Apaye (English: A Mother's Love) is a 2014 Nigerian biographical drama film directed by Desmond Elliot and starring Clarion Chukwura, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Belinda Effah, and Mbong Amata.[1] It premièred at the Silverbird Cinemas, Victoria Island, Lagos on 7, March 2014.[2][3] The comic role Yepayeye, tells the story of the life and struggles of Elder Irene Yepayeye Uriah-Dieah, who was a relative of Goodluck Jonathan in real life.[4][5][6]

Apaye (A Mother's Love)
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Directed by	Desmond Elliot Niyi Akinmolaran
Screenplay by	Vivian Chiji Uduak Isong Oguamanam Kehinde Joseph
Produced by	Emem Isong
Starring	Kanayo O. Kanayo Mbong Amata Belinda Effah Clarion Chukwura
Production company	Emem Isong Productions
Distributed by	Royal Arts Academy Silverbird Distributions
Release date	7 March 2014 (2014-03-07)
Country	Nigeria
Language	English

It tells a story about how Yepayeye (Clarion Chukwura) struggles to overcome the many challenges of a single mother of 6 and eventually triumphed in ensuring the uprightness and education of her kids.

Cast

• Kanayo O. Kanayo as Emman
• Clarion Chukwura as Yepayeye
• Belinda Effah as Young Yepayeye
• Mbong Amata as Suam
• Caro Michael as Small Yepayeye

Reception

Nollywood Reinvented gave it a 53% ratings then praised the storyline, directing and music. It concluded by stating that despite her low expectations from movies generally, Apaye succeeded in being a "pleasant surprise...".[7]

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