Kasanova

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Kasanova
Kasanova poster.jpg
Directed by Oluseyi Asurf
Written byTomi Adesina
Ugochukwu Isreal
Oluseyi Asurf
Produced by Eddy Young
Starring Wale Ojo
Iretiola Doyle
Toyin Abraham
CinematographyKagho Idhebor
Production
company
Fojo Media
Release date
  • 13 September 2019 (2019-09-13)
Running time
115 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Kasanova is a 2019 Nigerian romantic comedy film directed by Oluseyi Asurf and produced by Eddy Young with Faith Ojo as its Executive Producer. The film was primarily shot in Lagos, Nigeria. [1] It stars Wale Ojo, Iretiola Doyle and Toyin Abraham in the lead roles. [2] The film was premiered at the Filmhouse Cinema on 11 September 2019. [3] The film had its theatrical release on 13 September 2019 and opened to highly positive reviews. [4] [5] The film became a box office success and was the highest grossing Nigerian film in September 2019. [6] The soundtrack “Don’t Let Go” was performed by British-Nigerian artist Mr DiL

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Synopsis

Femi (Wale Ojo), a single dad falls in love with Jessica (Iri Doyle), who is a single mother. The couple fall in love through their children and it ensures there is a battle for love, family and friendship. In fact, Jessica is the music teacher of Femi's son Jason (Alvin Abayomi) and it causes a conflict of interest between the father and son. [7]

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Box office

The film collected ₦4.9 million in the opening weekend and grossed a sum of ₦7.9 million in the opening week since its release. [6]

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