Progressive Tailors Club
2021 Nigerian political satire film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Progressive Tailors Club, is a Nigerian political satire film directed by Biodun Stephen and co-produced by Niyi Akinmolayan and Victoria Akujobi.[2][3] The film stars Beverly Osu, Uzor Arukwe, Funnybone, and Blessing Jessica Obasi with Rachael Oniga, Lizzy Jay, Adedimeji Lateef, and Bolaji Ogunmola in supporting roles.[4][5]
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| Directed by | Biodun Stephen |
| Produced by | Niyi Akinmolayan Victoria Akujobi |
| Starring | Beverly Osu Rachael Oniga Lizzy Jay Adedimeji Lateef Bolaji Ogunmola |
| Music by | Tolu Obanro[1] |
Production company | Anthill Studios |
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| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
The film was shot in and around Lagos, Nigeria.[6] It premiered on 29 October 2021.[7][8]
Synopsis
The film deals with members of the Progressive Tailors Club, who gather for a meeting to elect their new leader. They made several unlawful comments on that.[9][10]
Cast
- Beverly Osu as Cynthia
- Uzor Arukwe as Mazi Chibuzor
- Funny bone as Fidelis
- Blessing Jessica Obasi
- Rachel Oniga as Mrs. Edem
- Lizzy Jay as Mummy Lekan
- Adedimeji Lateef as Saheed
- Bolaji Ogunmola as Bisi
- Femi Adebayo as Agbabiaka
- Kolawole Ajeyemi as Alfa
- Adesina Adebayo as Eko
- Alakija Adebayo as Wasiu
- Chika Agwuike as Festus
- Mitchell Amaechi as Emordi
- Imoh Eboh as Agnes
- Ates Brown as Happiness
Plot
Members of the Progressive Tailor’s Club gathered for a meeting to elect their new leader. However, when a longstanding, trusted executive is eliminated for corruption, it comes down to a choice between the old, the new and the ridiculous.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor in A Comedy | Femi Adebayo | Nominated | [11] |
References
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