Gidi Blues

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Gidi Blues popularly known as Lagos Love Story is a 2016 Nigerian romantic film produced and directed by Nigerian film makers Femi Odugbemi and Hauwa Allahbura. [1] [2]

Contents

The movie stars Gideon Okeke, Hauwa Allahbura, Lepacious Bose, Daniel Lloyd, Nancy Isime, Bukky Wright, Tina Mba, Segun Obadare-Akpata, Toyin Oshinaike, William Ekpo,  Banky W, Aduke Anikulapo and Jahman Anikulapo. [2] [1] [3]

Premiere

The movie premiered in June 2016 in collaboration with African Magic at The Federal Palace Hotel & Casino, Victoria Island, Lagos. Apart from the crew, other personalities who attended were Olu Jacobs and wife Joke Silva, Patrick Doyle, Meg Otanwa, Yeni Kuti, Tunde Kelani, Olisa Adibua, Toyin Akinosho, Jahman Anikulapo, Awam Amkpa. [1] [2]

Synopsis

The romantic movie revolves around a playboy— Akin —from a rich family and a beautiful dedicated young lady. They met in an unpredictable place and their encounter created a windstorm experience that unravel the world of Akin. [3]

Cast  

Awards and nominations

In 2017, the film was nominated for Nollywood Paris Award. [5]

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