Alero's Symphony
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| Directed by | Izu Ojukwu |
| Screenplay by | Tunde Babalola |
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Production company | Amstel Malta Box Office |
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| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Alero's Symphony is a 2011 Nigerian musical drama film directed by Izu Ojukwu and starring Bimbo Manuel, Ivie Okujaye and Chibuzor 'Faze' Oji.[2] It premiered at The Palms, Genesis Cinemas, Lagos.[2] The film is an upshot of the Amstel Malta Box Office 5 (AMBO 5) reality show.[2] It received 4 nominations at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards and was screened across major Nigerian cities by the Africa Film Academy.[3]
The film tells a story about Alero (Ivie Okujaye) who is a twin and born into a reputable high-class family. She is due for Law School after graduating from the university with honors. Unknown to her parents her real desire is to be in studio and record songs. The family decides to go on a vacation to re-ignite the bond among them. On the island, Alero meets Lovechild (Faze), who happens to be a talented but poor waiter. Lovechild assists Alero in doing what she loves to do best professionally then they fall in love.
Cast
- Ivie Okujaye as Alero
- Chibuzor Oji as Lovechild
- Jibola Dabo
- Bimbo Manuel
- Victor Olaitan
- Carol King
- Frederick Leonard
- Timi Richards
Reception
Nollywood Reinvented gave the film a 43% rating and praised the originality and story, however it criticized Faze's acting and concluded saying "It’s the first Izu Ojukwu movie that I do not absolutely adore. I was made to wait a really long time to finally see it but in retrospect I wish I used that time for more fruitful endeavours. It’s not absolutely terrible a movie, but it doesn’t live up to the standard of the filmmaker."[4]
Accolades
| Award | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
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| Africa Film Academy (8th Africa Movie Academy Awards)[5] |
Best Nigerian Film | Izu Chukwu | Nominated |
| Best Soundtrack | Faze | Won | |
| Most Promising Actor | Ivie Okujaye | Won | |
| Best Editing | Nominated |
References
- ^ "COMING UP QUICK – NOLLYWOOD's NEW FACES". 360nobs.com. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
- ^ a b c "Her Time to Shine! Ivie Okujaye leads the way at the premiere of Amstel Malta Box Office (AMBO 5) movie "Alero's Symphony"". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ "AMAA 2012 Movie Screening Team Hits The Town Of Ibadan With 'Phone Swap' And 'Alero's Symphony'". pulse.ng. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ "Alero's Symphony". nollywoodreinvented.com. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ "AMAA Nominations 2011". Africa Film Academy. Africa Movie Academy Awards. 26 February 2011. Archived from the original on 2 March 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2014.