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Directed by | Izu Ojukwu |
Screenplay by | Tunde Babalola |
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Production company | Amstel Malta Box Office |
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Country | Nigeria |
Language | English |
Alero's Symphony is a 2011 Nigerian musical drama film directed by Izu Ojukwu and starring Bimbo Manuel, Ivie Okujaye and Chibuzor 'Faze' Oji. [2] It premiered at The Palms, Genesis Cinemas, Lagos. [2] The film is an upshot of the Amstel Malta Box Office 5 (AMBO 5) reality show. [2] It received 4 nominations at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards and was screened across major Nigerian cities by the Africa Film Academy. [3]
The film tells the story of Alero (Okujaye), a twin born into a reputable high-class family. After graduating from university with honors, she is due to attend law school. Unbeknownst to her parents, her real desire is to be a singer. The family decides to go on an island vacation to re-ignite their familial bond. While there, Alero meets Lovechild (Faze), a talented but poor waiter. Lovechild helps Alero pursue what she loves as a career. They then fall in love.
Nollywood Reinvented gave the film a 43% rating and praised the originality and story, however it criticized Faze's acting and concluded saying "It’s the first Izu Ojukwu movie that I do not absolutely adore. I was made to wait a really long time to finally see it but in retrospect I wish I used that time for more fruitful endeavours. It’s not absolutely terrible a movie, but it doesn’t live up to the standard of the filmmaker." [4]
Award | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
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Africa Film Academy (8th Africa Movie Academy Awards) [5] | Best Nigerian Film | Izu Chukwu | Nominated |
Best Soundtrack | Faze | Won | |
Most Promising Actor | Ivie Okujaye | Won | |
Best Editing | Nominated | ||