Busted Life Explained

Busted Life
Director:	Bayo Akinfemi
Producer:	Austin Chima
Starring:	Ramsey Nouah Chet Anekwe Sarah Fasha
Cinematography:	Black Magic Tim
Studio:	Chima Movie Empire
Country:	Nigeria United States
Language:	English

Busted Life is a 2014 drama about two African immigrants, Femi and Uzor, whose friendship is tested while living in the United States.^[1] The film is based on a true story by the producer Austin Chima^[2] and depicts a tale of a drug cartel.^[3] The film's principal photography began in early 2010^[4] but as of 2014 has completed post production. Black Magic Tim^[5] served as cinematographer^[6] and has been involved with the success of several other Nollywood USA films.^{[7] [8]} The film is making its festival and limited theatrical releases across the globe.

Cast

• Ramsey Nouah as Uzor
• Chet Anekwe as Femi
• Sarah Fasha as Sheryl
• Ron Bush as Chief Scott
• Pascal Atuma as The Clerk

Nominations

• 2014 NAFCAwards: Best Drama Diaspora Film^[9]

Awards

• 2014 NAFCAwards: Best Drama Diaspora Film^{[10] [11] [12]}

External links

• Web site: Busted Life Official Trailer.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Busted Life Nollywood. Golden Icons. 12 October 2014.
2. Web site: M2 Show with Austin Chima and Busted Life. Youtube.
3. Web site: A True Life Story by Austin Chima . Nigerian Films.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141217160311/http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/9478/34/nollywood-usa-trailer-busted-life-a-true-life-stor.html . 2014-12-17 .
4. Web site: Busted Life True Story. The Nigerian Voice.
5. Web site: Busted Life Overview. BlackMagicTim.com.
6. Web site: Black Magic Tim and Nollywood. Golden Icons.
7. Web site: Paparazzi Eye in the dark Statewide Theatrcial Release . Shadow and Act . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141017005401/http://www.shadowandact.com/?p=42980 . 2014-10-17 .
8. Web site: Nollywood in the USA. The Washington Post.
9. Web site: Nominations. bellanaija.com. 12 October 2014.
10. Web site: Winners and Nominees 2014 Nafca Awards. Nafca Awards 2014. 2014-10-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20141017192104/http://www.africannafca.com/African_NAFCA.htm. 2014-10-17. dead.
11. Web site: Winners List. BJRworld. 2014-10-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20141017161148/http://bjrworld.wordpress.com/2014/09/17/sonia-ibrahim-and-more-win-at-nollywood-african-film-critics-awards-nafca/. 2014-10-17. dead.
12. Web site: Nafca Award Winners. NollywoodMindSpace.com.