Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story
{{Infobox film
| image = Áfàméfùnà An Nwa Boi Story.jpg
| caption = Promotional poster
| director = Kayode Kasum
| writer = Anyanwu Adaora
| producer = {{plainlist|
Olawumi Fajemirokun
- Kenechukwu Egbue
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| starring = {{plainlist|
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| released = {{Film date|2023|12|01|df=yes}}
| country = Nigeria
| language = Igbo language
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Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story is a 2023 Nigerian film written by Adaora Sandra Anyanwu and directed by Kayode Kasum. It predominantly tells the story of the Igbo apprenticeship system in Nigeria.{{Cite news|title=Afamefuna, compelling Igbo apprenticeship system movie hits Netflix|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/03/afamefuna-compelling-igbo-apprenticeship-system-movie-hits-netflix/|work=Vanguard|access-date=2024-04-07}} The film which was produced by Olawumi Fajemirokun and Kene Egbue is the first ever feature-length film on the Igbo apprenticeship system in Nigeria was also largely filmed in Igbo language.{{Cite web |date=2024-03-30 |title=Afamefuna: Inside Latest Netflix Movie With Riveting Dive Into Igbo Apprenticeship System |url=https://leadership.ng/afamefuna-inside-latest-netflix-movie-with-riveting-dive-into-igbo-apprenticeship-system/ |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=Leadership News |language=en-US}} The cast includes Kanayo O. Kanayo, Stan Nze, Alexx Ekubo, Atlanta Bridget Johnson, and Segun Arinze.
Afamefuna made its debut on Netflix on 29 March 2024 and was the number one Nigerian movie on the platform for more than 3 weeks.
Synopsis
Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story tells the story of the Igbo apprenticeship system in Nigeria.
The film's opening sequence captivates viewers with its breathtaking depiction of Igbo cultural history, introducing them to millionaire business mogul Afamefuna, who hosts a spectacular remembrance ceremony for his late father. {{Cite web |last=Ehioghae |first=Oghosa |title=Afamefuna Review: Unveiling The Nigerian Model For Stakeholder Capitalism|url=https://africanfolder.com/afamefuna-review/ |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=African Folder}}
The film revolves around Áfàméfùnà who was brought in for questioning following the death of his friend Paulo. There is then a flashback to the complex history of both friends, where they were both navigating the world of Igbo apprenticeship in Nigeria under Odogwu. Things were going smooth between the friends until Odogwu decided to settle Áfàméfùnà (junior apprentice) before Paulo (senior apprentice).{{Cite web |last=Onu |first=Stephen |title="Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story": Tale of entrepreneurship |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/652284-afamefuna-an-nwa-boi-story-tale-of-entrepreneurship.html?tztc=1 |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=Premium Times}}
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
- Dan Ugwu
- Karl Smith
- Ezeh Peter
- Chisom Oguike
- Moc Madu
- Chuks Joseph
- Noble Igwe
- Eso Dike
- Omobola Akinde
- Jide Kene Achufusi
Production and release
Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story was released to the Nigerian cinemas on 1 December 2023. Before its release to the cinemas, it was shown at the 2023 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) and the audience expressed excitement at the movie.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-11-11 |title=At AFRIFF 2023: Afàméfùnà: An Nwa boy story, over |url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/at-afriff-2023-afamefuna-an-nwa-boy-story-over-the-bridge-brings-excite-audience/ |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}} The film was released to Netflix on 29 March 2024.
Award and nomination
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! Year ! Award ! Category ! Recipient ! Result ! Ref |
| rowspan="4" | 2024
| rowspan="4" | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Alexx Ekubo | {{Pending}} |
| Best Lead Actor
| Stan Nze | {{Pending}} |
| Best Writing
| Anyanwu Sandra Adaora | {{Pending}} |
| Best Director
| Kayode Kasum | {{Pending}} |
References
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External links
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