Suru L'ere
Directed byMildred Okwo
Written byRichard Odilu[1]
Produced byMildred Okwo
Rita Dominic[2]
Starring
CinematographyJim Bishop
Edited byCarole Gikandi
Music byTruth
Production
company
Mord Pictures
Distributed byThe Audrey Silva Company
Silverbird Film Distribution
Release date
  • 12 February 2016 (2016-02-12)
CountryNigeria
Languages

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

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

  1. Anazia, Daniel (18 April 2015). "Ajayi,Naya, Ejiofor, Akindoju, Tedela, Others In Surulere". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  2. "Audrey Silva Company returns with 'Surulere'". Vanguard. 18 April 2015. pp. Ajose, Kehinde. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  3. Eze, Maryjane (18 April 2015). "Rita Dominic, Mildred Okwo, Embark On 'Surulere' JourneY". Nigeria Films. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  4. Igboanugo, Ada (19 April 2015). "Kemi 'Lala' Akindoju plays old woman in Mildred Okwo's 'Surulere'". YNaija. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  5. Ediale, Kingsley (20 April 2015). "Kemi Lala-Akindoju plays "Old Woman" in Mildred Okwo's "Surulere"". National Daily. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  6. "Beverly Naya to play lead character in Rita Dominic's next movie 'Surulere'". Happenings. 30 March 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  7. 1 2 "Rita Dominic's new movie, Surulere hits the cinemas in February". The NET. 11 January 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
  8. "Kemi Akindoju Spotted on Set of Surulere". Daily Times. 16 April 2015. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
  9. "5 Things You Should Know Before Heading Out To See "Suru'Lere"". TNS. 12 February 2015. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  10. "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.
  11. "BTS Photos of Mildred Okwo and Rita Dominic's new flick". The NET NG. 16 April 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  12. "SURULERE: Mildred Okwo Releases the trailer for her much anticipated film". Best of Nollywood. 10 September 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
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