''Superstar'' is a 2021 Nigerian romantic drama film released on 29 December 2021 by Inkblot Productions. The film features an ensemble cast including Nancy Isime, Deyemi Okanlawon, Timini Egbuson, Daniel Etim Effiong, and Eku Edewor. ''Superstar'' was jointly produced by Inkblot Productions and FilmOne Studios, marking the ninth collaboration between the two studios.

Plot

An up-and-coming actress named Queen experiences a rise to stardom and success as she faces the different challenges of life on her way to stardom. She is faced with different challenges and also faced with an occurrence from her past, her unyielding ex-boyfriend, her new life, and stardom itself. Life just became a crossroad for Queen. The intriguing drama exemplifies the growth and adventure of an upcoming actress in

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and the various challenges on the road to stardom as experienced by Queen.

Cast

* Nancy Isime as Queen * Timini Egbuson as Delarin * Eku Edewor as Teni * Ufuoma McDermott as Muna * Deyemi Okanlawon as Babs * Daniel Etim Effiong as Hassani * Teniola Aladese as Cynthia * Damola Ademola as Director Gbenga * Chris Ejike as Teni's husband * Genoveva Umeh as Ore * Ezinne Akam as inmate 1 * Chiamaka Andaline as inmate 3 * Ndubuisi Chidozie as policewoman * Oluwagbenga Ethan as doctor * Gold Gerry as press woman * Rachael Isaac as nurse 1 * Arowosola Kofoworala as nurse 2 * Matilda Ogunleye as premiere announcer * Chinaza Onuzo as Chimieze * Lord Frank as Frank

Production

''Superstar'' was jointly written by Akhigbe Ilozobhie, Uyoyou Adia and Chinaza Onuzo, and it was directed by Akhigbe Ilozobhie. The film was released in December 2021, in turn, to also mark the 10th anniversary of Inkblot Production.

Award and nomination

In the 8th edition of Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA), Nancy Isime, who played Queen in the film, was nominated under the category "Best Actress in a Drama" for her role, but she lost to Osas Ighodaro.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, id=16115330 2021 films English-language Nigerian films 2020s English-language films