{"id":2712,"date":"2022-02-13T13:12:12","date_gmt":"2022-02-13T13:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ayilamedia.com\/?p=2712"},"modified":"2022-02-13T13:13:22","modified_gmt":"2022-02-13T13:13:22","slug":"cine-7-films-africains-a-regarder-a-loccasion-de-la-st-valentin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ayilamedia.com\/en\/films\/cine-7-films-africains-a-regarder-a-loccasion-de-la-st-valentin\/","title":{"rendered":"Cinema: 7 African films to watch on Valentine&#8217;s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"intro-text\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><em><strong><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"3\">Like every February 14, the world celebrates Love.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"1\" data-number-of-phrases=\"3\">And if for Valentine&#8217;s Day this year you give yourself a nice romantic cinema session.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"2\" data-number-of-phrases=\"3\">Your magazine offers you a selection of 7 romantic African films to watch with Her or Him!<\/span><\/span> <\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1- The Wedding Party<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zbnXd-zCD6I\" width=\"709\" height=\"399\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"8\">First on our list, the movie The Wedding Party.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"1\" data-number-of-phrases=\"8\">It is certainly one of the most famous Nollywood movies in the world.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"2\" data-number-of-phrases=\"8\">Released in 2016 and directed in Lagos by <em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kemi Adetiba<\/span><\/em>, this romantic comedy takes us into Dunny and Dozie&#8217;s wedding preparations which turn into a real nightmare when the couple&#8217;s parents, their exes and surprise guests decide to orient the<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"3\" data-number-of-phrases=\"8\">things as they please.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"4\" data-number-of-phrases=\"8\"><strong>The Wedding Party<\/strong> written by <em>Mo Abudu<\/em>, also producer, was selected at the prestigious Torronto International Film Festival and includes in the cast: <em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Adesua Etomi, Banky Wellington, Sola Sobowale, Zeinab Balogun<\/span><\/em>.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"5\" data-number-of-phrases=\"8\">The film ranked two weeks after its release at the top of the Nigerian box office, outranking American blockbusters.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"6\" data-number-of-phrases=\"8\">The film is available on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Netflix<\/a>.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"7\" data-number-of-phrases=\"8\">You will have a great time watching this movie.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>2- Two Weeks in Lagos<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EJ5o97lrw4g\" width=\"720\" height=\"367\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"J0lOec\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"6\"><strong>Two Weeks in Lago<\/strong>s is a small Nigerian romantic comedy produced outside the Nollywood circuit.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"1\" data-number-of-phrases=\"6\">The film directed by <em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kathryn Faseghaa<\/span><\/em> offers a pleasant moment of relaxation.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"2\" data-number-of-phrases=\"6\">Although the scenario is somewhat far-fetched and the dialogues too, we nevertheless have a good time in front of this film which mixes romance and message of evangelization.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"3\" data-number-of-phrases=\"6\">In the cast, <em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mawuli Gavor, Beverly Naya, Joke Silva, Jide Kosoko, Toyin Abraham Okey Uzoeshi<\/span><\/em>.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"4\" data-number-of-phrases=\"6\">The film was nominated at the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Africa_Movie_Academy_Awards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">African Movie Academy Awards<\/a> in the Best Film by an non based african category.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"5\" data-number-of-phrases=\"6\">The film is available on Netflix.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3-Saving Mbango<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dA49juZ20Do\" width=\"709\" height=\"399\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"4\"><strong>Saving Mbango<\/strong> is a <a href=\"https:\/\/ayilamedia.com\/en\/news\/saving-mbango-lamour-au-dela-de-toute-epreuve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cameroonian romantic drama directed by Nkanya Nkwai<\/a>.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"1\" data-number-of-phrases=\"4\">The film is a real distillation of emotion that takes us on a tumultuous love story between John (<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Godisz Fungwa)<\/em> <\/span>and Mbango (<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Laura Onyama<\/em><\/span>) in the small village of Mondoni in South West Cameroon.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"2\" data-number-of-phrases=\"4\">The film produced by <em>St\u00e9phanie Tum<\/em> is available on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Saving-Mbango-Laura-Onyama\/dp\/B087RMPJND\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"3\" data-number-of-phrases=\"4\">It&#8217;s a must-see movie!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>4- Cook Off<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dkXbRi-cBK4\" width=\"709\" height=\"399\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"4\">Zimbabwe entered the Netflix platform thanks to <strong>Cook Off<\/strong> directed by <em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Thomas Brickhill<\/span><\/em>.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"1\" data-number-of-phrases=\"4\">A warm romantic comedy carried by actress <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Tendaiishe Chitima<\/em><\/span>.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"2\" data-number-of-phrases=\"4\">The film, shot on a micro budget and released in 2017, received favorable critical acclaim at several festivals around the world.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"3\" data-number-of-phrases=\"4\">The film tells the story of Anusu, a single mother who finds love during a televised cooking competition.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>5- Mrs Right Guy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Rd7S6F5kglY\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"5\"><strong>Mrs Right Guy<\/strong> is a South African romantic comedy released in June 2016. The film directed by <em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Adze Ugah<\/span><\/em> tells the story of Gugu, a young woman who was abandoned by her husband in a hotel during their honeymoon.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"1\" data-number-of-phrases=\"5\">She therefore decides to push back all the men who approach her.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"2\" data-number-of-phrases=\"5\">But she ends up meeting a man who will change her view of men.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"3\" data-number-of-phrases=\"5\">In the main role we find the actress <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Dineo Moeketsi<\/em><\/span>.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"4\" data-number-of-phrases=\"5\">The film is available on Netflix and <span class=\"GenresAndPlot__TextContainerBreakpointXL-sc-cum89p-2 eqbKRZ\" role=\"presentation\" data-testid=\"plot-xl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.showmax.com\/eng\/movie\/06bmt7wu-mrs-right-guy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Showmax<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>6- Namaste Wahala<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wJzCtDD-FDQ\" width=\"709\" height=\"399\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"4\">The title of the film already announces the colors.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"1\" data-number-of-phrases=\"4\"><strong>Namaste Wahala<\/strong> (Welcome Problems) is an Indian-Nigerian romantic comedy directed by <em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hamisha Daryani Ahuj<\/span><\/em> and released in 2020. The cast includes Ini <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Dima-Okojie, Ruslaan Mumtaz<\/em><\/span> and also <em>Richard Mofe-Damijo<\/em>.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"2\" data-number-of-phrases=\"4\">It is a love story between an Indian and a Nigerian that becomes almost impossible when the parents get involved claiming to want to perpetuate their cultures.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"3\" data-number-of-phrases=\"4\">The film is available on Netflix.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>7- Fine Wine<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A8UrciuQ7DA\" width=\"713\" height=\"399\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"6\"><strong>Fine Wine<\/strong> is a 2021 Nigerian romantic comedy film directed by <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Seyi Babatope<\/em><\/span>.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"1\" data-number-of-phrases=\"6\">In the cast of this film we find;<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"2\" data-number-of-phrases=\"6\"><em>Richard Mofe-Damijo<\/em>, <em>Ego Nwosu<\/em>, <em>Zainab Balogun, Nse Ikpe-Etim<\/em>.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"3\" data-number-of-phrases=\"6\">The film tells the story of a rich, lonely man who falls in love with a woman much younger than him and who has to deal with the stigma and prejudice surrounding love affairs between people whose gender gap<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"4\" data-number-of-phrases=\"6\">age is very great.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"5\" data-number-of-phrases=\"6\">The film is available on Netflix.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fr\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\">With this selection of 7 films you will have enough to have a good time with your darling during Valentine&#8217;s Day<\/span><\/span> !<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Rostand Wandja<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like every February 14, the world celebrates Love. And if for Valentine&#8217;s Day this year you give yourself a nice romantic cinema session. Your magazine offers you a selection of 7 romantic African films to watch with Her or Him! 1- The Wedding Party First on our list, the movie The Wedding Party. 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