''Being Mrs Elliot'' is a 2014 Nigerian romantic comedy film, co-produced and directed by

Omoni Oboli Omoni Oboli (born 22 April 1978) is a Nigerian actress, scriptwriter, film director, producer and digital filmmaker. She studied at the New York Film Academy and has written several screenplays, including The Figurine (2009), ''Anchor Baby (fil ...

. It stars

Majid Michel Majid Michel (born 22 September 1980) is a Ghanaian actor, model, television personality, evangelist and a humanitarian. He received nominations for ''Best Actor in a Leading Role'' at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2 ...

Ayo Makun Ayodeji Richard Makun (; born 19 August 1971), professionally known as A.Y, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and television presenter and film director. He is the host of the A.Y live shows and A.Y comedy skits. His debut movie, '' 30 Days ...

, Sylvia Oluchy and Seun Akindele. It premiered at Nollywood Film Festival in Paris on 5 June 2014. It received 6 nominations at the

2014 Best of Nollywood Awards The 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards was the 6th edition of the Best of Nollywood Awards ceremony, and took place in Port Harcourt, Nigeria on 16 October 2014. The event was hosted by Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi and Fred Amata with special performances ...

and was also nominated in 9 categories at the 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards taking place in October.

Cast

- as Lara *

- as Bill * Sylvia Oluchy - as Nonye *

- as Ishawuru * Seun Akindele - as Fisayo * Adesola Mako - as Maria * Ada Lewis-Egbosi ass Wendy * Uru Eke - as Fisayo * Taiwo Familon - as Boss * Ejike Daaniel - as Staff * Stanley Ebi - as Ticket Desk Officer * Lepacious Bose - as Bimpe * Chika Chukwu - as Adaeze * Perpetual Adefemi - as Iya Jumoke * Jumoke Ayadi as - Iya Raymond * Lawal Adekunle - as Driver

Production

The film was shot in

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, Ekiti and

Asaba Asaba (''Igbo:'' ''Ahaba'') is the capital of Delta State, Nigeria. A rapidly growing urban area, it is located on the western bank of the Niger River and is the seat of the Oshimili South Local Government Area. Asaba had a population of 149,6 ...

. In an interview with ''Encomium Magazine'', Oboli stated that she expects to make 200 million Naira from the film.

Reception

The movie is seen as a repeat of another of the producer's movies, with the same male lead role in fact. It is Opined by Pulse movie Review that Brother's keeper and Being Mrs. Elliot have too much in common and is regarded as a counterproductive move.

Release

The film was screened at the Nigerian Presidential Complex with many dignitaries in attendance including president

Goodluck Jonathan Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan (born 20 November 1957) is a Nigerian politician who served as the president of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015. He lost the 2015 presidential election to former military head of state General Muhammadu Buhari and ...

and vice-president

Namadi Sambo Mohammed Namadi Sambo (born 2 August 1954) is a Nigerian politician who served as the vice president of Nigeria from 19 May 2010 to 29 May 2015. He previously served as governor of Kaduna State from 2007 to 2010. Early life Mohammed Namadi Sa ...

. It had its world premiere on 30 August 2014 at Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island,

and was released theatrically across Nigeria on 5 September.

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