Small Chops
2020 Nigerian film
Small Chops is a 2020 Nigerian drama film directed by Robert O. Peters and produced by Chika Ike. It stars Toyin Abraham, Chika Ike and Max Cavenham in the lead roles. The film was predominantly shot in Lagos and edited in the United States. It was released theatrically on 31 January 2020 and grossed over ₦20 million at the box office.
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Nikita is an Afro sexy dancer at a bar who catches the attention of Casper, an upright business mogul.
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