Apaye (A Mother's Love)
Theatrical poster
Directed by
Screenplay by
  • Vivian Chiji
  • Uduak Isong Oguamanam
  • Kehinde Joseph
Produced byEmem Isong
Starring
Production
company
Emem Isong Productions
Distributed by
  • Royal Arts Academy
  • Silverbird Distributions
Release date
  • 7 March 2014 (2014-03-07)
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Apaye (English: A Mother's Love) is a 2014 Nigerian biographical drama film directed by Desmond Elliot and starring Clarion Chukwura, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Belinda Effah, and Mbong Amata.[1] It premièred at the Silverbird Cinemas, Victoria Island, Lagos on 7, March 2014.[2][3] The comic role Yepayeye, tells the story of the life and struggles of Elder Irene Yepayeye Uriah-Dieah, who was a relative of Goodluck Jonathan in real life.[4][5][6]

It tells a story about how Yepayeye (Clarion Chukwura) struggles to overcome the many challenges of a single mother of 6 and eventually triumphed in ensuring the uprightness and education of her kids.

Cast

Reception

Nollywood Reinvented gave it a 53% ratings then praised the storyline, directing and music. It concluded by stating that despite her low expectations from movies generally, Apaye succeeded in being a "pleasant surprise...".[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Apaye film Premiere". BellaNaija. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  2. ↑ "Apaye to premiere March 7th". Punch. Archived from the original on 6 April 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  3. ↑ "Apaye". Nigeria films. Archived from the original on 19 March 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  4. ↑ "Apaye". sunnewsonline.com. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
  5. ↑ "Apaye premieres in Lagos". trendyafrica.com. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
  6. ↑ "Apaye Movie". bizwatchnigeria.ng. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
  7. ↑ "Apaye on Nollywood Reinvented". nollywoodreinvented.com. Retrieved 8 May 2014.


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