It is rare for people to sleep broke and wake up rich in life, but in movies, especially Nollywood movies, a character can go from rags to riches, either legally or illegally. The fact is a movie is a reflection of what happens in real life.
Nollywood filmmakers have saddled themselves with the responsibility of making films that tell the story of how some people go from rags to riches, sometimes, after meeting their ‘benefactor’.
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For this weekend’s TFC Lists, here are five rags-to-riches Nollywood movies you should see this weekend.
1. Superstar
Superstar is a 2021 Nollywood film released on 29 December 2021, jointly produced by Inkblot Productions and FilmOne Production.
The film stars an ensemble cast including Nancy Isime, Deyemi Okanlawon, Timini Egbuson, Daniel Etim Effiong, and Eku Edewor.
Up-and-coming actor Queen navigates life and love while trying to find the balance between artistry and stardom. Directed by Akay Ilozobhie, Superstar is currently streaming on Prime Video.
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2. New Money
New Money is a 2018 Nigerian film directed by Tope Oshin with production by Inkblot Productions and FilmOne.
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It tells the story of a salesgirl who dreams of becoming a fashion designer and subsequently receives an unexpected inheritance from her absentee father.
Released in March 2018, it stars Jemima Osunde, Kate Henshaw, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Dakore Akande, Wale Ojo Osas Ighodaro, Folarin Falana (Falz d Bahd Guy) and is currently showing on Netflix.
3. Aki and Pawpaw
Aki and Pawpaw is a 2021 Nigerian comedy film co-produced by Play Network Studios and Film One Entertainment. The comedy film directed by Biodun Stephen, written by Steph Boyo and Ozioma Ogbaji was a remake of the Aki na Ukwa 2002 comedic movie produced by Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme.
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After relocating to the vibrant city of Lagos, two troublesome brothers search for social media fame after crossing paths with a powerful influencer.
Aki and Pawpaw is currently showing on Netflix.
4. Coming from Insanity
A genius boy trafficked to Nigeria grows up to become a master counterfeiter and is now in the sights of an ambitious currency agent determined to bring him to justice.
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The drama/crime movie is a Akinyemi Sebastian Akinropo’s directorial, starring Gabriel Afolayan as the lead character and is currently streaming on Netflix.
5. Keva
Keva inherits an executive position from her late father who had abandoned her and her mother.
The movie stars Femi Branch, Joshua Richards, Tessy Brown, Eloho Festus, Chinwe Craig and Dan Chris Ebie.
Keva is an Uduak-Obong Patrick’s direction showing on Iroko TV.