Introducing the Kujus
# Introducing the Kujus

Introducing the Kujus is a 2020 Nigerian comedy-drama film directed by Biodun Stephen and produced by Winifred Okpapi. The film stars Bisola Aiyeola, who co-produced the film. It also features Timini Egbuson, Femi Jacobs, Bimbo Ademoye, Sophie Alakija and Mimi Onalaja and is set in Badagry. The movie focuses on one young woman's love for her family, and how this love reunites her family and ends old feuds. It was released on 27 November 2020. In its opening week, the film grossed ₦10 million. Introducing the Kujus is suitable for family viewing but parental guidance is advised.

## Plot

Introducing the Kujus tells the story of five Nigerian siblings who are at crossroads. They do not want to return to their hometown in Badagry for the five-year remembrance of their mother's death. Mausi Kuju (played by Bisola Aiyeola) with the help of Maugbe Kuju (played by Timini Egbuson) orchestrates a plan to bring their other siblings together. For the plan to succeed, she must trick her siblings, but the volatile nature of their relationship means she does not know how exactly it'll go.

## Cast

* Bisola Aiyeola as Mausi
* Timini Egbuson as Maugbe
* Femi Jacobs as Mautin
* Kunle Remi as Mauyan
* Ronke Odusanya as Maupe
* Bimbo Ademoye as Ebi
* MC Lively as Barry Wonder
* Sophie Alakija as Lily
* Folaremi Agunbiade as Chuks
* Mimi Onalaja as Pamela
* Chris Iheuwa as Otunba
* Temitope Ogunleye as Tombra
* Ayomide Ogunleye as Bibiana

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor in A Drama | Femi Jacobs | Pending |
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor in A Drama | Timini Egbuson | Pending |
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Art Director | Adeoye Adetunji | Pending |
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Writer | Manie Oiseomaye, Donald Tombia and Biodun Stephen | Pending |
