Kasanova

2019 Nigerian romantic comedy film

13 September 2019 (2019-09-13)

Running time

115 minutesCountryNigeriaLanguageEnglish

Kasanova is a 2019 Nigerian romantic comedy film directed by Oluseyi Asurf and produced by Eddy Young with Faith Ojo as its Executive Producer. The film was primarily shot in Lagos, Nigeria.^[1] It stars Wale Ojo, Iretiola Doyle and Toyin Abraham in the lead roles.^[2] The film was premiered at the Filmhouse Cinema on 11 September 2019.^[3] The film had its theatrical release on 13 September 2019 and opened to highly positive reviews.^[4]^[5] The film became a box office success and was the highest grossing Nigerian film in September 2019.^[6] The soundtrack “Don’t Let Go” was performed by British-Nigerian artist Mr DiL

Synopsis

Femi (Wale Ojo), a single dad falls in love with Jessica (Iri Doyle), who is a single mother. The couple fall in love through their children and it ensures there is a battle for love, family and friendship. In fact, Jessica is the music teacher of Femi's son Jason (Alvin Abayomi) and it causes a conflict of interest between the father and son.^[7]

Cast

Wale Ojo as Femi
Iretiola Doyle as Jessica
Alvin Abayomi as Jason (Femi's son)
Toyin Abraham as Bisola
Ruby Akubueze as Ini
Chinezie Imo as friend
Ayo Makun as lecturer
Binta Ayo Mogaji as Mama
Helen Paul as lecturer
Tomiwa Tegbe as friend

Box office

The film collected ₦4.9 million in the opening weekend and grossed a sum of ₦7.9 million in the opening week since its release.^[6]

References

^ "Seyi Asurf cast Wale Ojo, Odunlade Adekola, Iretiola Doyle for new movie, 'Kasanova'". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-02-07. Retrieved 2019-11-29.
^ "Kasanova: Second time's the charm at love for Iretiola Doyle, Wale Ojo in new movie". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-09-09. Retrieved 2019-11-29.
^ "Ireti Doyle, Wale Ojo, Ruby Akubeze, AY, Ayo Mogaji Ifan Micheals Dazzle on the Red Carpet at the Premier of 'Kasanova' the movie". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-09-13. Retrieved 2019-11-29.
^ Okechukwu, Daniel (2019-09-16). "Kasanova is the best Nollywood Romantic Comedy You Will See in 2019". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014). Retrieved 2019-11-29.
^ "Kasanova Movie Reviews on UPreviews". Upreviews.net. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
^ ^a ^b "Nigerian Box Office: Here are the 3 biggest Nollywood winners for September 2019". www.pulse.ng. 2019-10-04. Retrieved 2019-11-29.
^ "Watch The Intriguing Trailer For Upcoming Romantic Comedy, 'Kasanova'". Konbini - All Pop Everything! (in French). Retrieved 2019-11-29.