Palava is a 2022 Nigerian family comedy film produced by Inkblot Productions in conjunction with FilmOne Entertainment, released to Cinemas on 9 December 2022,[2] the film stars Richard Mofe-Damijo, Bisola Aiyeola, Iyabo Ojo, Mercy Aigbe, Beverly Naya, Beverly Osu, Neo Akpofure, Chinedu Ikedieze, Segun Arinze, Eniola Badmus.[3] InkBlot Productions has described the film as 'a family comedy that perfectly fits into the Christmas festive season'.[4][5]
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| Directed by | Niyi Akinmolayan |
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| Music by | Tolu Obanro[1] |
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| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Synopsis edit
Palava tells the story of a high life musician, Osa Wonda played by Richard Mofe-Damijo a renowned musical artiste with five daughters and massive love for women whose life and family unluckily began to turn upside down when a scandal becomes revealed on the eve of his 60th birthday.[4]
Selected cast edit
- Richard Mofe-Damijo as Osa Wonda
- Beverly Naya as Charlie
- Bisola Aiyeola
- Iyabo Ojo
- Mercy Aigbe
- Neo Akpofure
- Beverly Osu
- Eniola Badmus
- Chinedu Ikedieze
- Jemima Osunde
Production and release edit
Palava which is Inkblot Productions twentieth film was directed by Niyi Akinmolayan and started showing in cinemas nationwide on 9th, December 2022. The premiere was held on 27 November 2022 and it was an ankara-themed event that saw various celebrities in attendance dressed in accordance to the theme,[6] most actors and actresses that starred in the movie were present for the premiere as well as others who didn't star in the movie such as Nancy Isime, Sharon Ooja, Ruth Kadiri and others.[7][8]
References edit
- ^ Gambari, Luqman. "Tolu Obanro: Crafting Cinematic Soundscapes for Nigerian Blockbusters". Leadership. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "'Palava' screened in Lagos". Punch Newspapers. 2022-12-10. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
- ^ "Palava Featuring RMD, Iyabo Ojo Premieres Today". 2022-12-09. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
- ^ a b Ogala, George (2022-11-28). "New Nollywood family comedy 'Palava' premieres in Lagos (PHOTOS)". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
- ^ "RMD the Rockstar in 'Palava!' The Movie – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
- ^ Iwalaiye, Temi (2022-11-28). "Must-see aso-ebi inspiration from 'Palava The Movie' premiere". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
- ^ Yaakugh, Kumashe (2022-11-29). "Ankara glamour: Nancy Isime, 7 others rock fabulous looks at movie premiere". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
- ^ "TEASER: RMD, Bisola Aiyeola, Mercy Aigbe star in 'Palava'". TheCable Lifestyle. 2022-09-28. Retrieved 2022-12-09.