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Hoodrush is a Nigerien film of genre Musical with OC Ukeje
Hoodrush (2012)
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Add to a movie listHoodrush is a 2012 Nigerian Musical thriller film written, produced and directed by Dimeji Ajibola. It stars OC Ukeje, Bimbo Akintola and Gabriel Afolayan. It received two nominations at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards, Gabriel Afolayan eventually won the award for the category Best Actor In A Supporting Role.
The film tells a story of the challenges encountered by two brothers who strive to partake in musical talent shows.
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Lagos, Nigeria. Deux frères tentent de s'en sortir. L'un est musicien et cherche à se faire un nom en se présentant à des castings. Son aîné devient le gigolo d'une riche bourgeoise, trempant dans le trafic de drogue. Leurs volontés de ne pas se compromettre se heurtent à des difficultés croissantes jusqu'à l'assassinat du frère aîné. Mais le cadet arrive finalement à décrocher le titre d'African Idol .Actors
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