Kofa is a 2022 Nigerian thriller film directed by Jude Idada.
Plot
The film starts with eight people waking up in a closed room. They only recall their names. They try to recall who they are and why they are there as an armed guy begins to pick them out one by one. They try to overpower the man and plot an escape plan.
Cast
- Ijeoma Grace Agu as Nnenna
- Lucy Ameh as Lilian
- Zainab Balogun as Hauwa
- Daniel Etim Effiong as Wale
- Kate Henshaw as Mishelia
- Gina Castel as Tosin
- Charles Etubiebi as Nosa
- Shawn Faqua as Kenule
- Jude Idada as Senator Umar
- Carol King as Mrs. Brillo
- Enyinna Nwigwe as Paul
- Udoka Oyeka as Captain Archibong
- Hafiz Oyetoro as Chief
- Beverly Naya as Franca
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Africa International Film Festival | Best Film | Kofa | Won | |
| Best Screenplay | Jude Idada | Won | |||
| Best Actor | Daniel Etim-Effiong | Won | |||
| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor In A Drama, Movie Or TV Series | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Gina Castel | Nominated |
References
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- "'Kofa' screened at Africa International Film Festival". Punch Newspapers. 2022-11-11. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
- "Jude Idada takes Kofa to AFRIFF". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-11-05. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
- "Jude Idada's 'Kofa' nabs 3 major awards at AFRIFF 2022 | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
- "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
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