Aki and Pawpaw

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Aki and Pawpaw
Directed by Biodun Stephen
Written bySteph Boyo and Ozioma Ogbaji
Produced byCharles Okpaleke, Moses Babatope, Kene Okwuosa, and Craig Shurn
Starring Amaechi Muonagor, Anita Asuoha(Real Warri Pikin), Blessing Jessica Obasi, Charles Inojie, Chioma Okafor, Uti Nwachukwu, Toyin Abraham, Stan Nze, Juliet Ibrahim, Francis Sule
Production
companies
Play network Studios and Film One Entertainment
Release date
  • 15 December 2021 (2021-12-15)
Running time
2 hours and 12 minutes.
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

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

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Synopsis

Aki and Pawpaw accidentally fall into fame and wealth they craved for through the help of social media with one of their tricks and now must deal with the problems that come from wealth and fame. [5]

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Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef
2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actor In A Comedy Drama, Movie Or TV Series Chinedu Ikedieze Nominated [6] [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 "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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