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 premiered at the Silverbird Cinemas, Victoria Island, Lagos on 7 March 2014.[2][3] The film tells the story of the life and struggles of Elder Irene Yepayeye Uriah-Dieah, who was a relative of Goodluck Jonathan.[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

Plot

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Yepayeye, a single mother of six, struggles to overcome many challenges 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 the film a 53% rating, praising the storyline, direction and music. It concluded that despite 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". The 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". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. 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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