Suga Suga (film)
{{Short description|2021 Nigerian romantic comedy film by Richard Omos Iboyi}}
{{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Suga Suga
| image = Suga Suga Poster.jpg
| caption =
| director = Richard Omos Iboyi
| producer = {{hlist|Festus Ehimare (executive producer)|Louiza Williams}}
| writer = Priscilla Okpara
| starring = Taiwo Obileye
Ayo Adesanya
Tana Adelana
Wole Ojo
Charles Inojie
Gregory Ojefua
| music = Sugarboy
Kizz Daniel
| cinematography = Toyin Odukoya
| editing =
| studio = G-Worldwide Entertainment
| distributor = {{ubl|Bluepictures Distributions|Amazon Prime Video}}
| released = {{Film date|2021|04|30|df=y}}
| runtime = 110 minutes
| country = Nigeria
| language = English
| budget =
| gross =
}}
Suga Suga is a 2021 Nigerian romantic comedy film written by Priscilla Okpara directed by Richard Omos Iboyi.{{Cite web|date=2021-04-05|title=What inspired me to write "Suga Suga" ― Actress Priscilla Okpara|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/04/what-inspired-me-to-write-suga-suga-―-actress-priscilla-okpara/|access-date=2021-05-04|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}} The film stars Taiwo Obileye, Ayo Adesanya, Tana Adelana and Wole Ojo in the lead roles. The film had its theatrical release on 30 April 2021 and received mixed reviews from critics.{{Cite web|date=2021-04-01|title=Nollywood movies coming to cinemas this April|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/nollywood-movies-coming-to-cinemas-this-april/nc6wfzg|access-date=2021-05-04|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Ajao|first=Kunle|date=2021-05-01|title=Suga Suga: Movie Review - Hits all the Wrong Notes|url=https://sodasandpopcorn.ng/suga-suga-review-hits-wrong-notes/|access-date=2021-05-04|website=Sodas 'N' Popcorn Blog|language=en-US}}
Cast
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- Taiwo Obileye as Dr. Durojaiye
- Ayo Adesanya as Ireti
- Tana Adelana as April Yekini
- Wole Ojo as Aaron
- Charles Inojie as Banabas
- Gregory Ojefua as Ovie
- Vivian Anani as Miss Banjo
- Christian Paul as Chief Wema
- Priscilla Okpara as Becky
- Mc Mbakara as Felix
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Synopsis
The film is based on a wealthy billionaire who lusts after young girls while his family members are angry with him. On the other hand, a young intelligent man decides to work as a maid at the mansion of the billionaire after failing to get a decent job as a driver.
Production
The film project marked the maiden feature film production venture for the Nigerian 360 entertainment company G-Worldwide Entertainment.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-17|title=G-Worldwide makes Nollywood entry with Suga Suga|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/g-worldwide-makes-nollywood-entry-with-suga-suga/|access-date=2021-05-04|website=Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics|language=en-US}} The film executive producer was Emperor Geezy, credited as Festus Ehimare, and produced by Louiza Williams who graduated from the New York Film Academy.{{Cite web|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/g-worldwide-set-to-thrill-movie-lovers-with-suga-suga/|access-date=2021-05-04|website=tribuneonlineng.com|title=G-Worldwide set to thrill movie lovers with 'Suga Suga'|date=14 March 2021}} The filming and post-production works of the film were wrapped up in early 2021.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-15|title=G-Worldwide set to tantalize movie lovers with 'Suga Suga'|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/g-worldwide-set-to-tantalize-movie-lovers-with-suga-suga/q8dzb5e|access-date=2021-05-04|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}
Premiere and release
The film was premiered nationwide in Nigeria on 30 April 2021, in cinemas, and was distributed by Bluepictures Distributions. Suga Suga was released on 30 April 2021 in Nigeria by G-Worldwide Entertainment. The film was released to over 200 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany on 16 May 2022 via Amazon Prime Video.{{cite web |title=Amazon Prime Video takes G-worldwide's 'Suga Suga' to international audiences |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/amazon-prime-video-takes-g-worldwides-suga-suga-to-international-audiences/ |website=Tribune Online |access-date=2 June 2022 |date=27 May 2022}}
References
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Category:English-language Nigerian films
Category:Nigerian romantic comedy films
Category:2021 romantic comedy films
Category:G-Worldwide Entertainment films
Category:2020s English-language films
Category:English-language romantic comedy films
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