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Introducing the Kujus

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Introducing the Kujus
Promotional poster
Directed byBiodun Stephen
Screenplay byDonald Tombia
Mannie Oiseomaye
Produced byWinifred Okpapi
Bisola Aiyeola
StarringBisola Aiyeola
Timini Egbuson
Ronke Odusanya
Femi Jacobs
Production
company
Temple Motion Pictures
Release date
  • 27 November 2020 (2020-11-27)
Running time
125 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguagesEnglish
Yoruba

Introducing the Kujus is a 2020 Nigerian comedy-drama film directed by Biodun Stephen and produced by Winifred Okpapi.[1] The film stars Bisola Aiyeola, who co-produced the film.[2] It also features Timini Egbuson, Femi Jacobs, Bimbo Ademoye, Sophie Alakija and Mimi Onalaja and is set in Badagry.[3] The movie focuses on one young woman's love for her family, and how this love reunites her family and ends old feuds. It was released on 27 November 2020.[4] In its opening week, the film grossed ₦10 million.[5] Introducing the Kujus is suitable for family viewing but parental guidance is advised.[6]

Plot

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Introducing the Kujus tells the story of five Nigerian siblings who are at crossroads. They do not want to return to their hometown in Badagry for the five-year remembrance of their mother's death. Mausi Kuju (played by Bisola Aiyeola) with the help of Maugbe Kuju (played by Timini Egbuson) orchestrates a plan to bring their other siblings together. For the plan to succeed, she must trick her siblings, but the volatile nature of their relationship means she does not know how exactly it'll go.

Cast

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Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref
2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actor in A Drama Femi Jacobs Pending [7]
Timini Egbuson Pending
Best Art Director Adeoye Adetunji Pending
Best Writer Manie Oiseomaye, Donald Tombia and Biodun Stephen Pending

References

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  1. ^ BNTV (November 9, 2020) The Trailer for "Introducing The Kujus" Will Leave You Wanting More Retrieved December 10, 2020
  2. ^ Chinonso, Ihekire (September 5, 2020) Bisola gets producer badge in Introducing The Kujus Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  3. ^ Chinonso, Ihekire (November 7, 2020) Introducing The Kujus beams light on Badagry Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  4. ^ Precious, Nwogu (November 12, 2020) 'Introducing The Kujus' starring Bisola Aiyeola, Timini Egbuson set for November 27 release Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  5. ^ Precious, Nwogu (December 5, 2020) 'Introducing the Kujus' grosses over N10 million in opening week Retrieved December 10, 2020
  6. ^ Editor (December 5, 2020) Strong cinema opening weekend for introducing The Kujus Retrieved December 16, 2020
  7. ^ "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2022-03-26.