Suru L'ere Explained

Suru L'ere
Director:Mildred Okwo
Producer:Mildred Okwo
Rita Dominic[1]
Music:Truth
Cinematography:Jim Bishop
Editing:Carole Gikandi
Studio:Mord Pictures
Distributor:The Audrey Silva Company
Silverbird Film Distribution
Country:Nigeria

Suru L'ere is a 2016 Nigerian comedy drama film, co-produced and directed by Mildred Okwo. It stars Seun Ajayi, Beverly Naya, Kemi Lala Akindoju, Tope Tedela and Enyinna Nwigwe, with a special appearance from Rita Dominic.[2] [3] [4]

Set in Lagos, the film revolves around Arinze (Seun Ajayi), a young graduate trainee, who is a serial debtor, desperately eager to get ahead.

Cast

Production

Casting

In March 2015, it was announced that Beverly Naya would be starring in Suru L'ere.[5] Rita Dominic, who is the executive producer of the film had a cameo appearance as a local Akara seller.

Filming

Principal photography of Suru L'ere commenced in April 2015,[6] and was shot in ten days.[7]

Promotions

On 16 April 2015, Behind the scenes photos for Suru L'ere were published on BellaNaija.[8] It was also published on Nigerian Entertainment Today[9] and other major media outlets and entertainment blogs. The first official trailer was released on YouTube on 8 September 2015.[10] A Television trailer was released on 15 January 2016.

Release

The film was released on 12 February 2016.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Audrey Silva Company returns with 'Surulere' . Vanguard . 18 April 2015 . 12 January 2016 . Ajose, Kehinde.
  2. Web site: Rita Dominic, Mildred Okwo, Embark On 'Surulere' JourneY . Nigeria Films . 18 April 2015 . 12 January 2016 . Eze, Maryjane.
  3. Web site: Kemi 'Lala' Akindoju plays old woman in Mildred Okwo's 'Surulere' . . 19 April 2015 . 12 January 2016 . Igboanugo, Ada.
  4. Web site: Kemi Lala-Akindoju plays "Old Woman" in Mildred Okwo's "Surulere" . National Daily . 20 April 2015 . 12 January 2016 . Ediale, Kingsley.
  5. Web site: Beverly Naya to play lead character in Rita Dominic's next movie 'Surulere' . Happenings . 30 March 2015 . 12 January 2016.
  6. Web site: Kemi Akindoju Spotted on Set of Surulere . Daily Times . 16 April 2015 . 13 January 2016.
  7. Web site: 5 Things You Should Know Before Heading Out To See "Suru'Lere" . TNS . 12 February 2015 . 20 February 2016.
  8. Web site: Rita Dominic the Akara Seller, Kemi Lala Akindoju as an Old Lady! Beverly Naya, Mildred Okwo, Seun Ajayi & More BTS in 'Surulere' . BellaNaija . 16 April 2015 . 12 January 2016.
  9. Web site: BTS Photos of Mildred Okwo and Rita Dominic's new flick . The NET NG . 16 April 2015 . 12 January 2016.
  10. Web site: SURULERE: Mildred Okwo Releases the trailer for her much anticipated film . Best of Nollywood . 10 September 2015 . 12 January 2016.
  11. Web site: Rita Dominic's new movie, Surulere hits the cinemas in February . The NET . 11 January 2016 . 13 January 2016.