Aki and Pawpaw
2021 Nigerian comedy film
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Aki and Pawpaw is a 2021 Nigerian comedy film co-produced by Play Network Studios and Film One Entertainment.[1] Directed by Biodun Stephen, it was a remake of the 2002 Aki na Ukwa movie produced by Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme.[2][3][1] It was released on 15 December 2021, and began showing in cinemas nationwide on 17 December 2021.[4] The film stars Amechi Muonagor, Real Warri Pikin, Blessing Jessica Obasi, Charles Inojie, Chioma Okafor, Uti Nwachukwu, Toyin Abraham, Stan Nze, Juliet Ibrahim, Calabar Chic, and Francis Sule.
- Steph Boyo
- Ozioma Ogbaji
- Charles Okpaleke
- Moses Babatope
- Kene Okwuosa
- Craig Shurn
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| Directed by | Biodun Stephen |
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Production companies | FilmOne Production Play Network Studios |
| Distributed by | FilmOne Distributions |
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Running time | 132 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
Aki and Pawpaw accidentally fall into wealth they had craved for, through fraud, and now must deal with the problems that come with wealth and fame.[5]
Cast
- Chinedu Ikedieze as Aki
- Osita Iheme as Pawpaw
- Toyin Abraham as Mama Nkiru
- Amaechi Muonagor as Mazi Mbakwe
- Real Warri Pikin as Awenayerin
- Uti Nwachukwu as Panshak
- Stan Nze as Donald
- Calabar Chic
- MC Lively
- Beverly Osu as Demide
- Juliet Ibrahim as Brenda
- Hanks Anuku as Chief Priest
- Chioma Okafor as Samantha
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor In A Comedy Drama, Movie Or TV Series | Chinedu Ikedieze | Nominated | [6][7] |
