''Knockout Blessing'' is a 2018 Nigerian action thriller film directed by Dare Olaitan and co-produced by Olaitan with Olufemi Ogunsanwo, Bibi Olaitan, and Niyi Olaitan. The film stars
Ade Laoye
Ade Laoye is a Nigerian-American actress. She is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University where she studied Theatre Arts.
Ade Laoye first starred in ''Knocking on Heaven's Door'' by Emem Isong. Ade also featured in '' Lunchtime Heroes'' by ...
with Bucci Franklin,
Ademola Adedoyin Ademola is both a given name and a surname of Yoruba origin, meaning "the king/crown/royalty along with wealth". Notable people with the name include:
Given name
*Ayoade Ademola Adeseun (born 1953), Nigerian politician who was elected Senator for ...
,
Linda Ejiofor
Linda Ejiofor (born Linda Ihuoma Ejiofor; 17 July 1986) is a Nigerian actress and model from Abia state known for her role as Bimpe Adekoya in M-Net's TV series ''Tinsel''. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 9th Afr ...
,
Meg Otanwa
Meg Otanwa (born 14 February) is a Nigerian actress and former banker. She had her Nollywood debut in 2011 in the film, ''I'll Take My Chances'' and had featured in films such as ''October 1'' (2018), ''Ojuju'' (2014), ''Kpians: The Feast of So ...
and
Tope Tedela
Temitope Christopher Tedela (born 5 June 1990) is a Nigerian actor and producer.
He has received several awards for his work including Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award, Nigeria Entertainment Award, Best of Nollywood Award and Nollywood Mo ...
in supporting roles. The film revolves around a girl Blessing whose ambition is to achieve success in her dreams by eradicating poverty. However she unexpectedly moved to criminal underworld and gradually reached to Nigerian political system.
The film received mostly positive critics acclaim and screened worldwide.
Cast
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Ade Laoye
Ade Laoye is a Nigerian-American actress. She is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University where she studied Theatre Arts.
Ade Laoye first starred in ''Knocking on Heaven's Door'' by Emem Isong. Ade also featured in '' Lunchtime Heroes'' by ...
as Blessing
* Bucci Franklin as Dagogo
* Ademola Adedoyin as Gowon
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Linda Ejiofor
Linda Ejiofor (born Linda Ihuoma Ejiofor; 17 July 1986) is a Nigerian actress and model from Abia state known for her role as Bimpe Adekoya in M-Net's TV series ''Tinsel''. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 9th Afr ...
as Oby
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Meg Otanwa
Meg Otanwa (born 14 February) is a Nigerian actress and former banker. She had her Nollywood debut in 2011 in the film, ''I'll Take My Chances'' and had featured in films such as ''October 1'' (2018), ''Ojuju'' (2014), ''Kpians: The Feast of So ...
as Hannah
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Tope Tedela
Temitope Christopher Tedela (born 5 June 1990) is a Nigerian actor and producer.
He has received several awards for his work including Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award, Nigeria Entertainment Award, Best of Nollywood Award and Nollywood Mo ...
as Yomi
* Gbenga Titiloye as Baba
* Adideji Abimbola as Feyikewa
Awards and Nominations
References
External links
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2018 films
English-language Nigerian films
Nigerian thriller films
2010s English-language films
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