Progressive Tailors Club, is a Nigerian political satire film directed by Biodun Stephen and co-produced by Niyi Akinmolayan and Victoria Akujobi.[2][3] The film stars Beverly Osu, Uzor Arukwe, Funnybone, and Blessing Jessica Obasi with Rachael Oniga, Lizzy Jay, Adedimeji Lateef, and Bolaji Ogunmola in supporting roles.[4][5]
| Progressive Tailors Club | |
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| Directed by | Biodun Stephen |
| Produced by | Niyi Akinmolayan Victoria Akujobi |
| Starring | Beverly Osu Rachael Oniga Lizzy Jay Adedimeji Lateef Bolaji Ogunmola |
| Music by | Tolu Obanro[1] |
Production company | Anthill Studios |
Release date |
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| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
The film was shot in and around Lagos, Nigeria.[6] It premiered on 29 October 2021.[7][8]
Plot
editThe film deals with members of the Progressive Tailors Club, who gather for a meeting to elect their new leader. They made several unlawful comments on that.[9][10]
Cast
edit- Beverly Osu as Cynthia
- Uzor Arukwe as Mazi Chibuzor
- Funny bone as Fidelis
- Blessing Jessica Obasi
- Rachel Oniga as Mrs. Edem
- Lizzy Jay as Mummy Lekan
- Adedimeji Lateef as Saheed
- Bolaji Ogunmola as Bisi
- Femi Adebayo as Agbabiaka
- Kolawole Ajeyemi as Alfa
- Adesina Adebayo as Eko
- Alakija Adebayo as Wasiu
- Chika Agwuike as Festus
- Mitchell Amaechi as Emordi
- Imoh Eboh as Agnes
- Ates Brown as Happiness
Plot
editMembers of the Progressive Tailor’s Club gathered for a meeting to elect their new leader. However, when a longstanding, trusted executive is eliminated for corruption, it comes down to a choice between the old, the new and the ridiculous.
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor in A Comedy | Femi Adebayo | Nominated | [11] |
References
edit- ^ Gambari, Luqman (28 February 2024). "Tolu Obanro: Crafting Cinematic Soundscapes for Nigerian Blockbusters". Leadership. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ Gary (27 August 2021). "The Progressive Tailors Club". Content Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "Progressive Tailors Club: Watch first teaser". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-07-20. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ Tv, Bn (2021-07-21). "Watch the Teaser for Anthill Studios' Forthcoming Film "Progressive Tailors Club"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "Anthill Studios unveils cast of Biodun Stephen's 'Progressive Tailors Club'". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-06-21. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "'Progressive Tailors Club' gets theatrical release date". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-08-06. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "Progressive Tailors Club - 2021 Movie Download". Infowaka. 2021-08-15. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "Biodun Stephen's film, "Progressive Tailors Club" is Coming to Cinemas in October". Media Rants. 2021-09-17. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ user (2021-08-11). "Teaser: Progressive Tailors Club - Nolly Silver Screen". Retrieved 2021-10-04.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Naijaray. "DOWNLOAD: Progressive Tailors Club – Latest Nollywood Movie — Naijaray". naijaray.com.ng. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
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