Soole
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| Directed by | Kayode Kasum |
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| Distributed by | FilmOne Entertainment |
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Running time | 116 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
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Soole (English translation: Cheap Ride) is a 2021 Nigerian-comedy film produced by Adunni Ade, a Lou-Ellen Clara Company Limited distributed by FilmOne entertainment, and directed by Kayode Kasum.[1] The film is Adunni Ade's debut production and stars Sola Sobowale, Lateef Adedimeji, Femi Jacobs, Meg Otanwa, Shawn Faqua, Bukunmi Oluwasina, Eso Dike, Teniola Aladese, and Saidi Balogun.[2][3] It premiered on 21 November 2021 and hit cinemas nationwide on 26 November 2021.[2][4]
Selected cast
[edit]- Adunni Ade as Sister Veronica
- Lateef Adedimeji as Julius
- Teniola Aladese as Clara
- Femi Jacobs as Ifebuchi
- Meg Otanwa as Justina
- Sola Sobowale as Ifeoma
- Bukunmi Oluwasina
- Saidi Balogun
- Mike Afolarin as Maxwell
- Busola Akeeb as Nneka
- Shawn Faqua as Driver
- Ikponmwosa Gold as Pastor Oko
- Odera Olivia Orji as Anwuli
- Eso Dike as Innocent[5]
Synopsis
[edit]Soole is the story of a Catholic nun named Veronica, played by Adunni Ade, who travels from Lagos to Enugu after failing to fund an orphanage home. In her journey to Enugu, she opts for a cheap ride option popularly called 'Soole,' where she meets different commuters. The journey from Lagos to Enugu features a lot of drama, including an armed robbery attack on the way to Enugu.[6][7][8]
Premiere
[edit]The premiere took place at the Filmhouse Cinemas IMAX Lekki in Lagos on 21 November 2021. The event featured celebrities including Kehinde Bankole, Shawn Faqua, and Okey Bakassi.[3]
Nomination and recognition
[edit]Shawn Faqua was nominated for his role in Soole in the category Best Actor in a Comedy (Movie/TV Series) at the 2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.[9]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Adunni Ade's Soólè set to hit the cinemas". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 23 October 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- 1 2 "Adunni Ade features Sola Sobowale, Lateef Adedimeji in 'Soole'". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 27 October 2021.
- 1 2 BellaNaija.com (25 November 2021). "Spotted: Kehinde Bankole, Adunni Ade, Shawn Faqua at the Premiere of "Soòlé"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ↑ Aleje, Damilola (9 December 2021). "Film Review: Soole". BOUNCE!. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ↑ Kasum, Kayode (26 November 2021), Soólè (Comedy, Thriller), Lou-Ellen Clara Film, retrieved 16 July 2022
- ↑ Ogala, George (22 January 2022). "Movie Review: 'Soole' is an ambitious roller coaster movie that is easily forgotten". Premium Times. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ↑ Ajao, Oluniyi D. (13 December 2021). "Soòlé: the comedy and action thriller by Adunni Ade". Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ↑ Soólè (2021) - IMDb, retrieved 20 July 2022
- ↑ "AMVCA 2022: Movies, actors that got double nominations". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 9 May 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
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