Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story
| Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story | |
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| Directed by | Kayode Kasum |
| Written by | Anyanwu Adaora |
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Release date | 1 December 2023 |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | Igbo language |
Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story is a 2023 Nigerian film directed by Kayode Kasum and predominantly tells the story of the Igbo apprenticeship system in Nigeria.[1] The film which is the first ever feature length film on the Igbo apprenticeship system in Nigeria was also largely filmed in Igbo language.[2] The cast includes Kanayo O. Kanayo, Stan Nze, Alexx Ekubo, Atlanta Bridget Johnson, Segun Arinze.[1]
Synopsis
Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story tells the story of the Igbo apprenticeship system in Nigeria. The film revolves around Áfàméfùnà (played by Stan Nze) who was brought in for questioning following the death of his friend Paulo (played by Alexx Ekubo). The death of his friend then flashed back to the complex history of both friends, where they were both navigating the world of Igbo apprenticeship in Nigeria under Odogwu (played by Kanayo O. Kanayo). Things were going smooth between both friends until Odogwu decides to settle Áfàméfùnà (junior apprentice) before Paulo (senior apprentice).[3]
Selected cast
- Stan Nze as Áfàméfùnà
- Kanayo O Kanayo as Odogwu
- Alexx Ekubo as Paul
- Atlanta Bridget Johnson as Amaka
- Segun Arinze as CSP Gidado
- Paul Nnadiekwe as Young Afam
Production and release
Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story was released to the Nigerian Cinema on 1 December 2023, before its release to Nigeria Cinema, it was shown at the African International Film Festival, AFRIFF 2023 and the audience expressed excitement at the movie.[5] The film was released to Netflix on 29 March 2024.[1]
Award and nomination
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Alexx Ekubo | Nominated | [6] |
| Best Lead Actor | Stan Nze | Nominated | |||
| Best Writing | Anyanwu Sandra Adaora | Nominated | |||
| Best Director | Kayode Kasum | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b c "Afamefuna, compelling Igbo apprenticeship system movie hits Netflix". Vanguard. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ "Afamefuna: Inside Latest Netflix Movie With Riveting Dive Into Igbo Apprenticeship System". Leadership News. 2024-03-30. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ Onu, Stephen. ""Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story": Tale of entrepreneurship". Premium Times. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-11-13). "Watch the Trailer for "Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2023-11-11). "At AFRIFF 2023: Afàméfùnà: An Nwa boy story, over". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ Adeduyite, Okiki (2024-03-24). "FULL LIST: AMVCA 2024 nominations". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
