Aki and Pawpaw

Aki and Pawpaw
Directed byBiodun Stephen
Written by
  • Steph Boyo
  • Ozioma Ogbaji
Produced by
  • Charles Okpaleke
  • Moses Babatope
  • Kene Okwuosa
  • Craig Shurn
Starring
Production
companies
FilmOne Production
Play Network Studios
Distributed byFilmOne Distribution
Release date
  • 15 December 2021 (2021-12-15)
Running time
132 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Aki and Pawpaw is a 2021 Nigerian comedy film co-produced by Play Network Studios and Film One Entertainment.[1] Directed by Biodun Stephen, it was a remake of the 2002 Aki na Ukwa movie produced by Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme.[2][3][1] It was released on 15 December 2021, and began showing in cinemas nationwide on 17 December 2021.[4] The film stars Amechi Muonagor, Real Warri Pikin, Blessing Jessica Obasi, Charles Inojie, Chioma Okafor, Uti Nwachukwu, Toyin Abraham, Stan Nze, Juliet Ibrahim, Calabar Chic, and Francis Sule.

Synopsis

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Aki and Pawpaw accidentally fall into wealth they had craved for, through fraud, and now must deal with the problems that come from wealth and fame.[5]

Cast

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Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref
2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actor In A Comedy Drama, Movie Or TV Series Chinedu Ikedieze Nominated [6][7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Aki and Pawpaw remake rakes in N30 million in first week". P.M. News. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  2. ^ Nwogu, Precious Mamazeus (19 November 2021). "Check out the new teaser for Biodun Stephen's Aki and Pawpaw remake". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Old Nollywood glam at Aki and Pawpaw premiere". Tribune Online. 18 December 2021. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Aki And Paw Paw". VIVA Cinemas. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  5. ^ Jonathan, Oladayo (17 December 2021). "Movie Review: 19 years after, Aki and Pawpaw fail to "grow up"". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  6. ^ "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 23 April 2023.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ Sunday, Ochogwu (21 May 2023). "Hard work pays - Brother Shaggi celebrates AMVCA award". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
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