6 Reasons Why Every Naija Millennial Must Watch “Kpali” the Movie
Christmas season is a fun season and the fun begins on December 20 with the wide cinematic release of the Emem Ema-produced movie, “Kpali” which chronicles millennial struggles.
Set in Nigeria and London, the movie which stars Ini Dima-Okojie in the lead role as Amaka, Nkem “Osuofia” Owoh, Gloria Anozie-Young, Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman and Kunle Remi amongst others is a romantic comedy with disparate narrative strands.
Directed by Ladi Johnson, “Kpali” is crisp and fast-paced. Just a few days to opening day, we give you 6 reasons why every Naija millennial must make a date to see “Kpali” this yuletide as it hits the cinemas on December 20.
1. It tells the story of the typical millennial
Amaka is young, single and stressed out. Sounds like the typical millennial, abi? And that’s reason why you need to see this movie which is not just relatable but very realistic in its interpretation of millennial angst.
2. Family pressure
Are your parents on your case to get married? Are they hooking you up with dates who are just so bleh? Do you wonder why your parents think that at 26 you can’t jolly well find yourself a man or woman instead of trying to pair you up with their friends’ children? If this sounds familiar or is your reality then you have to watch “Kpali” to see how Amaka manages this very touchy topic.
3. It’s a rom-com
Do you love rom-coms, you know those mushy and schmaltzy laugh-out-loud comedies that thrive on double entendres and miscommunications and mistaken identities then “Kpali” is for you. Amaka arrives Nigeria with her white male colleague in tow and her parents mistake him for her boo. And thus begins the comedy of errors.
4. Migration struggles
Are you an IJGB? Did you just come back to Nigeria after years studying and living abroad or maybe you are a 20 something years old Nigerian visiting home and family this Christmas. Well, go see “Kpali” and then compare notes. Is this lovely and infuriating country called Nigeria really where you want to come back to? When there is Canada, lol. Oya, go and watch.
5. Work/Life balance (or the lack thereof)
Are you a career-minded millennial? Are you so gung ho about work you seldom make out time for anything else? Do you find it difficult to locate the BALANCE in Work/Life balance? Then this is the movie for you. See “Kpali” and learn a thing or two from how Amaka navigates the craggy geography of work and life as a millennial.
6. The mystery
And finally, do you like mystery? Do you like watching people butt heads and sweat buckets trying to make a choice? Well, “Kpali” has lots to show you in that department as it riffs on a love triangle. Who gets the girl? Well, you just have to watch this engaging moving to find out.
Kpali is in theatres from Friday, December 20, 2019
