Quam's Money

Quam's Money
Promotional poster
Directed byKayode Kasum
Written byChinaza Onuzo
StarringFalz
Nse Ikpe-Etim
Jemima Osunde
Production
companies
Inkblot Productions
FilmOne Productions
House 21
Distributed byFilmOne Entertainment
Release date
  • 11 December 2020 (2020-12-11)
Running time
120 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguagesEnglish
Yoruba
Box office₦89.9 million[1]

Quam's Money is a 2020 Nigerian action comedy film written by Chinaza Onuzo, and directed by Kayode Kasum. The film stars Falz, Toni Tones, Jemima Osunde, Blossom Chukwujekwu and Nse Ikpe-Etim in the lead roles.[2] It is a sequel to the 2018 film New Money.[3] The film had its premiere in four different locations in Nigeria including the FilmHouse Cinemas in Lagos on 6 December 2020 ahead of the theatrical release.[4] It had its theatrical release on 11 December 2020 and opened to mixed reviews from critics while also emerged as a box office success.[5][6] Prior to its release, it was considered one of the most anticipated Nigerian films of 2020.[7][8]

Cast

Synopsis

Quam Omole (Falz), is a security guard turned millionaire whose life is thrown into chaotic nightmare sequences after he loses ₦500 million to a gang of fraudsters which he ended up handing over to the police after different chaos and trouble he went through from them.

Production

The film was jointly produced by Inkblot Productions, FilmOne Productions and House 21 and also marked maiden production venture for House 21. It also marked the eight collaboration between Inkblot Productions and FilmOne Productions.[8] Falz who also featured in the prequel film New Money was roped into reprise his role as Quam in the sequel film.[9]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref
2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actress in A Comedy Nse Ikpe Etim Nominated [10]

References

  1. ^ "Top 20 Films Report 29th 31st January 2021".
  2. ^ Tv, Bn (2020-11-05). "This Teaser for Forthcoming "Quam's Money" starring Falz, Toni Tones, Nse Ikpe-Etim is a Whole Different Vibe!". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  3. ^ "Falz, Nse Ikpe Etim star in 'Quam's Money' official trailer". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-11-19. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  4. ^ "Celebrities Storm Premiere of 'Quam's Money'". THISDAYLIVE. 2020-12-12. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  5. ^ "Viewers shocked at the twists and turns in 'Quam's money'". Vanguard News. 2020-12-11. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  6. ^ "Quam's money becomes no 1 movie in cinemas". Vanguard News. 2020-12-15. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  7. ^ "These Are The Best Nigerian Films of 2020". OkayAfrica. 2020-12-18. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  8. ^ a b "Quam's Money... new Nollywood movie hits cinemas nationwide". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-12-19. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  9. ^ "Falz leads star-studded cast in Inkblot's new comedy movie 'Quam's Money'". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-11-05. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  10. ^ "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2022-03-26.