12 Oct 2013
B for Boy
B for Boy is a contemporary drama set in Nigeria, about one woman's desperate need for a male child, which reveals the discrimination of women in the names of culture and religion.
Half of a Yellow Sun
An epic love story: Olanna and Kainene are glamorous twins, living a privileged city life in newly independent 1960s Nigeria. The two women make very different choices of lovers, but rivalry and betrayal must be set aside as their lives are swept up in the turbulence of war.
Top Billed Cast
Chiwetel Ejiofor Odenigbo
Thandiwe Newton Olanna
Anika Noni Rose Kainene
Joseph Mawle Richard
John Boyega Ugwu
Genevieve Nnaji Miss Adebayo
Onyeka Onwenu Mama
Hakeem Kae-Kazim Captain Dutse
Babou Ceesay Okeoma
Susan Wokoma Amala
Jude Orhorha Harrison
Gloria Young Aunty Ifeka
Tina Mba Mrs. Ozobia
Wale Ojo Chief Okonji
Ayo Lijadu Professor Ezeka
Naya Amobi Arize
Zack Orji Chief Ozobia
Kasper Michaels Plump Charles
Reginald Ofodile Uncle Mbaezi
Gráinne Keenan Susan
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