Apaye
| Apaye (A Mother's Love) | |
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| Produced by | Emem Isong |
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| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Apaye (English: A Mother's Love) is a 2014 Nigerian biographical drama film directed by Desmond Elliot, 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 Chukwurah) struggles to overcome the many challenges of a single mother of 6 and eventually triumphed 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. 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. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
- ↑ "Apaye Movie". bizwatchnigeria.ng. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
- ↑ "Apaye on Nollywood Reinvented". nollywoodreinvented.com. Retrieved 8 May 2014.