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''Introducing the Kujus'' is a 2020 Nigerian
comedy-drama film Comedy drama, also known by the portmanteau ''dramedy'', is a genre of dramatic works that combines elements of comedy and drama. The modern, scripted-television examples tend to have more humorous bits than simple comic relief seen in a typical ...
directed by
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and produced by Winifred Okpapi. The film stars
Bisola Aiyeola Bisola Aiyeola (born 21 January 1986) is a Nigerian actress and singer. In 2017, Bisola became the first runner up of ''Big Brother Naija''. In 2018, she won the AMVCA Trailblazer Award at the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.In 2021, s ...
, who co-produced the film. It also features
Timini Egbuson Timini Egbuson is a Nigerian actor. Biography Timini was born in Bayelsa state and is the younger brother of actress Dakore Akande. He got his primary school education from Greenspring Montessori, The Afro School and St Catherine's. He attende ...
,
Femi Jacobs Fẹ́mi is a common Nigerian given unisex name of Yoruba origin which means "love Me". Femi is most commonly a diminutive form of "Olufemi" (or Olúfẹ́mi) which means "The Lord loves me" ("Olú" means Lord, Leader, or the "Prominent one," in the ...
,
Bimbo Ademoye Bimbo Ademoye (born 4 February 1991), is a Nigerian actress. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy/TV series at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards in 2018, for her role in the film ''Backup Wife'' (2017). Early life and education ...
,
Sophie Alakija Sophie Rammal Alakija ( Rammal) is an actress in Nigerian cinema. Personal life Alakija was born on 8 February to an Islamic family who are of Efik and Lebanese descent. She was married to Wale Alakija and gave birth to two children Career ...
and
Mimi Onalaja Mimi Onalaja (born 25 September 1990) is a Nigerian actress, TV host, writer, presenter, actress, blogger, model, media and television personality. She was born in Lagos. Her mother who had a full time job took care of her and her siblings bec ...
and is set in
Badagry Badagry (traditionally Gbagli) also spelled Badagri, is a coastal town and Local Government Area (LGA) in Lagos State, Nigeria. It is quite close to the city of Lagos, and located on the north bank of Porto Novo Creek, an inland waterway that con ...
. The movie focuses on one young woman's love for her family, and how this love reunites her family and ends old feuds. It was released on 27 November 2020. In its opening week, the film grossed ₦10 million. ''Introducing the Kujus'' is suitable for family viewing but parental guidance is advised.Editor (December 5, 2020)
Strong cinema opening weekend for introducing The Kujus
Retrieved December 16, 2020


Plot

''Introducing the Kujus'' tells the story of five Nigerian siblings who are at crossroads. They do not want to return to their hometown in Badagry for the five-year remembrance of their mother's death. Mausi Kuju (played by
Bisola Aiyeola Bisola Aiyeola (born 21 January 1986) is a Nigerian actress and singer. In 2017, Bisola became the first runner up of ''Big Brother Naija''. In 2018, she won the AMVCA Trailblazer Award at the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.In 2021, s ...
) with the help of Maugbe Kuju (played by
Timini Egbuson Timini Egbuson is a Nigerian actor. Biography Timini was born in Bayelsa state and is the younger brother of actress Dakore Akande. He got his primary school education from Greenspring Montessori, The Afro School and St Catherine's. He attende ...
) orchestrates a plan to bring their other siblings together. For the plan to succeed, she must trick her siblings, but the volatile nature of their relationship means she does not know how exactly it'll go.


Cast

*
Bisola Aiyeola Bisola Aiyeola (born 21 January 1986) is a Nigerian actress and singer. In 2017, Bisola became the first runner up of ''Big Brother Naija''. In 2018, she won the AMVCA Trailblazer Award at the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.In 2021, s ...
as Mausi *
Timini Egbuson Timini Egbuson is a Nigerian actor. Biography Timini was born in Bayelsa state and is the younger brother of actress Dakore Akande. He got his primary school education from Greenspring Montessori, The Afro School and St Catherine's. He attende ...
as Maugbe *
Femi Jacobs Fẹ́mi is a common Nigerian given unisex name of Yoruba origin which means "love Me". Femi is most commonly a diminutive form of "Olufemi" (or Olúfẹ́mi) which means "The Lord loves me" ("Olú" means Lord, Leader, or the "Prominent one," in the ...
as Mautin *
Kunle Remi Kunle Remi, birth name Oyekunle Opeyemi Oluwaremi (born 18 October 1988) is a Nigerian actor, producer, filmmaker, content creator, host, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and model. He has appeared in '' Falling'', ''Family Forever'', ''Ti ...
as Mauyan * Ronke Odusanya as Maupe *
Bimbo Ademoye Bimbo Ademoye (born 4 February 1991), is a Nigerian actress. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy/TV series at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards in 2018, for her role in the film ''Backup Wife'' (2017). Early life and education ...
as Ebi *
MC Lively Michael Sani Amanesi, known by his stage name MC Lively (born August 14, 1992) is a Nigerian comedian and actor from Agenebode, Edo State, Nigeria. Early life and education MC Lively was born in Osun State. He attended Ideal Nursery and Prima ...
as Barry Wonder *
Sophie Alakija Sophie Rammal Alakija ( Rammal) is an actress in Nigerian cinema. Personal life Alakija was born on 8 February to an Islamic family who are of Efik and Lebanese descent. She was married to Wale Alakija and gave birth to two children Career ...
as Lily * Folaremi Agunbiade as Chuks *
Mimi Onalaja Mimi Onalaja (born 25 September 1990) is a Nigerian actress, TV host, writer, presenter, actress, blogger, model, media and television personality. She was born in Lagos. Her mother who had a full time job took care of her and her siblings bec ...
as Pamela *
Chris Iheuwa Chris Iheuwa is a Nigerian actor, film maker and one of the pioneers of Nollywood industry.  He is the vice chairman of Actors Guild of Nigeria. He is known for his roles in ''Rattle Snake'' (1995), ''Phone Swap'' (2012), ''Joba'' (2019), ''T ...
as Otunba * Temitope Ogunleye as Tombra * Ayomide Ogunleye as Bibiana


Awards and nominations


References

Nigerian comedy-drama films 2020 films Yoruba-language films 2020s English-language films Films set in Lagos English-language Nigerian films {{Nigeria-film-stub