| Man on Ground | |
| Director: | Akin Omotoso |
| Producer: | Hakeem Kae-Kazim Fabian Adeoye Lojede Rosie Motene Akin Omotoso |
| Cinematography: | Paul Michelson |
| Editing: | Aryan Kaganof |
| Music: | Joel Assaizky Amu |
| Studio: | Tom Pictures |
| Language: | English Yoruba Zulu |
| Runtime: | 80 minutes |
| Country: | Nigeria South Africa |
Man on Ground is a 2011 Nigerian South African drama film directed by Akin Omotoso. It was screened and premiered at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival.[1] The film tells a story about how Xenophobia in South Africa affect the lives of two Nigerian brothers.[2] [3] [4] [5]
Ade, an accomplished financial executive and his brother Femi are South-African immigrants. Unknown to Ade, his brother, who is in South-Africa because of a self-imposed exile due to political affiliation in Nigeria has been kidnapped. On discovery that his brother is missing Ade carries out investigations to unravel the mystery and discovers the difficult lifestyle subjected to him. Ade pays homage to a former employer of Femi, when violence occurred which forced him to live with the boss. The frequent violent riots in the neighbourhood open up many revelations about the life of his brother.
It had its premiere at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival on 12 September 2011.[6] [7] [8]
| Award | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Film Academy (8th Africa Movie Academy Awards)[9] | Best Film | Akin Omotoso | |
| Best Sound | |||
| Best Best Cinematography | |||
| Best Editing | |||
| Best Actor | Hakeem Kae-Kazim | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Fana Mokoena | ||
| Best Director | |||
| Special Jury Prize | Akin Omotoso | ||