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Black Rose (sometimes stylized Blackrose) is a 2018 Nigerian film produced and directed by Okechukwu Oku. [1] It was released to Netflix in Nigeria [2] and later worldwide. [3] [4]
Black Rose | |
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Directed by | Okechukwu Oku |
Screenplay by | Beth Rogers |
Story by | Beth Rogers |
Produced by | Okechukwu Oku |
Starring |
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Cinematography | Okechukwu Oku |
Edited by | Okechukwu Oku |
Music by | Abiola |
Production company | Oracle Films |
Country | Nigeria |
Language | English |
Mama Nonso is the only one taking care of her 5 children. The first child, Ugo was the black sheep as she ventured into prostitution despite the fact that her mum didn't like the job. Rose is the priceless gem of the family as she is caring and responsible. She met Desmond when he came to their shop close to the mechanic place, the innocent girl trusted him but he lured her into smoking and sex. [5]
She fell in love with Desmond so she sees nothing wrong in what she's into, she later got to know of his plan when she eavesdropped on the conversation between Desmond and his friend, Abbey. [3]
Rose regretted everything that has happened to herself and her family without blaming anyone.
Chibuike Oku plays Nonso. Rapper 2Shotz appears as himself.
Pulse Nigeria listed it as one of their top Nollywood movies in 2018. [1]
Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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2018 | Golden Movie Awards Africa | Golden Discovery Actor | Lilian Echelon | Won | [6] [7] [8] |
Golden Actress (Drama) | Lilian Echelon | Won | [6] [7] [8] | ||
Overall Golden Movie | – | Nominated | [9] | ||
Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Ebele Okaro | Nominated | [10] | |
Best Actress in a Drama/TV Series | Lilian Echelon | Nominated | [10] | ||
Zulu African Film Academy Awards | Best Child Performer | Chibuike Oku | Won | [11] | |
Best Newcomer Female | Lilian Echelon | Won | [11] | ||
Best Producer | Okechukwu Oku | Nominated | [11] | ||
Best Director | Okechukwu Oku | Nominated | [11] | ||
Best Lead Actor Male | Blossom Chukwujekwu | Nominated | [11] | ||
Best Film | – | Nominated | [11] | ||
Best Picture Editing | Okechukwu Oku | Won | [11] | ||
Best Screenplay | Beth Rogers | Nominated | [11] | ||
2019 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead Role (English) | Blossom Chukwujekwu | Nominated | [12] |
Best Actress in a Supporting Role (English) | Ebele Okaro | Won | [13] | ||
Movie with the Best Screenplay | – | Nominated | [12] | ||
Best Use of Nigerian Food in a Movie | – | Won | [13] | ||
Best Use of Makeup in a Movie | – | Nominated | [12] | ||
Movie with the Best Production Design | – | Nominated | [12] | ||
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