Diamonds in the Sky is a 2018 Nigerian drama film directed by Kunle Afolayan and produced by Femi Adebayo.[1] The film stars Femi Adebayo, Omowumi Dada, and Joke Silva with Ali Nuhu, Bolaji Oba, and Toyin Abraham in supporting roles.[2][3] The film tells the story of three families that struggle when cancer affects their lives.[4][5][6]
| Diamonds in the Sky | |
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| Directed by | Kunle Afolayan |
| Written by | Tunde Babalola |
| Produced by | Femi Adebayo |
| Starring | Femi Adebayo Omowumi Dada Joke Silva Ali Nuhu Bolaji Oba Toyin Abraham |
| Cinematography | Toka McBaror |
| Edited by | Isaac Benjamin |
| Music by | Afolayan Anu Kent Edunjobi |
Production company | Leah Foundation |
Release date |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
The film received mostly positive critics' acclaim and screened worldwide.[7] The film was nominated for 11 Best of Nollywood Awards including Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Actress (English) and Best Director.[8][9]
Cast
edit- Femi Adebayo as Kayode
- Omowumi Dada as Teniola
- Joke Silva as Aisha Dalhatu
- Ali Nuhu as Faisal Dalhaty
- Bolaji Oba as Ibrahim Dalhatu
- Toyin Abraham as Yesimi Gbeborun
- Yvonne Jegede as Halima
- Mogaji Majinyawa as Uncle Idi
- Adebayo Salami as Kayode's Dad
- Ayo Mogaji as Kayode's Mum
- Kayode Olaiya as Akanbi Aliyu
- Bimbo Akintola as Labake Aliyu
- Yemi Shodimu as Brainmoh Soji
- Faith Oyeniran as Supo Akanbi
- Farid Olajogun as Rele Akanbi
- Ebun Oloyede as Salamander
- Adeola Okanipekun as Salewa
- Ayo Akinwale as Dr. Abdulabi
- Olayinka Yusuf as Foreman
- Adamu Suabu as Gateman
- Yemi Adeite as Housemaid
- Anuolowapo Janeth as Housemaid
- Bada Michael as Driver
- Ayomide A. Adebayo as Nurse
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Lead role – English | Nominated | [10] |
| Best Supporting Actress – English | Nominated | |||
| Movie with the Best Cinematography | Won | |||
| Movie of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Movie with the Best Sound | Nominated | |||
| Best Movie with Social message | Nominated | |||
| Director of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Best Kiss in a Movie | Nominated | |||
| Movie with the Best Screenplay | Nominated | |||
| Movie with the Best Production Design | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ AlloCine. "Diamonds in the Sky" (in French). Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ "Star-studded movie 'Diamonds in the Sky' set for cinemas - Prompt News". 2019-01-23. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ "SMDB/Scriling". www.scriling.com. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ "Diamonds in the Sky (2018)". Flixboss (in German). Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ nollywoodreinvented (2020-08-11). "Diamonds In The Sky". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ Omowole, Tosin (2020-08-10). "Diamonds in the sky [Review]". Medium. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ Chioma, Ella (2020-08-17). "Netflix Movie Review: Diamonds In The Sky will leave you with mixed feelings about Cancer". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ "Diamonds in the Sky: Netflix". www.netflix.com. Archived from the original on 2022-07-16. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ "Diamonds in the Sky". Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (2019-12-15). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2019-12-15. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
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