Ponzi (film)
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| Ponzi | |
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 Theatre poster | |
| Directed by | Kayode Kasum |
| Screenplay by | Toluwani Obayan |
| Produced by | Vincent Okonkwo |
| Starring | |
| Narrated by | Uzoamaka Aniunoh |
Production company | VSL Media |
Release date |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Ponzi is a 2021 Nigerian comedy film based on the victims of the 2016 MMM Ponzi scheme. It was written by Toluwani Obayan, produced by Vincent Okonkwo and directed by Kayode Kasum. It stars Jide Kosoko, Chinyere Wilfred, Timini Egbuson, Tope Tedela, Broda Shaggi and Mr Macaroni. It was released theatrically on 12 March 2021.[1]
Abeke the omniscient narrator introduces the residents of a close. Chief Olaoba is a wealthy politician who neglects the needs of the community he represents. He however shows up occasionally to distribute money to his constituents. Bob returns from the diaspora and gains the trust of the occupants of the close and convinces them to invest in a get-rich-quick scheme named Richvest. This leads to a series of unexpected events.[2]
Cast
- Jide Kosoko as Olaoba, Abeke's father
- Chinyere Wilfred as Mrs. Olaoba, Abeke's mother
- Mawuli Gavor as Rob, a returnee
- Timini Egbuson as Ikenna, a layabout who squats with his elder brother Uchenna.
- Mr Macaroni as Uchenna, a lesson teacher
- Immaculate Oko-Kasum as Zara, Uchenna's heavily pregnant wife
- Tope Tedela as Tafa, Zara's brother, a kebab seller who hopes to make it as a chef
- Broda Shaggi as Chudi, a struggling upcoming musician
- Amanda Dara as Oluchi
- Uzoamaka Aniunoh as Abeke
- Zubby Michael as Charles, a neighbourhood hustler and loan shark
- Eso Dike as Ikenna
- Caroline Igben as Nike
- Namisi Govin Emma as Uche