Two Weeks in Lagos

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

Two Weeks in Lagos (theatrically released as Duas Semanas em Lagos) is a 2019 Nigerian comedy-drama film produced and directed by Kathryn Fasegha, and co-produced by Sarah Inya Lawal. The film stars Mawuli Gavor and Beverly Naya in the lead roles, with Joke Silva, Jide Kosoko, Toyin Abraham and Okey Uzoeshi appearing in supporting roles.

The film was shot in Lagos, Nigeria, and premiered on 10 October 2019. It received mixed reviews from critics and was screened internationally.

Plot

Ejikeme, an investment banker, returns home to Nigeria from the United States with his friend Charlie to invest in Nigerian businesses. Complications arise when Ejikeme falls in love with Charlie's sister, Lola, despite his family's plans for him to marry a politician's daughter.

Cast

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

References

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