The film was produced by Tribe85 productions and distributed by Silverbird Distributions in Nigeria and Evrit film in the UK.[6] It premiered in the United Kingdom on 24 May 2017 at the West End's Cineworld in London and then in Nigeria on 16 June 2017 at the Landmark event center, Victoria Island, Lagos. The movie is one of the creative industry projects under the NollyFund loan scheme supported by the Bank of Industry.[7]
Everyone in the Osayande family worries about Isoken. Although she has what appears to be a perfect life – beautiful, successful and surrounded by a great family and friends – Isoken is still unmarried at 34 which, in a culture obsessed with marriage, is a serious cause for concern. Things come to a head at her youngest sister's wedding when her overbearing mother thrusts her into an orchestrated matchmaking with the ultimate Edo man, Osaze. Osaze is handsome, successful and from a good family, making him the perfect Nigerian husband material. But in an unexpected turn of events, Isoken meets Kevin who she finds herself falling in love with and he just might be what she truly wants in a partner. The only problem is, not only is he not an Edo man, he is Oyinbo (white). Isoken is a romantic comedy that explores cultural expectations, racial stereotypes and the bonds that unite families in touching, dramatic and comedic ways.
The movie was met with a lot of positive reviews. Although Nollywood Reinvented rated the movie 64%, they also state that if there's any one word befitting of describing this movie it would be "beautiful"[8]
Isoken went on to gather several nominations and awards, winning the 2018 AMVCA Best Film West African and for best Best Director, Best Foreign Film at BronzeLens Film Festival 2018 in Atlanta and Prix du Public at Nollywood Week Paris also in 2018. Isoken established Jadesola as not just a film Director, but an award-winning director.
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Isoken is a 2017 romantic comedy or romantic drama film written and directed by Jadesola Osiberu in her directorial debut The film stars Dakore Akande Joseph Benjamin and Marc Rhys 2 3 4 5 IsokenTheatrical release posterDirected byJadesola OsiberuScreenplay byJadesola OsiberuProduced byJadesola OsiberuStarringDakore Akande Joseph Benjamin Marc Rhys Funke Akindele Lydia Forson Jemima Osunde Damilola AdegbiteCinematographyAdekunle AdejuyigbeEdited byAdekunle AdejuyigbeMusic byGray Jones OssaiProductioncompanyTribe 85 productionsDistributed bySilverbird Distributions Nigeria Evrit Film United Kingdom Release dates24 May 2017 2017 05 24 United Kingdom 16 June 2017 2017 06 16 Nigeria Running time98 minutesCountryNigeriaLanguageEnglishBox office 95 million 1 The film was produced by Tribe85 productions and distributed by Silverbird Distributions in Nigeria and Evrit film in the UK 6 It premiered in the United Kingdom on 24 May 2017 at the West End s Cineworld in London and then in Nigeria on 16 June 2017 at the Landmark event center Victoria Island Lagos The movie is one of the creative industry projects under the NollyFund loan scheme supported by the Bank of Industry 7 Contents 1 Plot summary 2 Cast 3 Critical reception 3 1 Awards 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksPlot summary editEveryone in the Osayande family worries about Isoken Although she has what appears to be a perfect life beautiful successful and surrounded by a great family and friends Isoken is still unmarried at 34 which in a culture obsessed with marriage is a serious cause for concern Things come to a head at her youngest sister s wedding when her overbearing mother thrusts her into an orchestrated matchmaking with the ultimate Edo man Osaze Osaze is handsome successful and from a good family making him the perfect Nigerian husband material But in an unexpected turn of events Isoken meets Kevin who she finds herself falling in love with and he just might be what she truly wants in a partner The only problem is not only is he not an Edo man he is Oyinbo white Isoken is a romantic comedy that explores cultural expectations racial stereotypes and the bonds that unite families in touching dramatic and comedic ways Cast editDakore Akande as Isoken Joseph Benjamin as Osaze Marc Rhys as Kevin Funke Akindele as Agnes Lydia Forson as Kukua Damilola Adegbite as Joke Tina Mba as mama Isoken Patrick Doyle as Papa Isoken Nedu Wazobia as Chuks Jemima Osunde Bolanle Olukanni as Rume Rita Edwards as Aunty Omasan Buwa as Aunty Efa IwaraCritical reception editThe movie was met with a lot of positive reviews Although Nollywood Reinvented rated the movie 64 they also state that if there s any one word befitting of describing this movie it would be beautiful 8 Isoken went on to gather several nominations and awards winning the 2018 AMVCA Best Film West African and for best Best Director Best Foreign Film at BronzeLens Film Festival 2018 in Atlanta and Prix du Public at Nollywood Week Paris also in 2018 Isoken established Jadesola as not just a film Director but an award winning director Awards edit Year Award Category Result Ref 2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Movie West Africa Won 9 Best Director Jade Osiberu Won Best Supporting Actress Lydia Forson Won Best Film Nominated Best Costume Designer Jade Osiberu Nominated Best Art Director Jade Osiberu Nominated Best Actress in a Comedy Dakore Akande Nominated African Movie Academy Awards Best Nigerian Film Won 10 Best Actress Lead role Dakore Akande Won Achievement in Costume Design Won Best Film Nominated Best Director Jade Osiberu Nominated Best First Feature Film by a Director Jade Osiberu Nominated Best Soundtrack NominatedSee also editList of Nigerian films of 2017References edit The top 5 romance movies of the last decade Which of these got you teary eyed FilmOne Archived from the original on 25 December 2021 Retrieved 29 June 2020 Hits and Misses of Jadesola Osiberu s Isoken Vanguard News Vanguard News 25 June 2017 Retrieved 7 July 2017 Cinema Review Isoken It s okay Nigerian Entertainment Today 29 June 2017 Retrieved 7 July 2017 Cinema Review With Isoken Jadesola Osiberu serves up a dish worth the mass salivating Nigerian Entertainment Today 23 June 2017 Retrieved 7 July 2017 How Isoken is still absolutely killing it at the cinemas YNaija 23 June 2017 Retrieved 7 July 2017 Isoken 2017 retrieved 7 July 2017 BoI powered film Isoken premieres in Lagos Vanguard News Vanguard News 18 June 2017 Retrieved 7 July 2017 Isoken Nollywood Reinvented 17 July 2018 Agbo Njideka 1 September 2018 Complete List Of Winners For The 2018 AMVCA The Guardian Nigeria News Nigeria and World News Retrieved 3 July 2021 Nollywood Shines At 2018 Africa Movie Academy Awards Full List Of Winners Channels Television Retrieved 3 July 2021 External links editIsoken at IMDb nbsp Official trailer on YouTube Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Isoken amp oldid 1177347134, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, 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