Apaye
- Desmond Elliot
- Niyi Akinmolayan
- Vivian Chiji
- Uduak Isong Oguamanam
- Kehinde Joseph
- Kanayo O. Kanayo
- Mbong Amata
- Belinda Effah
- Clarion Chukwura
company
- Royal Arts Academy
- Silverbird Distributions
- 7 March 2014 (2014-03-07)
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 triumphs in ensuring the uprightness and education of her kids.
Cast
- Kanayo O. Kanayo as Emman
- Clarion Chukwura as Yepayeye
- Belinda Effah as Young Yepayeye
- Mbong Amata as Suam
- Caro Michael as Small Yepayeye
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
- ^ "Apaye film Premiere". BellaNaija. 11 March 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- ^ "Apaye to premiere March 7th". Punch. Archived from the original on 6 April 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- ^ "Apaye". Nigeria films. Archived from the original on 19 March 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- ^ "Apaye". sunnewsonline.com. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
- ^ "Apaye premieres in Lagos". trendyafrica.com. 11 March 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
- ^ "Apaye Movie". bizwatchnigeria.ng. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
- ^ "Apaye on Nollywood Reinvented". nollywoodreinvented.com. 27 April 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
External links
- Apaye at IMDb
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