Unroyal

Unroyal
Directed by	Moses Inwang
Produced by	Matilda Lambert
Starring	Matilda Lambert IK Ogbonna Prince Sontoye Blossom Chukwujekwu Linda Osifo
Release date	20 March 2020 (2020-03-20) (Nigeria)
Running time	96 minutes
Country	Nigeria
Language	English

Unroyal, is a 2020 Nigerian drama film directed by Moses Inwang and produced by Matilda Lambert. ^[1] The film stars Matilda Lambert and IK Ogbonna in the lead roles whereas Prince Sontoye, Blossom Chukwujekwu and Linda Osifo made supportive roles. ^[2] It is the story of Princess Boma, daughter of Okrika Kings, where she treats everyone as though they weren’t humans. ^{[3] [4]}

The film made its premier on 20 March 2020 and later released through Netflix on 15 August 2021. ^[5] The film received mixed reviews from critics. ^{[6] [7]}

Cast

• Matilda Lambert as Princess Boma
• Pete Edochie as King of Okrika
• Shaffy Bello as Queen of Okrika
• IK Ogbonna as Prince Leonard
• Prince Sontoye
• Blossom Chukwujekwu as Dr. Tobi
• Linda Osifo as Nemi
• Emem Inwang as Matilda
• Ime Bishop Umoh as Kala
• Chinenye Nnebe as Awajinma
• Femi Adebayo as Royal Suitor
• Kingsley Abasili as Elder in Council
• Weme Charity Ada as Maid
• Stephen Farotimi as Bodyguard

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref
2020	Best of Nollywood Awards	Movie with the Best Sound	Unroyal	Won	[8]
		Best Use of Nigerian Costume in a Movie		Won
		Best Supporting Actor –English	Blossom Chukwujekwu/Abayomi Alvin	Nominated
		Movie with the Best Special Effect	Unroyal	Nominated
		Movie with the Best Cinematography		Nominated
		Best Kiss in a Movie	IK Ogbonna/Matilda Lambert	Nominated
		Movie with the Best Production Design	Unroyal	Nominated

References

1. "Unroyal Movie - Flixanda" . Retrieved 4 October 2021.
2. "Unroyal: Netflix". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
3. "UNROYAL". Genesis Cinemas. 9 March 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
4. "Unroyal – UPreviews" . Retrieved 30 October 2025.
5. sandeep_ops. "Unroyal on Netflix". Binged. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
6. "Movie Review: Unroyal (2020) - NollyRated Nigerian Movie Reviews" . Retrieved 4 October 2021.
7. Chioma, Ella (22 March 2020). "(Movies Review) Unroyal: The Contemporary Royal Drama you can(t) miss". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
8. Augoye, Jayne (2 December 2020). "2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category" . Retrieved 11 October 2021.