| A Northern Affair | |
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| Directed by | Leila Djansi |
| Screenplay by | Leila Djansi |
| Produced by | Mabel Germain |
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| Countries | Ghana Nigeria |
| Language | English |
A Northern Affair is a 2014 Ghanaian-Nigerian romantic drama film directed by Leila Djansi, and starring John Dumelo, Joselyn Dumas & Kofi Adjorlolo. [3] It won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Production Design at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards. [4] [5] [6]
The romantic relationship between nurse Esaba Jomo (Joselyn Dumas) and Dr Manuel Quagraine (John Dumelo), who work together in a clinic in a remote fishing village, is threatened when their secrets are revealed. [7]
Nollywood Reinvented praised the directing, production, story and originality of the film. It currently has a 46% rating on the site. [7]
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