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

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

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