Special Jollof
| Special Jollof | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Emem Isong |
| Produced by | Emem Isong |
| Starring | Joseph Benjamin Uche Jombo Femi Adebayo |
Production company | Royal Arts Academy |
| Distributed by | Blue Pictures Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Countries | Nigeria United States |
| Language | English |
Special Jollof is a 2020 Nigerian-American romantic comedy film. Produced and directed by Emem Isong; Starring Joseph Benjamin, Uche Jombo and Femi Adebayo in the lead roles.[1] The film was majorly shot in Nigeria and United States. The theme of the film is set as a love story, with immigration in the background.[2] The film was released on 14 February 2020 coinciding with Valentine's Day and also with the celebration of the Black History Month in the United States.[3][4]
Cast[edit]
- Joseph Benjamin
- Uche Jombo
- Femi Adebayo
- DJ Kelblizz
- John Maciag
- Magdalen Vaughn
- Bukky Wright
- Robert Peters
- Chiwetalu Agu
- Perez Egbi
Synopsis[edit]
A white American woman journalist who revives after a breakup with her lover starts working as an undercover at a Nigerian restaurant to prove that Nigerians migrate illegally to the USA. She then eventually falls in love with a Nigerian guy.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Emem Isong's 'Special Jollof' Hits Cinemas On February 14, 2020". The Whistler NG. 11 February 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ "Special Jollof is different, says Isong". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 19 February 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ "Emem Isong's new movie 'Special Jollof' to premiere on Valentine's Day". Pulse Nigeria. 11 February 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ "Emem Isong's Special Jollof Celebrates Black History Month". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ editor (21 February 2020). "Emem Isong's Special Jollof". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
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