Special Jollof

2020 Nigerian romantic comedy drama film by Emem Isong

14 February 2020 (2020-02-14)

Running time

85 minutesCountriesNigeria
United StatesLanguageEnglish

Special Jollof is a 2020 Nigerian-American romantic comedy film. Produced and directed by Emem Isong; Starring Joseph Benjamin, Uche Jombo and Femi Adebayo in the lead roles.^[1] The film was majorly shot in Nigeria and United States. The theme of the film is set as a love story, with immigration in the background.^[2] The film was released on 14 February 2020 coinciding with Valentine's Day and also with the celebration of the Black History Month in the United States.^[3]^[4]

Cast

Joseph Benjamin
Uche Jombo
Femi Adebayo
DJ Kelblizz
John Maciag
Magdalen Vaughn
Bukky Wright
Robert Peters
Chiwetalu Agu
Perez Egbi

Synopsis

A white American woman journalist who revives after a breakup with her lover starts working as an undercover at a Nigerian restaurant to prove that Nigerians migrate illegally to the USA. She then eventually falls in love with a Nigerian guy.^[5]

References

^ "Emem Isong's 'Special Jollof' Hits Cinemas On February 14, 2020". The Whistler NG. 11 February 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
^ "Special Jollof is different, says Isong". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 19 February 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
^ "Emem Isong's new movie 'Special Jollof' to premiere on Valentine's Day". Pulse Nigeria. 11 February 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
^ "Emem Isong's Special Jollof Celebrates Black History Month". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
^ editor (21 February 2020). "Emem Isong's Special Jollof". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 6 May 2020. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)