Nollywood has come up with some phenomenal plotlines in the past year. But so far, nothing can beat what Ini Dima-Okojie (playing Amaka) has to face in the upcoming movie “Kpali“.
The plot
Amaka is young, single and stressed out. A London based investment banker, she is living her best life and navigating the constant pressure from her parents about marriage. And then things get complicated.
The company Amaka works for is downsizing. To keep her job and renew her work permit, Amaka must go to Nigeria and close a huge deal within thirty days.
And so unfolds Kpali, the quirky, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from the Emem Ema led Vzhun Films, a wave-making Production Company.
The cast
Ladi Johnson directed the movie and it features a lot of Nollywood heavyweights. The cast of “Kpali” includes the stunning Ini Dima-Okojie in the lead role as Amaka, Nkem “Osuofia” Owoh, Gloria Anozie- Young, Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Kunle Remi.
Also, making his Nollywood debut is Star Wars actor Torin Pocock.
Uzor Arukwe, Abounce, Ik Osakioduwa, Ade Adefeko, corporate mandarin in a cameo role and comedian Seyi Law Kpali also take us from London to Lagos with large dollops of laughter.
“Kpali” will resonate with young and highly mobile Nigerians who schooled abroad, work abroad or are home for Christmas… Even regular millennials trying to fend off their parents’ constant harangue – “my dear, when are you getting married?”
Executive Producer, Abhulime Ehiagwina, who is making his Nollywood debut, is happy with the outcome of the movie. He believes this story will further enrich the conversation about Nigerian immigrants in search of greener pastures.
For Producer Emem Ema, former member of the KUSH trio, “it was really exciting to see first-hand the deep connection between the actors and their roles on this project.
“It was a pretty intense production. We can’t wait to bring this remarkable experience to movie fans across Nigeria this December.”
“Kpali” will hit cinemas on December 20, 2019.
