Aloe Vera (film)

Aloe Vera be 2020 Ghanaian film wey Manaa Abdallah plus Anny Araba Adams produce. Wey Peter Sedufia co-produce den sanso direct am."Peter Sedufia premieres new movie 'Aloe Vera' on March 6". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2020-03-02. Retrieved 2021-02-20."'Aloe Vera' will soon be on Netflix – Peter Sedufia". www.ghanaweb.com. 2020-03-09. Retrieved 2021-02-20."Aloe Vera – NFA MAIN". Archived from the original on 2021-10-23. Retrieved 2021-02-20.Annang, Pamela (3 March 2020). "Peter Sedufia to premiere new movie 'Aloe Vera' on March 6". Graphic Online. Archived from the original on 2020-03-20. Retrieved 15 April 2021.

 Plot 
Two group of pipo dey live for de same village, Aloes den Veras. Dem get harsh rivalry wey dey go on even reach dema kiddies dem, wey each side get dema own trademark color. When de kiddie of de town leaders, Aloewin den Veraline, fall in love, dem for find way make dem bring de two communities togeda, despite de animosity. De community later on cam turn one as result of de relationship between de two.Asankomah, Tony (2020-02-18). "Trailer Alert: Here's a first look at what "ALOE VERA" is all about". GhMovieFreak. Retrieved 2021-02-20. For a land insyd where de pipo have divided demmaself sekof a disagreement long ago, a man den woman from de different sides fall for love insyd. Despite de efforts of demma families to keep dem apart, dem eventually became de reason de community became one again. 

 Cast 
 Aaron Adatsi as Aloewin
 Ngozi Viola Adikwu as Verari
 Benjamin Adaletey as Paa Vera
 Kofi Adjorlolo as Papa Aloe
 Ben Affat as Aloeway
 Eric Agyemfra as Vera Man 1
 Kobina Amissah-Sam as Father
 Rhoda Okobea Ampene as Vera Woman 1
 Fred Nii Amugi as Mr. Aloemele
 Adjetey Anang as Aloedin
 Akofa Edjeani Asiedu as Mama Aloe
 Edinam Atatsi as Midwife
 Mawuko Awumah as Mr. Aloegede
 Alexandra Ayirebi-Acquah as Veralin
 Grace Omaboe
 Nana Ama Mcbrown as Maa Vera
 Peter Ritchie as Vera Man 2
 Priscilla Opoku Agyemang as Aloemaria
 Fiifi Coleman
 Gloria Safo as Verani
 Roselyn Ngissah as Aloemay
 Beverly Afaglo as Mother
 Naa Ashorkor as Veranda
 Solomon Fixon Owoo as Aloekay
 Adamu Zaaki as Aloebay

 Production 
Dem announce de film title for 2019 insyd, wey dem announce say de director, Peter Sedufia, dey build 100 houses make he create one village for filming for Dabala, Volta Region for Ghana. Dem sanso mention say actors Priscilla Opoku Agyemang, Nana Ama Mcbrown, den Roselyn Ngissah go dey act for de movie."Peter Sedufia announces title of new movie 'Aloe Vera'". GhanaWeb. 2019-09-05. Retrieved 2021-04-14. Na dem bring Worlasi make he provide de film ein soundtrack."Mcbrown, Fred Amugi, Others Star In Peter Sedufia's 'Hollywood' Film". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2021-04-14. Peter Sedufia talk say de movie be "upgrade" of ein previous project, wey dem design am make e give people something wey go make dem feel say dem no waste dema money den time.""Ghana film industry hasn't shot a film like "Aloe Vera" - Nana Ama McBrown (VIDEO)". Pulse Ghana. 2020-02-05. Retrieved 2021-04-14. For dis reason, ein production no be hasty one. Sedufia extended de film ein post-production reach beyond Ghana. Sound treatment insyd Germany dey follow Ghanaian editing den final refinements insyd France. He emphasized dat European sound facilities dey outmatch local options."We spent over 1 million Ghana Cedis in shooting 'Aloe Vera'– Peter Sedufia". July 26, 2021.

Peter Sedufia no only direct de film; he sanso personally financed den built a complete film village insyd Dabala, Volta Region, to dey serve as a permanent production resource. Ein vision be say de set could either support fellow filmmakers insyd de region anaa be handed over to Dabala's residents as a community resource."Peter Sedufia premieres new movie 'Aloe Vera' on March 6". March 2, 2020."I spent $235,000 to produce Aloe Vera - Peter Sedufia". Aloe Vera had a budget of approximately $150,000 but went ova budget due to extended filming dates after heavy rains wey damaged filming equipment."How Ghanaian film director blew over GHC15 million on Aloe Vera". Pulse Ghana. 10 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2025. According to Peter Sedufia, he spent $235,000. He attributed ein financing to contributions wey dey cam from South Africa, France’s Canal+, Ghanaian investors, den ein own funds."It cost me $235,000 to produce Aloe Vera - Peter Sedufia - Ghana Weekend". February 9, 2025. De rains sanso caused severe damage to de film set, wey Sedufia describe am as a major challenge during production."I cried during one of my shoots because the challenges were too much - Peter Sedufia". GhanaWeb. 2020-07-01. Retrieved 2021-04-14.     

Aloe Vera dem plan say dem go use N58,204,500, but dem end up use pass N77,606,000 secof heavy rain come damage dema equipment, so dem need extend dema filming time."How Ghanaian film director blew over N77 million on "Aloe Vera" (VIDEO)". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-05-21. Retrieved 2021-04-14. De rain sanso damage de film set wey Sedufia state prove sey ebe major challenge."I cried during one of my shoots because the challenges were too much - Peter Sedufia". GhanaWeb. 2020-07-01. Retrieved 2021-04-14.  

 Release 
Dem premiere Aloe Vera for Ghana on March 6, 2020 for Accra insyd.""Aloe Vera" first premiere sold out (PHOTOS)". Pulse Ghana. 2020-03-09. Retrieved 2021-04-14. Dem drop one trailer make dem hype de film, wey Glitz Africa talk say "De film get star-studded cast, plus dem wear blue den yellow wey give us hint about de story. 'Aloe Vera' show how tribalism dey cause two young lovers wey fall in love, but dem no fit be togeda, like say dem drown inside love river"."Peter Sedufia's 'Aloe Vera' trailer amplifies existence of tribal discrimination in 21st century". Glitz Africa Magazine. Archived from the original on 2020-02-24. Retrieved 2021-04-14. De premiere tickets sell out fast-fast, wey GhanaWeb talk say de film ein social media campaign be de secret to ein success. Dem promote am well for social media top, so people dey eager make dem watch am."Director of Aloe Vera shares 5 reasons why you must watch the film". GhanaWeb. 2020-02-24. Retrieved 2021-04-14.

Sedufia cam out later dat year say dem go put de movie for Netflix top, so people fi watch am online."'Aloe Vera' will soon be on Netflix – Peter Sedufia". GhanaWeb. 2020-03-09. Retrieved 2021-04-14.

 Reception 
Citinewsroom review Aloe Vera, dem write say "Aloe Vera get heart wey dey show for everybody, and e dey de right place. De screenplay be like feather, e no get weight, wey e no dey move any story mountain. But de predictability no stop am from make e be de feel-good hit wey I no expect.""Film review: Aloe Vera offers some charm in its vibrant retort to irrational tribalism". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2020-03-09. Retrieved 2021-04-14.

GhMovieFreak sanso reviewed Aloe Vera, wey dem note dat de film's strongest point be ein art direction den production design, dey comment say "de blend of blues and yellows be visual candy dat you no fit seem to get enough of insyd dis film." e sanso praise de on-screen chemistry between de leads.Asankomah, Tony (2020-03-08). "Movie Review: AloeVera – In The End, Love Always Wins". GhMovieFreak. Retrieved 2025-08-30.

Report Afrique sanso highlight de film's creative courage den inventiveness. De premiere be huge success, plus fans dey arrive den dem dressed insyd de film ein signature colors (blue for "Aloes" den yellow for "Veras").Michael, Kobby (2024-12-16). "Review of Peter Sedufia's Aloe Vera Film: A Case Against Tribalism". Hitz360.com. Retrieved 2025-08-30.

Den time wey dem open Aloe Vera at Silverbird Cinemas (Accra Mall & West Hills) for March 6, 2020, e no just sell out; local press den exhibitors describe am as an unprecedented crush of moviegoers. Fans arrived den dressed insyd de film ein signature colors (blue for “Aloes,” yellow for “Veras”), queues spilled through de lobbies, den dem add extra late-night shows for de flyer top. Multiple outlets framed de turnout as record-breaking give de venues, plus sam reports note am say e outpace de frenzy around Black Panther’s opening at dem cinemas. Insyd an interview, director Peter Sedufia shared dat Aloe Vera’s premiere had become de “biggest premiere they ever had” at Silverbird Cinemas den “even beat ‘Black Panther’” in terms of visitor numbers during opening screenings.     

 References 

 External links 
 Aloe Vera at IMDb
 Review at Ghana Movie Freak
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Category:English-language Ghanaian films
Category:2020s English-language Ghanaian films
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Category:Ghanaian drama films
Category:2020 drama films
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