A Private Storm

A Private Storm
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
Written byVivian Ejike
Produced byVivian Ejike
Starring
CinematographyDJ Tee
Emma Olabode
Edited byOkey Benson
Music byPaul Play Dairo
Production
company
Purple Pine Studios
Distributed byNollywood Distributions
Release dates
  • 18 December 2010 (2010-12-18) (Lagos premiere)
  • 9 February 2011 (2011-02-09) (Nigeria)
Running time
130 minutes
CountryNigeria

A Private Storm is a 2010 Nigerian romantic drama film, co-directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen and Ikechukwu Onyeka. It stars Ramsey Nouah, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Ngozi Ezeonu, Ufuoma Ejenobor and John Dumelo. It was premiered on 18 December 2010 at Four Points Hotel, Lekki.[1][2][3]

Plot

Gina (Omotola Jalade Ekeinde) and Alex (Ramsey Nouah) seem like the ideal couple from the outside, but the urge to always be in control of all aspect of Gina's life is threatening their relationship. Alex abuses her emotionally and physically anytime he sees her getting close to the opposite sex.

Cast

Release

It premiered in Lagos on 18 December 2010.[4] It was released theatrically on 9 February 2011[5] and on DVD on 10 December 2012.[6]

Reception

Critical reception

The film received a generally positive reception. It holds a 57% rating on Nollywood Reinvented, who praised the acting, music, story and originality.[7] Nollywood Forever also praised the casting and storyline.[8]

Accolades

It was nominated in seven categories at the 2012 Nollywood Movies Awards.[9] It received seven nominations at the 2011 Best of Nollywood Awards and won the award for "Best Use of Costume". It received three nominations at the 7th Africa Movie Academy Awards including awards for Best Makeup, Best Supporting Actor and Best Nigerian Film

List of Awards
Award Category Recipients and nominees Result
Africa Film Academy
(7th Africa Movie Academy Awards)[10] 		Best Nigerian Film Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen Nominated
Best Actor in a Supporting Role John Dumelo Nominated
Achievement in Makeup Nominated
Best of Nollywood Magazine
(2011 Best of Nollywood Awards)[11] 		Best Lead Actress in an English Movie Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Nominated
Best supporting Actress in an English Movie Ufuoma Ejenobor Nominated
Best Actor in a Leading role (English) Ramsey Nouah Nominated
Best Actor in a Supporting role (English) John Dumelo Nominated
Movie of the Year Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen Nominated
Best Use of Costume Won
Director of the Year Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, Ikechukwu Onyeka Nominated
Nollywood Movies Network
(2012 Nollywood Movies Awards) 		Best Movie Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, Ikechukwu Onyeka Nominated
Best Actor in a Leading Role Ramsey Nouah Nominated
Best Actor in a Supporting Role John Dumelo Nominated
Best Actress in a Leading Role Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Nominated
Best Directing Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen Nominated
Best Cinematography DJ Tee and Emma Olabode Nominated
Best Sound Editing/Design Nominated

References

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  2. ^ "A Private Storm". talkofnaija.com. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  3. ^ "John Dumelo, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Ufuoma Ejenobor and Genevieve Nnaji grace the Lagos premiere of Vivian Ejike's "A Private Storm"". bellanaija.com. 21 December 2010. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  4. ^ "Vivian Ejike premieres 'A Private Storm". dailytrust.com.ng. Archived from the original on 12 September 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  5. ^ "A PRIVATE STORM GOES TO CINEMAS TODAY". thenigerianvoice.com. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  6. ^ "Vivian Ejike Releases 'A Private Storm' On DVD; Omotola, Ramsey Dazzle". modernghana.com. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  7. ^ "A Private Storm". nollywoodreinvented.com. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  8. ^ "A Private Storm". nollywoodforever.com. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  9. ^ "Photos And Winners From First Nollywood Movie Awards 2012". africanspotlight.com. Archived from the original on 12 September 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  10. ^ "AMAA Nominations 2011". Africa Film Academy. Africa Movie Academy Awards. 26 February 2011. Archived from the original on 2 March 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  11. ^ "BON Awards Nominees". Jaguda.com. 15 September 2011. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2014.