Bambitious
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| Bambitious | |
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| Directed by | Okechukwu Oku |
| Produced by | Queendalyn Oku Okechukwu Oku |
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| Edited by | Okechukwu Oku |
Production company | Oracle Films |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
Bambitious is a 2014 Nigerian romantic drama film directed by Okechukwu Oku, starring Daniel K Daniel and Belinda Effah.[1] It had its premiere at Genesis Cinema, Enugu State and was reputed to being the first Nollywood film to be screened in Southeastern Nigeria. Pete Edochie, Zack Orji and John Okafor were present at the ceremony.[2]
- Daniel K Daniel as Jerry
- Belinda Effah as Bambi
- Ebele Okaro as Dr. Ese
- Bucci Franklin as Frank
- Hekka Hedet as Funmi Coker
- Uju Anikwe as Nurse
- Idongesit Bruno as Ifeoma
- Sophie Ogoejiofor as Bartender
Plot
The film begins with two lovers, Bambi (Belinda Effah) and Frank (Bucci Franklin) at a swimming pool. Frank is more interested in his books, while Bambi was in the pool. This got her irritated and they decide to go home. While at Frank's residence, Bambi nags around Frank inability to be financially buoyant to his distaste. Several days later, after a brief disagreement the couple decides to go separate ways to the regret of Frank. After a while, Bambi began dating Jerry (Daniel K. Daniel), a wealthy man from a reputable family. On getting to know of her new found love, Frank decides to blackmail her after the discovery that she's expecting a child. Bambi paid him 250,000 naira to keep her secret between them but had to introduce him as the boyfriend of her friend. Jerry and Frank get along so well that Jerry decides to use Frank as his best man during his wedding. Jerry's former girlfriend, Funmi Coker (Hekka Hedet), is still interested in Jerry attempts to use Frank to get back to Jerry. Jerry's mother, Dr. Ese (Ebere Okaro), who is against sex before marriage fell out with Bambi upon discovery that she was pregnant for Frank and seduced Jerry to sleep with her.