The Royal Hibiscus Hotel

The Royal Hibiscus Hotel is a 2017 Nigerian comedy film directed by Ishaya Bako. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.

Cast

 * Zainab Balogun as Ope
 * Kenneth Okolie as Deji
 * Deyemi Okanlawon as Martin
 * Joke Silva as Augustina
 * Olu Jacobs as Richard
 * Jide Kosoko as Chief Segun Adeniyi
 * Racheal Oniga as Rose Adeniyi
 * Kemi Lala Akindoju as Chika
 * Ini Dima-Okojie as Joyce
 * Toni Tones as Esther
 * Charles Inojie as Chef
 * O.C. Ukeje as Felix
 * Akah Nnani as Tobem

Critical reception
Upon the premiere of The Royal Hibiscus Hotel at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival, review aggregating website CREETIQ rated the film 5.3/10 citing mixed reviews from 2 critics. Courtney Small of Cinema Axis opined that "Though The Royal Hibiscus Hotel will no doubt find an audience with die-hard rom-com fans, those looking for a more well-rounded experience will be somewhat disappointed" while Chelsea Phillips-Carr (Pop Matters) was more receptive of the film further stating that "The Royal Hibiscus Hotel proves that playing within genre doesn't have to result in a mediocre film."

Film Scriptic scored the movie 46%, with a grade D. Isedehi Aigbogun highlights its pros and cons, with a concluding statement: "...TIFF screened this movie in 2017...out of charity and a huge dose of networking"