Road to Yesterday (film)

2015 film by Ishaya Bako

Road To Yesterday

Theatrical release poster

Directed by| Ishaya Bako
Screenplay by| Emil B. Garuba
Ishaya Bako
Story by| Genevieve Nnaji
Produced by| Chichi Nwoko
Chinny Onwugbenu
Genevieve Nnaji
Starring|

* Genevieve Nnaji
* Oris Erhuero

Cinematography| Idowu Adedapo
Edited by| Chuka Ejorh
Music by| Kulanen Ikyo

Production
company

The Entertainment Network (TEN)

Distributed by| FilmOne Distribution

Release date

* 27 November 2015 (2015-11-27)

Running time

| 91 minutes
Country| Nigeria
Language| English
Budget| ₦30 million[1]
Box office| ₦30,000,700[2]

Road To Yesterday is a 2015 Nigerian road romantic drama film directed by Ishaya Bako. It stars Genevieve Nnaji and Oris Erhuero in lead roles, with Majid Michel and Chioma 'Chigul' Omeruah in supporting roles.[3] The film, which is co-produced by Genevieve Nnaji, is the actress' first effort as a producer.[4]

Road to Yesterday tells the story of an estranged married couple, hoping to mend their strained marriage whilst on a road trip to a relative’s funeral.

## Cast

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* Genevieve Nnaji as Victoria
* Oris Erhuero as Izu
* Chioma Omeruah as Onome[1]
* Baaj Adebule as Concierge
* Lilian Afegbai as Receptionist
* Joel Benson as Photographer
* Ify Brown as Restaurant Waiter
* Ayo Falana as Policeman
* Lord Frank as Frank
* Ieoma Ibeawuchi as Baby Abigail
* Nancy Isime as Kike
* Nkem Marchie as Izu's Mistress
* Majid Michel as John
* Bolanle Ninalowo as Tosin
* Frances Okeke as Anna
* Ebele Okaro-Onyiuke as Victoria's mum

## Production

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Road To Yesterday was majorly shot in Lagos State.[5] Principal photography commenced in February 2015.[6] It was produced with the support of Africa Magic.[5] Road To Yesterday is Nnaji's first film as a producer, and it is also Ishaya Bako's first feature film.[7] The film was shot on an estimated budget of ₦30 million.[8]

## Promotions

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The official website for the film was launched on 30 September 2015.[8] On 2 October 2015, Genevieve Nnaji, along with the director, Ishaya Bako, made radio rounds on Beat FM, Naija FM and Classic FM, to promote the movie.[9] It also had a media screening on 27 October 2015 at the Genesis Deluxe Cinema, Lekki.[6] The lead actors of the film, Nnaji and Erhuero, covered the November edition of Vanguard Allure Magazine.[10]

## Release

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Teaser trailers for Road To Yesterday was released online on 29 September 2015; One of the trailers is a narration through the eyes of the lead female character, Victoria, while the other trailer is a narration from Izu's perspective. Official trailer for the film was released online on 27 October 2015.[11] The film was scheduled to be premiered on 18 November 2015,[6] but instead had its world premiere at the 2015 Africa International Film Festival on 13 November 2015.[12][13] It was released across Nigerian cinemas on 27 November 2015,[14] after a premiere at Silverbird cinema, Abuja on 25 November.[15][16][17]

## References

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1. ^ a b Badmus, Kayode (10 September 2015). "10 things you should know about Genevieve Nnaji's upcoming movie, Road to Yesterday". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
2. ^ Odejimi, Segun (18 January 2016). "IN FULL: TNS Exclusive Report On Nigerian Cinema In 2015". TNS. Archived from the original on 21 February 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
3. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Oris Erhuero Speaks On Road To Yesterday, Nollywood". NAIJ.com. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
4. ^ Ayalogu, Uju (20 November 2015). "EXCLUSIVE: Road To Yesterday Is An Introduction Of Who I Am – Genevieve". Retrieved 27 December 2015.
5. ^ a b Medeme, Vwe (1 October 2015). "Genevieve Nnaji shines in new movie, Road to Yesterday". The Nation. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
6. ^ a b c Abulude, Samuel (30 October 2015). "Genevieve Nnaji's 'Road To Yesterday' Screened Amidst Pomp And Pageantry". Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
7. ^ Tomilola (27 October 2015). "Ishaya Bako: The Director Of Genevieve Nnaji's Road To Yesterday Gives Us Exclusive Deets About The Movie!". 360Nobs.com. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
8. ^ a b Badmus, Kayode (10 September 2015). "10 things you should know about Genevieve Nnaji's upcoming movie, Road to Yesterday". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
9. ^ Ade-Unuigbe, Adesola (2 October 2015). "Genevieve Nnaji Promotes New Movie 'Road to Yesterday'". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
10. ^ "Genevieve Nnaji And Oris Erhuero Cover Vanguard Allure On 'Road To Yesterday'". News Wire Nigeria. 30 November 2015. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
11. ^ Izuzu, Chidumga (29 September 2015). "Watch Genevieve Nnaji, Oris Erhuerho in trailer for upcoming film". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
12. ^ Peters, Oreoluwa (14 November 2015). "Asa, Desmond Elliot, Funke Akindele, others attend Genevieve's 'Road to Yesterday' premiere at Afriff 2015 (PHOTOS)". YNaija. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
13. ^ "First Look! Genevieve Nnaji at the Premiere of "Road to Yesterday"". bellanaija.com. 13 November 2015. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
14. ^ "Genevieve Nnaji on the "Road To Yesterday"". Nollywood Reviews. 14 October 2015. Retrieved 27 December 2015.[permanent dead link‍]
15. ^ "Genevieve's premieres "Road to Yesterday" in Abuja". EbonyLife TV. EL Now. 1 December 2015. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
16. ^ "Photos from the premiere of 'Road to Yesterday' in Abuja". The Guardian Nigeria. 26 November 2015. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
17. ^ "Road to Yesterday". Nollywood Reinvented.

## External links

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* Official website
* Road To Yesterday at IMDb