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Directed by | Oluseyi Asurf |
Written by | Tomi Adesina Ugochukwu Isreal Oluseyi Asurf |
Produced by | Eddy Young |
Starring | Wale Ojo Iretiola Doyle Toyin Abraham |
Cinematography | Kagho Idhebor |
Production company | Fojo Media |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
Country | Nigeria |
Language | English |
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
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]
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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