Gidi Blues Explained

Gidi Blues
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Country:Nigeria
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.

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Awards and nominations

In 2017, the film was nominated for Nollywood Paris Award.[4]

References

  1. Web site: 2016-06-11 . Gidi Blues... Odugbemi's Lagos love story on big screen . 2022-07-19 . The Guardian . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2016-08-13 . Femi Odugbemi's Gidi Blues for Ghana, Uganda film fests . 2022-07-19 . The Guardian . en-US.
  3. Web site: izuzu . chibumga . 2016-04-27 . Gideon Okeke, Lepacious Bose, Nancy Isime star in a Lagos love story . 2022-07-19 . Pulse Nigeria.
  4. 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.