Special Jollof Explained

Special Jollof
Director:	Emem Isong
Producer:	Emem Isong
Starring:	Joseph Benjamin Uche Jombo Femi Adebayo
Studio:	Royal Arts Academy
Distributor:	Blue Pictures Entertainment
Runtime:	85 minutes
Country:	Nigeria United States
Language:	English

Special Jollof is a 2020 Nigerian-American romantic comedy film. Produced and directed by Emem Isong; Starring Joseph Benjamin, Uche Jombo and Femi Adebayo in the lead roles.^[1] The film was majorly shot in Nigeria and United States. The theme of the film is set as a love story, with immigration in the background.^[2] The film was released on 14 February 2020 coinciding with Valentine's Day and also with the celebration of the Black History Month in the United States.^{[3] [4]}

Cast

• Joseph Benjamin
• Uche Jombo
• Femi Adebayo
• DJ Kelblizz
• John Maciag
• Magdalen Vaughn
• Bukky Wright
• Robert Peters
• Chiwetalu Agu
• Perez Egbi

Synopsis

A white American woman journalist who revives after a breakup with her lover starts working as an undercover at a Nigerian restaurant to prove that Nigerians migrate illegally to the USA. She then eventually falls in love with a Nigerian guy.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Emem Isong's 'Special Jollof' Hits Cinemas On February 14, 2020. The Whistler NG. 11 February 2020. en-GB. 6 May 2020.
2. Web site: Special Jollof is different, says Isong. 19 February 2020. Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. en-US. 6 May 2020.
3. Web site: Emem Isong's new movie 'Special Jollof' to premiere on Valentine's Day. 11 February 2020. Pulse Nigeria. en-US. 6 May 2020.
4. Web site: Emem Isong's Special Jollof Celebrates Black History Month. 16 February 2020. The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. en-US. 6 May 2020.
5. Web site: Emem Isong's Special Jollof. editor. 21 February 2020. THISDAYLIVE. en-US. 6 May 2020.