Diamonds in the Sky explained

Diamonds in the Sky
Director:Kunle Afolayan
Producer:Femi Adebayo
Starring:Femi Adebayo
Omowumi Dada
Joke Silva
Ali Nuhu
Bolaji Oba
Toyin Abraham
Music:Afolayan Anu
Kent Edunjobi
Cinematography:Toka McBaror
Editing:Isaac Benjamin
Studio:Leah Foundation
Runtime:112 minutes
Country:Nigeria
Language:English

Diamonds in the Sky is a 2018 Nigerian drama film directed by Kunle Afolayan and produced by Femi Adebayo.[1] The film stars Femi Adebayo, Omowumi Dada, and Joke Silva with Ali Nuhu, Bolaji Oba, and Toyin Abraham in supporting roles.[2] [3] The film tells the story of three families that struggle when cancer affects their lives.[4] [5] [6]

The film received mostly positive critics' acclaim and screened worldwide.[7] The film was nominated for 11 Best of Nollywood Awards including Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Actress (English) and Best Director.[8] [9]

Cast

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResultRef
2019Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actress in a Lead role – English[10]
Best Supporting Actress – English
Movie with the Best Cinematography
Movie of the Year
Movie with the Best Sound
Best Movie with Social message
Director of the Year
Best Kiss in a Movie
Movie with the Best Screenplay
Movie with the Best Production Design

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AlloCine . Diamonds in the Sky . 2021-10-03 . fr.
  2. Web site: 2019-01-23 . Star-studded movie 'Diamonds in the Sky' set for cinemas - Prompt News . 2021-10-03 . en-US.
  3. Web site: SMDB/Scriling . 2021-10-03 . www.scriling.com.
  4. Web site: Diamonds in the Sky (2018) . 2021-10-03 . Flixboss . de.
  5. Web site: nollywoodreinvented . 2020-08-11 . Diamonds In The Sky . 2021-10-03 . Nollywood Reinvented . en-US.
  6. Web site: Omowole . Tosin . 2020-08-10 . Diamonds in the sky [Review] ]. 2021-10-03 . Medium . en.
  7. Web site: Chioma . Ella . 2020-08-17 . Netflix Movie Review: Diamonds In The Sky will leave you with mixed feelings about Cancer . 2021-10-03 . Kemi Filani News . en-GB.
  8. Web site: Diamonds in the Sky: Netflix . 2021-10-03 . www.netflix.com . en . 2022-07-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220716131519/https://www.netflix.com/title/81281635 . dead .
  9. Web site: Diamonds in the Sky . 2021-10-03 . en-US.
  10. Web site: Bada. Gbenga. 2019-12-15. BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition. live. 2021-10-10. Pulse Nigeria. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20191215060914/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bon-awards-2019-gold-statue-gabriel-afolayan-win-big-at-11th-edition/4d0w2n4 . 2019-12-15 .