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Loving Rona

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Loving Rona
Directed byLuke Aire Oyovbaire
Produced byAlex Odinigwe and Chidi Umeoji
StarringMeg Otanwa
Gideon Okeke
Fiona Garba
Jeff (Bankz) Nweke
Erica Bale Opia
Production
company
Lex Sparkles production
Release date
  • 20 August 2021 (2021-08-20)
(Nigeria)
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Loving Rona, is a 2021 Nigerian romantic drama film directed by Luke Aire Oyovbaire and co-produced by Alex Odinigwe and Chidi Umeoji.[1] The film stars Meg Otanwa and Gideon Okeke in the lead roles whereas Fiona Garba, Jeff (Bankz) Nweke and Erica Bale Opia made supportive roles.[2] The film deals with a love affair between a young wealthy businesswoman Rona and her Garden boy Benny after they planned to stop the romance between Alex, Rona's ex fiancée and Jackie, his supposed masseur.[3][4]

The film made its premier on 20 August 2021.[5] The film received mixed reviews from critics.[6][7][8]

Cast

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  • Meg Otanwa as Rona Adams
  • Gideon Okeke as Benny Ramsey
  • Fiona Garba as Jackie
  • Jeff Bankz Nweke as Alex
  • Erica Bale Opia as Emma
  • Ummi Baba Ahmed as Judith
  • Jide Bolarinwa
  • Patricia Egbon

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref
2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actor in A Comedy Gideon Okeke Pending [9]

References

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  1. ^ "Loving Rona: Watch new trailer". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-07-26. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  2. ^ "LOVING RONA". Mcrystal Cinema. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  3. ^ Chioma, Ella (2021-08-30). "Loving Rona Review: The Love Triangle Movie". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  4. ^ Okporu, Rachel (2021-08-30). "Loving Rona Review: The Love Triangle Movie". 247 News Around The World. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  5. ^ bruce, Ebiegberi silver (2021-07-26). "'Loving Rona' To Hit Cinema's In August". nigerdeltaconnect.com. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  6. ^ John, Jeremiah (2021-08-24). "Movie Review: Although a Worn Love Story, 'Loving Rona' Manages a Few Laughs". What Kept Me Up. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  7. ^ Ajao, Kunle (2021-08-24). "Movie Review: 'Loving Rona' and how not to make a Rom-Com". Sodas 'N' Popcorn Blog. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  8. ^ Shed, Cinema (2021-08-18). "Loving Rona Movie Review". CINEMA SHED. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  9. ^ "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2022-03-26.