Knockout Blessing
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| Directed by | Dare Olaitan |
| Written by | Dare Olaitan |
| Produced by | Dare Olaitan Olufemi Ogunsanwo Bibi Olaitan Niyi Olaitan |
| Starring | Ade Laoye Bucci Franklin Ademola Adedoyin Linda Ejiofor Meg Otanwa Tope Tedela |
| Cinematography | Kc Obiajulu |
| Edited by | Seun Opabisi |
Production companies | Singularity Media House Gabriel Studios |
| Distributed by | Gensis Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Knockout Blessing is a 2018 Nigerian action thriller film directed by Dare Olaitan and co-produced by Olaitan with Olufemi Ogunsanwo, Bibi Olaitan, and Niyi Olaitan.[1] The film stars Ade Laoye with Bucci Franklin, Ademola Adedoyin, Linda Ejiofor, Meg Otanwa and Tope Tedela in supporting roles.[2][3] The film revolves around a girl, Blessing whose ambition is to achieve success of her dreams by eradicating poverty.[4] However she unexpectedly moves to criminal underworld and gradually reaches the Nigerian political system.[5]
The film received mostly positive critics acclaim and screened worldwide.[6][7][8][9][10][11]
Cast
[edit]- Ade Laoye as Blessing
- Bucci Franklin as Dagogo
- Ademola Adedoyin as Gowon
- Linda Ejiofor as Oby
- Meg Otanwa as Hannah
- Tope Tedela as Yomi
- Gbenga Titiloye as Baba
- Adideji Abimbola as Feyikewa
Awards and Nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Africa Movie Academy Award | Best Actress In A Supporting Role | Nominated | ,[12][13] |
| Best Nigerian Film | Nominated | |||
| Best Visual Effects | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor In A Supporting Role | Nominated | [14] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Knock Out Blessing: NollywoodWeek Film Festival". Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ "Vudu - Watch Movies". www.vudu.com. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ "Knock Out Blessing". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ "Knockout Blessing". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ ""Knock Out Blessing" is an absolutely entertaining movie". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-01-02. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ Custodian, Culture (2019-01-16). "In Knock Out Blessing, Dare Olaitan Throws the Right Punches". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014). Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ Okiche, Wilfred (2019-01-16). "Review: Knock Out Blessing delivers more hits than misses » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ "Knockout Blessing's bold ambition can be the future of Nollywood". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-01-03. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ "Nollywood Tackles #MeToo". africasacountry.com. 31 March 2018. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ "KnockOut Blessings". The Film Catalogue. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ ""Knockout Blessing" intends social change but the plot is clumsy > flickchat.tv". flickchat.tv. 2019-01-12. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ Wande, S.-Davies (2019-09-19). "JUST IN: AMAA releases nominations list for 2019". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ^ Abimbola, Oluwakemi (2019-10-28). "Sola Sobowale, Adesua Etomi win at 2019 AMAA [FULL LIST]". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ^ Nseyen, Nsikak (2019-09-19). "AMAA releases nominees for 2019 awards [FULL LIST]". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
External links
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