La Femme Anjola

La Femme Anjola
Directed by	Mildred Okwo
Written by	Tunde Babalola
Starring	Rita Dominic Nonso Bassey Joke Silva Femi Jacobs Aderounmu Adejumoke
Release date	March 19, 2021 (2021-03-19)
Country	Nigeria
Language	English

La Femme Anjola is a 2021 film written by Tunde Babalola and directed by Mildred Okwo. It is a film noir psychological thriller which stars Rita Dominic and Nonso Bassey. ^{[1] [2]} It was released in cinemas on March 19, 2021. ^[3]

Synopsis

La Femme Anjola revolves around a stockbroker who fell in love with a mysterious woman. ^[3] Anjola is married to a gangster who owns a nightclub where she does live performances. ^[3]

Cast

• Rita Dominic as Anjola
• Nonso Bassey as Dejare
• Joke Silva
• Femi Jacobs as Kolapo
• Aderounmu Adejumoke as Adanna
• Ego Boyo as Yejide Johnson
• Bassey Ekpeyong as Biggie
• Uzor Osimkpa
• Paul Adams as Danladi
• Joseph Momodu as Okilo
• Shawn Faqua as Tayo Kalajaye
• Michelle Dede
• Mumbi Maina as Thabisa
• Soso Soberekon as Timipre Otobo

Production and release

The trio of Mildred Okwo, Tunde Babalola and Rita Dominic reunited for this production since the release of their 2012 film, The Meeting .

The film was reported to be removed from Film House Cinemas across Nigeria to make way for the movie Prophetess. ^[4] Speaking in an interview with The Cable newspapers, director Okwo blamed the action on monopoly in the Nigerian film industry. ^[5] She mentioned that the same cinema company had removed her 2015 film Surulere, under controversial circumstances. Public reactions following the removal affirmed Okwo's take, and she mentioned that she is planning to go digital via her company's online platforms and streaming services.^{[ citation needed ]}

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref
2021	Africa Movie Academy Awards	Best Actor in a Leading Role	Nonso Bassey	Nominated	[6]
		Best Actress in a Leading Role	Rita Dominic	Nominated
		Best Nigerian Film	La Femme Anjola	Nominated
		Best Sound		Nominated
2022	Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards	Best Supporting Actress	Mumbi Maina	Pending	[7]
		Best Costume Designer	Yolanda Okereke	Pending
		Best Make Up	Abiola Popoola	Pending
		Best Writer	Tunde Babalola	Pending
		Best Overall Movie	Mildred Okwo And Rita Dominic	Pending
		Best Director	Mildred Okwo	Pending

References

1. Ferdinand Ekechukwu, "La Femme Anjola: A Tale of Love, Sex, Greed", This Day, July 6, 2019.
2. Gbenga Bada, "Rita Dominic shoots final scenes of 'La Femme Anjola' in South Africa", pulse.ng, September 5, 2019.
3. Obioha, Vanessa (March 19, 2021). "Review: Different Shades of Entrapment in 'La Femme Anjola'". This Day . Retrieved April 6, 2021.
4. Nwogu, Precious (April 2, 2021). "'La Femme Anjola' has been yanked from some Filmhouse cinemas: Here's what fans are saying". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
5. "INTERVIEW: Mildred Okwo opens up on premature cinema exit of 'La Femme Anjola'". TheCable Lifestyle. April 4, 2021. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
6. Banjo, Noah (October 29, 2021). "FULL LIST: Ayinla, Omo Ghetto: The Saga bag multiple nominations at AMAA 2021". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
7. "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved March 26, 2022.

External links

• La Femme Anjola at IMDb