Aki and Pawpaw

Aki and Pawpaw
Directed by	Biodun Stephen
Written by	Steph Boyo Ozioma Ogbaji
Produced by	Charles Okpaleke Moses Babatope Kene Okwuosa Craig Shurn
Starring	Chinedu Ikedieze Osita Iheme
Production companies	FilmOne Production Play Network Studios
Distributed by	FilmOne Distribution
Release date	15 December 2021 (2021-12-15)
Running time	132 minutes
Country	Nigeria
Language	English

Aki and Pawpaw is a 2021 Nigerian comedy film co-produced by Play Network Studios and Film One Entertainment.^[1] Directed by Biodun Stephen, it was a remake of the 2002 Aki na Ukwa movie produced by Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme.^[2][3][1] It was released on 15 December 2021, and began showing in cinemas nationwide on 17 December 2021.^[4] The film stars Amechi Muonagor, Real Warri Pikin, Blessing Jessica Obasi, Charles Inojie, Chioma Okafor, Uti Nwachukwu, Toyin Abraham, Stan Nze, Juliet Ibrahim, Calabar Chic, and Francis Sule.

Synopsis

Aki and Pawpaw accidentally fall into wealth they had craved for, through fraud, and now must deal with the problems that come with wealth and fame.^[5]

Cast

• Chinedu Ikedieze as Aki
• Osita Iheme as Pawpaw
• Toyin Abraham as Mama Nkiru
• Amaechi Muonagor as Mazi Mbakwe
• Real Warri Pikin as Awenayerin
• Uti Nwachukwu as Panshak
• Stan Nze as Donald
• Calabar Chic
• MC Lively
• Beverly Osu as Demide
• Juliet Ibrahim as Brenda
• Hanks Anuku as Chief Priest
• Chioma Okafor as Samantha

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref
2023	Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards	Best Actor In A Comedy Drama, Movie Or TV Series	Chinedu Ikedieze	Nominated	[6][7]

References

1. "Aki and Pawpaw remake rakes in N30 million in first week". P.M. News. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
2. Nwogu, Precious Mamazeus (19 November 2021). "Check out the new teaser for Biodun Stephen's Aki and Pawpaw remake". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
3. "Old Nollywood glam at Aki and Pawpaw premiere". Tribune Online. 18 December 2021. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
4. "Aki And Paw Paw". VIVA Cinemas. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
5. Jonathan, Oladayo (17 December 2021). "Movie Review: 19 years after, Aki and Pawpaw fail to "grow up"". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
6. "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 23 April 2023.^{[permanent dead link‍]}
7. Sunday, Ochogwu (21 May 2023). "Hard work pays - Brother Shaggi celebrates AMVCA award". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 9 June 2023.

External links

• Aki and Pawpaw at IMDb