Progressive Tailors Club
Progressive Tailors Club, is a Nigerian political satire film directed by Biodun Stephen and co-produced by Niyi Akinmolayan and Victoria Akujobi.[1][2] The film stars Beverly Osu, Uzor Arukwe, Funnybone, and Blessing Jessica Obasi with Rachael Oniga, Lizzy Jay, Adedimeji Lateef, and Bolaji Ogunmola in supporting roles.[3][4] The film deals with members of the Progressive Tailors Club where they gather for a meeting to elect their new leader but made several unlawful comments on that.[5][6]
Progressive Tailors Club | |
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Directed by | Biodun Stephen |
Produced by | Niyi Akinmolayan Victoria Akujobi |
Starring | Beverly Osu Rachael Oniga Lizzy Jay Adedimeji Lateef Bolaji Ogunmola |
Production company | Anthill Studios |
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Country | Nigeria |
Language | English |
The film was shot in and around Lagos, Nigeria.[7] It premiered on 29 October 2021.[8][9]
Cast
- Beverly Osu
- Uzor Arukwe
- Funnybone
- Blessing Jessica Obasi
- Rachel Oniga
- Lizzy Jay
- Adedimeji Lateef
- Bolaji Ogunmola
- Femi Adebayo
- Kolawole Ajeyemi
Plot
Members of the Progressive Tailor’s Club gathered for a meeting to elect their new leader. However, when a longstanding, trusted executive is eliminated for corruption, it comes down to a choice between the old, the new and the ridiculous.
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor in A Comedy | Femi Adebayo | Nominated | [10] |
References
- Gary. "The Progressive Tailors Club". Content Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- "Progressive Tailors Club: Watch first teaser". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-07-20. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- Tv, Bn (2021-07-21). "Watch the Teaser for Anthill Studios' Forthcoming Film "Progressive Tailors Club"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- "Anthill Studios unveils cast of Biodun Stephen's 'Progressive Tailors Club'". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-06-21. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- user (2021-08-11). "Teaser: Progressive Tailors Club - Nolly Silver Screen". Retrieved 2021-10-04.
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- "Biodun Stephen's film, "Progressive Tailors Club" is Coming to Cinemas in October". Media Rants. 2021-09-17. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2022-03-26.