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Confusion Na Wa

"Things don't happen for a reason. Things just happen."

2013 1h 45m EN
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7.0
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★7.0TMDB · 2
ComedyCrimeDrama
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Set in a Nigerian city Confusion Na Wa is a dark comedy about a group of strangers whose fates become intertwined over the course of 24 hours. At the heart of everything is a phone found by two opportunist wasters Charles and Chichi who, having read through its contents, decide to blackmail the owner Emeka. Little do they realize that their misdemeanors have set in motion a chain of events that will lead to their own downfall.

“Things don't happen for a reason. Things just happen.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Kenneth Gyang
Writers
Tom Rowlands-Rees, Kenneth Gyang
Languages
English
Countries
Nigeria

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ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Olaolu Akinrowo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ramsey Nouah and Ali Nuhu and OC Ukeje carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Things don't happen for a reason. Things just happen.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3012648 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Kenneth Gyang directs. Olaolu Akinrowo cuts. Produced in Nigeria. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released 13 years ago.
  • 2Editor Olaolu Akinrowo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 3Ramsey Nouah and Ali Nuhu and OC Ukeje carry the top of the cast.
  • 4Marketing tagline: "Things don't happen for a reason. Things just happen.".
  • 5IMDB entry: tt3012648 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 6Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Editing
Olaolu Akinrowo
Makeup / hair
Mercy Gwazah
Runtime
105 min · 1h 45m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN

Awards

  • Best Nigerian Film
  • Nigeria Entertainment Awards
  • Africa Movie Academy Awards

Individual records documented via Wikidata; the summary above may count more.

Also by

Kenneth Gyang

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Cinema Kpatakpata

    Cinema Kpatakpata

    NG

Key crew

  • CinematographyYinka Edward
  • ProducerKenneth Gyang
  • ProducerTom Rowlands-Rees
  • Production ManagerBusayo Iruemiobe
  • Sound RecordistSolomon Emmanuel
  • Costume DesignerToceen Iruemiobe
  • Costume DesignerNathaniel Ishaku
  • Co-ProducerYinka Edwards
  • EditorOlaolu Akinrowo
  • EditorDeborah Ostermann
  • Production CoordinatorRegina Idu
  • Makeup ArtistMercy Gwazah
  • Art DirectionTemple Adieghe
  • Title DesignerTom Rowlands-Rees
  • CostumerSedoo Kpaaye

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • adultery
  • homophobia
  • mistaken identity
  • theft
  • jail cell
  • the lion king

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Premiere2014-06-06· Nigerian Film Festival, Paris

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