Kasanova
Directed byOluseyi Asurf
Written byTomi Adesina
Ugochukwu Isreal
Oluseyi Asurf
Produced byEddy Young
StarringWale Ojo
Iretiola Doyle
Toyin Abraham
CinematographyKagho Idhebor
Production
company
Fojo Media
Release date
  • 13 September 2019 (2019-09-13)
Running time
115 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Kasanova is a 2019 Nigerian romantic comedy film directed by Oluseyi Asurf and produced by Eddy Young with Faith Ojo as its Executive Producer. The film was primarily shot in Lagos, Nigeria.[1] It stars Wale Ojo, Iretiola Doyle and Toyin Abraham in the lead roles.[2] The film was premiered at the Filmhouse Cinema on 11 September 2019.[3] The film had its theatrical release on 13 September 2019 and opened to highly positive reviews.[4][5] The film became a box office success and was the highest grossing Nigerian film in September 2019.[6] The soundtrack “Don’t Let Go” was performed by British-Nigerian artist Mr DiL

Synopsis

Femi (Wale Ojo), a single dad falls in love with Jessica (Iri Doyle), who is a single mother. The couple fall in love through their children and it ensures there is a battle for love, family and friendship. In fact, Jessica is the music teacher of Femi's son Jason (Alvin Abayomi) and it causes a conflict of interest between the father and son.[7]

Cast

Box office

The film collected ₦4.9 million in the opening weekend and grossed a sum of ₦7.9 million in the opening week since its release.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Seyi Asurf cast Wale Ojo, Odunlade Adekola, Iretiola Doyle for new movie, 'Kasanova'". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-02-07. Retrieved 2019-11-29.
  2. ↑ "Kasanova: Second time's the charm at love for Iretiola Doyle, Wale Ojo in new movie". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-09-09. Retrieved 2019-11-29.
  3. ↑ "Ireti Doyle, Wale Ojo, Ruby Akubeze, AY, Ayo Mogaji Ifan Micheals Dazzle on the Red Carpet at the Premier of 'Kasanova' the movie". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-09-13. Retrieved 2019-11-29.
  4. ↑ Okechukwu, Daniel (2019-09-16). "Kasanova is the best Nollywood Romantic Comedy You Will See in 2019". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014). Retrieved 2019-11-29.
  5. ↑ "Kasanova Movie Reviews on UPreviews". Upreviews.net. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
  6. 1 2 "Nigerian Box Office: Here are the 3 biggest Nollywood winners for September 2019". www.pulse.ng. 2019-10-04. Retrieved 2019-11-29.
  7. ↑ "Watch The Intriguing Trailer For Upcoming Romantic Comedy, 'Kasanova'". Konbini - All Pop Everything! (in French). Retrieved 2019-11-29.
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