Two Weeks in Lagos
2019 Nigerian comedy drama film
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Two Weeks in Lagos (theatrically released as Duas Semanas em Lagos) is a 2019 Nigerian comedy-drama film produced and directed by Kathryn Fasegha, and co-produced by Sarah Inya Lawal.[1] The film stars Mawuli Gavor and Beverly Naya in the lead roles, with Joke Silva, Jide Kosoko, Toyin Abraham and Okey Uzoeshi appearing in supporting roles.[2][3]
Directed byKathryn Fasegha
Written byKathryn Fasegha
Produced byKathryn Fasegha
Sarah Inya Lawal
Sarah Inya Lawal
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| Directed by | Kathryn Fasegha |
| Written by | Kathryn Fasegha |
| Produced by | Kathryn Fasegha Sarah Inya Lawal |
| Starring | Mawuli Gavor Beverly Naya Joke Silva Jide Kosoko Toyin Abraham |
| Cinematography | Ken Attoh |
| Edited by | Ken Attoh Shirley Frimpong-Manso |
| Music by | Nnadozie Ogbudibe "Dozie" Chukwuma Ajoku |
Production company | BalminGilead Movie Productions |
| Distributed by | Landmark Cinemas (2020) (Canada) Silverbird Distribution (2020) (Nigeria) ArtMattan Productions (2020) (USA) |
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Running time | 117 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
The film was shot in Lagos, Nigeria, and premiered on 10 October 2019.[4][5] It received mixed reviews from critics and was screened internationally.[6][7]
Plot
Cast
- Mawuli Gavor as Ejikeme
- Beverly Naya as Lola
- Joke Silva as Mrs. Chukwuemeka
- Jide Kosoko as Dr. Makinde
- Toyin Abraham as Kemi
- Okey Uzoeshi as Charlie
- Deyemi Okanlawon as Joshua
- Shafy Bello as Mrs. Makinde
- Tina Mba as Sisi Toyin
- Efe Irele as Teniola
- Bambo Adebowale as Otunba Ayodeji
- Busola Dele Davids as Madam Eloho
- Lanre Toki as Efe
- Bukky Wonda as Nma
- Patrick Nnamani as Hon. Chukwuemeka
- Cassandra Nwadiuto as Wande
- Steve Onu as Dele
- Bolu Ogodoh as abused child
- Tope Jegede as Pastor
- Patience Ozomanam as party guest
- Bolaji Rabey as Dr. Makinde's driver
- Daniel Ezeali as Chukwuemeka security
- James Ovat as Chukwuemeka security
- Daniel Ezeali as Chukwuemeka security
- Bayonle Saheed as groom's friend
- Lawal Aramide as traditional marriage MC
- Ayanlola Ayankunle as drummer 1
- Alayande Toheeb as drummer 2
- Joy Moses as party guest
- Salome Tonye as party guest
- Edidiong Urua as man trying to kill child
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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| 2020 | African Movie Academy Awards | Best Film by an African Living Abroad | 2 weeks in Lagos | Nominated | [11] |