A Naija Christmas – The Making
Christmas is a time of celebration, and it sets the backdrop for Kunle Afolayan’s “A Naija Christmas”. It is a Netflix Original, the first Christmas Movie in Nigeria.
The story is about 3 brothers who fall over themselves to fulfill the wish of their aged mother after she declares that the first one to get married will inherit her house in Ikoyi. Like the classic Nigerian mother, Madam Agatha is desperate for her sons to get married and give her grandkids. The only trouble is all three men are single to stupor.
The film is light-hearted with lots of humor and romance, a trope that was relatively new to Kunle Afolayan. But always up for a challenge, he read the story, accepted it, and delivered.
The three brothers have contrasting personalities that cause them to clash constantly, much to the chagrin of their mother Madam Agnes. But what is a familial story without a dose of sibling rivalry? Madam Agnes who loves to wear Ankara kaftans with sneakers is very fond of her sons as they are of her, so she tries to manipulate them.
The character is played by the late Racheal Oniga. It is the last movie before her passing. But what’s a familial story without sibling rivalry?
The first brother Ugo is a philanderer who becomes intent on finding the one; Obi is a fidgety nerd, while Chikean the last brother is seemingly indifferent about everything. The battle for the grand prize is between Ugo and Obi who set out to achieve this amidst a cocktail of chaotic events and comic relief.
A lot of thought was put into finding the right location for A Naija Christmas. After an intense search around Lagos and her environs, the stage was set, and production began in earnest.
(Read The 5 Stages of Production here).
Some of the scenes were shot in KAP Hub and KAP studio, and some of the set was built from scratch by veteran Art Director Pat Nebo
Kunle Afolayan expresses that as a filmmaker, if you can, building your own set is preferable as it allows for full control and flexibility.
The cinematographer on set was award-winning Jonathan Kovel
The film takes a look at the politics in the church among Christian mothers. “Ladies of Destiny”. There is an unspoken rivalry, competition; whose son has done this, whose daughter has done that, and this makes Madam Agnes apply pressure on her sons. She is in dire need of bragging rights ASAP!
One thing was prevalent on the set of A Naija Christmas, all the actors were excited to be working with the director and brought their A-game, making the production a smooth run.
Then suddenly, with 7 scenes left to be shot, Racheal Oniga passed away. Everyone was distraught, and the set was shut down temporarily. Coming back to set without her was nerve-wracking, her absence was felt intensely by everyone.
A body double was cast to stand in for her, and with the use of VFX, ADR, and AI, the editors were able to work their way around. The film “A Naija Christmas” is dedicated to her
As with every good movie, someone must chop breakfast and we really should have warned Obi before he proposed to Vera (Linda Osifo) and got humiliated in public. To be fair, I don’t know which was more embarrassing, the matching superhero costume or Obi getting a resounding NO. At one point Vera asked him “Did I tell you I want to get married? Ouch! Talk about not being on the same page.
Ugo falls in love with Ajike, played by Segilola Ogidan, a church chorister who is different from the girls he usually dates. The amazing thing about Segi is she really sings all the songs in A Naija Christmas herself, with no miming. She has a beautiful voice.
Lateef Adedimeji embodied his role as Tony Torpedo a loan shark and the perfect villain, who not only loses his money but also his girl.
The major highlight of the A Naija Christmas is the “ghetto concert” hosted by the Ladies of destiny for the kids in Mushin. The party scene was well attended in the heart of Mushin. Plus, there was a live performance by the legendary fuji maestro Wasiu Alabi Pasuma who performed an original song for the movie. 12 days of Christmas but make it fuji. Listen here
Time was taken to teach the children the song so they could chorus along. It was a free concert. Everyone came together and settled their differences. At the end of the movie, we see why Chike is indifferent to his mother’s quest.
To watch the full video of A Naija Christmas, click HERE
Happy Holidays
834 Comments
suvenir.k-78.ru
When I originally commented I seem to have clicked the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and now every time a comment is added I recieve four emails with the same comment. Is there a way you can remove me from that service? Appreciate it!
www.hcceskalipa.cz
Pretty section of content. I just stumbled upon your blog and in accession capital to assert that I acquire in fact enjoyed account your blog posts. Any way I’ll be subscribing to your augment and even I achievement you access consistently fast.
msfo-soft.ru
Hey I know this is off topic but I was wondering if you knew of any widgets I could add to my blog that automatically tweet my newest twitter updates. I’ve been looking for a plug-in like this for quite some time and was hoping maybe you would have some experience with something like this. Please let me know if you run into anything. I truly enjoy reading your blog and I look forward to your new updates.
goodgame.ru
It’s in reality a nice and helpful piece of information. I’m glad that you shared this helpful info with us. Please stay us informed like this. Thanks for sharing.
velopiter.spb.ru
Hey there just wanted to give you a quick heads up and let you know a few of the images aren’t loading correctly. I’m not sure why but I think its a linking issue. I’ve tried it in two different internet browsers and both show the same results.
www.zakonia.ru
Helpful info. Fortunate me I found your site accidentally, and I am stunned why this coincidence did not happened in advance! I bookmarked it.
railagent.ru
If you are going for best contents like I do, only go to see this website every day as it provides quality contents, thanks
wiki.gptel.ru
I visited several sites except the audio quality for audio songs present at this site is in fact excellent.
shoptema.ru
Greetings! Very helpful advice within this article! It is the little changes which will make the largest changes. Thanks for sharing!
rabotavinternete.forum2x2.ru
Hello there! This is kind of off topic but I need some help from an established blog. Is it hard to set up your own blog? I’m not very techincal but I can figure things out pretty fast. I’m thinking about setting up my own but I’m not sure where to start. Do you have any points or suggestions? With thanks
kefirniygrib.7bb.ru
I was wondering if you ever considered changing the layout of your site? Its very well written; I love what youve got to say. But maybe you could a little more in the way of content so people could connect with it better. Youve got an awful lot of text for only having one or two images. Maybe you could space it out better?
inkbunny.net
I loved as much as you will receive carried out right here. The sketch is tasteful, your authored subject matter stylish. nonetheless, you command get bought an nervousness over that you wish be delivering the following. unwell unquestionably come further formerly again since exactly the same nearly a lot often inside case you shield this increase.
mebforum.ru
Woah! I’m really enjoying the template/theme of this site. It’s simple, yet effective. A lot of times it’s difficult to get that “perfect balance” between user friendliness and visual appearance. I must say that you’ve done a amazing job with this. In addition, the blog loads very fast for me on Chrome. Superb Blog!
kupit-diplom-1.blizko.ru
What’s up it’s me, I am also visiting this site daily, this web site is in fact nice and the people are actually sharing good thoughts.
kupit-diplom.promportal.su
Have you ever considered about including a little bit more than just your articles? I mean, what you say is valuable and all. Nevertheless just imagine if you added some great visuals or video clips to give your posts more, “pop”! Your content is excellent but with images and clips, this site could undeniably be one of the greatest in its niche. Wonderful blog!
orgi.biz
Howdy would you mind letting me know which hosting company you’re working with? I’ve loaded your blog in 3 completely different web browsers and I must say this blog loads a lot quicker then most. Can you suggest a good web hosting provider at a honest price? Thanks a lot, I appreciate it!
horoshava.ru
Excellent website you have here but I was wanting to know if you knew of any community forums that cover the same topics talked about in this article? I’d really love to be a part of online community where I can get feed-back from other knowledgeable individuals that share the same interest. If you have any recommendations, please let me know. Cheers!
www.bakinsky-dvorik.ru
I’m not sure where you are getting your info, but good topic. I needs to spend some time learning more or understanding more. Thanks for fantastic information I was looking for this information for my mission.
bestallorder.nethouse.ru
Hiya very nice blog!! Guy .. Beautiful .. Superb .. I will bookmark your website and take the feeds also? I am satisfied to seek out so many useful information here in the publish, we need develop more strategies in this regard, thank you for sharing. . . . . .
prof-komplekt.com
I was extremely pleased to discover this web site. I want to to thank you for your time for this wonderful read!! I definitely savored every little bit of it and I have you book marked to check out new stuff on your website.
x70795vj.beget.tech
Hello there, You have performed a great job. I will definitely digg it and in my opinion recommend to my friends. I am sure they will be benefited from this web site.
womaninc.ru
Howdy! I could have sworn I’ve been to this blog before but after browsing through some of the posts I realized it’s new to me. Anyways, I’m definitely happy I came across it and I’ll be bookmarking it and checking back frequently!
rostov-na-donu.cataloxy.ru
It’s an awesome article designed for all the web viewers; they will get benefit from it I am sure.
msk.flado.ru
Hi to all, how is everything, I think every one is getting more from this web site, and your views are nice for new users.
ruall.com
I am really happy to read this webpage posts which includes lots of useful information, thanks for providing these information.
zehov.3nx.ru
Usually I do not read article on blogs, however I wish to say that this write-up very forced me to take a look at and do so! Your writing taste has been amazed me. Thank you, quite great article.
happy.forum.cool
I don’t know if it’s just me or if everyone else experiencing problems with your blog. It seems like some of the text on your posts are running off the screen. Can someone else please comment and let me know if this is happening to them too? This could be a problem with my browser because I’ve had this happen before. Appreciate it
armrus.org
I’d like to thank you for the efforts you have put in writing this website. I’m hoping to see the same high-grade blog posts from you in the future as well. In fact, your creative writing abilities has inspired me to get my own website now 😉
molbiol.ru
Hmm it seems like your website ate my first comment (it was extremely long) so I guess I’ll just sum it up what I submitted and say, I’m thoroughly enjoying your blog. I as well am an aspiring blog blogger but I’m still new to the whole thing. Do you have any tips and hints for beginner blog writers? I’d definitely appreciate it.
fabnews.ru
Greetings! Very helpful advice within this article! It is the little changes that produce the most important changes. Thanks for sharing!
toyslife.ru
I used to be recommended this website by means of my cousin. I am not sure whether this publish is written through him as no one else recognise such exact approximately my difficulty. You are amazing! Thank you!
sovetushka.forum2x2.ru
I really like it when people come together and share opinions. Great website, keep it up!
forum.storeland.ru
What’s up everyone, it’s my first pay a visit at this web site, and piece of writing is truly fruitful in favor of me, keep up posting such articles or reviews.
zen
I blog frequently and I really appreciate your information. This great article has really peaked my interest. I am going to book mark your blog and keep checking for new information about once per week. I opted in for your Feed as well.
how to clean a dirty mechanical keyboard
Greetings! Very useful advice within this article! It’s the little changes which will make the most important changes. Thanks a lot for sharing!
peace
Can I simply say what a comfort to find a person that really knows what they’re discussing online. You actually realize how to bring a problem to light and make it important. A lot more people have to look at this and understand this side of your story. I was surprised you are not more popular since you surely possess the gift.
how to clean a keyboard mechanical
I wanted to thank you for this wonderful read!! I certainly loved every little bit of it. I have you saved as a favorite to check out new things you post…
출장샵
I am continually impressed by your ability to delve into subjects with grace and clarity. Your articles are both informative and enjoyable to read, a rare combination. Your blog is a valuable resource, and I am sincerely grateful for it.
서울출장안마
I am continually impressed by your ability to delve into subjects with grace and clarity. Your articles are both informative and enjoyable to read, a rare combination. Your blog is a valuable resource, and I am sincerely grateful for it.
인천출장샵
Your unique approach to addressing challenging subjects is like a breath of fresh air. Your articles stand out with their clarity and grace, making them a pure joy to read. Your blog has now become my go-to source for insightful content.
출장샵
Your unique approach to addressing challenging subjects is like a breath of fresh air. Your articles stand out with their clarity and grace, making them a pure joy to read. Your blog has now become my go-to source for insightful content.
sky glass app on firestick not working
Very good post! We will be linking to this particularly great post on our site. Keep up the great writing.
Techno
I’m pretty pleased to find this web site. I need to to thank you for your time due to this wonderful read!! I definitely loved every bit of it and i also have you saved to fav to see new stuff in your blog.
Post a comment
You must be logged in to post a comment.
인천출장마사지
I couldn’t agree more with the insightful points you’ve articulated in this article. Your profound knowledge on the subject is evident, and your unique perspective adds an invaluable dimension to the discourse. This is a must-read for anyone interested in this topic.