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And it's a wrap! Kunle Afolayan announces filming has ended for 'Swallow' movie

Precious 'Mamazeus' Nwogu

March 19, 2021 2:26 PM

The forthcoming film is an adaptation of Sefi Atta's 2010 novel 'Swallow'.

Kunle Afolayan [Instagram/@kunleafo]

Ace film director, Kunle Afolayan has announced the end of principal photography for his forthcoming Netflix feature 'Swallow'.

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Afolayan took to his Instagram handle on Friday, to share that filming has officially wrapped up nearly three months after he first hinted on the production.

Set in the 80s, the film which is an adaptation of Sefi Atta's 2010 novel of the same title, follows the story of Tolani Ajao, a naïve secretary whom, after a series of career woes, considers a drug trafficking offer from her roommate Rose Adamson.

Recall Afolayan unveiled the film as one of the three Netflix commissioned projects in production.

'Swallow' stars singer Niyola (Eniola Akinbo) in the lead role with Chioma Akpotha, Deyemi Okanlawon, Ijeoma Grace Agu, Omotunde Adebowale, Eniola Badmus, Mercy Aigbe, Kelvin Ikeduba, Joke Muyiwa, BBNaija reality star Thin Tall Tony and Olusegun Akinremi in supporting roles.