A Trip to Jamaica
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- Ayo Makun
- Funke Akindele
- Nse Ikpe Etim
- Dan Davies
- Eric Roberts
- Alphonso A'Qen-Aten Jackson
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| Directed by | Robert Peters |
| Produced by | Ayo Makun |
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Production company | Corporate World Pictures |
| Distributed by | FilmOne |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
A Trip to Jamaica is a 2016 Nigerian comedy drama film directed by Robert Peters starring Ayo Makun, Funke Akindele, Nse Ikpe Etim and Dan Davies (actor).[1] The film tells a story about the adventures of a newly engaged couple in their Relatives' residence outside Nigeria, and how the secrets of their host led to the eventual breakup of their union amidst the culture shock of the new country and living with upper-class citizens. Though a huge box office success, breaking the record set by 30 Days in Atlanta for the highest-grossing Nigerian film, it received mainly mixed to negative reviews from critics.
The movie had its worldwide premiere on 25 September 2016 in Lagos State. The event featured a celebrity football game involving ex-internationals, like Kanu Nwankwo, Jay Jay Okocha, Peter Rufai, Joseph Yobo and Stephen Appiah.[2]
Akpos proposed to Bola on the phone through a live telecast during the annual One Lagos Fiesta. Bola accepts the marriage proposal, and the newly engaged couple decides to travel overseas for a pre-wedding Honeymoon. On getting to the United States, they are received by Bola's sister, Abigail, and her husband, Michael Rice. On arriving at Michael's home, they are in awe of the magnificent mansion they are to start living in. Bola observes that Abigael doesn't seem too happy living with her husband. Meanwhile, Michael and Akpos go to play golf. Instead of sweeping the ball, he sweeps grass and later falls. Bola inquires about Abigail's mood, but Abigail hesitates and doesn't give any reason for her mood. After Akpos and Michael come back, Bola and Akpoa get into a fight. Later, they hear they are going to Jamaica using Michael's private jet. Akpos and Bola associate with the natives of Jamaica, expressing culture shock on the way. Akpos goes with some Jamaican natives to play soccer, claiming that he taught Jay Jay Okocha how to play soccer. After, he claims that Patoranking and Cynthia Morgan can speak better Jamaican Patois than them. The man is speaking Jamaican patois but cannot be understood by his friends, who hang up after a short while. Akpos goes with the same men and is smoking Jamaican skunk, which makes him go crazy. He also asks for a drink called "Sex on The Beach", which he thought was actual sex on a beach. Akpos and the bar attendant later make out while Bola is "taking swimming lessons from a man called Marlon. Later in the movie, Akpos, Abigail, and Michael are kidnapped by Casper's (Paul Campbell) men, then Bola and the rest call the police, and Casper gets arrested with his men. It is later revealed that Michael is a drug baron who is on the run from a mafia group in a cartel. On discovering that his location has been compromised, Michael relocates his family to Jamaica.
Cast
- Ayo Makun as Akpos
- Funke Akindele as Bola
- Nse Ikpe Etim as Abigail Rice
- Dan Davies as Michael Rice
- Eric Roberts as Sonnie
- Chris Attoh as Tayo Adenuga
- Cynthia Morgan as Herself
- Patoranking as Himself
- Olamide as Himself
- Paul Campbell as Casper
- Rebecca Silvera as Jodi
- Alex Moore as Marlon
- Brian Ray Moore as Ricky
- Gbenga Adeyinka as Presenter
- Nancy Isime as One Lagos Fiesta Presenter
- Alphonso A'Qen-Aten Jackson as Sonnie’s Bodyguard
- Barry Piacente as Andrew, The Butler