Soole

Soole is a 2021 Nigerian-comedy film produced by Adunni Ade, a Lou-Ellen Clara Company Limited distributed by FilmOne entertainment, and directed by Kayode Kasum. The film is Adunni Ade's debut production and stars Sola Sobowale, Lateef Adedimeji, Femi Jacobs, Meg Otanwa, Shawn Faqua, Bukunmi Oluwasina, Eso Dike, Teniola Aladese, Saidi Balogun amongst others. The film premiered on 21 November 2021 and hit cinemas nationwide on 26 November 2021.

Selected cast

Adunni Ade as Sister Veronica
Lateef Adedimeji as Julius
Teniola Aladese as Clara
Femi Jacobs as Ifebuchi
Meg Otanwa as Justina
Sola Sobowale as Ifeoma
Bukunmi Oluwasina
Saidi Balogun
Mike Afolarin as Maxwell
Busola Akeeb as Nneka
Shawn Faqua as Driver
Ikponmwosa Gold as Pastor Oko
Odera Olivia Orji as Anwuli
Eso Dike as Innocent

Synopsis

Soole is the story of a Catholic nun named Veronica, played by Adunni Ade who travels from Lagos to Enugu after failing to fund an orphanage home. In her journey to Enugu, she opted for a cheap ride option popularly called 'Soole,' where she met different commuters like herself. The journey from Lagos to Enugu featured a lot of drama, including an armed robbery attack on their way to Enugu.

Premiere

The premiere took place at the Filmhouse Cinemas IMAX Lekki in Lagos on the 21st, of November 2021. The event featured several celebrities, including those that didn't appear in the movie, some of the celebrities present were Kehinde Bankole, Shawn Faqua, Okey Bakassi and a host of others.

Nomination and recognition

Shawn Faqua was nominated for his role in the Soole movie under the category for Best actor in a comedy at the 2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.