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Wikipedia article




'Ponzi' is 2021 Nigerian comedy film based on the victims 2016 MMM Ponzi scheme. It was written by Toluwani Obayan, produced by Vincent Okonkwo and directed by Kayode Kasum. It stars Jide Kosoko, Chinyere Wilfred, Timini Egbuson, Tope Tedela, Broda Shaggi and Mr Macaroni. It was released theatrically on 12 March 2021.

Plot



Abeke the omniscient narrator introduces the residents of a close. Chief Olaoba is a wealthy politician who neglects the needs of the community he represents. He however shows up occasionally to distribute money to his constituents. Bob returns from dispora and goes to the close and gains the trust of the occupants and convinces them to invest in a get-rich-quick scheme named Richvest. This leads to a series of unexpected events.

Cast



*Jide Kosoko as Olaoba, Abeke's father

*Chinyere Wilfred as Mrs. Olaoba, Abeke's mother

*Mawuli Gavor as Rob, a returnee

*Timini Egbuson as Ikenna, a layabout who squats with his elder brother Uchenna.

*Mr Macaroni as Uchenna, a lesson teacher

*Immaculate Oko-Kasum as Zara, Uchenna's heavily pregnant wife

*Tope Tedela as Tafa, Zara's brother, a kebab seller who hopes to make it as a chef

*Broda Shaggi as Chudi, a struggling upcoming musician

*Amanda Dara as Oluchi

*Uzoamaka Aniunoh as Abeke

*Zubby Michael as Charles, a neighbourhood hustler and loan shark

*Eso Dike as Ikenna

*Caroline Igben as Nike

Production and release



The movie is based on the experiences of Nigerians during the 2016 MMM online scheme which promised 30% returns on investment. The scheme inadvertently crashed and put subscribers in distress. In an interview, the movies producer, said the project is aimed at sensitising Nigerians to avoid get-rich-quick schemes. It was shot in Lagos but set in Ota, Ogun State.

The movie voice technique was employed as Uzo Aniunoh was both an actress and a narrator. This technique has been used in movies like 'Fight Club' and 'Memento'.

Reception



In a review for 'Nigerian Entertainment Today', Jerry Chiemeke wrote "The only way for the audience to enjoy this film is to close their eyes to its technical flaws and they are many. They will probably laugh (a lot), but in the end, a good film transcends giggles, and when it comes down to categorising Nollywood films, this will not be one of the exactly memorable ones." He rated the film a 6/10.

Awards and nominations



References



Category:Films directed by Kayode Kasum

Category:Nigerian comedy films

Category:English-language Nigerian films

Category:Films about fraud

Category:2020s English-language films

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