Ishaya Bako’s The Royal Hibiscus Hotel shows at the highest number of cinemas this week, seconded by Memoirs of 4, a recently released romantic-drama by Alex Mouth (Folly). Desmond Elliot remains the only director with two of his productions among this week’s list, i.e. June and Getting Over Him. March is around the corner and movies like Disguise, New Money, and Dr Mekam are still anticipated. But while these are pending, here are seven films to see this week in a cinema near you:
1. Royal Hibiscus Hotel
In this romantic comedy, an aspiring restaurateur returns to her home in Lagos to try and refine the fare at her family’s little hotel, only to find that her parents are planning on selling out to a rich (and devilishly attractive) buyer.
STARRING: Zainab Balogun, OC Ukeje, Kenneth Okoli, Deyemi Okonlawon, Jide Kosoko, Rachael Oniga
RUNTIME: 1hr 46mins
LOCATIONS: Kada Cinemas, Silverbird (Galleria, Festac, Ikeja, SEC Abuja, Jabi Lake Mall, Uyo), GDC (The Palms, Ceddi Plaza Abuja, Delta Mall, Maryland, Owerri, Novare Mall, Gateway Mall Abuja), Filmhouse (IMAX, Surulere, Dugbe, Samonda, Akure, Port Harcourt, Benin), Ozone Cinemas
2. Memoirs of 4
The story tells of four friends experiencing different emotional roller coasters brought about by the pressure, frustration and agony that most unmarried ladies within certain age bracket face in some parts of Africa. It tells the story of how some were able to withstand the storm and how some found strength in their fall.
STARRING: Kehinde Bankole, Wole Ojo, Gbenro Ajibade, Doris Simeon
RUNNING TIME: 2hrs
LOCATIONS: Kada Cinemas, Silverbird (Galleria, Festac, Ikeja, SEC Abuja, Jabi Lake Mall, Uyo), GDC (Delta Mall, Port Harcourt, Owerri, Novare Mall, Gateway Mall Abuja), Filmhouse (Surulere, Akure, Kano)
3. Bachelor’s Eve
The story tells of a handsome player ready to tie the knot with the love of his life. Their relationship is made in heaven, but twenty-four hours to the D-day a dark secret rears its ugly head.
STARRING: Wole Ojo, Bade Smart, Jennifer Ikeji, Kehinde Bankole, Gbenro Ajibade, Frankinsense Eche-Ben, Doris Simeon, Kehinde Olurunyomi, Jumoke Odetola
RUNTIME: 1hr 20mins
LOCATIONS: Kada Cinemas, Silverbird (Galleria, Festac, Ikeja, SEC Abuja, Jabi Lake Mall, Uyo)
4. June
June is a romantic comedy that follows a wedding planner played by Michelle Dede who is in search of love but will she be able to overcome the Bridezilla from hell.
STARRING: Uche Jombo, Michelle Dede, Empress Njamah, Vector D Viper
RUNTIME: 1hr 46mins
LOCATIONS: Silverbird (Galleria, Festac, Uyo), GDC (Delta Mall, Novare Mall, Gateway Mall Abuja)
5. Busted
A controversial love story set around Queen, a girl born into a decent home who gets lured into lesbianism as a result of her father’s strictness and her mother’s ignorance.
STARRING: Paul Obazele, Liz Benson Ameye, Kate Henshaw, Tony Umez, Ik Ogbonna, Bryan Okwara, Lisa Onu Chika Kalu, Janelle Ezeanaka, Vanessa Onu
RUNTIME: 1hr 47min
LOCATIONS: Silverbird (Uyo)
6. Wives on Strike: The Revolution
Domestic violence has hit close to home and the women must engage the government or become the government. The situation, it seems, is impossible to ignore. Twists, drama, frustrations and schemes makes this tug of war a hilarious revolution.
STARRING: Omoni Oboli, Kenneth Okonkwo, Julius Agwu, Uche Jombo, Chioma Akpotha, Toyin Abraham
RUNTIME: 1hr 33min
LOCATIONS: Silverbird (Uyo)
7. Getting Over Him
https://youtu.be/Of4ha9z6p-c
Mimi finds out her boyfriend has been two timing and she may have been the side chic. Heartbroken she finds solace in a blog that takes her on a step by step guide to finding love again.
STARRING: Majid Michel, Matilda Obaseki, Deyemi Okanlawon, Bimbo Ademoye
RUNTIME: 1hr 38mins
LOCATIONS: Filmhouse (Kano)
If you haven’t checked any of the movies out, endeavour to do so as soon as possible.
