Two Weeks in Lagos (theatrically released as Duas Semanas em Lagos) is a 2019 Nigerian comedy-drama film produced and directed by Kathryn Fasegha, and co-produced by Sarah Inya Lawal. The film stars Mawuli Gavor and Beverly Naya in the lead roles, with Joke Silva, Jide Kosoko, Toyin Abraham and Okey Uzoeshi appearing in supporting roles.
The film was shot in Lagos, Nigeria, and premiered on 10 October 2019. It received mixed reviews from critics and was screened internationally.
Plot Ejikeme, an investment banker, returns home to Nigeria from the United States with his friend Charlie to invest in Nigerian businesses. Complications arise when Ejikeme falls in love with Charlie's sister, Lola, despite his family's plans for him to marry a politician's daughter.
Cast Mawuli Gavor as Ejikeme Beverly Naya as Lola Joke Silva as Mrs. Chukwuemeka Jide Kosoko as Dr. Makinde Toyin Abraham as Kemi Okey Uzoeshi as Charlie Deyemi Okanlawon as Joshua Shafy Bello as Mrs. Makinde Tina Mba as Sisi Toyin Efe Irele as Teniola Bambo Adebowale as Otunba Ayodeji Busola Dele Davids as Madam Eloho Lanre Toki as Efe Bukky Wonda as Nma Patrick Nnamani as Hon. Chukwuemeka Cassandra Nwadiuto as Wande Steve Onu as Dele Bolu Ogodoh as abused child Tope Jegede as Pastor Patience Ozomanam as party guest Bolaji Rabey as Dr. Makinde's driver Daniel Ezeali as Chukwuemeka security James Ovat as Chukwuemeka security Daniel Ezeali as Chukwuemeka security Bayonle Saheed as groom's friend Lawal Aramide as traditional marriage MC Ayanlola Ayankunle as drummer 1 Alayande Toheeb as drummer 2 Joy Moses as party guest Salome Tonye as party guest Edidiong Urua as man trying to kill child
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef2020African Movie Academy AwardsBest Film by an African Living Abroad2 weeks in Lagos
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