Two Weeks in Lagos

Two Weeks in Lagos (theatrically as Duas Semanas em Lagos), is a 2019 Nigerian comedy drama film directed by Kathryn Faseghaa dn co-produced by director herself with Sarah Inya Lawal.[1] The film stars Mawuli Gavor and Beverly Naya in the lead roles whereas Joke Silva, Jide Kosoko, Toyin Abraham and Okey Uzoeshi made supportive roles.[2][3] The film revolves around Ejikeme, an investment banker who comes home from the United States with Lola's brother Charlie to invest in Nigerian businesses, but later make an affair with Lola.[4][5]

Two Weeks in Lagos
Directed byKathryn Fasegha
Written byKathryn Fasegha
Produced byKathryn Fasegha
Sarah Inya Lawal
StarringMawuli Gavor
Beverly Naya
Joke Silva
Jide Kosoko
Toyin Abraham
CinematographyKen Attoh
Edited byKen Attoh
Shirley Frimpong-Manso
Music byNnadozie Ogbudibe "Dozie" Chukwuma Ajoku
Production
company
BalminGilead Movie Productions
Distributed byLandmark Cinemas (2020) (Canada)
Silverbird Distribution (2020) (Nigeria)
ArtMattan Productions (2020) (USA)
Release date
  • 19 October 2019 (2019-10-19)
(Nigeria)
Running time
117 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

The film has been shot in Lagos, Nigeria. The film made its premier on 10 October 2019.[6][7] The film received mixed reviews from critics and screened worldwide.[8][9]

A businessman returns home to Nigeria and falls in love with a friend's sister despite his family’s plan for him to marry a politician’s daughter.[10]

Cast
  • Mawuli Gavor as Ejikeme
  • Beverly Naya as Lola
  • Joke Silva as Mrs. Chukwuemeka
  • Jide Kosoko as Dr. Makinde
  • Toyin Abraham as Kemi
  • Okey Uzoeshi as Charlie
  • Deyemi Okanlawon as Joshua
  • Shafy Bello as Mrs. Makinde
  • Tina Mba as Sisi Toyin
  • Efe Irele as Teniola
  • Bambo Adebowale as Otunba Ayodeji
  • Busola Dele Davids as Madam Eloho
  • Lanre Toki as Efe
  • Bukky Wonda as Nma
  • Patrick Nnamani as Hon. Chukwuemeka
  • Cassandra Nwadiuto as Wande
  • Steve Onu as Dele
  • Bolu Ogodoh as Abused Child
  • Tope Jegede as Pastor
  • Patience Ozomanam as Party Guest
  • Bolaji Rabey as Dr. Makinde's Driver
  • Daniel Ezeali as Chukwuemeka Security
  • James Ovat as Chukwuemeka Security
  • Daniel Ezeali as Chukwuemeka Security
  • Bayonle Saheed as Groom's Friend
  • Lawal Aramide as Traditional Marriage MC
  • Ayanlola Ayankunle as Drummer 1
  • Alayande Toheeb as Drummer 2
  • Joy Moses as Party Guest
  • Salome Tonye as Party Guest
  • Edidiong Urua as Man Trying to Kill Child

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref
2020 African Movie Academy Awards Best Film by an African Living Abroad 2 weeks in Lagos Nominated [11]

References
  1. "Anything is possible in Lagos in two weeks". Daily Trust. 2021-09-25. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  2. "2 Weeks in Lagos: Netflix". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  3. "2 WEEKS IN LAGOS - An Inspiring Representation of Africa in a Real-Life Setting - Opens Virtually in the USA March 12". einnews. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  4. "2 Weeks in Lagos". AfricanFilm.com. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  5. "I Watched The Nollywood Movie, '2 Weeks In Lagos, So You Don't Have To". Zikoko!. 2021-07-30. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  6. "2 weeks in Lagos gets February release date". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-01-23. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  7. "Film: Two Weeks in Lagos". Lumiere Cinema. 2020-03-26. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  8. "2 Weeks in Lagos". Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  9. Chioma, Ella (2021-02-18). "Movie Review: '2 Weeks in Lagos' is so relatable to Lagos residents". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  10. "Watch 2 Weeks in Lagos | Netflix". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
  11. ""The Milkmaid", Ramsey Nouah win big in 2020 AMAA - P.M. News". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 2021-09-10.
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