Apaye (English: A Mother's Love) is a 2014 Nigerian biographical drama film directed by Desmond Elliot and starring Clarion Chukwura, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Belinda Effah, and Mbong Amata.[1] It premièred at the Silverbird Cinemas, Victoria Island, Lagos on 7, March 2014.[2][3] The comic role Yepayeye, tells the story of the life and struggles of Elder Irene Yepayeye Uriah-Dieah, who was a relative of Goodluck Jonathan in real life.[4][5][6]

Apaye (A Mother's Love)
Theatrical poster
Directed by
Screenplay by
  • Vivian Chiji
  • Uduak Isong Oguamanam
  • Kehinde Joseph
Produced byEmem Isong
Starring
Production
company
Emem Isong Productions
Distributed by
  • Royal Arts Academy
  • Silverbird Distributions
Release date
  • 7 March 2014 (2014-03-07)
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

It tells a story about how Yepayeye (Clarion Chukwura) struggles to overcome the many challenges of a single mother of 6 and eventually triumphs in ensuring the uprightness and education of her kids.

Cast

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Reception

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Nollywood Reinvented gave it a 53% ratings then praised the storyline, directing and music. It concluded by stating that despite her low expectations from movies generally, Apaye succeeded in being a "pleasant surprise...".[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Apaye film Premiere". BellaNaija. 11 March 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  2. ^ "Apaye to premiere March 7th". Punch. Archived from the original on 6 April 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  3. ^ "Apaye". Nigeria films. Archived from the original on 19 March 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  4. ^ "Apaye". sunnewsonline.com. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
  5. ^ "Apaye premieres in Lagos". trendyafrica.com. 11 March 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
  6. ^ "Apaye Movie". bizwatchnigeria.ng. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
  7. ^ "Apaye on Nollywood Reinvented". nollywoodreinvented.com. 27 April 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
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