Love Jacked is a romantic comedy film directed by Alfons Adetuyi and released in 2018. The story revolves around Maya (played by Amber Stevens West), a talented artist who lives in Cape Town, South Africa. Her father, Ed (played by Keith David), is a successful businessman and the owner of a popular store in their hometown in Canada.
Maya wants to pursue her artistic dreams, but her father wants her to take over the family business. In an effort to shake things up and find inspiration, Maya decides to take a trip to Africa. While in Cape Town, she meets Malcolm (played by Demetrius Grosse), a charming and handsome man who sweeps her off her feet.
Maya and Malcolm quickly fall in love, and Maya decides to bring him back to Canada to meet her family and introduce him as her fiancé. However, Malcolm is not what he seems, and Maya's plan quickly unravels as her family becomes suspicious of him and his true intentions.
As Maya struggles to keep up with the lies and half-truths she has told her family, she begins to question her relationship with Malcolm and whether it was built on genuine love or a desperate attempt to defy her father's expectations.
Love Jacked is a feel-good film that tackles themes of family, identity, and following your dreams. It features a talented cast including Amber Stevens West, Demetrius Grosse, and Keith David, and is a fun and heartwarming watch for fans of romantic comedies.