''The Sessions'' is a 2020 Nigerian romantic

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written and directed by

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and produced by Audu,

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and Morten Foght. The film was shot in the street of

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. It stars notable Nollywood actors and actresses such as Audu,

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, Omowunmi Dada, Okey Uzoeshi, Tunbosun Aiyedehin,

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and Tony Akposheri.

Synopsis

The film is a story of a couple who began their marriage on a smooth ground until their past came to hunt them. The various methods used to sustain the marriage created suspense through out the movie.

Cast

*Tunbosun Aiyedehin *Tony Akposeri *

*Omowunmi Dada *

*Okey Uzoeshi

Awards and nominations

''The Sessions'' was nominated for 11 awards at the 2020 the 2020 edition of the Best of Nollywood Awards. The categories are; Movie of the Year, Best Director which goes to Judith Audu. The Best Leading Actor goes to Efa Iwara, Omowunmi Dada bagged Best Leading Actress. It also accrued Movie with Best Social Message, Best Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Use of Makeup, Best Soundtrack, Best use of Nigerian Food, and Best Kiss in a Movie.

References

2020 romantic drama films 2020s English-language films English-language Nigerian films Films shot in Lagos Nigerian romantic drama films {{Nigeria-film-stub