My Wife & I, is a 2017 Nigerian comedy family film directed by Bunmi Ajakaiye and co-produced by Moses Babatope, Kene Mkparu, Kene Okwuosa, Zulu Onuekwusi, Chinaza Onuzo and Isioma Osaje.[1] The film stars Ramsey Nouah and Omoni Oboli with Dorcas Shola-Fapson, Bimbo Ademoye, and Lilian Afegbai in supporting roles.[2] The film tells the story of Toyosi and Ebere, an unhappily married couple on the brink of a divorce, but later change their marital status further high.[3][4]
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| Directed by | Bunmi Ajakaiye |
| Written by | Chinaza Onuzo |
| Starring | Ramsey Nouah Omoni Oboli Dorcas Shola-Fapson Bimbo Ademoye Lilian Afegbai |
| Edited by | Victoria Akujobi |
Production companies | FilmOne Production InkBlot Productions |
| Distributed by | FilmOne Production |
Release dates |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Countries | Nigeria South Africa |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $14,087 |
The film premiered on 25 August 2017. On 23 December 2018, the film made its television premiere in Taiwan. The film received positive reviews from critics and screened worldwide.[5][6]
Cast
edit- Ramsey Nouah as Toyosi Akinyele
- Omoni Oboli as Ebere Akinyele
- Dorcas Shola-Fapson as Jumoke Fashanu
- Bimbo Ademoye as Georgina
- Lilian Afegbai as Yetunde Akinyele
- Adeolu Adefarasin as Idris Joda
- Rotimi Adelegan as Kehinde Martins
- Alex Ayalogu as Chukwudi Okadigbo
- Jumoke George as Aunty Ayo
- Joshua Johnson as Timi Salako
- Ngozi Nwosu as Bisi Akinyele
- Sambasa Nzeribe as Emeka Okadigbo
- Rachel Oniga as Uchenna Okadigbo
- Nnadozie Onyiriuka as Okey Akinyele
- Jemima Osunde as Ireti Akinyele
- Seyilaw as Pastor Theophilus
- Gloria Okafor as Dumebi
- Oribhabor Dickson as Spa Attendant
- Emeka Duru as Shoprite Inspector
- Chinonso Ejiogwu as Gateman
- Mgbanwa Franklin as Farm Inspector
- Bolanle Ninalowo as Husband
- Abimbola Craig as Wife
- Maryame Obiora as Debbie
- Praise Sam Ogan as Hot Waitress
- Wale Shabiolegbe as Aunty Ayo's Driver
References
edit- ^ "Noah and Oboli return as a couple in My Wife And I". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 20 August 2017. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "My Wife and I: Netflix". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ Adeshokan, Oluwatosin (30 August 2017). "Film Review: My Wife and I is a decent project with lazy characterisation » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ ""My Wife and I" is refreshingly funny and entertaining". Pulse Nigeria. 15 August 2017. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ Eboseremen, Bartholomew (24 August 2018). "My Wife & I". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Review of My Wife & I". tns.ng. 28 January 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
External links
edit- My Wife & I at IMDb
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