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Release Year2024
Runtime—
LanguageYoruba
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy
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DirectorTony Abulu
WritersTony Abulu
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAmerican Japa
About American Japa
Two underprivileged Nigerian women in their mid-thirties struggling to survive in the inner-city ghetto of Lagos, dream of relocating to America by any means necessary.
Directed by Tony Abulu, American Japa leans on a strong ensemble — Yemi Blaq, Wumi Toriola, Toyin Abraham — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2024.
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