Passport is a 2022 Nigerian Nollywood comedy film directed by Dimeji Ajibola and written by Abosi Ogba. The movie features Nollywood stars like Mercy Johnson Okojie, Jide Kosoko, Jim Iyke, Zubby Michael and Lateef Adedimeji. The movie was released on 2 September 2022 by VSL Media.[1][2]
| Passport | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Dimeji Ajibola |
| Written by | Abosi Ogba |
| Story by | Abosi Ogba |
| Produced by | Vincent Okonkwo |
| Starring | Jide Kosoko Mercy Johnson Jim Iyke Zubby Michael Lateef Adedimeji |
Production company | VSL Media |
| Distributed by | FilmOne Entertainment |
Release dates |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
The movie centres on two major characters: Oscar (Jim Iyke), who lost his travelling passport and Kopiko (Mercy Johnson Okojie) who wants to be chairperson of the community but needs to defeat Terminator (Zubby Michael) in the community elections.[3][4]
Synopsis
editThe movie is about the story of Oscar and Kopiko, two people who are both in search of excitement in their life but are at opposite ends of the loneliness life. Oscar is on his way to the Airport planning on returning to the UK to meet his sick mother. In the car with his uncle, Oscar lost his bag containing his travelling passport to some street guys (Mighty and Tobee), and needs the assistance of a tomboy (Kopiko) who lives in the ghetto to get his passport back. He has to cooperate with her if he doesn't want to miss a flight to a crucial job interview in United Kingdom.[5]
On the other hand, Kopiko, a Tomboy who grew up in the ghetto, with his sister and sick mother, seeing the lack of development in the community, is prompted to desire to become the chairperson in the community, but has terminator to contend with for the post.[6]
Movie premiere
editThe movie was produced by the VSL Media and was premiered in cinemas nationwide on the 2nd of September 2022. The movie was opened in 56 cinema locations in Nigeria on it debut day.[7][8]
Casts and crew
editCrew members
editScript write by Abosi Ogba
Directed by Dimeji Ajibola
Produced by Vincent Okonkwo
Production company VSL Media
Casts
editDaniel Abua as Ahmed
Lateef Adedimeji as Abubakar
Stephen Damian as Tispy
Lina Idoko as Mighty
Caroline Igben as Queen
Jim Iyke as Oscar
Jide Kosoko as Mr pounds (Oscar's Uncle)
Zubby Michael as Terminator
Nasboi as kasper
Emeka Nwagbaraocha as Tobee
Emem Ufot as Professor
Mercy Johnson Okojie as Kopiko
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actress In A Comedy/TV Series | Mercy Johnson Okojie | Nominated | [9][10] |
References
edit- ^ Ogala, George (2022-10-22). "MOVIE REVIEW: Passport: Promising storyline marred by poor screenwriting". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
- ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (2022-09-09). "Mercy Johnson takes on Jim Iyke, Zubby Michael in new comedy movie". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
- ^ Rapheal (2019-08-27). "Okwilague Shamac Ibrahim: Raising Nigeria's movie standard with 'Passport'". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
- ^ Ada, Ada (2022-09-04). "Okwilague Shamac Ibrahim: One of the giants behind the passport movie". DAILY TIMES Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
- ^ "Mercy Johnson, Jim Iyke, others to star in new comic film 'Passport' The Nation Newspaper". 2022-02-22. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
- ^ "'Passport' Receives a Street Styled Premiere – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
- ^ Passport (2022) - IMDb, retrieved 2022-11-01
- ^ "'Passport' Receives a Street Styled Premiere – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
- ^ "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 2023-04-23.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "AMVCA 2023: Anikulapo Wins Overall Best Movie". Radio Nigeria Ibadan Zonal Station - Uplifting the People and Uniting the Nation. 2023-05-21. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
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