Kpali

Kpali is a 2019 Nigerian comedy film directed by Ladipo Johnson and produced by Emem Ema, the movie stars Ini Dima-Okojie, Nkem Owoh, Gloria Anozie Young, Linda Ejiofor and Kunle Remi.[1][2] ‘Kpali’ is term that is generally recognized in Nigerian pop culture as a term for passport or certificates which was applied in the same way in the movie.[3]

Kpali
Directed byLadipo Johnson
Screenplay byEbele Enebeli
Produced byEmem Ema
StarringIni Dima-Okojie
Nkem Owoh
Gloria Anozie Young
Linda Ejiofor
Kunle Remi
Production
company
Vzhun Films
Distributed byGenesis Deluxe Distribution (GDD)
Release date
  • 20 December 2019 (2019-December-20) (Nigeria)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Plot

Kpali tells the story of 20 something year old London-based workaholic single investment banker, Amaka Kalayor, who has no time for anything else asides her job. Amaka's parents constantly nag her to get married. They get the perfect opportunity when Amaka is sent to Nigeria alongside her caucasian colleague, Jack Hunter to close a multi-billion Naira deal. Unbeknownst to them, her ability to stay in London and retain her visa (kpali) is dependent on a 30-day deadline based on the outcome of the deal. Amaka's parents mistake Jack for her fiancé and simply see an opportunity to execute two weddings – Amaka’s and her sister Anuli’s.[4] Amaka gets torn between two men when she becomes closer to her colleague, Jack and her brother-in-law's cousin, Jidenna.[5]

Cast

Production and release

Kpali was shot in different locations in Lagos and London.[6] The movie opened in cinemas on 20 December 2019.[5]

Reception

Gbenga Bada of Pulse Nigeria in his review said "‘Kpali’ is not totally predictable, nevertheless, it's funny, relatable and it’s just the kind of comedy movie most Nigerians love."[1]

Toni Kan of The Lagos Review said "But as Nollywood movies go, this is a feel good romp and a very relatable movie that will appeal to millennials who are battling that transition from dependency to independence while evading that pesky question – Nne, when are you getting married?"[7]

Nollywood Reinvented compared watching Kpali to "watching a drawn out skit that just refuses to end."[4]

References
  1. Ekechukwu, Ferdinand (28 December 2019). "'Kpali' for Nigerian Immigrants". This Day. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  2. Augoye, Jayne (9 December 2019). "'Star Wars' actor, Torin Pocock, makes Nollywood debut". Premium Times. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  3. Ngene, Christina (10 December 2019). "New Movie 'Kpali' Recounts The Life Of Nigerian Immigrants". NollyMania. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  4. "Kpali". Nollywood Reinvented. 18 June 2020. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  5. Bada, Gbenga (13 December 2019). "'Kpali' is an interesting comedy that is also relatable [Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  6. Obioha, Vanessa (22 November 2019). "New Film Kpali Set For December Release". This Day. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  7. Kan, Toni (15 December 2019). "Kpali the movie is an eloquent commentary on millennial angst". The Lagos Review. Retrieved 11 April 2021.

Kpali at IMDb

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