The story centers on twin sisters, and Shalewa (Lefty) , both played by Funke Akindele. While Ayomide is refined, sophisticated, and lives a life of affluence, Lefty remains an uncouth, "bad girl with a good conscience". Despite their mother’s efforts to keep Lefty away from her old life, she remains tied to her "Askamaya Bees" gang—including Chummy Choko ( Chioma Akpotha ), Busty ( Eniola Badmus ), and Nikky ( Bimbo Thomas ). The plot thickens when Lefty's romance with cyber-fraudster Femi Stone ( Deyemi Okanlawon ) entangles both sisters in a dangerous web of crime and police corruption. The Highlights
: The film features a star-studded lineup that includes Nancy Isime, Timini Egbuson, and Zubby Michael. Reviewers noted that despite the large cast, characters like Chioma Akpotha’s "Chummy Choko" were given enough space to shine.
(2020) is a high-energy gangster comedy that successfully revived a classic Nollywood franchise. Co-directed by Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz, the film became the highest-grossing Nigerian film of all time upon its release, raking in over ₦468 million at the box office. The Plot
: Beyond the comedy, the movie tackles heavy themes like youth profiling , corrupt policing (personified by Blossom Chukwujekwu’s "Oga Dede"), and the realities of ghetto life.
: Critics widely praised Funke Akindele for her "superb" delivery of two contrasting roles, noting her ability to switch between the polished Ayomide and the rascally Lefty with "skill and dexterity".
: Many IMDb reviewers and critics at Premium Times lauded the "top-notch" production, relatable street slang, and vibrant action sequences.
The story centers on twin sisters, and Shalewa (Lefty) , both played by Funke Akindele. While Ayomide is refined, sophisticated, and lives a life of affluence, Lefty remains an uncouth, "bad girl with a good conscience". Despite their mother’s efforts to keep Lefty away from her old life, she remains tied to her "Askamaya Bees" gang—including Chummy Choko ( Chioma Akpotha ), Busty ( Eniola Badmus ), and Nikky ( Bimbo Thomas ). The plot thickens when Lefty's romance with cyber-fraudster Femi Stone ( Deyemi Okanlawon ) entangles both sisters in a dangerous web of crime and police corruption. The Highlights
: The film features a star-studded lineup that includes Nancy Isime, Timini Egbuson, and Zubby Michael. Reviewers noted that despite the large cast, characters like Chioma Akpotha’s "Chummy Choko" were given enough space to shine. The story centers on twin sisters, and Shalewa
(2020) is a high-energy gangster comedy that successfully revived a classic Nollywood franchise. Co-directed by Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz, the film became the highest-grossing Nigerian film of all time upon its release, raking in over ₦468 million at the box office. The Plot The plot thickens when Lefty's romance with cyber-fraudster
: Beyond the comedy, the movie tackles heavy themes like youth profiling , corrupt policing (personified by Blossom Chukwujekwu’s "Oga Dede"), and the realities of ghetto life. (2020) is a high-energy gangster comedy that successfully
: Critics widely praised Funke Akindele for her "superb" delivery of two contrasting roles, noting her ability to switch between the polished Ayomide and the rascally Lefty with "skill and dexterity".
: Many IMDb reviewers and critics at Premium Times lauded the "top-notch" production, relatable street slang, and vibrant action sequences.
