Ponzi
After falling prey to a Ponzi scheme, a mismatched group of people attempt to pull off an amateur heist.
Released: 2021
Genre: Comedy
Country: Nigeria
Director: Kayode Kasum
Producer: Film Trybe, VSL Media
Cast
Pinsky
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