Introducing the Kudus is a 2020 family comedy-drama starring Bisola Aiyeola, Timini Egbuson, Ronke Odusanya, Femi Jacobs, and Kunle Remi. Directed by Biodun Stephens, known for hits like Breaded Life and Progressive Tailors Club, the film follows the lives of five siblings who, through deception and persuasion, are brought back home to mark the five-year remembrance of their mother. Mausi (Aiyeola) and her younger brother, Maugbe (Egbuson), devise a plan to reunite with their siblings: Mautin (Jacobs), Mauyan (Remi), and Maupe (Odusanya). However, the reunion does not go as planned, as old grievances resurface, challenging their attempt to reconcile.
, this feature-length film benefits from a tightly crafted script by Mannie Oisemaye, Donald Tombia, and Stephens herself. The story balances humour and heartfelt drama, creating a relatable and compelling narrative that resonates with audiences. The film also offers a subtle nod to the town of Badagry in Lagos, Nigeria, through the siblings’ names and weaving in elements of Badagry’s rich history and cultural sites.
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| Aiyeola (Mausi) and Egbuson (Maugbe) hatch a plan to trick other siblings back home. |
The house chosen as the Kujus' family home is also a perfect setting that subtly reinforces the story’s themes. The architecture and interior convey the disciplined and Christian upbringing that shaped the siblings in their formative years. It stands as a character in its own right, echoing the values and the memories that bind the family, even through years of separation.
Bimbo Ademoye brings depth as Ebi, Maupe’s grown-up daughter, while child actors Ayomide and Tope Ogunleye add to the film’s family charm. Chris Iheruwa and Fola Agunbiade also add flavour to their feature roles as family friends, Otunba and Chuks.
Introducing the Kudus is a well-produced, thoughtfully crafted family comedy-drama that celebrates Nigerian culture and storytelling. It is arguably one of the best-produced family comedy dramas in Nollywood, setting a high standard for future productions in the genre.
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