Two Weeks in Lagos

Two Weeks in Lagos
Directed by	Kathryn Fasegha
Written by	Kathryn Fasegha
Produced by	Kathryn Fasegha Sarah Inya Lawal
Starring	Mawuli Gavor Beverly Naya Joke Silva Jide Kosoko Toyin Abraham
Cinematography	Ken Attoh
Edited by	Ken Attoh Shirley Frimpong-Manso
Music by	Nnadozie Ogbudibe "Dozie" Chukwuma Ajoku
Production company	BalminGilead Movie Productions
Distributed by	Landmark Cinemas (2020) (Canada) Silverbird Distribution (2020) (Nigeria) ArtMattan Productions (2020) (USA)
Release date	19 October 2019 (2019-10-19) (Nigeria)
Running time	117 minutes
Country	Nigeria
Language	English

Two Weeks in Lagos (theatrically released as Duas Semanas em Lagos) is a 2019 Nigerian comedy-drama film produced and directed by Kathryn Fasegha, and co-produced by Sarah Inya Lawal. ^[1] The film stars Mawuli Gavor and Beverly Naya in the lead roles, with Joke Silva, Jide Kosoko, Toyin Abraham and Okey Uzoeshi appearing in supporting roles. ^{[2] [3]}

The film was shot in Lagos, Nigeria, and premiered on 10 October 2019. ^{[4] [5]} It received mixed reviews from critics and was screened internationally. ^{[6] [7]}

Plot

Ejikeme, an investment banker, returns home to Nigeria from the United States with his friend Charlie to invest in Nigerian businesses. Complications arise when Ejikeme falls in love with Charlie's sister, Lola, despite his family's plans for him to marry a politician's daughter. ^{[8] [9] [10]}

Cast

• Mawuli Gavor as Ejikeme
• Beverly Naya as Lola
• Joke Silva as Mrs. Chukwuemeka
• Jide Kosoko as Dr. Makinde
• Toyin Abraham as Kemi
• Okey Uzoeshi as Charlie
• Deyemi Okanlawon as Joshua
• Shafy Bello as Mrs. Makinde
• Tina Mba as Sisi Toyin
• Efe Irele as Teniola
• Bambo Adebowale as Otunba Ayodeji
• Busola Dele Davids as Madam Eloho
• Lanre Toki as Efe
• Bukky Wonda as Nma
• Patrick Nnamani as Hon. Chukwuemeka
• Cassandra Nwadiuto as Wande
• Steve Onu as Dele
• Bolu Ogodoh as abused child
• Tope Jegede as Pastor
• Patience Ozomanam as party guest
• Bolaji Rabey as Dr. Makinde's driver
• Daniel Ezeali as Chukwuemeka security
• James Ovat as Chukwuemeka security
• Daniel Ezeali as Chukwuemeka security
• Bayonle Saheed as groom's friend
• Lawal Aramide as traditional marriage MC
• Ayanlola Ayankunle as drummer 1
• Alayande Toheeb as drummer 2
• Joy Moses as party guest
• Salome Tonye as party guest
• Edidiong Urua as man trying to kill child

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref
2020	African Movie Academy Awards	Best Film by an African Living Abroad	2 weeks in Lagos	Nominated	[11]

References

1. "Anything is possible in Lagos in two weeks". Daily Trust. 2021-09-25. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
2. "2 Weeks in Lagos: Netflix". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
3. "2 WEEKS IN LAGOS - An Inspiring Representation of Africa in a Real-Life Setting - Opens Virtually in the USA March 12". einnews. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
4. "2 weeks in Lagos gets February release date". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-01-23. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
5. "Film: Two Weeks in Lagos". Lumiere Cinema. 2020-03-26. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
6. "2 Weeks in Lagos" . Retrieved 2021-10-04.
7. Chioma, Ella (2021-02-18). "Movie Review: '2 Weeks in Lagos' is so relatable to Lagos residents". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
8. "2 Weeks in Lagos". AfricanFilm.com. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
9. "I Watched The Nollywood Movie, '2 Weeks In Lagos, So You Don't Have To". Zikoko!. 2021-07-30. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
10. "Watch 2 Weeks in Lagos | Netflix". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
11. ""The Milkmaid", Ramsey Nouah win big in 2020 AMAA - P.M. News". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 2021-09-10.

External links

• Two Weeks in Lagos at IMDb