ISOKEN - Movie Review

Yaay, Amazon Prime is bae!! I stumbled on Isoken and I was so thrilled!! I had to rent it for $2.99 though!

Okay, okay... I realize I am late to the game as this movie was released in the cinemas in London and Nigeria in June 2017!! I can't believe I am just getting to see this movie a year later! A whole year!

Starring Dakore Akande, Tina Mba, Jemima Osunde, Damilola Adegbite, Joseph Benjamin, Lydia Forson and Funke Akindele. Isoken is the story about a woman of 34 who was successful career wise but wasn't dating and had no prospects. Her younger sister had just gotten married. In fact, her two younger sisters were married and she was still 'roasting' in the singles club. A regular recipient of subtle shades and jabs, Isoken tried her best to be bold and daring despite the odds.

She was introduced to Osaze who had just returned from the US. Talk about meeting a man who was cream, sugar and coffee all in one mug! Osaze was like fine wine on a parched tongue.

I thought the cinematography was great; lighting and sound on fleek. Isoken addresses some of the issues women in their 30s and are single face in the Nigerian society.

Trust Lydia Forson to spice up things with her Ghana swag and all.

Isoken later meets a caucasian man, Kevin who she begins to date. Picture Moris Chestnut kneeling in front of you and asking for your hand in marriage. What will your answer be? My heart broke for Kevin who stood by just watching.

Why can't you be normal Isoken? Why can't you be normal like your sisters? Na only you go school? Isoken stood up to her mother and family for the first time by telling them she was not normal. This scene got me laughing.

What are your thoughts about Isoken? Have you seen it?

Cheerio.....

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