Suru L'ere | |
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Directed by | Mildred Okwo |
Written by | Richard Odilu[1] |
Produced by | Mildred Okwo Rita Dominic[2] |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Jim Bishop |
Edited by | Carole Gikandi |
Music by | Truth |
Production company | Mord Pictures |
Distributed by | The Audrey Silva Company Silverbird Film Distribution |
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Country | Nigeria |
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Suru L'ere is a 2016 Nigerian comedy drama film, co-produced and directed by Mildred Okwo. It stars Seun Ajayi, Beverly Naya, Kemi Lala Akindoju, Tope Tedela and Enyinna Nwigwe, with a special appearance from Rita Dominic.[3][4][5]
Set in Lagos, the film revolves around Arinze (Seun Ajayi), a young graduate trainee, who is a serial debtor, desperately eager to get ahead.
Cast
- Seun Ajayi as Arinze
- Beverly Naya as Omosigho
- Tope Tedela as Kyle Stevens Adedoyin
- Kemi Lala Akindoju as Land Lady
- Kenneth Okolie as Bossi
- Enyinna Nwigwe as Godstime
- Gregory Ojefua as Brume
- Bikiya Graham-Douglas as
- Rita Dominic as Akara seller (special appearance)
Production
Casting
In March 2015, it was announced that Beverly Naya would be starring in Suru L'ere.[6] Rita Dominic, who is the executive producer of the film had a cameo appearance as a local Akara seller.[7]
Filming
Principal photography of Suru L'ere commenced in April 2015,[8] and was shot in ten days.[9]
Promotions
On 16 April 2015, Behind the scenes photos for Suru L'ere were published on BellaNaija.[10] It was also published on Nigerian Entertainment Today[11] and other major media outlets and entertainment blogs. The first official trailer was released on YouTube on 8 September 2015.[12] A Television trailer was released on 15 January 2016.
Release
The film was released on 12 February 2016.[7]
References
- ↑ Anazia, Daniel (18 April 2015). "Ajayi,Naya, Ejiofor, Akindoju, Tedela, Others In Surulere". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ↑ "Audrey Silva Company returns with 'Surulere'". Vanguard. 18 April 2015. pp. Ajose, Kehinde. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ↑ Eze, Maryjane (18 April 2015). "Rita Dominic, Mildred Okwo, Embark On 'Surulere' JourneY". Nigeria Films. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ↑ Igboanugo, Ada (19 April 2015). "Kemi 'Lala' Akindoju plays old woman in Mildred Okwo's 'Surulere'". YNaija. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ↑ Ediale, Kingsley (20 April 2015). "Kemi Lala-Akindoju plays "Old Woman" in Mildred Okwo's "Surulere"". National Daily. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ↑ "Beverly Naya to play lead character in Rita Dominic's next movie 'Surulere'". Happenings. 30 March 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- 1 2 "Rita Dominic's new movie, Surulere hits the cinemas in February". The NET. 11 January 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
- ↑ "Kemi Akindoju Spotted on Set of Surulere". Daily Times. 16 April 2015. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
- ↑ "5 Things You Should Know Before Heading Out To See "Suru'Lere"". TNS. 12 February 2015. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- ↑ "Rita Dominic the Akara Seller, Kemi Lala Akindoju as an Old Lady! Beverly Naya, Mildred Okwo, Seun Ajayi & More BTS in 'Surulere'". BellaNaija. 16 April 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ↑ "BTS Photos of Mildred Okwo and Rita Dominic's new flick". The NET NG. 16 April 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ↑ "SURULERE: Mildred Okwo Releases the trailer for her much anticipated film". Best of Nollywood. 10 September 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2016.