Her Time to Shine! Ivie Okujaye leads the way at the premiere of Amstel Malta Box Office (AMBO 5) movie "Alero's Symphony" . bellanaija.com . 15 September 2014.
  3. Web site: AMAA 2012 Movie Screening Team Hits The Town Of Ibadan With 'Phone Swap' And 'Alero's Symphony' . pulse.ng . 15 September 2014.
  4. Web site: Alero's Symphony . nollywoodreinvented.com . 15 September 2014.
  5. Web site: AMAA Nominations 2011 . . Africa Film Academy . 26 February 2011 . 30 August 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110302124149/http://www.ama-awards.com/amaa-nominations-2011 . 2 March 2011 .