Tunnel (2014 film)

Last updated

Tunnel
Tunnel 2014 film.jpg
Directed byStanlee Ohikhuare
Screenplay byAdejumoke Atunde
Produced by
  • Adejumoke Atunde
  • Grace Edwin-Okon
  • Morenike Erinle
Starring
Production
company
Parables Entertainment
Release date
  • 16 March 2014 (2014-03-16)
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Tunnel is a 2014 Nigerian drama film directed by Stanlee Ohikhuare and starring Nse Ikpe Etim, Femi Jacobs, Waje Iruobe and Lepacious Bose. The film tells a story on the life and struggles of a young pastor and his journey to ultimate fulfillment. [1] [2]

Contents

Cast

Release

The film premiered on 16 March 2014. [3] It was released on IROKOtv on 4 September 2014. [4]

Reception

Nollywood Reinvented gave it a 35% rating and praised the storyline and acting but felt it was not engaging enough. [5]

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nse Ikpe-Etim</span> Nigerian actress (born 1974)

Nse Ikpe-Etim is a Nigerian actress. She came into prominence in 2008 for her role in Reloaded. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 5th and 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in Reloaded and Mr. and Mrs., respectively. In 2014, she won the Best Actress in a Drama award at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) for playing "Nse" in Journey to Self.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Waje</span> Musical artist

Aituaje Iruobe, known professionally as Waje, is a Nigerian singer. She first gained recognition after being featured on the remake of P-Square’s "Omoge Mi". Waje was also featured on the duo's 2008 hit track "Do Me". She contributed vocals to Banky W's "Thief My Kele" and M.I's "One Naira". In 2016, Waje was one of the four judges in the inaugural season of The Voice Nigeria. In 2018, she appeared on the final season of the Africa Magic telenovela Battleground.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jim Iyke</span> Nigerian actor

James Ikechukwu Esomugha, popularly known as Jim Iyke, is a Nigerian actor and one of the stars of the movie Last Flight to Abuja.

<i>Phone Swap</i> Film dir. by Kunle Afolayan ; starring Joke Silva ... [et al.]

Phone Swap is a 2012 Nigerian romance comedy-drama film written by Kemi Adesoye, directed and produced by Kunle Afolayan. It stars Nse Ikpe Etim, Wale Ojo, Joke Silva, Chika Okpala, Lydia Forson and Afeez Oyetoro, and focuses on a series of events unfolding when two polar opposites accidentally exchange phones. The film was conceived after a brief from an advertising agency to create a movie that would cut across ages 15 to 45. It received 4 nominations at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards which includes the category Best Nigerian Film and won the award Achievement in Production Design.

<i>The Meeting</i> (2012 film) 2012 Nigerian romantic comedy film

The Meeting is a 2012 Nigerian romantic comedy drama film produced by Rita Dominic & Mildred Okwo and directed by Mildred Okwo. It stars Femi Jacobs, Rita Dominic, Linda Ejiofor, Kehinde Bankole and Jide Kosoko with special appearances from Nse Ikpe Etim, Kate Henshaw and Chinedu Ikedieze. It received 6 nominations at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards and won the award for the category Achievement In Make-Up.

<i>Journey to Self</i> 2012 film by Tope Oshin

Journey to Self is a 2012 Nigerian drama film written and produced by Ashionye Michelle Raccah and directed by Tope Oshin, starring Nse Ikpe-Etim, Dakore Akande, Ashionye Michelle Raccah, Katherine Obiang and Tosin Sido. It received a nomination for the category Achievement In Soundtrack at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards. The film tells a story of 5 childhood friends who converge at the home of one of them who just died, she leaves a series of letters that explains her struggles through life and eventually leading to their "self discovery".

<i>Mr. and Mrs.</i> (2012 film) 2012 Nigerian film

Mr. and Mrs. is a 2012 Nigerian romantic drama film written and produced by Chinwe Egwuagu and directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka, starring Nse Ikpe Etim, Joseph Benjamin, Barbara Soky, Thelma Okoduwa and Paul Apel.

<i>Guilty Pleasures</i> (2009 film) 2009 film by Desmond Elliot

Guilty Pleasures is a 2009 Nigerian drama film directed by Desmond Elliot and Daniel Ademinokan, starring Ramsey Nouah, Majid Michel and Nse Ikpe Etim. It was nominated for Best Screenplay at the 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards.

<i>Bursting Out</i> (film) 2010 Nigerian drama film directed by Desmond Elliot

Bursting Out is a 2010 Nigerian drama film directed by Desmond Elliot, and starring Majid Michel, Genevieve Nnaji & Desmond Elliot. It premièred at Odeon Cinema, Greenwich, London on 29 October 2010.

<i>Reloaded</i> (2009 film) 2009 film by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen

Reloaded is a 2009 Nigerian romantic drama film directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen & Ikechukwu Onyeka, starring Ramsey Nouah, Rita Dominic, Desmond Elliot, Stephanie Okereke, Ini Edo and Nse Ikpe Etim. It received 3 nominations at the 5th Africa Movie Academy Awards.

<i>Kiss and Tell</i> (2011 film) 2011 Nigerian film

Kiss and Tell is a 2011 Nigerian romantic comedy film, produced by Emem Isong and directed by Desmond Elliot. It stars Monalisa Chinda, Joseph Benjamin, Desmond Elliot, Nse Ikpe Etim, Uche Jombo and Bhaira Mcwizu. Though the film was a commercial success, it was met with mixed to negative reception.

<i>Heavens Hell</i> Film

Heaven's Hell is a 2019 Nigerian psychological intdrama film, produced and directed by Katung Aduwak; it stars an ensemble cast which includes Nse Ikpe Etim, Fabian Adeoye Lojede, Bimbo Akintola, Chet Anekwe, Damilola Adegbite, OC Ukeje, Kalu Ikeagwu, Femi Jacobs, Bimbo Manuel and Gideon Okeke. It is majorly financed by BGL Asset Management Ltd and One O Eight Media, with production support of other partners such as Hashtag Media House and Aberystwyth University.

<i>The Green Eyed</i> 2015 Nigerian drama film

The Green Eyed is a 2015 Nigerian drama film, directed by Blessing O. Uduefe. It stars Nse Ikpe Etim, Kalu Ikeagwu, Tamara Eteimo and Blossom Chukwujekwu. The film was shot in Port Harcourt.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Blossom Chukwujekwu</span> Nigerian actor

Blossom Chukwujekwu is a Nigerian actor, who made his professional acting debut in 2009. In 2015, he won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.

<i>Fifty</i> (film) 2015 film by Biyi Bandele

Fifty is a 2015 Nigerian romantic drama film, directed by Biyi Bandele and released on 18 December 2015.

<i>The Visit</i> (2015 Nigerian film) 2015 Nigerian romantic comedy thriller film

The Visit is a 2015 Nigerian romantic comedy thriller film directed by Olufunke Fayoyin and produced by Biodun Stephens. The film, which is a four-cast movie, stars an ensemble of Nse Ikpe Etim, Femi Jacobs, Blossom Chukwujekwu and Bayray McNwizu.

Robert Peters sometimes credited as Roberts O. Peters is a Nigerian film producer, director, cinematographer, actor, and occasional voice-over artist. He is best known for directing the 2014 Nollywood breakout movie 30 Days in Atlanta, as well as the movies Shades of Attractions (2015), Boxing Day (2016) and A trip to Jamaica (2016) which featured: Ayo Makun, Ramsey Nouah, Richard Mofe Damijo, Vivica Fox, Dan Davies, Lynn Whitfield, Eric Anthony Roberts, Paul Campbell, Funke Akindele, Karlie Redd, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Desmond Elliott, Rasaaq Adoti, and Chet Anekwe amongst others.

<i>A Trip to Jamaica</i> 2016 Nigerian comedy drama film

A Trip to Jamaica is a 2016 Nigerian comedy drama film directed by Robert Peters starring Ayo Makun, Funke Akindele, Nse Ikpe Etim and Dan Davies (actor). The film tells a story about the adventures of a newly engaged couple in their relatives residence outside Nigeria, and how the secrets of their host led to the eventual breakup of their union amidst the culture shock of the new country and living with upper-class citizens. Though a huge box office success, breaking the record set by 30 Days in Atlanta for the highest-grossing Nigerian film, it received mainly mixed to negative reviews from critics.

<i>New Money</i> (2018 film) 2018 Nigerian comedy-drama film directed by Tope Oshin

New Money is a 2018 Nigerian film directed by Tope Oshin with production by Inkblot Productions and FilmOne. It tells the story of a sales girl who dreams of becoming a fashion designer and subsequently receives an unexpected inheritance from her absentee father. Released in March 2018, it stars Jemima Osunde, Kate Henshaw, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Dakore Akande, Wale Ojo Osas Ighodaro and Falz d Bahd Guy.

Paul Sambo is a Nigerian Kannywood and Nollywood actor and Filmmaker.

References

  1. "Nse Ikpe Etim, Femi Jacobs, Waje star in Tunnel". momo.com.ng. Archived from the original on 11 September 2014. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
  2. "I WISH CROONER WAJE, STARS IN HER FIRST EVER NOLLYWOOD MOVIE TUNNEL". ebonylifetv.com. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
  3. "Red Carpert: Tunnel Movie Premiere". NollySilverScreen. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
  4. "New Movie Alert: TUNNEL starring Nse Ikpe Etim, Patrick Doyle and Waje". IROKOtv. Archived from the original on 7 September 2014. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
  5. "Tunnel". nollywoodreinvented.com. 7 September 2014. Retrieved 9 September 2014.