Kasanova
2019 Nigerian romantic comedy film
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Kasanova is a 2019 Nigerian romantic comedy film directed by Oluseyi Asurf and produced by Eddy Young with Faith Ojo as its Executive Producer. The film was primarily shot in Lagos, Nigeria.[1] It stars Wale Ojo, Iretiola Doyle and Toyin Abraham in the lead roles.[2] The film was premiered at the Filmhouse Cinema on 11 September 2019.[3] The film had its theatrical release on 13 September 2019 and opened to highly positive reviews.[4] The film became a box office success and was the highest grossing Nigerian film in September 2019.[5] The soundtrack “Don’t Let Go” was performed by British-Nigerian artist Mr DiL
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| Directed by | Oluseyi Asurf |
| Written by | Tomi Adesina Ugochukwu Isreal Oluseyi Asurf |
| Produced by | Eddy Young |
| Starring | Wale Ojo Iretiola Doyle Toyin Abraham |
| Cinematography | Kagho Idhebor |
Production company | Fojo Media |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
Femi (Wale Ojo), a single dad falls in love with Jessica (Iri Doyle), who is a single mother. The couple fall in love through their children, and it ensures there is a battle for love, family and friendship. In fact, Jessica is the music teacher of Femi's son Jason (Alvin Abayomi) and it causes a conflict of interest between the father and son.[6]
Cast
- Wale Ojo as Femi
- Iretiola Doyle as Jessica
- Alvin Abayomi as Jason (Femi's son)
- Toyin Abraham as Bisola
- Ruby Akubueze as Ini Obong
- Chimezie Imo as Tolu
- Ayo Makun as Dr. Robinson
- Binta Ayo Mogaji as Mama
- Helen Paul as lecturer
- Tomiwa Tegbe as Dozie
- Odunlade Adekola as Soji
- Taiwo Adeyemi as Kunle
- Esosa Erhabor as Seun Opera
- Bayray McNwizu as Lady Nurse
Box office
The film collected ₦4.9 million in the opening weekend and grossed a sum of ₦7.9 million in the opening week since its release.[5]
