Who's the Boss (2020 film) explained

Who's The Boss
Director:Chinaza Onuzo
Producer:Chinaza Onuzo
Screenplay:Chinaza Onuzo
Story:Chinaza Onuzo
Starring:Sharon Ooja
Funke Akindele
Blossom Chukwujekwu
Studio:Inkblot Productions
Runtime:130 minutes
Country:Nigeria
Language:English
Gross:₦38.5million[1]

Who's The Boss is a 2020 Nigerian romantic comedy film produced, written, and directed by Chinaza Onuzo (Naz Onuzo) on his directorial debut.[2] The film stars Sharon Ooja, Funke Akindele and Blossom Chukwujekwu in the lead roles. The film was premiered on 16 February 2020 in Lagos.[3] [4] [5] The film washed its theatrical release on 28 February 2020 and opened to positive reviews becoming a box office success.[6] [7]

Cast

Synopsis

Liah played by (Sharon Ooja) a young advertisement agency executive is forced to invent a boss to keep her employer from finding out when her side-hustle startup and agency wins a major deal. Things start to go from bad to worse case scenario as she gets increasingly more successful, and she has to keep her own boss away from finding out.[8]

Production

Co-founder of Inkblot Productions, Chinaza Onuzo who is well known for his credits as a writer for notable films such as The Wedding Party 2, New Money and The Set Up made his directorial debut through this film and he announced it in his Instagram account.[9] [10] This film was the 12th film to be produced under the production banner Inkblot Productions.[11] The official teaser of the film was unveiled on 10 January 2020.[12] [13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Top 20 films of 2020. Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria.
  2. Web site: Funke Akindele to start 2020 with Chinaza Onuzo's directorial debut, 'Who's the boss'. 2019-12-11. Pulse Nigeria. en-US. 2020-05-07.
  3. Web site: Who's The Boss: Funke Akindele looks like a boss in shimmering green as she joins other celebrities on the red carpet at the movie premiere. 2020-02-17. Pulse Nigeria. en-US. 2020-05-07.
  4. Web site: Naz Onuzo's directorial debut movie 'Who's The Boss' premieres in Lagos [Photos]]. 2020-02-17. Pulse Nigeria. en-US. 2020-05-07.
  5. Web site: Red looks we love from the 'Who's The Boss' movie premiere. 2020-02-18. Pulse Nigeria. en-US. 2020-05-07.
  6. Web site: 'Who's The Boss' is a romantic film of gaping flaws [Pulse review]]. 2020-03-02. Pulse Nigeria. en-US. 2020-05-07.
  7. Web site: How upcoming Nollywood film, 'Who's The Boss' represents the modern Nigerian woman. 2020-01-14. The Native. en-US. 2020-05-07.
  8. Web site: COMING SOON: Who's The Boss?. nollywoodreinvented. 2020-02-07. Nollywood REinvented. en-US. 2020-05-07.
  9. Web site: Naz Onuzo opens up on first time directing, Nollywood investors, critics and new film 'Who's the Boss' [Pulse Interview]]. 2020-02-20. Pulse Nigeria. en-US. 2020-05-07.
  10. Web site: Who is the Boss?. editor. 2020-01-11. THISDAYLIVE. en-US. 2020-05-07.
  11. Web site: Inkblot productions to premiere 'Who's The Boss' movie. 2020-02-06. Businessday NG. en-US. 2020-05-07.
  12. Web site: Check out teaser for Who's The Boss - P.M. News. www.pmnewsnigeria.com. 10 January 2020. 2020-05-07.
  13. Web site: Inkblot Productions unveils official teaser for "Who's The Boss". 2020-01-10. Pulse Nigeria. en-US. 2020-05-07.