30 Days in Atlanta is a Nigerian romantic comedy that follows Akpos (Ayo Makun), a fun-loving and mischievous man from Warri, Nigeria, who wins an all-expenses-paid 30-day trip to Atlanta, Georgia. He invites his more reserved cousin, Richard (Ramsey Nouah), to join him on this adventure. The duo's contrasting personalities lead to a series of comedic misadventures as they navigate cultural shocks, romantic entanglements, and unexpected challenges in the bustling city of Atlanta.
Cast:
- Ayo Makun as Akpos
- Ramsey Nouah as Richard
- Richard Mofe Damijo as Odiye
- Desmond Elliot as Okiemute
- Vivica A. Fox as Lydia
- Lynn Whitfield as Clara
- Karlie Redd as Kimberly
- Majid Michel as Adetola Briggs
- Omoni Oboli
- Racheal Oniga as Richard's mother
- Juliet Ibrahim as Adetola's wife
- Mercy Johnson as Esse
- Ada Ameh as Akpos' mother
- Yemi Blaq
- Ifedayo Olarinde (Freeze)
Director: Robert O. Peters
Producer: Ayo Makun
Screenwriter: Patrick "Koinage" Nnamani
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 112 minutes
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2014
Production Locations: Lagos, Nigeria & Atlanta, USA
Box Office Gross: ₦163 million (approximately)
Awards & Recognition:
30 Days in Atlanta was a commercial success and received several accolades:
- Highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time in Nigerian cinemas as of 2015
- 10 nominations at the 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards, including Best Comedic Act (Ayo Makun), Best Screenplay, and Best Director (Robert Peters)
- Recognized for its contribution to the international visibility of Nollywood films
Where to Watch:
You can stream 30 Days in Atlanta on Netflix:
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