Soole (English translation: Cheap Ride) is a 2021 Nigerian-comedy film produced by Adunni Ade, a Lou-Ellen Clara Company Limited distributed by FilmOne entertainment, and directed by Kayode Kasum.[1] The film is Adunni Ade's debut production and stars Sola Sobowale, Lateef Adedimeji, Femi Jacobs, Meg Otanwa, Shawn Faqua, Bukunmi Oluwasina, Eso Dike, Teniola Aladese, Saidi Balogun amongst others.[2][3] The film premiered on the 21 November 2021 and hit cinemas nationwide on 26 November 2021.[2][4]

Soole
Theatrical release poster
Directed byKayode Kasum
Produced by
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Distributed byFilmOne Entertainment
Release date
  • 26 November 2021 (2021-11-26)
Running time
116 minutes
CountryNigeria
Languages
  • English
  • Yoruba

Selected cast

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Synopsis

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Soole is the story of a Catholic nun named Veronica played by Adunni Ade who travels from Lagos to Enugu after failing to fund an orphanage home. In her journey to Enugu, she opted for a cheap option ride popularly called 'Soole' where she met different commuters like herself. The journey from Lagos to Enugu featured a lot of drama including an armed robbery attack on their way to Enugu.[6][7][8]

Premiere

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The premiere took place at the Filmhouse Cinemas IMAX Lekki in Lagos on the 21st, of November 2021. The event featured several celebrities including those that didn't appear in the movie, some of the celebrities present were Kehinde Bankole, Shawn Faqua, Okey Bakassi and a host of others.[3]

Nomination and recognition

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Shawn Faqua was nominated for his role in the Soole movie under the category for Best actor in a comedy (Movie/TV series) at the 2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Adunni Ade's Soólè set to hit the cinemas". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 23 October 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Adunni Ade features Sola Sobowale, Lateef Adedimeji in 'Soole'". The Nations.
  3. ^ a b BellaNaija.com (25 November 2021). "Spotted: Kehinde Bankole, Adunni Ade, Shawn Faqua at the Premiere of "Soòlé"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  4. ^ Aleje, Damilola (9 December 2021). "Film Review: Soole". BOUNCE!. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  5. ^ Kasum, Kayode (26 November 2021), Soólè (Comedy, Thriller), Lou-Ellen Clara Film, retrieved 16 July 2022
  6. ^ Ogala, George (22 January 2022). "Movie Review: 'Soole' is an ambitious roller coaster movie that is easily forgotten". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  7. ^ Ajao, Oluniyi D. (13 December 2021). "Soòlé: the comedy and action thriller by Adunni Ade". Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  8. ^ Soólè (2021) - IMDb, retrieved 20 July 2022
  9. ^ "AMVCA 2022: Movies, actors that got double nominations". Vanguard News. 9 May 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2022.