Ordinary Fellows is a 2019 Nigerian coming-of-age drama film directed by Lorenzo Menakaya and Ikenna Aniekwe. It stars Wale Ojo, Ken Erics, Chiwetalu Agu and Somadina Adinma.[1] The film explores youth and restlessness, set against the backdrop of Nigerian academia and African myths.[2][3] It had its world premiere in Detroit, Michigan, on 17 August 2019, at the African World Film Festival,[4] where it was recognised for Best Direction. Its African premiere took place on 28 September 2019, at the Lights, Camera, Africa! Film Festival in Lagos, Nigeria.[5][6]

Cast

  • Wale Ojo as Professor Jega
  • Somadina Adinma as DJ Cash
  • Oluchi Amajuoyi as Ify
  • Chiwetalu Agu as Mr. Mgbu
  • Ezinna Offor as Geraldine
  • Ken Erics as Ekene
  • Martins "MC4God" Neboh as Boogie
  • Chen Emmanuel as Gozie
  • Diamond Okoh as Ada
  • Vivian Nwabueze as Dilichukwu
  • Nnamdi Agbo as Cee Jay
  • Uzoamaka Onuoha as Efya
  • Nnamdi Kanaga as Nnamdi

Awards

Year Ceremony Category Result Notes
2019 African World Film Festival Best Direction Won
2019 Abuja International Film Festival Outstanding Feature Film (Nigeria)[7] Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Watch Trailer for "Ordinary Fellows" starring Wale Ojo, Chiwetalu Agu, Ken Erics". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-09-23.
  2. ^ "Wale Ojo, Somadina Adinma and Chiwetalu Agu star in "Ordinary Fellows," new Nollywood movie produced by Lorenzo Menakaya » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2020-09-23.
  3. ^ "Watch Trailer For "Ordinary Fellows" Starring Wale Ojo, Chiwetalu Agu, Ken Erics". MediaGuide.NG. Retrieved 2020-09-23.
  4. ^ "Watch the Trailer for Ordinary Fellows starring Wale Ojo, Ken Erics & Chiwetalu Agu". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014). Retrieved 2020-09-23.
  5. ^ "Ordinary Fellows". Light Camera Africa!!!. 2019-09-15. Retrieved 2020-09-23.
  6. ^ "Lights, Camera, Africa!!! Film Festival returns to Muson Centre, Lagos this Friday » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2020-09-23.
  7. ^ "Abuja film fest opens with fanfare, announces award nominees". Entertainment News | Celebrity News | Fashion and Style. Retrieved 2020-09-23.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordinary_Fellows
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