Alero's Symphony
Film poster
Directed byIzu Ojukwu
Screenplay byTunde Babalola
Produced by
  • Adedoyin Owotomo
  • Ifeoma Dozie
  • Ngozi Nkwoji
  • Tokunbo Adodo
Starring
Production
company
Amstel Malta Box Office
Release date
  • April 21, 2011 (2011-04-21) (Lagos premiere)
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CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Alero's Symphony is a 2011 Nigerian musical drama film directed by Izu Ojukwu and starring Bimbo Manuel, Ivie Okujaye and Chibuzor 'Faze' Oji.[2] It premiered at The Palms, Genesis Cinemas, Lagos.[2] The film is an upshot of the Amstel Malta Box Office 5 (AMBO 5) reality show.[2] It received 4 nominations at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards and was screened across major Nigerian cities by the Africa Film Academy.[3]

The film tells the story of Alero (Okujaye), a twin born into a reputable high-class family. After graduating from university with honors, she is due to attend law school. Unbeknownst to her parents, her real desire is to be a singer. The family decides to go on an island vacation to re-ignite their familial bond. While there, Alero meets Lovechild (Faze), a talented but poor waiter. Lovechild helps Alero pursue what she loves as a career. They then fall in love.

Cast

Reception

Nollywood Reinvented gave the film a 43% rating and praised the originality and story, however it criticized Faze's acting and concluded saying "It’s the first Izu Ojukwu movie that I do not absolutely adore. I was made to wait a really long time to finally see it but in retrospect I wish I used that time for more fruitful endeavours. It’s not absolutely terrible a movie, but it doesn’t live up to the standard of the filmmaker."[4]

Accolades

List of Awards
AwardCategoryRecipients and nomineesResult
Africa Film Academy
(8th Africa Movie Academy Awards)[5]
Best Nigerian Film Izu Chukwu Nominated
Best Soundtrack Faze Won
Most Promising Actor Ivie Okujaye Won
Best Editing Nominated

References

  1. "COMING UP QUICK – NOLLYWOOD's NEW FACES". 360nobs.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 "Her Time to Shine! Ivie Okujaye leads the way at the premiere of Amstel Malta Box Office (AMBO 5) movie "Alero's Symphony"". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  3. "AMAA 2012 Movie Screening Team Hits The Town Of Ibadan With 'Phone Swap' And 'Alero's Symphony'". pulse.ng. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  4. "Alero's Symphony". nollywoodreinvented.com. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  5. "AMAA Nominations 2011". Africa Film Academy. Africa Movie Academy Awards. 26 February 2011. Archived from the original on 2 March 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
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