Progressive Tailors Club

2021 Nigerian political satire film
  • 29 October 2021 (2021-10-29)
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Progressive Tailors Club, is a Nigerian political satire film directed by Biodun Stephen and co-produced by Niyi Akinmolayan and Victoria Akujobi.[2][3] The film stars Beverly Osu, Uzor Arukwe, Funnybone, and Blessing Jessica Obasi with Rachael Oniga, Lizzy Jay, Adedimeji Lateef, and Bolaji Ogunmola in supporting roles.[4][5]

The film was shot in and around Lagos, Nigeria.[6] It premiered on 29 October 2021.[7][8]

Plot

The film deals with members of the Progressive Tailors Club, who gather for a meeting to elect their new leader. They made several unlawful comments on that.[9][10]

Cast

  • Beverly Osu as Cynthia
  • Uzor Arukwe as Mazi Chibuzor
  • Funnybone as Fidelis
  • Blessing Jessica Obasi
  • Rachel Oniga as Mrs. Edem
  • Lizzy Jay as Mummy Lekan
  • Adedimeji Lateef as Saheed
  • Bolaji Ogunmola as Bisi
  • Femi Adebayo as Agbabiaka
  • Kolawole Ajeyemi as Alfa
  • Adesina Adebayo as Eko
  • Alakija Adebayo as Wasiu
  • Chika Agwuike as Festus
  • Mitchell Amaechi as Emordi
  • Imoh Eboh as Agnes
  • Ates Brown as Happiness

Plot

Members of the Progressive Tailor’s Club gathered for a meeting to elect their new leader. However, when a longstanding, trusted executive is eliminated for corruption, it comes down to a choice between the old, the new and the ridiculous.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref
2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actor in A Comedy Femi Adebayo Nominated [11]

References

  1. ^ Gambari, Luqman. "Tolu Obanro: Crafting Cinematic Soundscapes for Nigerian Blockbusters". Leadership. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  2. ^ Gary. "The Progressive Tailors Club". Content Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  3. ^ "Progressive Tailors Club: Watch first teaser". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-07-20. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  4. ^ Tv, Bn (2021-07-21). "Watch the Teaser for Anthill Studios' Forthcoming Film "Progressive Tailors Club"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  5. ^ "Anthill Studios unveils cast of Biodun Stephen's 'Progressive Tailors Club'". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-06-21. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  6. ^ "'Progressive Tailors Club' gets theatrical release date". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-08-06. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  7. ^ "Progressive Tailors Club - 2021 Movie Download". Infowaka. 2021-08-15. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  8. ^ "Biodun Stephen's film, "Progressive Tailors Club" is Coming to Cinemas in October". Media Rants. 2021-09-17. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  9. ^ user (2021-08-11). "Teaser: Progressive Tailors Club - Nolly Silver Screen". Retrieved 2021-10-04. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  10. ^ Naijaray. "DOWNLOAD: Progressive Tailors Club – Latest Nollywood Movie — Naijaray". naijaray.com.ng. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  11. ^ "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
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