Busted Life

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Busted Life
Busted Life movie poster.jpg
Directed byBayo Akinfemi
Produced byAustin Chima
Starring Ramsey Nouah
Chet Anekwe
Sarah Fasha
Cinematography Black Magic Tim
Production
company
Chima Movie Empire
Release date
  • 2014 (2014)
CountriesNigeria
United States
LanguageEnglish

Busted Life is a 2014 Nigerian-American drama film directed by Bayo Akinfemi and produced by Austin Chima. It stars Chet Anekwe and Ramsey Nouah as Femi and Uzor, two African immigrants whose friendship is tested while living in the United States. [1] The film is based on a true story by Chima [2] and depicts the activities of a drug cartel. [3] Principal photography began in early 2010 [4] and post-production was completed in 2014. Black Magic Tim [5] served as cinematographer [6] and has worked on several other Nollywood USA films. [7] [8] Busted Life was screened at film festivals and received limited theatrical releases internationally.

Contents

Cast

Nominations

Awards

References

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  4. "Busted Life True Story". The Nigerian Voice.
  5. "Busted Life Overview". BlackMagicTim.com.
  6. "Black Magic Tim and Nollywood". Golden Icons.
  7. "Paparazzi Eye in the dark Statewide Theatrcial Release". Shadow and Act. Archived from the original on 2014-10-17.
  8. "Nollywood in the USA". The Washington Post.
  9. "Nominations". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  10. "Winners and Nominees 2014 Nafca Awards". Nafca Awards 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-10-17. Retrieved 2014-10-12.
  11. "Winners List". BJRworld. Archived from the original on 2014-10-17. Retrieved 2014-10-12.
  12. "Nafca Award Winners". NollywoodMindSpace.com.