A Lagos Love Story
A Lagos Love Story[1] is a 2025 Nigerian romantic comedy film directed by Naz Onuzo and written by Ozzy Etomi[2] and Naz Onuzo. The film was produced by Naz Onuzo under the banner of Inkblot Productions and features Mike Afolarin, Jemima Osunde, Susan Pwajok, Uti Nwanchukwu, Uche Montana and Veeiye. It was released on Netflix on April 11, 2025.[3]
Plot
Promise Quest is an aspiring event planner determined to save her family’s home from foreclosure. She applies for a contract to manage the Lagos Art and Culture Festival, hoping the earnings will help her pay off a ₦20 million debt. However, things take an unexpected turn when she is assigned to work as the personal assistant to rising Afrobeats star, King Kator, for the four-day event.
As Promise navigates the chaotic world of celebrity management, her spirited younger sister Favour begins to chase her own dream of becoming a fashion designer. Caught between unfamiliar responsibilities, mounting family pressure, and growing feelings for Kator, Promise's relationship with both her boss and Kator’s manager becomes strained.
Meanwhile, Favour is introduced to a glamorous circle of wealthy young lagosians who offer her the opportunity of a lifetime—at the cost of leaving her old life behind. When Promise is offered ₦20 million to manipulate Kator, and Favour is asked to sell the rights to her fashion brand, both sisters must confront what truly matters to them and where their loyalties lie.[4]
Cast
- Jemima Osunde as Promise Quest
- Mike Afolarin as King Kator
- Susan Pwajok as Favour Quest
- Chimezie Imo as Kufre
- Uche Montana as Adanna
- Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman as Fadekemi Rhodes
- Kalu Ikeagwu as Mr. Quest
- Uti Nwachukwu as Mayowa
- IK Osakioduwa as Achike
- Shoddy as Shege Baba
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Production and music
A Lagos Love Story was directed by Naz Onuzo. Released on April 11, 2025, it is his fifth feature film and third rom-com.[6] The film is a Netflix original, produced by Inkblot Productions.
The film's soundtrack[7] features original tracks performed by Mike Afolarin and produced by Nosakhare "Impvlse" Abbe.[8]
Reception
The film debuted at number one on Netflix Nigeria's chart shortly after its release and became a trending topic on social media, with #ALagosLoveStory generating hundreds of posts on X. Many viewers praised the cinematography, costume design, and festival and concert scenes.[9][10][11]
References
- ^ Onuzo, Chinaza (2025-04-11), A Lagos Love Story (Comedy, Romance), David Abbas, Nicole Abebi, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, InkBlot Productions, retrieved 2025-07-02
- ^ "Ozzy Etomi | Writer". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ "A Lagos Love Story - InkBlot". InkBlot. Archived from the original on 2025-04-18. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ "Inkblot Brings Star-Studded Romance to Netflix with A Lagos Love Story". Nollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ "Inkblot Brings Star-Studded Romance to Netflix with A Lagos Love Story". Nollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ ShockNG (2025-04-15). "Naz Onuzo Presents "A Lagos Love Story" : A Rom-Com that Stands Out with Heart, Grit, and Local Flavor". ShockNG. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ A Lagos Love Story Original Soundtrack by King Kator on Apple Music, 2025-04-08, retrieved 2025-07-02
- ^ Songstats. "Impvlsebeatz | Artist Analytics". Songstats. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ Lasisi, Seyi (2025-04-17). ""A Lagos Love Story": Chinaza Onuzo's Romcom Deserves Commendation". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ Olawuyi, Victor (2025-04-13). "'A Lagos Love Story' Sparks Buzz on Netflix: Fans Divided Over Nollywood's Latest Romance". BestLagos Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ NollywoodTmies. "A Lagos Love Story Tops Netflix Nigeria: Nollywood's Latest Rom-Com Sensation Dominates the Charts". Simply Entertainment Reports and Trending Stories. Retrieved 2025-07-02.