Alero's Symphony
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| Directed by | Izu Ojukwu |
| Screenplay by | Tunde Babalola |
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Production company | Amstel Malta Box Office |
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| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Alero's Symphony is a 2011 Nigerian musical drama film directed by Izu Ojukwu and starring Bimbo Manuel, Ivie Okujaye and Chibuzor 'Faze' Oji.[2] It premiered at The Palms, Genesis Cinemas, Lagos.[2] The film is an upshot of the Amstel Malta Box Office 5 (AMBO 5) reality show.[2] It received 4 nominations at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards and was screened across major Nigerian cities by the Africa Film Academy.[3]
The film tells the story of Alero (Okujaye), a twin born into a reputable high-class family. After graduating from university with honors, she is due to attend law school. Unbeknownst to her parents, her real desire is to be a singer. The family decides to go on an island vacation to re-ignite their familial bond. While there, Alero meets Lovechild (Faze), a talented but poor waiter. Lovechild helps Alero pursue what she loves as a career. They then fall in love.
Cast
[edit]- Ivie Okujaye as Alero
- Chibuzor Oji as Lovechild
- Jibola Dabo
- Bimbo Manuel as Dr. Coker
- Victor Olaitan
- Carol King
- Frederick Leonard
- Timi Richards
Reception
[edit]Nollywood Reinvented gave the film a 43% rating and praised the originality and story, however it criticized Faze's acting and concluded saying "It’s the first Izu Ojukwu movie that I do not absolutely adore. I was made to wait a really long time to finally see it but in retrospect I wish I used that time for more fruitful endeavours. It’s not absolutely terrible a movie, but it doesn’t live up to the standard of the filmmaker."[4]
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
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| Africa Film Academy (8th Africa Movie Academy Awards)[5] |
Best Nigerian Film | Izu Chukwu | Nominated |
| Best Soundtrack | Faze | Won | |
| Most Promising Actor | Ivie Okujaye | Won | |
| Best Editing | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "COMING UP QUICK – NOLLYWOOD's NEW FACES". 360nobs.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
- ^ a b c "Her Time to Shine! Ivie Okujaye leads the way at the premiere of Amstel Malta Box Office (AMBO 5) movie "Alero's Symphony"". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ "AMAA 2012 Movie Screening Team Hits The Town Of Ibadan With 'Phone Swap' And 'Alero's Symphony'". pulse.ng. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ "Alero's Symphony". nollywoodreinvented.com. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ "AMAA Nominations 2011". Africa Film Academy. Africa Movie Academy Awards. 26 February 2011. Archived from the original on 2 March 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2014.