Sylvia (2018 film)

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Sylvia
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Directed byDaniel Oriahi
Written byVanessa Kanu
Produced by Ekene Som Mekwunye
Starring Chris Attoh
Zainab Balogun
Ini Dima-Okojie
Udoka Oyeka
Ijeoma Grace Agu
Bolaji Ogunmola
Lord Frank
CinematographyKaghor Crowther Idhebor
Edited byJude Chidebe
Music byMichael "Truth" Ogunlade
Production
company
Trino Motion Pictures
Distributed byTrino Motion Pictures
Release date
  • 21 September 2018 (2018-09-21)
Running time
104 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish
Box office₦6,364,366 [1]

Sylvia is a 2018 Nigerian supernatural thriller film directed by Daniel Oriahi, written by Vanessa Kanu, [2] [3] and produced by Ekene Som Mekwunye for Trino Motion Pictures. The film was screened at Nollywood Week in Paris on 5 May 2018 and was released in cinemas on 21 September 2018. [4]

Contents

Plot

Richard Okezie decides to leave Sylvia, his lifelong imaginary friend and lover for Gbemi a flesh-and-blood real woman, but complications arise when Sylvia decides to destroy Richard's peaceful life. [5]

Cast

Release

The film was first screened in May 2018 at Nollywood Week Paris. [12] [13] The official trailer was released on 6 August 2018. [14] After a premiere at Terra Kulture on 16 September 2018, the film was released in cinemas on 21 September 2018. [15]

Critical reception

Sylvia received positive reviews from critics, with praise directed at its storyline, performances, cinematography, and themes.
Franklin Ugobude of PulseNG commended the performances of the lead actors and the film's score, highlighting its refreshing take on a familiar theme of spirituality that resonates with contemporary audiences. [16]

Precious Nwogwu of MamaZeus called Sylvia "spellbinding" and praised its cinematography, casting, costuming, story, and locations, describing it as one of the best Nollywood films. [17]

The Maveriq of Tha Revue described Sylvia as "one of the darkest thrillers" in Nollywood and acknowledged Trino studios for its departure from traditional Nollywood productions. [18] [19]

Oris Aigbokhaevbolo in his feature review on BellaNaija, wrote: "It was heartening to have the origin of the spirit-spouse be broached but never really explained. The film shows it is the product of a Nigerian mind in how the existence of the spiritual realm is taken as a given, and its characters are modern figures wrestling ancient myths, citified kids fighting what we think of us as village people". [20]

Accolades

Film festivals

DateFestival
5 May 2018Nollywood Week Paris [21] [22]
23 May 2019Africa Film Trinidad and Tobago [23]
List of award nominations
AwardCategoryRecipients and nomineesResult
Africa Film Academy
(14th Africa Movie Academy Awards) [24] 		Best Young/Promising Actor Zainab Balogun Nominated
Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards
(2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards) [25] [26] 		Best Actress in a Drama Zainab Balogun Nominated
Best Writer Movies/ TV SeriesVanessa KanuNominated
Golden Movie Awards
(2019 Golden Movie Awards) [27] 		Golden Actor in Drama Chris Attoh Nominated
Golden Actress in Drama Zainab Balogun Nominated
Golden Supporting Actress in DramaIni Dima-OkojieNominated
Golden Movie DramaSylvia (Ekene Som Mekwunye)Nominated
Overall Golden MovieSylviaNominated
Golden Sound EditorMichael OgunladeNominated
Golden Editor VideoJude ChidebeNominated

See also

References

  1. ↑ "2019 year overall".
  2. ↑ "Here's the release date for Nigerian fantasy film starring Zainab Balogun, Chris Attoh". Pulse. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
  3. ↑ "Sylvia set for premiere". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2020-02-13.
  4. ↑ "Nollywood Week in Paris! Ini Dima-Okojie & Udoka Oyeka attend the premiere of 'Sylvia'". Bella Naija. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
  5. ↑ Sylvia (2018).
  6. ↑ "Koye K10, Lucianne speak on roles in a new film, 'Three Thieves'". Pulse. 2019-10-14. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
  7. ↑ "Zainab Balogun Shines In The Eerie Trailer For Upcoming Drama, 'Sylvia'- Konbini". Konbini. 2018-12-21. Retrieved 2020-01-18.
  8. ↑ "Zainab Balogun Shines In The Eerie Trailer For Upcoming Drama, 'Sylvia'- Konbini". Konbini. 2018-12-21. Retrieved 2020-01-18.
  9. ↑ "Nollywood Week in Paris! Ini Dima-Okojie & Udoka Oyeka attend the premiere of 'Sylvia'". Bella Naija. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
  10. ↑ "Zainab Balogun Shines In The Eerie Trailer For Upcoming Drama, 'Sylvia'- Konbini". Konbini. 2018-12-21. Retrieved 2020-01-18.
  11. ↑ "Nollywood Week in Paris! Ini Dima-Okojie & Udoka Oyeka attend the premiere of 'Sylvia'". Bella Naija. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
  12. ↑ "Nollywood Week in Paris! Ini Dima-Okojie & Udoka Oyeka attend the premiere of 'Sylvia'". Bella Naija. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
  13. ↑ ""Sylvia" At The Nollywood Week Paris". Guardian. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
  14. ↑ "'Sylvia' debuts at Nollywood Week in Paris". Vanguard. 2018-05-04. Retrieved 2020-01-18.
  15. ↑ "Here's the release date for Nigerian fantasy film starring Zainab Balogun, Chris Attoh". Pulse. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
  16. ↑ "Sylvia | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
  17. ↑ "MM Reviews: 'Sylvia' is Spellbinding! The best Nollywood Thriller in recent Times". MamaZeus. 2018-09-22. Archived from the original on 2021-07-26. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
  18. ↑ REVUE OF SYLVIA
  19. ↑ "5 underrated Nollywood films that made reputable mark | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
  20. ↑ Aigbokhaevbolo, Oris (2018-09-24). "Oris Aigbokhaevbolo: A Woman Scorned Does Harm in Daniel Oriahi's Sylvia". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
  21. ↑ "'Sylvia' debuts at Nollywood Week in Paris". Vanguard. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  22. ↑ "A tale of love, lust & betrayal! 'Sylvia' premieres at Nollywood Week Paris with Ini Dima-Okojie & Udoka Oyeka in Attendance". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  23. ↑ "FILMS Main Programme -Sylvia". Africa Film Trinidad and Tobago. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  24. ↑ "AFRICA MOVIE ACADEMY AWARDS 2018 Full List Of Winners". AMAA. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  25. ↑ "AMVCA Nominees". Africa Magic. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  26. ↑ "2020 AMVCA: Check out the full nominees' list". Pulse.ng. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  27. ↑ "'Sylvia' the Movie hits Major Milestone, Bags Seven Nominations at GMAA 2019". Golden Movie Awards. Bella Naija. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
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