| Introducing the Kujus | |
| Director: | Biodun Stephen |
| Producer: | Winifred Okpapi Bisola Aiyeola |
| Screenplay: | Donald Tombia Mannie Oiseomaye |
| Starring: | Bisola Aiyeola Timini Egbuson Ronke Odusanya Femi Jacobs |
| Studio: | Temple Motion Pictures |
| Country: | Nigeria |
| Language: | English Yoruba |
| Runtime: | 125 minutes |
Introducing the Kujus is a 2020 Nigerian comedy-drama film directed by Biodun Stephen and produced by Winifred Okpapi.[1] The film stars Bisola Aiyeola, who co-produced the film.[2] It also features Timini Egbuson, Femi Jacobs, Bimbo Ademoye, Sophie Alakija and Mimi Onalaja and is set in Badagry.[3] The movie focuses on one young woman's love for her family, and how this love reunites her family and ends old feuds. It was released on 27 November 2020.[4] In its opening week, the film grossed ₦10 million.[5] Introducing the Kujus is suitable for family viewing but parental guidance is advised.[6]
Introducing the Kujus tells the story of five Nigerian siblings who are at crossroads. They do not want to return to their hometown in Badagry for the five-year remembrance of their mother's death. Mausi Kuju (played by Bisola Aiyeola) with the help of Maugbe Kuju (played by Timini Egbuson) orchestrates a plan to bring their other siblings together. For the plan to succeed, she must trick her siblings, but the volatile nature of their relationship means she does not know how exactly it'll go.
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor in A Drama | Femi Jacobs | [7] | |
| Timini Egbuson | |||||
| Best Art Director | Adeoye Adetunji | ||||
| Best Writer | Manie Oiseomaye, Donald Tombia and Biodun Stephen |