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| Produced by | Emem Isong |
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| Production company | Emem Isong Productions |
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| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Apaye (English: A Mother's Love) is a 2014 Nigerian biographical drama film directed by Desmond Elliot and starring Clarion Chukwura, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Belinda Effah, and Mbong Amata. It premièred at the Silverbird Cinemas, Victoria Island, Lagos on 7, March 2014. The comic role Yepayeye, tells the story of the life and struggles of Elder Irene Yepayeye Uriah-Dieah, who was a relative of Goodluck Jonathan in real life.
It tells a story about how Yepayeye (Clarion Chukwura) struggles to overcome the many challenges of a single mother of 6 and eventually triumphs in ensuring the uprightness and education of her kids.
Cast
- Kanayo O. Kanayo as Emman
- Clarion Chukwura as Yepayeye
- Belinda Effah as Young Yepayeye
- Mbong Amata as Suam
- Caro Michael as Small Yepayeye
Reception
Nollywood Reinvented gave it a 53% ratings then praised the storyline, directing and music. It concluded by stating that despite her low expectations from movies generally, Apaye succeeded in being a "pleasant surprise...".
References
- "Apaye film Premiere". BellaNaija. 11 March 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- "Apaye to premiere March 7th". Punch. Archived from the original on 6 April 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- "Apaye". Nigeria films. Archived from the original on 19 March 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- "Apaye". sunnewsonline.com. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
- "Apaye premieres in Lagos". trendyafrica.com. 11 March 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
- "Apaye Movie". bizwatchnigeria.ng. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
- "Apaye on Nollywood Reinvented". nollywoodreinvented.com. 27 April 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
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