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Isoken

  • 2017
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
394
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Dakore Akande in Isoken (2017)
ComedyDramaRomance

A successful 34-year-old Nigerian woman faces family pressure to marry a suitable Nigerian man, but unexpectedly falls for a Caucasian, challenging cultural norms and expectations. It explor... Read allA successful 34-year-old Nigerian woman faces family pressure to marry a suitable Nigerian man, but unexpectedly falls for a Caucasian, challenging cultural norms and expectations. It explores the relationship's impact on family bonds.A successful 34-year-old Nigerian woman faces family pressure to marry a suitable Nigerian man, but unexpectedly falls for a Caucasian, challenging cultural norms and expectations. It explores the relationship's impact on family bonds.

  • Director
    • Jade Osiberu
  • Writer
    • Jade Osiberu
  • Stars
    • Dakore Akande
    • Joseph Benjamin
    • Marc Rhys
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    394
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jade Osiberu
    • Writer
      • Jade Osiberu
    • Stars
      • Dakore Akande
      • Joseph Benjamin
      • Marc Rhys
    • 9User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Dakore Akande
    Dakore Akande
    • Isoken
    • (as Dakore Egbuson Akande)
    Joseph Benjamin
    Joseph Benjamin
    • Osaze
    Marc Rhys
    • Kevin
    Funke Akindele
    • Agnes
    • (as Funke Akindele Bello)
    Damilola Adegbite
    • Joke
    • (as Damilola Adegbite Attoh)
    Lydia Forson
    • Kukua
    Tina Mba
    • Mama Isoken
    Patrick Doyle
    • Papa Isoken
    Omasan Buwa
    • Aunty Adesuwa
    Chris Iheuwa
    • Uncle Mike
    Bolanle Olukanni
    • Rume
    Abayomi Alvin
    • Nosa
    Abimbola Craig
    • Yinka
    Nedu Ani
    • Chuks
    Ayoola Ayolola
    Ayoola Ayolola
    • Seye
    Tosan Edremoda Ugbeye
    • Sister Itohan
    • (as Tosan Ugbeye)
    Timini Egbuson
    • Tega
    Ben Forster
    • Arinze
    • Director
      • Jade Osiberu
    • Writer
      • Jade Osiberu
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews9

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    9davkenreal

    Fantastic

    This for me is way better than all the over hyped nollywood wedding party, Chief daddy and what-have-you. The humour wasn't forced, it came about naturally. Fantastic acting and great plot. Really enjoyed it.
    10ngandacinema

    brilliant story meets brilliant production

    Isoken is the perfect illustration of brilliant storytelling meets brilliant production.

    That traditional wedding scene was a thrilling opening moment of the film. It was crowned with colorful aso ebi plus Flavour's song "Golibe" playing in the background😍😍 It set the tone for the remainder of the movie, we were just dazzled!

    No stone was left unturned, everything was executed with meticulous details which is rare in Nollywood. From the work behind the scenes to the front of the scenes, the cast and crew gave 200%.

    Dakore Akande (playing Isoken), who usually gives off inconsistent performances, gave her all; she was classy, funny, girly, down-to-earth, but also frustrated and unfulfilled as she wanted to break out of the traditional system.

    The dialogues were very poignant addressing the burdensome state of our culture in terms of dating and marriage pressures. We finished Isoken being encouraged to stand for happiness against all odds.

    We look forward to more films from Jade!!
    7itu_baba

    Still one of the Best Nigerian films of 2017

    Isoken is a great film showcasing the culture of the area of the country. The layout, filming, colors and dressing tell much of the tradition quite well. The film has quite a good inject of laughter and great acting (Isoken, her mother, black boyfriend). However, like most Nigerian films, it becomes too predictable and by halfway, you can guess the end. which is usually a Cinderella ending. the last 10 minutes do the most harm to the film: flying out the next day and the whole family rushing out to meet the new bf at a party ??. Not in nature of the culture around here.

    The film is a worthy film of Nigeria and great to learn some of the culture. Especially about weddings and how they are planned. Great work. Expect a better 2nd part someday
    10bola_seun

    Nice award movie

    Nice award movie and the actress are amazing lovely and very outstanding movi
    9saffyresouthern1998

    Funny, romantic film!

    I went into this thinking it wouldn't be that good but I was so engrossed, the whole movie was like a ball of sunshine, it makes you laugh and smile along with the characters!

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    • Trivia
      The director/producer of this film Jadesola Osiberu, said she has idea of this film some years back but couldn't bring it out because there no fund. But with the aid of Bank of Industry who later fund this film; its a dream come true for her.
    • Soundtracks
      Start Again
      by Falana

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    • Release date
      • June 16, 2017 (Nigeria)
    • Country of origin
      • Nigeria
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gái Già Độc Thân
    • Production company
      • Tribe85 Productions
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,851
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
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