''The Bling Lagosians'' is a 2019 Nigerian
drama film
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-g ...
, written by Anthony Kehinde Joseph and directed and co-produced by
Bolanle Austen-Peters
Bolanle Austen-Peters (born 4 February 1969), is a Nigerian movie director, theater producer and cultural entrepreneur. She is the founder and artistic director of BAP Productions and the arts and culture center Terra Kulture in Lagos. She has b ...
. It premiered on June 16, 2019 in Lagos. It stars Bunmi Aboderin,
Toyin Abraham
Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi (born Olutoyin Aimakhu; 5 September 1982) is a Nigerian actress and filmmaker.
Early life
Abraham was born in Auchi, a town in Edo State in southern Nigeria. But spent her early life in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State ...
,
Tana Adelana
Christiana Nkemdilim Adelana (born 24 December 1984) popularly known as Tana Adelana, is a Nollywood actress, producer, model, TV presenter and an entrepreneur. She won the Best Supporting Actress Category of CITY People's Movie Awards 2017, an ...
,
Osas Ighodaro
Osas Ighodaro (Osariemen Martha Elizabeth Ighodaro; born 26 October) is a Nigerian American actress, producer, host and humanitarian. She won the Miss Black USA Pageant in 2010, and founded the Joyful Joy Foundation, an initiative that raises f ...
,
Alexx Ekubo
Alexx Ekubo (born Alex Ekubo-Okwaraeke; 10 April 1986) is a Nigerian actor and model. He was first runner up at the 2010 Mr Nigeria contest. He won the ''Best Actor in a Supporting Role'' award at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role ...
,
Ayoola Ayolola
Ayoola Ayolola (born January 12, 1987) is a Nigerian musician, singer, and actor. He won the 5th Project Fame West Africa on September 29, 2012.
Early life and education
Ayolola was born in Kano, northern Nigeria. He is the oldest of five child ...
, and
Jide Kosoko
Jide Kosoko (born 12 January 1954) is a Nigerian actor, director and producer. He was born into a royal family, hence his traditional title of prince or "omoba" in the Yoruba language.
Early life
Prince Jide Kosoko was born in Lagos on the ...
.
Premise
''The Bling Lagosians'' centers around the Holloways, a wealthy Lagos family and their mother Mopelola, who is about to celebrate her 51st birthday party. There are individual feuds and fights between family members. Their father Akin takes steps to prevent the foreclosure of the family's business by the Asset Management Corporation.
Cast
*Demidun -
Osas Ighodaro Ajibade
*Tokunbo -
Sharon Ooja
Sharon Onoja (born 6 April 1991) is a Nigerian actress. She came into the limelight after she played the role of "Shalewa" in the web series ''Skinny Girl in Transit''.
Biography
Sharon Ooja Egwurube is from the Idoma tribe of Benue state. S ...
*George -
Jimmy Odukoya
*Akin Holloway played by
Gbenga Titiloye
*Mopelola Holloway -
Elvina Ibru
Elvina Esewvre Ibru is a Nigerian actress and On Air Personality from Delta State.
Early life and education
She attended London Academy of Performing Arts (LAPA) in England. She later attended Webster University, Regents Park, London where s ...
*Nnamdi Agu -
Alexx Ekubo
Alexx Ekubo (born Alex Ekubo-Okwaraeke; 10 April 1986) is a Nigerian actor and model. He was first runner up at the 2010 Mr Nigeria contest. He won the ''Best Actor in a Supporting Role'' award at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role ...
*Baba Eko -
Jide Kosoko
Jide Kosoko (born 12 January 1954) is a Nigerian actor, director and producer. He was born into a royal family, hence his traditional title of prince or "omoba" in the Yoruba language.
Early life
Prince Jide Kosoko was born in Lagos on the ...
*Oge Briggs -
Winihin Jemede
*Adunni Fernandez aka ''Iya Oge'' -
Toyin Abraham
Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi (born Olutoyin Aimakhu; 5 September 1982) is a Nigerian actress and filmmaker.
Early life
Abraham was born in Auchi, a town in Edo State in southern Nigeria. But spent her early life in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State ...
Awards and nominations
References
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2019 films
Films set in Lagos
Films about families
2010s English-language films