Maami
Sign in to saveMaami (, ) is a 2011 Nigerian drama film produced and directed by Tunde Kelani. It is based on a novel of the same name, written by Femi Osofisan, and adapted to screen by Tunde Babalola. It stars Funke Akindele as Maami, along with Wole Ojo and Olumide Bakare. Though the film was a commercial failure, it was generally met with positive critical reviews.
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4.0A poor Nigerian woman named Maami protects her young son, Kashimawo, from his father who carries a terrible secret.
Released: 2012-03-0393 minDir: Tunde KelaniDrama
Cast
- Funke Akindele as Maami
- Wole Ojo as Kashimawo
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Key dates
- Published
- 8 November 2011
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Genre
- drama film
- Country of origin
- Nigeria
- Original language
- Yoruba
- Main subject
- Nigeria
- Director
- Tunde Kelani
- Cast member
- Fatai Rolling Dollar
- Producer
- Tunde Kelani
- Narrative location
- Lagos
- Duration
- +93
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- Box office
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Maami (, ) is a 2011 Nigerian drama film produced and directed by Tunde Kelani. It is based on a novel of the same name, written by Femi Osofisan, and adapted to screen by Tunde Babalola. It stars Funke Akindele as Maami, along with Wole Ojo and Olumide Bakare. Though the film was a commercial failure, it was generally met with positive critical reviews.
The film which is set two days before the 2010 World Cup tells the story of Kashimawo (Wole Ojo), an international soccer player as he comes to terms with his painful childhood, reflecting on his mother's love for him in the midst of poverty and deprivation, and his estranged father. The film received four nominations at the 7th Africa Movie Academy Awards; including Best Nigerian Film, Achievement in Cinematography, Best Production Design and Best Child Actor.