Special Jollof is a 2020 Nigerian-American romantic comedy film. Produced and directed by Emem Isong; Starring Joseph Benjamin, Uche Jombo and Femi Adebayo in the lead roles.[1] The film was majorly shot in Nigeria and United States. The theme of the film is set as a love story, with immigration in the background.[2] The film was released on 14 February 2020 coinciding with Valentine's Day and also with the celebration of the Black History Month in the United States.[3][4]

Special Jollof
Film poster
Directed byEmem Isong
Produced byEmem Isong
StarringJoseph Benjamin
Uche Jombo
Femi Adebayo
Production
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Royal Arts Academy
Distributed byBlue Pictures Entertainment
Release date
  • 14 February 2020 (2020-02-14)
Running time
85 minutes
CountriesNigeria
United States
LanguageEnglish

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Synopsis

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A white American woman journalist who revives after a breakup with her lover starts working as an undercover at a Nigerian restaurant to prove that Nigerians migrate illegally to the USA. She then eventually falls in love with a Nigerian guy.[5]

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  1. ^ "Emem Isong's 'Special Jollof' Hits Cinemas On February 14, 2020". The Whistler NG. 11 February 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Special Jollof is different, says Isong". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 19 February 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Emem Isong's new movie 'Special Jollof' to premiere on Valentine's Day". Pulse Nigeria. 11 February 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Emem Isong's Special Jollof Celebrates Black History Month". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  5. ^ editor (21 February 2020). "Emem Isong's Special Jollof". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 6 May 2020. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
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