Mama Drama, is a 2020 Nigerian drama film directed by Seyi Babatope and produced by Joy Grant-Ekong.[1] The film stars Osas Ighodaro in the lead role whereas Kunle Remi, Kehinde Bankole, Femi Adebayo, and Shafy Bello made supportive roles.[2][3] The film revolves around Mena Adelana, a woman with six miscarriages that hires her assistant as a surrogate despite her fertility issues and her mother-in-law's nagging, but many problems arise.[4]
| Mama Drama | |
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| Directed by | Seyi Babatope |
| Written by | Temitope Bolade Diche Enunwa |
| Produced by | Joy Grant-Ekong |
| Starring | Osas Ighodaro Kunle Remi Kehinde Bankole Femi Adebayo Shafy Bello |
| Cinematography | Pindem Lot |
| Edited by | Eniola Ennis Adefidipe Dayo Brown |
| Music by | Peter O. Bolade Victor Kpoudosu |
Production company | FilmOne Production |
Release date |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
The film made its premier on 1 October 2020 at Filmhouse Imax cinemas and later released through Netflix in 2021.[5][6] The film received mixed reviews from critics.[7]
Cast
edit- Osas Ighodaro as Mena Adelana
- Kunle Remi as Gboyega
- Kehinde Bankole as Kemi
- Femi Adebayo as Dotun
- Shafy Bello as Mama Adelana
- Adunni Ade as Simi
- Chinyere Wilfred as Aunty Nkem
- Olive Emodi as Barrister
- Rekiya Attah as Judge
- Opeyemi Ayeola as Ronke
- Adenola Adeniyi as Seyi Adelana
- Adeoluwa Daniels as Seyi Adelana
- Itombra Bofie as Hadiza
References
edit- ^ Ajao, Kunle (2021-06-11). "Movie Review: Seyi Babatope's 'Mama Drama' makes an Impression". Sodas 'N' Popcorn Blog. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ Africa, Spur Play. "Mama Drama Impresses Beyond Its Mundane Title". Spur Play Africa. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "There's plenty of drama in "Mama Drama"-Peju Akande". The Lagos Review. 2021-05-30. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "Mama Drama: Netflix". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "Mama Drama Premieres To Positive Reception Ahead Of Cinema Release". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-03-17. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "Movie Review: Mama Drama (2020); available on Netflix in 2021 - NollyRated Nigerian Movie Reviews". Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ Ademola-Aina, Chineze (2021-05-08). "The Nollywood Movie Mama Drama Is Good Drama". Medium. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
External links
edit- Mama Drama at IMDb