The Eve is a 2018 Nigerian romantic comedy film written by Tunde Babalola, Tosin Igho and Martin Adieze. It was produced by Hauwa Allahbura and Femi Odugbemi, under the production company Cut24 Productions and directed by Tosin Igho, a music video director who has worked with D'banj, Terry G, Faze, Yung L, Aramide and Sammie Okposo. The film stars Beverly Naya, Meg Otanwa, Ronke Oshodi, Hauwa Allahbura, Efa Iwara, Adeolu Adefarasin, Kunle Remi, Mawuli Peter Gavor and John Okafor (Mr Ibu).
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Synopsis
A young man, Funsho, who is on the verge of marrying his long time crush, Yewande, becomes attracted to another lady who shows up during his bachelor's party. There is suspense arising from Funsho's inability to deny his growing affection for the new lady.
Cast
Adeolu Adefarasin as Funsho
Hauwa Allahbura as Uwa
Jagila Donatus as event planner
Femi Durojaiye as Father Paul
Michael Unome Ejoor as Kayode
Sixtus Ezeh as event planner
Efa Iwara as Ebere
Beverly Naya as Yewande
Uche Nwaefuna as Bolanle
Uche Nwaezeapu as Rolex
Ronke Odusanya as Aunty Keh
John Okafor as Uncle Festus
Ronke Oshodi Oke as Aunty Beatrice
Meg Otanwa as Alero
Kunle Remi as Audu
Francis Sule as Spencer
Toni Tones as Ngozi Emeka
Nwogu Victory Emeka as event planner
Themes
The film is a romantic comedy that comically explores serious themes, addressing issues such as weddings, marriage, sex, friendship, dating, cheating, celibacy, partying, and homosexuality.
Premiere
The film premiered in Lagos, Nigeria, on 24 March 2018 at the Day Dream Pool Club, Landmark Towers, Victoria Island. It was also shown nationwide on Easter Day, 29 March 2018.