Makate Must Sell
{{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Makate Must Sell
| image = Makate_Must_Sell_poster.jpg
| director = Don Omope
| starring = Blossom Chukwujekwu, Akan Nnani, Josh 2 Funny, Wofai Fada, Daniel Etim Effiong, Greg Ojefua, and Charles Okocha.
| studio = Filmone Distribution, Screenart, See Fam and Ahh Entertainment
| released = {{Film date|2019|5|3|Nigeria|ref1=|df=y}}
| country = Nigeria
| language = English
}}
Makate Must Sell is a 2019 Nigerian movie directed by Don Omope for Filmone Distribution, Screenart, See Fam and Ahh Entertainment.{{Cite web |last=Online |first=Tribune |date=2019-04-13 |title=Toke Makinwa makes acting debut in 'Makate Must Sell' |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/toke-makinwa-makes-acting-debut-in-makate-must-sell-2/ |access-date=2022-07-20 |website=Tribune Online |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |date=2019-04-10 |title=Toke Makinwa makes acting debut in 'Makate Must Sell' |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/04/toke-makinwa-makes-acting-debut-in-makate-must-sell/ |access-date=2022-07-20 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}} The movie was the debut of Toke Makinwa, a popular on-air personality, and also stars Blossom Chukwujekwu, Akan Nnani, Josh 2 Funny, Wofai Fada, Daniel Etim Effiong, Greg Ojefua, and Charles Okocha.{{Cite web |title=See teaser for 'Makete Must Sell' movie - P.M. News |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2019/04/10/see-teaser-for-makete-must-sell-movie/ |access-date=2022-07-20 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Bada |first=Gbenga |date=2019-04-09 |title=Toke Makinwa's acting debut in a comedy, 'Makate must sell' |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/toke-makinwa-makes-acting-debut-in-makate-must-sell/fypjbn2 |access-date=2022-07-20 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}
Synopsis
The story revolves around a woman in her early thirties (Chigul) whose friends decide to get her married in twelve days. The plan unravels as problems arise in her quest to find a suitable man for marriage.{{Cite web |title=Toke Makinwa Glares in New Comedy Movie – THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/04/27/toke-makinwa-glares-in-new-comedy-movie/amp/ |access-date=2022-07-20 |website=www.thisdaylive.com}}
Premiere
Makate Must Sell was released into cinemas nationwide on the 3 May 2019.{{Cite web |last=Report |first=Agency |date=2019-04-10 |title=Toke Makinwa makes acting debut in 'Makate Must Sell' |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/324777-toke-makinwa-makes-acting-debut-in-makate-must-sell.html |access-date=2022-07-20 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en-GB}}
Cast
- Igwe Tupac as Self
- Toyin Abraham as Self
- Toke Makinwa as Ricky
- Daniel Etim Effiong as Gbenro
- Blossom Chukwujekwu as Chudi
- Bisola Aiyeola as Radio Producer
- Rita Edward as Aunty Emem
- Lasisi Elenu as Radio Caller 1
- Wofai Fada as Valerie Ake
- Imoikor Joseph as Mr. Ake
- Angelina Ibeh as Mrs. Chukwuka
- Akah Nnani as Pius Chukwuka
- Diipo Adeusi as Pius's Bestman
- Josh Alfred as Wedding Band Singer
- Lepacious Bose as Aunty Ada
- Nedu Wazobia as Pastor