Lara and the Beat is a 2018 Nigerian drama film, directed by Tosin Coker, starring Seyi Shay, Vector, Somkele Iyamah, Wale Ojo, Sharon Ooja, Shaffy Bello and Uche Jombo.[2][3] The film premiered on 8 July 2018.[4]

Lara and the Beat
Theatrical release poster
Directed byTosin Coker
Screenplay byJohn Arthur-Ingram
Kay I. Jegede
Pearl Osibu
Produced byTolu Olusoga
Tosin Coker
Starring
CinematographyHarold Escotet
Edited byJames Kwon Lee
Edgard Leroy
Music byBenjamin Young
Production
companies
Biola Alabi Media
Skylar Pictures LLC
Distributed byFilmOne Distributions
Release date
  • July 20, 2018 (2018-07-20)
Running time
137 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguagesEnglish
Yoruba
Box office₦31 million[1]

Lara and the Beat is a coming of age story about the beautiful Giwa Sisters who are caught in the center of a financial scandal with their late parents' media empire. The sisters are forced out of their privileged bubble and must learn to build their own future and salvage their family's legacy through music and enterprise.

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References

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  1. ^ "Here are the 10 highest grossing Nollywood actors for 2018". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-04-17. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  2. ^ Njoku, Benjamin (21 July 2018). "Music meets movie in 'Lara and The Beat'". Vanguard. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  3. ^ Ukiwe, Urenna (1 July 2018). "Meet The Cast Of Lara And The Beat". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  4. ^ "World premiere celebrates best of Nollywood afrobeat". Pulse. 10 July 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
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