Makate Must Sell

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Makate Must Sell
Makate Must Sell poster.jpg
Directed byDon Omope
Starring Blossom Chukwujekwu, Akan Nnani, Josh 2 Funny, Wofai Fada, Daniel Etim Effiong, Greg Ojefua, and Charles Okocha.
Production
companies
Filmone Distribution, Screenart, See Fam and Ahh Entertainment
Release date
  • May 3, 2019 (2019-05-03)(Nigeria)
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Makate Must Sell is a 2019 Nigerian movie directed by Don Omope for Filmone Distribution, Screenart, See Fam and Ahh Entertainment. [1] [2] The movie was the debut of Toke Makinwa, a popular on-air personality, and also stars Blossom Chukwujekwu, Akan Nnani, Josh 2 Funny, Wofai Fada, Daniel Etim Effiong, Greg Ojefua, and Charles Okocha. [3] [4]

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Synopsis

The story revolves around a woman in her early thirties (Chigul) whose friends decide to get her married in twelve days. The plan unravels as problems arise in her quest to find a suitable man for marriage. [5]

Premiere

Makate Must Sell was released into cinemas nationwide on the 3 May 2019. [6]

Cast

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