Cinema lovers in Nigeria are in for the best of moments this Easter, as Knockout, Wale Adenuga Productions’ big budget film goes into cinemas across the country on Good Friday, April 19.
Knockout tells the story of a group of people who went into a frenzy when a boxing competition with a cash prize of One Billion Naira ($3 Million) hits town. They all devise mischievous means to participate with firm eyes on the prize monies. The clumsy boxer they choose and the crazy characters they meet along the way result in a myriad of mayhem and madness.
Arguably the most star-studded film in Nigeria’s recent history, Knockout features Sola Sobowale, Chiwetalu Agu, Toyin Abraham, Patience Ozokwor (Mama G), Odunlade Adekola, Ngozi Nwosu, Jide Kosoko, Segun Arinze, Desmond Elliot, Hafiz Oyetoro, Ali Nuhu, Kenny Blaq, 9ice, Charles Okocha, Woli Arole, Gbenga Adeyinka, Klint Da Drunk, Akpan & Oduma e.t.c. The film is directed is by one of Nigeria’s leading female directors, Patience Oghre.
According to the Producer of the star-studded film and Managing Director, Wale Adenuga Jnr, the film offers Nigerians the best of comedy for the coming Easter Season and beyond. He explains that the organisation has put the best of its resources into this film and encourages cinema lovers to come and savour the memorable moments that the film promises.
See shots from the upcoming film
