# A Private Storm

A Private Storm is a 2010 Nigerian romantic drama film, co-directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen and Ikechukwu Onyeka. It stars Ramsey Nouah, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Ngozi Ezeonu, Ufuoma Ejenobor and John Dumelo. It was premiered on 18 December 2010 at Four Points Hotel, Lekki.

## Plot

Gina (Omotola Jalade Ekeinde) and Alex (Ramsey Nouah) seem like the ideal couple from the outside, but the urge to always be in control of all aspect of Gina's life is threatening their relationship. Alex abuses her emotionally and physically anytime he sees her getting close to the opposite sex.

## Cast

* Ramsey Nouah as Alex
* Omotola Jolade-Ekeinde as Gina
* Ufuoma Ejenobor as Lisa
* John Dumelo as Jason
* Ngozi Ezeonu as Mrs. Jibuno
* Blossom Chukwujekwu as Tony
* Tessy Oragwa as Katie
* Christian Ajisafe as Uju
* Blessing Onwukwe as Ada
* Peace Awak as Juliet
* Alex Ayalogu as Mr. Jibuno
* Susan David as Joy
* Andy Jimmy as Young Jason

## Release

It premiered in Lagos on 18 December 2010. It was released theatrically on 9 February 2011 and on DVD on 10 December 2012.

## Reception
### Critical reception

The film received a generally positive reception. It holds a 57% rating on Nollywood Reinvented, who praised the acting, music, story and originality. Nollywood Forever also praised the casting and storyline.

### Accolades

It was nominated in seven categories at the 2012 Nollywood Movies Awards. It received seven nominations at the 2011 Best of Nollywood Awards and won the award for "Best Use of Costume". It received three nominations at the 7th Africa Movie Academy Awards including awards for Best Makeup, Best Supporting Actor and Best Nigerian Film
List of Awards :
| Award | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
| Africa Film Academy (7th Africa Movie Academy Awards) | Best Nigerian Film | Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen | Nominated |
| Africa Film Academy (7th Africa Movie Academy Awards) | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | John Dumelo | Nominated |
| Africa Film Academy (7th Africa Movie Academy Awards) | Achievement in Makeup | | Nominated |
| Best of Nollywood Magazine (2011 Best of Nollywood Awards) | Best Lead Actress in an English Movie | Omotola Jalade Ekeinde | Nominated |
| Best of Nollywood Magazine (2011 Best of Nollywood Awards) | Best supporting Actress in an English Movie | Ufuoma Ejenobor | Nominated |
| Best of Nollywood Magazine (2011 Best of Nollywood Awards) | Best Actor in a Leading role (English) | Ramsey Nouah | Nominated |
| Best of Nollywood Magazine (2011 Best of Nollywood Awards) | Best Actor in a Supporting role (English) | John Dumelo | Nominated |
| Best of Nollywood Magazine (2011 Best of Nollywood Awards) | Movie of the Year | Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen | Nominated |
| Best of Nollywood Magazine (2011 Best of Nollywood Awards) | Best Use of Costume | | Won |
| Best of Nollywood Magazine (2011 Best of Nollywood Awards) | Director of the Year | Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, Ikechukwu Onyeka | Nominated |
| Nollywood Movies Network (2012 Nollywood Movies Awards) | Best Movie | Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, Ikechukwu Onyeka | Nominated |
| Nollywood Movies Network (2012 Nollywood Movies Awards) | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Ramsey Nouah | Nominated |
| Nollywood Movies Network (2012 Nollywood Movies Awards) | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | John Dumelo | Nominated |
| Nollywood Movies Network (2012 Nollywood Movies Awards) | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Omotola Jalade Ekeinde | Nominated |
| Nollywood Movies Network (2012 Nollywood Movies Awards) | Best Directing | Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen | Nominated |
| Nollywood Movies Network (2012 Nollywood Movies Awards) | Best Cinematography | DJ Tee and Emma Olabode | Nominated |
| Nollywood Movies Network (2012 Nollywood Movies Awards) | Best Sound Editing/Design | | Nominated |