Lagos Real Fake Life Explained

Lagos Real Fake Life
Director:Mike Ezuruonye
Producer:Mike Ezuruonye
Starring:Nedu Wazobia
Mercy Aigbe
Nonso Diobi
IK Ogbonna
Annie Idibia
MC Lively
Efe Irele
Odunlade Adekola
Hailliote Sumney
Hadiza Gabon
Uzee Usman
Emmanuella
Mark Angel
Runtime:118 minutes
Country:Nigeria
Language:English
Budget:~ N30,000,000.00

Lagos Real Fake Life is a 2018 Nigerian comedy film directed by Mike Ezuruonye. The film stars Nollywood actors and actress such as Nedu Wazobia, Mercy Aigbe, Nonso Diobi, Annie Idibia, IK Ogbonna, MC Lively, Efe Irele including Canadian-born Ghanaian actress, Hailliote Sumney. The film portrays the artificial lifestyles lived by certain individuals who visit or reside in Lagos,[1] [2] mostly youths.[3]

Production

The film was produced by Swift Angel Production, and its total production budget was put at over 30 million naira.[4]

Plot

The film is based on true life scenarios, showing both true and fake lifestyles lived by some residents and visitors to the city of Lagos, Nigeria.[1] [5]

Cast

Reception

The film was listed by The Cable as one of the top 10 movies for viewership over the weekend.[6] Some critics view the movie as being poorly acted and produced;[7] others, however, praised it for showcasing diversity and conveying a comic relief.[8] By November 2019, the movie had already made it to Netflix.[9] [10]

Release

Its director, Mike Ezuruonye, announced that the film would be released on February 16, 2018 to all cinemas in Nigeria.[11] The movie was premiered at Palm Mall, Lekki, Lagos on November 16, 2018.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nigerian Blockbusters: ‘Lagos Real Fake Life’ . January 10, 2019 . Film Link Africa . October 26, 2020.
  2. Web site: Lagos Real Fake Life Review – Diversity At Its Peak . November 11, 2018 . Vibe.ng . October 26, 2020.
  3. Web site: Mike Ezuruonye: Nollywood movies will soon be nominated for the Oscars . Today NG . News Agenglcy of Nigeria . November 4, 2018 . October 26, 2020.
  4. Web site: Life in Lagos real fake life . November 14, 2018 . The Nation . October 26, 2020.
  5. Web site: Nollywood Movie Lagos Real Fake Life Is Now On Netflix . Ngene . Christina . Nollymania . December 2019 . October 26, 2020.
  6. Web site: Lagos Real Fake Life… 10 movies you should see this weekend . Awojulugbe . Oluseyi . November 24, 2018 . The Cable . October 26, 2020.
  7. Web site: Mike Ezuronye’s Lagos Real Fake Life Movie Is An Insult To Nollywood . December 1, 2018 . Anaekwe . Adaeze . DN . October 26, 2020.
  8. Web site: "Lagos Real Fake Life" receives rave reviews from critics in private screening . November 2, 2018 . Oladele . Eniola . NNN . October 26, 2020.
  9. Web site: THE ISLAND AND LAGOS REAL FAKE LIFE ARE NOW PLAYING ON NETFLIX . November 29, 2019 . Okechukwu . Daniel . Culture Custodian . October 26, 2020.
  10. Web site: Lagos Real Fake Life, Netflix USA . December 13, 2019 . What's New On Netflix . October 26, 2020.
  11. Web site: Mike Ezuruonye's comedy starring Odunlade Adekola and Emmanuella gets release date . May 10, 2018 . Bada . Gbenga . Pulse Nigeria . October 26, 2020.
  12. Web site: Lagos Real Fake Life exposes other seamy side of city . Awa . Omiko . November 18, 2018 . Guardian . October 26, 2020.