Ordinary Fellows
2019 drama film
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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]
Directed by
- Lorenzo Menakaya
- Ikenna Aniekwe
Screenplay byEbuka Njoku
Story by
- Lorenzo Menakaya
- Johnson Urama
Produced byLorenzo Menakaya
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| Screenplay by | Ebuka Njoku |
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| Produced by | Lorenzo Menakaya |
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| Cinematography | Femd Daniel |
| Edited by | Femd Daniel |
| Music by | Dekumzy |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
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| Language | English |
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 |
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| 2019 | African World Film Festival | Best Direction | Won | |
| 2019 | Abuja International Film Festival | Outstanding Feature Film (Nigeria)[7] | Nominated |