Unroyal, is a 2020 Nigerian drama film directed by Moses Inwang and produced by Matilda Lambert.[1] The film stars Matilda Lambert and IK Ogbonna in the lead roles whereas Prince Sontoye, Blossom Chukwujekwu and Linda Osifo made supportive roles.[2] It is the story of Princess Boma, daughter of Okrika Kings, where she treats everyone as though they weren’t humans.[3]

Unroyal
Directed byMoses Inwang
Produced byMatilda Lambert
StarringMatilda Lambert
IK Ogbonna
Prince Sontoye
Blossom Chukwujekwu
Linda Osifo
Release date
  • 20 March 2020 (2020-03-20)
(Nigeria)
Running time
96 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

The film made its premier on 20 March 2020 and later released through Netflix on 15 August 2021.[4] The film received mixed reviews from critics.[5][6]

Cast edit

Awards and nominations edit

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref
2020 Best of Nollywood Awards Movie with the Best Sound Unroyal Won [7]
Best Use of Nigerian Costume in a Movie Won
Best Supporting Actor –English Blossom Chukwujekwu/Abayomi Alvin Nominated
Movie with the Best Special Effect Unroyal Nominated
Movie with the Best Cinematography Nominated
Best Kiss in a Movie IK Ogbonna/Matilda Lambert Nominated
Movie with the Best Production Design Unroyal Nominated

References edit

  1. ^ "Unroyal Movie - Flixanda". Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Unroyal: Netflix". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  3. ^ "UNROYAL". Genesis Cinemas. 9 March 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  4. ^ sandeep_ops. "Unroyal on Netflix". Binged. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  5. ^ "Movie Review: Unroyal (2020) - NollyRated Nigerian Movie Reviews". Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  6. ^ Chioma, Ella (22 March 2020). "(Movies Review) Unroyal: The Contemporary Royal Drama you can(t) miss". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  7. ^ Augoye, Jayne (2 December 2020). "2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category". Retrieved 11 October 2021.