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2 Weeks in Lagos

2 Weeks in Lagos

Representation Score

7.0/10

Good

2019

TV-PG

Director

Kathryn Fasegha

Runtime

115 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

2 Weeks in Lagos presents an authentic and vibrant Black experience set in Lagos. It provides a strong sense of ability to act to characters of color while avoiding Western-centric viewpoints. However, the film adheres to traditional narrative structures and lacks representation for characters with disabilities. It also maintains conventional romantic clichés without challenging them.

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Category Breakdown

Does 2 Weeks in Lagos have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on heterosexual relationships and does not include any non-cisgender identities or same-sex intimacy.

How does 2 Weeks in Lagos portray gender?

Good

The story centers professional women who have significant influence and intelligence, challenging traditional submissive feminine roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 2 Weeks in Lagos?

Excellent

The film highlights the authentic Black experience in Lagos, Nigeria, avoiding the perspective of Western audiences.

How does 2 Weeks in Lagos represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative explores the tension between personal ambition and traditional social structures, offering a nuanced view of socioeconomic mobility.

Does 2 Weeks in Lagos include disability representation?

Limited

There is no significant representation of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

  • Provides a vibrant and authentic Black experience through its Lagos setting.
  • Centers professional women in influential and intelligent roles.
  • Avoids the white gaze by focusing on localized Nigerian social structures.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
  • Does not include visible or invisible disability representation.
  • Relies on traditional straight-centered romantic frameworks.

Official Synopsis

2 Weeks in Lagos is a turbulent and thrilling journey into the lives of Ejikeme and Lola. Their lives collide when Ejikeme, an investment banker, comes home from the United States with Lola's brother Charlie to invest in Nigerian businesses. 2 Weeks in Lagos captures the excitement, vibrancy, and complexity of everyday life in Lagos, a dynamic city where anything is possible in 2 weeks.

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