A Private Storm
A Private Storm is a 2010 Nigerian romantic drama film, co-directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen and Ikechukwu Onyeka. It stars Ramsey Nouah, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Ngozi Ezeonu, Ufuoma Ejenobor and John Dumelo. It was premiered on 18 December 2010 at Four Points Hotel, Lekki.
Plot
Gina and Alex seem like the ideal couple from the outside, but the urge to always be in control of all aspect of Gina's life is threatening their relationship. Alex abuses her emotionally and physically anytime he sees her getting close to the opposite sex.Cast
- Ramsey Nouah as Alex
- Omotola Jolade-Ekeinde as Gina
- Ufuoma Ejenobor as Lisa
- John Dumelo as Jason
- Ngozi Ezeonu as Mrs Jibuno
- Blossom Chukwujekwu as Tony
- Tessy Oragwa as Katie
- Christian Ajisafe as Uju
- Blessing Onwukwe as Ada
Production
Release
It premiered in Lagos on 18 December 2010. It was released theatrically on 9 February 2011 and on DVD on 10 December 2012.Reception
Critical reception
The film received a generally positive reception. It holds a 57% rating on Nollywood Reinvented, who praised the acting, music, story and originality. Nollywood Forever also praised the casting and storyline.Accolades
It was nominated in seven categories at the 2012 Nollywood Movies Awards. It received seven nominations at the 2011 Best of Nollywood Awards and won the award for "Best Use of Costume". It received three nominations at the 7th Africa Movie Academy Awards including awards for Best Makeup, Best Supporting Actor and Best Nigerian Film| Award | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
| Africa Film Academy | Best Nigerian Film | Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen | |
| Africa Film Academy | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | John Dumelo | |
| Africa Film Academy | Achievement in Makeup | ||
| Best of Nollywood Magazine | Best Lead Actress in an English Movie | Omotola Jalade Ekeinde | |
| Best of Nollywood Magazine | Best supporting Actress in an English Movie | Ufuoma Ejenobor | |
| Best of Nollywood Magazine | Best Actor in a Leading role | Ramsey Noah | |
| Best of Nollywood Magazine | Best Actor in a Supporting role | John Dumelo | |
| Best of Nollywood Magazine | Movie of the Year | Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen | |
| Best of Nollywood Magazine | Best Use of Costume | ||
| Best of Nollywood Magazine | Director of the Year | Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, Ikechukwu Onyeka | |
| Nollywood Movies Network | Best Movie | Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, Ikechukwu Onyeka | |
| Nollywood Movies Network | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Ramsey Nouah | |
| Nollywood Movies Network | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | John Dumelo | |
| Nollywood Movies Network | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Omotola Jalade Ekeinde | |
| Nollywood Movies Network | Best Directing | Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen | |
| Nollywood Movies Network | Best Cinematography | DJ Tee and Emma Olabode | |
| Nollywood Movies Network | Best Sound Editing/Design |