Introducing the Kujus
{{short description|2020 Nigerian comedy drama film}}
{{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Introducing the Kujus
| image = Introducing_the_Kujus_Poster.jpg
| caption = Promotional poster
| director = Biodun Stephen
| producer = Winifred Okpapi
Bisola Aiyeola
| screenplay = Donald Tombia
Mannie Oiseomaye
| starring = Bisola Aiyeola
Timini Egbuson
Ronke Odusanya
Femi Jacobs
| studio = Temple Motion Pictures
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2020|11|27}}
| country = Nigeria
| language = English
Yoruba
| runtime = 125 minutes
}}
Introducing the Kujus is a 2020 Nigerian comedy-drama film directed by Biodun Stephen and produced by Winifred Okpapi.BNTV (November 9, 2020) [https://www.bellanaija.com/2020/11/trailer-introducing-the-kujus/ The Trailer for "Introducing The Kujus" Will Leave You Wanting More] Retrieved December 10, 2020 The film stars Bisola Aiyeola, who co-produced the film.Chinonso, Ihekire (September 5, 2020) [https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/bisola-gets-producer-badge-in-introducing-the-kujus/ Bisola gets producer badge in Introducing The Kujus] Retrieved December 10, 2020. It also features Timini Egbuson, Femi Jacobs, Bimbo Ademoye, Sophie Alakija and Mimi Onalaja and is set in Badagry.Chinonso, Ihekire (November 7, 2020) [https://guardian.ng/art/introducing-the-kujus-beams-light-on-badagry/ Introducing The Kujus beams light on Badagry] Retrieved December 10, 2020. 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.Precious, Nwogu (November 12, 2020) [https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/introducing-the-kujus-set-for-november-27-release/gjmxgwm 'Introducing The Kujus' starring Bisola Aiyeola, Timini Egbuson set for November 27 release] Retrieved December 10, 2020. In its opening week, the film grossed ₦10 million.Precious, Nwogu (December 5, 2020) [https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/introducing-the-kujus-grosses-over-n10-million-in-opening-week/5n59v8z 'Introducing the Kujus' grosses over N10 million in opening week] Retrieved December 10, 2020 Introducing the Kujus is suitable for family viewing but parental guidance is advised.Editor (December 5, 2020)
[https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/strong-cinema-opening-weekend-for-introducing-the-kujus/ Strong cinema opening weekend for introducing The Kujus] Retrieved December 16, 2020
Plot
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, with the help of Maugbe Kuju, 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
- Bisola Aiyeola as Mausi
- Timini Egbuson as Maugbe
- Femi Jacobs as Mautin
- Kunle Remi as Mauyan
- Ronke Odusanya as Maupe
- Bimbo Ademoye as Ebi
- MC Lively as Barry Wonder
- Sophie Alakija as Lily
- Folaremi Agunbiade as Chuks
- Mimi Onalaja as Pamela
- Chris Iheuwa as Otunba
- Temitope Ogunleye as Tombra
- Ayomide Ogunleye as Bibiana
Awards and nominations
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!Year !Award !Category !Recipient !Result !Ref |
rowspan="4" |2022
| rowspan="4" |Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | rowspan="2" |Best Actor in A Drama |Femi Jacobs | {{nom}} | rowspan="4" |{{Cite news |title=2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list |work=BBC News Pidgin |url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-60818021 |access-date=2022-03-26}}{{Cite news |title=AMVCA 2022 winners: Full list of Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award winners |url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-61452928 |access-date=2025-03-23 |work=BBC News Pidgin}} |
Timini Egbuson
| {{nom}} |
Best Art Director
|Adeoye Adetunji |{{nom}} |
Best Writer
|Manie Oiseomaye, Donald Tombia and Biodun Stephen |{{won}} |
References
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Category:Nigerian comedy-drama films
Category:Yoruba-language films
Category:2020s English-language films
Category:English-language Nigerian films
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