Accelerate Studios is set to release its latest cinematic production, “All’s Fair in Love,” in collaboration with FilmOne Studios and Covenant Entertainment. This romantic comedy, starring Deyemi Okanlawon, Timini Egbuson, and Buhle Samuels in leading roles, unfolds against the backdrop of a complex love story between two business partners vying for the affection of the same woman. The film promises to captivate audiences with its seamless blend of friendship, rivalry, and romance.
Featuring an impressive ensemble cast including Ireti Doyle, Juliet Ibrahim, Adedimeji Lateef, Beauty Tukura, Venita Akpofure, Kunle Bamtefa, Gbubemi Ejeye, Kenzy Udonsenm, Oprah Okereke, and Timilehin Ojeola, “All’s Fair in Love” is produced by Esse Akwawa, Gloria Obichukwu, and Deyemi Okanlawon. This cinematic venture marks Accelerate Studio’s foray into the film industry, with CEO Colette Otusheso expressing enthusiasm about bringing diverse and high-quality content to the big screen through unique African stories.
Colette Otusheso emphasises, “This collaboration underscores our commitment to diverse storytelling. ‘All’s Fair in Love’ is our first step into cinema, aiming to offer audiences an engaging experience with diverse, high-quality content that resonates with our audience through our unique African stories. We are thrilled to be working with our partners FilmOne and Covenant to bring this engaging story to the big screen.”
Addressing inquiries about Accelerate Studios’ future plans, Ms. Otusheso shares, “Following the release of our debut cinema feature film, Accelerate Studios aims to expand its presence by fostering more collaborations within the Nigerian film industry. Collaborations are crucial in Nollywood to pool diverse talent, resources, and perspectives, ultimately elevating the quality of storytelling and production. We envision future partnerships that will contribute to the growth and innovation of the Nigerian film industry.”
Esse Akwawa, Head of Production at Accelerate Studios and Producer of “All’s Fair in Love,” sheds light on the casting process, stating, “This movie unfolds a beautiful narrative, with the cast delivering their best performances. Anticipate a mix of romance, drama, bromance, and betrayal, skillfully portrayed by our talented leading actors, Deyemi Okanlawon, Buhle Samuels, and Timini Egbuson.”
“All’s Fair in Love” is a collaborative effort between FilmOne Studios, Accelerate Studios, and Covenant Entertainment and is scheduled for nationwide release in cinemas on February 14, 2024.
