SMASH is a comedy-drama that delivers laughs, brotherhood, and cultural flavour in equal measure. Produced by Steve Onu (popularly known as Yaw), who is also a lead cast alongside Enyinna Nwigwe, Gideon Okeke, Chibuna Stanley and Uzor Arukwe
The title, SMASH, cleverly takes its name from the initials of the five main characters, Somachi (Arukwe), Madu (Okeke), Anayo (Niwgwe), and Somto (Onu). and Hector (Stanley) Igbo, brothers in hustle and heart. Based in Lagos, these five men are thriving traders who’ve made it past the Nwaibọi stage, settled into, and now run successful businesses. Now in their prime, they must confront a new challenge: the complexities of marriage and family life.
At the heart of the narrative is Anayo’s romantic relationship with his Yoruba banker girlfriend, Nike (played by Iyabo Ojo). Their love is tested by inter-tribal tensions, especially those stirred by Anayo’s strong-willed mother (played flawlessly by Ebele Okaro). The cultural clash adds emotional depth to the comedy, offering a reflection on tradition, tribal identity, and modern relationships
Each of the other friends brings his own drama to the story: Madu finds himself torn between ending things with his runs girl, Vremudia, and unknowingly dating her mentee, Uju, but Thanks to his loud and unpredictable Uncle Thadius, he would have been scammed a second time. Somachi, plagued by dating paranoia, believes all light-skinned women spell trouble, and yet, they're the only type he keeps running into. Somto, the stingy one, wants a good girl but is unwilling to part with his naira to win her over. Meanwhile, Hector, the least financially stable of the crew, keeps finding himself in situations with high-maintenance women far outside his budget
Brilliantly written by Doris Ariole and directed by a veteran filmmaker, John Njamah, SMASH is laced with rich Igbo dialogue, authentic banter, and relatable characters. The film also feature a strong supporting cast, including Kiki Omeli, Ufuoma McDermott, Bethel Njoku, and Empress Njamah adding further star power to an already compelling ensemble.
Bottom Line: SMASH, A refreshing blend of comedy, culture, and Lagos hustle with an Igbo twist, is a must-watch at Yaw Naija Entertainment on YouTube
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