Gidi Blues Explained
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| Language: | English language |
Gidi Blues popularly known as Lagos Love Story is a 2016 Nigerian romantic film produced and directed by Nigerian film makers Femi Odugbemi and Hauwa Allahbura.[1] [2]
The movie stars Gideon Okeke, Hauwa Allahbura, Lepacious Bose, Daniel Lloyd, Nancy Isime, Bukky Wright, Tina Mba, Segun Obadare-Akpata, Toyin Oshinaike, William Ekpo, Banky W, Aduke Anikulapo and Jahman Anikulapo.[3]
Premiere
The movie premiered in June 2016 in collaboration with African Magic at The Federal Palace Hotel & Casino, Victoria Island, Lagos. Apart from the crew, other personalities who attended were Olu Jacobs and wife Joke Silva, Patrick Doyle, Meg Otanwa, Yeni Kuti, Tunde Kelani, Olisa Adibua, Toyin Akinosho, Jahman Anikulapo, Awam Amkpa.
Synopsis
The romantic movie revolves around a playboy— Akin —from a rich family and a beautiful dedicated young lady. They met in an unpredictable place and their encounter created a windstorm experience that unravels the world of Akin.
Cast
- Hauwa Allahbura as Nkem Nochiri
- Jahman Anikulapo as Concert MC
- Lepacious Bose as Simbi
- Ibeh Breakthrough as Jerry
- Ibrahim Drago as Sodiq
- William Ekpo as Bishop Onilude
- Nancy Isime as Carmen Onilude
- Folashade Kareem as Sodiq's Mother
- Daniel Lloyd as Jaiye Thomas
- Tina Mba as Mrs. Onilude
- Segun Obadare-Akpata as Big Bald Guy
- Steve Ogundele as Doctor
- Gideon Okeke as Akinola Kuti
- Shade Omoniyi as Liquor Seller and Lepa Shandy
- Toyin Oshinaike as Boatman
- Babatunde Sanni as Sodiq's Father
- Bukky Wright as Mrs. Kuti.
Awards and nominations
In 2017, the film was nominated for Nollywood Paris Award.[4]
References
- Web site: 2016-06-11 . Gidi Blues... Odugbemi's Lagos love story on big screen . 2022-07-19 . The Guardian . en-US.
- Web site: 2016-08-13 . Femi Odugbemi's Gidi Blues for Ghana, Uganda film fests . 2022-07-19 . The Guardian . en-US.
- Web site: izuzu . chibumga . 2016-04-27 . Gideon Okeke, Lepacious Bose, Nancy Isime star in a Lagos love story . 2022-07-19 . Pulse Nigeria.
- Web site: Five Nigerian Movies Selected For Nollywood Week Paris Awards – Nigerian Television Authority Africa's Largest Network . 2022-07-19 . en-US. Nigerian Television Authority.
