''10 days in Sun City'' is a 2017 Nigerian
romantic action comedy film
The action comedy is a film genre that applies to action films where humor plays a much more central role. While early films feature stuntwork and humor, academic Cynthia King wrote that the genre only came into its own as a mainstay of the Americ ...
that premiered on 17 June 2017.
It is executive produced by
AY Makun, who also plays a lead role in the film.
It is directed by Adze Ugah, written by Kehinde Ogunlola and produced by Darlington Abuda.
The film is the third installment in the ''Akpos Adventure'' Franchise and was shot at locations in
Lagos
Lagos ( ; ), or Lagos City, is a large metropolitan city in southwestern Nigeria. With an upper population estimated above 21 million dwellers, it is the largest city in Nigeria, the most populous urban area on the African continent, and on ...
and
Johannesburg
Johannesburg ( , , ; Zulu language, Zulu and Xhosa language, Xhosa: eGoli ) (colloquially known as Jozi, Joburg, Jo'burg or "The City of Gold") is the most populous city in South Africa. With 5,538,596 people in the City of Johannesburg alon ...
, South Africa.
Synopsis
The film tells the story of an aspiring beauty queen who rises to stardom, but pays the price of losing her peace and joy by denouncing her fiancé, who is her manager. She was on the verge of being enslaved by her Godfather when he is confronted by some of the people he has deprived of benefits in the past. The film illustrates that true love conquers all, regardless of barriers or challenges encountered.
Cast
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Richard Mofe-Damijo
Richard Evans Mofe-Damijo (born 6 July 1961), popularly known as RMD, is a foremost Nigerian actor, writer, producer, lawyer, and former journalist. He was also a Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State in 2009. In 2005, he won the ...
as Otunba Williams
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Adesua Etomi
Tolulope Adesua Etomi-Wellington (born 22 February 1988) commonly known as Adesua Etomi is a Nigerians, Nigerian actress and entrepreneur. She debuted her film career with ''Knocking on Heaven's Door (2014 film), Knocking On Heaven's Door'' ( ...
as Bianca
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AY Makun as Akpos
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Mercy Johnson
Mercy Johnson Okojie (; born 28 August 1984) is a Nigerian actress, film director and producer. Early life
Okojie was born as the fourth out of seven children of Daniel Johnson, a former naval officer, and his wife, Elizabeth. She was born in L ...
as Monica
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Folarin "Falz" Falana as Seyi
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Gbenro Ajibade
Gbenro Ajibade (born Gbenro Emmanuel Ajibade; December 8, 1985) is a Nigerian actor, producer, model and presenter.
Biography
He attended Makurdi International School and later Mount Saint Gabriel's Secondary School. He then completed his edu ...
as Otunba Bodyguard
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Uti Nwachukwu as Pageant host
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Yvonne Jegede
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Miguel A. Núñez Jr. as Ongime
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Amanda Du-Pont as Kimberley (Kim K.)
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Thenjiwe Moseley
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Celeste Ntuli
Celeste Ntuli (born 25 August 1979) is a South African comedian and actress. She is popularly referred to as the queen of the Zulu comedy and she is known for being the first local female comic to record a one woman show DVD.
Early years and ed ...
as Bar owner
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2face Idibia
Innocent Ujah Idibia Order of the Niger, MON (; born 18 September 1975), known by his stage name 2Baba and formerly as 2Face Idibia, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, record producer and philanthropist known for his solo debut album, ''Face 2 Fa ...
as himself (cameo)
*
Alibaba Akpobome
Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, professionally known as Ali Baba, is a Nigerian stand-up comedian, master of ceremonies and actor.
Early life
Ali Baba was born in Agbarha otor, Delta State, Nigeria on 24 June 1965, to the royal family of Agbarha O ...
as Chief (cameo)
* Clinton miles as AY Makun fan
Awards
See also
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List of Nigerian films of 2017
This is a list of Nigerian films scheduled for theatrical release in 2017.
2017
January–March
April–June
October–December
More
* Bariga Sugar
* A Hotel Called Memory
* Affairs of the Heart
* Tiwa's Baggage
* Tough Love
...
References
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2017 films
2010s English-language films
2010s action comedy-drama films
2017 romantic comedy-drama films
2017 action films
English-language Nigerian films
Films shot in Lagos
Films set in Lagos
Films set in South Africa
Nigerian romantic comedy-drama films
Nigerian action films
Films shot in Gauteng
English-language romantic comedy-drama films
English-language action comedy-drama films