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The Sessions (2020 film)

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The Sessions
Directed byJudith Audu
Written byJudith Audu
Produced by
  • Omowumi Dada
  • Uyoyou Adia
  • Morten Foght
  • Judith Audu
Starring
Release date
  • 2020 (2020)
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

The Sessions is a 2020 Nigerian romantic drama film written and directed by Judith Audu and produced by Audu, Omowumi Dada, Uyoyou Adia and Morten Foght.[1][2]

The film was shot in the street of Lagos.[3] It stars notable Nollywood actors and actresses such as Audu, Efa Iwara, Omowunmi Dada, Okey Uzoeshi, Tunbosun Aiyedehin, Fred Amata, Ada Ameh and Tony Akposheri.[4]

Synopsis

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The film is a story of a couple who began their marriage on a smooth ground until their past came to hunt them. The various methods used to sustain the marriage created suspense throughout the movie.[3]

Cast

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  • Tunbosun Aiyedehin as Mrs. Oghenekaro
  • Tony Akposeri as Uncle Maro
  • Fred Amata as Mr. Oghenekaro
  • Ada Ameh as Aunty Rose
  • Judith Audu as Elohor
  • Omowunmi Dada as Onome
  • Efa Iwara as Banjo
  • Okey Uzoeshi[5] as Ejiro

Awards and nominations

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The Sessions was nominated for 11 awards at the 2020 edition of the Best of Nollywood Awards. The categories are; Movie of the Year, Best Director which goes to Judith Audu. The Best Leading Actor goes to Efa Iwara, Omowunmi Dada bagged Best Leading Actress. It also accrued Movie with Best Social Message, Best Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Use of Makeup, Best Soundtrack, Best use of Nigerian Food, and Best Kiss in a Movie.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Judith Audu's The Sessions gets 11 award nominations". The Nation Newspaper. 22 November 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  2. ^ "Judith Audu, Omowumi Dada, Uyoyou Adia team up for 'The Sessions'". Vanguard News. 30 August 2019. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Fred Amata, Judith Audu, others star in 'The Sessions'". The Nation Newspaper. 24 August 2019. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  4. ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (9 April 2020). "Here's all you need to know about upcoming Nollywood film 'The Sessions' starring Efa Iwara, Omowunmi Dada". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  5. ^ The Sessions (2020) - IMDb, retrieved 21 July 2022