''Two Weeks in Lagos'' (theatrically as Duas Semanas em Lagos), is a 2019

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n comedy drama film directed by Kathryn Faseghaa dn co-produced by director herself with Sarah Inya Lawal. The film stars

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and

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in the lead roles whereas

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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 ...

and Okey Uzoeshi made supportive roles. The film revolves around Ejikeme, an investment banker who comes home from the

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with Lola's brother Charlie to invest in Nigerian businesses, but later make an affair with Lola. The film has been shot in Lagos, Nigeria. The film made its premier on 10 October 2019. The film received mixed reviews from critics and screened worldwide. A

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returns home to Nigeria and falls in love with a friend's sister despite his family’s plan for him to marry a politician’s daughter.

Cast

as Ejikeme *

as Lola *

as Mrs. Chukwuemeka *

as Dr. Makinde *

as Kemi * Okey Uzoeshi as Charlie *

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as Joshua *

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as Mrs. Makinde *

Tina Mba Tina Mba is a Nigerian actress who was nominated for Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in the 7th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Career In 2017, she starred in ''Isoken'', ''Bariga Suger'', ''Okafor's Law'' among ...

as Sisi Toyin * Efe Irele as Teniola * Bambo Adebowale as Otunba Ayodeji * Busola Dele Davids as Madam Eloho * Lanre Toki as Efe * Bukky Wonda as Nma * Patrick Nnamani as Hon. Chukwuemeka * Cassandra Nwadiuto as Wande * Steve Onu as Dele * Bolu Ogodoh as Abused Child * Tope Jegede as Pastor * Patience Ozomanam as Party Guest * Bolaji Rabey as Dr. Makinde's Driver * Daniel Ezeali as Chukwuemeka Security * James Ovat as Chukwuemeka Security * Daniel Ezeali as Chukwuemeka Security * Bayonle Saheed as Groom's Friend * Lawal Aramide as Traditional Marriage MC * Ayanlola Ayankunle as Drummer 1 * Alayande Toheeb as Drummer 2 * Joy Moses as Party Guest * Salome Tonye as Party Guest * Edidiong Urua as Man Trying to Kill Child

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, tt10241024 English-language Nigerian films 2019 films 2019 comedy films Nigerian comedy-drama films 2010s English-language films