Black Rose (2018 film)

Last updated

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]

Contents

Black Rose
Directed by Okechukwu Oku
Screenplay byBeth Rogers
Story byBeth Rogers
Produced byOkechukwu Oku
Starring
CinematographyOkechukwu Oku
Edited byOkechukwu Oku
Music byAbiola
Production
company
Oracle Films
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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.

Cast

Chibuike Oku plays Nonso. Rapper 2Shotz appears as himself.

Reception

Pulse Nigeria listed it as one of their top Nollywood movies in 2018. [1]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef
2018 Golden Movie Awards Africa Golden Discovery ActorLilian EchelonWon [6] [7] [8]
Golden Actress (Drama)Lilian EchelonWon [6] [7] [8]
Overall Golden MovieNominated [9]
Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Supporting Actress Ebele Okaro Nominated [10]
Best Actress in a Drama/TV SeriesLilian EchelonNominated [10]
Zulu African Film Academy Awards Best Child PerformerChibuike OkuWon [11]
Best Newcomer FemaleLilian EchelonWon [11]
Best ProducerOkechukwu OkuNominated [11]
Best DirectorOkechukwu OkuNominated [11]
Best Lead Actor Male Blossom Chukwujekwu Nominated [11]
Best FilmNominated [11]
Best Picture EditingOkechukwu OkuWon [11]
Best ScreenplayBeth RogersNominated [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 ScreenplayNominated [12]
Best Use of Nigerian Food in a MovieWon [13]
Best Use of Makeup in a MovieNominated [12]
Movie with the Best Production DesignNominated [12]

Related Research Articles

Femi Adebayo Salami is a Nigerian film director, film actor, lawyer, producer and Special Adviser to the Governor of Kwara State on Arts, Culture and Tourism. He is the son of the veteran actor, Adebayo Salami.

Blossom Chukwujekwu Nigerian actor

Blossom Chukwujekwu is a Nigerian actor, who made his professional acting debut in 2009. In 2015, he won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.

Dayo Amusa is a Nigerian actress and singer.

Okechukwu Oku, also known as Okey Oku and nicknamed "the Oracle", is a Nigerian movie producer, director, cinematographer and occasional musician. He is best known for directing the movies Love and Oil (2014), Burning Bridges (2014) and Bambitious (2014) which featured Belinda Effah and Daniel K Daniel.

Nancy Isime Nigerian actress, model and presenter (born 1991)

Nancy Isime is a Nigerian actress, model, and media personality.

Ebele Okaro Onyiuke is a Nigerian actress and film producer.

Jumoke Odetola is a Nigerian actress and film producer. She started off her Nollywood career in the English-language cinema, before acting in several Yoruba-language films.

Christiana Nkemdilim Adelana popularly known as Tana Adelana, is a Nollywood actress, producer, model, TV presenter and an entrepreneur. She won the Best Supporting Actress Category of CITY People’s Movie Awards 2017, and was the 2011 winner of the on Air personality of the year (TV) at the future Awards, and the 2005 Grind Awards winner. She is of Igbo descent, her family name is Egbo.

IK Ogbonna Nigerian Actor

Ikechukwu Mitchel Ogbonna, professionally known as IK Ogbonna, is a Nigerian film and television actor, model, director, and television personality. He was in the movie Playing Safe alongside Tonto Dikeh and Ini Edo.

Kunle Remi Nigerian actor

Oyekunle Opeyemi Oluwaremi is a Nigerian actor, who is best known for his roles in Falling, Family Forever and Tinsel. He came to prominence after winning the 7th edition of Gulder Ultimate Search in 2010. He is a graduate of the New York Film Academy.

Bimbo Ademoye Nigerian actress

Bimbo Ademoye, is a Nigerian actress. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy/TV series at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards in 2018, for her role in the film Backup Wife (2017).

Felix Ugo Omokhodion Nigerian actor, model and filmmaker

Felix Ugo Omokhodion is a Nigerian actor, model and filmmaker. He is best known for his role in the 2006 Tajudeen Adepetu produced television series One Love, as well as his portrayal of the character Tubosun in the movie Celebrity Marriage, which also co-starred Tonto Dikeh, Jackie Appiah, Kanayo O Kanayo, Odunlade Adekola, Toyin Abraham and Roselyn Ngissah, for which he was nominated as Best Supporting Actor Male at the Zulu African Film Academy Awards 2018, which held in the United Kingdom.

Cynthia Shalom Nigerian actress and businessperson (born 1988)

Cynthia Shalom is a Nigerian actress, producer, and businessperson. She won season 11 of the reality show, Next Movie Star. She has since then featured in several Nollywood films. She was featured in the M-net TV series Tinsel.

Rekiya Yusuf is a Nigerian Nollywood actress. She was present at the launch of the African Movie Channel Original Productions (AMCOP), a production arm of the African Movie Channel (AMC) alongside other top Nollywood filmmakers.

The 2019 Best of Nollywood Awards was the 11th edition of the ceremony and took place in the Coronation Hall of the Kano State Government in Kano State on 14 December 2019. Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje was the chief host of the event and the event was co-hosted by actress, Maryam Booth and Gbenga Adeyinka.

Bukunmi Oluwasina is a Nigerian actress, producer, screenwriter and singer. Her awards include the 2015 Best Actress of the Year award from the Best of Nollywood Awards for her film Ayomi.

Yvonne Enakhena is a Nigerian actress and film producer.

Temitope Solaja is a Nigerian film actress, screenwriter and film producer.

Lillian Echelon Mbadiwe is a Nollywood actress, producer, model and a business woman who became popular in the Nollywood industry due to her movie Black rose.

Sharon Ifedi is a Nollywood actress in the film industry starring in Muna, highway girls.

References

  1. 1 2 Bada, Gbenga (2018-12-20). "Pulse List 2018: Top Nollywood movies of the year". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
  2. Akande, Peju (May 9, 2021). ""Black Rose" blossoms from poverty and pain". The Lagos Review .
  3. 1 2 "Oku... 'King' of eastern filmmaking goes global with BlackRose". The Guardian . Nigeria. 2021-02-20. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
  4. Aribigbola, Aramide (March 3, 2021). "How Distributors Wrote Off Black Rose - 'The Oracle' Okey Oku". eelive.ng. Nigeria.
  5. izuzu, chibumga (2018-07-06). "Best movie performances of 2018 so far". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
  6. 1 2 "Winners at the Golden Movie Awards Africa 2018" via Glitz Africa Magazine.
  7. 1 2 "Full list of winners at 2018 Golden Movie Awards Africa". June 3, 2018 via GhanaWeb.
  8. 1 2 Ayamga, Emmanuel (June 4, 2018). "Dumelo, McBrown and the full list of winners at 2018 Golden Movie Awards". Pulse Ghana.
  9. "2018 Golden Movie Awards Africa nominations announced". May 21, 2018 via GhanaWeb.
  10. 1 2 "AMVCA 2018 : Adekola Odunlade, Omotola Ekeinde win best actor, actress". Vanguard . Nigeria. September 1, 2018.
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "ZAFAA Global Award 2018 – The Complete Winners List". African Glitz.
  12. 1 2 3 4 Lenbang, Jerry (September 30, 2019). "FULL LIST: Ramsey Nouah, Mercy Aigbe, Toyin Abraham nominated for 2019 BON Awards". TheCable . Nigeria.
  13. 1 2 Bada, Gbenga (2019-12-15). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2019-12-15. Retrieved 2021-10-10.