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“I Might Not Be Able To Repay The Loan I Took For My New Movie” -kunle Afolayan

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8 years ago

October 28, 2016

Veteran Nollywood actor/Producer, Kunle Afolayan is currently feeling the bite of recession and pirates are not even helping matters. He produced a high quality movie which was premiered in Nigeria some week ago, it’s titled ‘The CEO’. It’s one movie that a lot of people really commended, he featured legend actors, including Nigerians, Foreigners, within Africa and Outside Africa and before that movie could be put together, a lot of millions must have been spent, which is true but it’s so unfortunate that the Legend Producer has managed to get little of what he invested. In an interview, He disclosed some things that are really painful to the heart.

In his words ‘’ “It costs a fortune; we are talking hundreds of millions of naira. We haven’t recouped the money and am not sure I will recoup that money ‘cos now the economy is bad and I have said this several times and there is really no point saying it again; but part of the funding for CEO, we got from Bank OF Industry (BOI) and that money needs to be paid back, I think I even have about maybe eight months left to pay back and it’s a bit scary, because I don’t know how I am going to pay it. But I want to believe that somehow, it will get paid. A lot of Nigerians complain about good quality. For you to have good quality it comes with a price and the price is money. Some days ago, Desmond and I were joking and I said to him that I paid the director of my photograph for CEO this amount, and he said to me, Kunle; you paid that amount? That is the budget for a whole film now. So you see, really, sometimes; I think it’s better to play small. But for some of us, who have already made name, you can’t come down and play lower. If you are going to come down on your budget or that, you have to make sure the production value is not compromised or that that thing you are known for is not compromised. But CEO is still doing very well, we are doing the London premiere in October, and it’s going to be in London’’

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“To Love And Protect” Makes Official Selection For London PAFF 2024

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6 days ago

October 9, 2024

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The prestigious London International Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) has officially selected the Nollywood film “To Love and Protect” for its 2024 screening lineup. The festival will showcase the film on October 23, 2024.

Ne Kunda Nlaba, an esteemed film producer, director, screenwriter, political scientist, and film professor at Kongo Bizizi Academy, founded the London PAFF. This esteemed film event is an annual celebration of Pan-African cinema. Further, it showcases films produced in Africa and its diaspora from around the globe.

The film’s lead actors, Ibrahim Suleiman and Linda Ejiofor, took to their Instagram accounts to share the exciting news with their fans.

In a collaborative post, they announced that “To Love and Protect” had been officially selected to grace the screens at the upcoming edition of the London International Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) 2024.

“YOOOOOO!!! Our movie got selected for the London International Pan African Film Festival Excited about this, congratulations to all cast and crew members @roknigeria “TO LOVE AND PROTECT” got an official selection for London International Pan African Film Festival (London PAFF 2024) @londonpaff Screening Date: 23rd October, 2024. Venue: West Norwood Picturehouse, London,” the post said.

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A pregnant woman, haunted by her past pregnancy losses, suddenly goes into labor and must rush to an unfamiliar hospital. Initially, everything seems routine until chaos erupts when doctors inform her that her baby died shortly after birth. However, she adamantly insists the deceased infant isn’t hers. Subsequently, she takes the hospital hostage, demanding the staff produce her actual baby.

Meanwhile, among the hostages is an undercover detective who happens to be diabetic. As tensions escalate, the movie reveals the detective has crucial evidence that can imprison a powerful gang boss. In response, the gang lord swiftly dispatches two hitmen to the hospital to recover this damning evidence.

Furthermore, this gripping narrative forms the plot of “To Love and Protect”. While Mary Remmy Njoku of ROK Studios spearheaded the production, Olumuyiwa Aluko skillfully directed the film. Notably, the movie is currently screening in the Fiction Feature Film Category.

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Netflix Unveils Trailer For Upcoming Film, “Hijack 93”, Premiering This October

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2 weeks ago

October 3, 2024

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Netflix has released the highly anticipated trailer for “Hijack ’93.” Charles Okpaleke directed this historical drama that is set to premiere on October 25, 2024. The film promises an exploration of a notable event in Nigerian history.

“Hijack ’93” joins a growing lineup of authentic Nigerian stories showcased by Netflix. Further, it builds upon the success of previous Play Network films like “Blood Vessel” and “Glamour Girls.” This new project reinforces the streaming giant’s dedication to telling compelling tales from Africa.

The 1993 hijacking of a Nigerian Airways flight by a group of teenagers inspired “Hijack ’93”.

The film is a fictionalized retelling of this dramatic incident. Interestingly, the film goes into the motivations of the hijackers and the challenges faced by the passengers and crew. Also, it touches on the broader societal implications of the event.

Charles Okpaleke is the producer and co-founder of Play Network Studios. He expressed the importance of preserving and sharing such historical moments. He emphasized that events like the 1993 hijacking are crucial to understanding Nigeria’s past. Further, it should be passed down to future generations.

“Such historic events are essential to our nation’s history and must be shared with future generations,” said Charles Okpaleke.

“Hijack ’93 is a fictional retelling inspired by the real-life hijacking of a Nigerian Airways flight in 1993 by a group of Nigerian teenagers. These pivotal events, which shaped our nation’s history, risk being forgotten over time. As a filmmaker, my goal is to preserve and share authentic African stories with a global audience.” Okpaleke added.

The film features a cast of both seasoned actors and fresh talent. Familiar faces like Bob Manuel, John Dumelo, Sharon Ooja, Nancy Isime, Jemima Osunde, and Efa Iwara take center stage.

Additionally, debut performances from Adam Garba, Allison Emmanuel, Oluwaseyi Akinola, and Nnamdi Agbo bring the hijackers’ roles to life.

With its gripping storyline, talented cast, and stunning visuals, “Hijack ’93” will keep audiences seated till the end. This will be both in Nigeria and around the world. As the release date approaches, anticipation continues to build for this film.

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Clarence Peters Promises A Supernatural Thrill With “Inside Life”

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October 2, 2024

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Clarence Peters has unveiled a new trailer that shows his upcoming drama series “Inside Life.” The trailer gives viewers their first glimpse of an intense supernatural story.

The series takes place in Lagos. It follows characters in the city’s tough prison system. One man fights to stay alive. A sister works hard to get justice for her brother. An ambitious woman faces her own battles. All these stories come together with mystery and supernatural events. The series shows a darker side of Lagos that few know about.

Many famous actors star in the show. Gabriel Afolayan plays a main role. Scarlett Gomez also brings her talent to the screen. Meg Otanwa joins the impressive cast. Further, Jigan Babaoja adds his acting skills. Two respected Nollywood veterans also appear: Jide Kosoko brings his experience to the show and Zack Orji adds his powerful presence.

Peters directed every episode with skill. Two talented writers created the story. Tonia Chukwurah helped write the series. Olumide Kuti also worked on the script. Together, they mix drama with supernatural elements.

The show tells several connected stories. It explores themes of survival in tough places as justice plays a big role in the plot. Personal struggles shape the characters’ choices, and supernatural events change everything for them.

Netflix will release “Inside Life” soon. So, viewers can watch it starting October 11, 2024. The trailer promises an exciting series and shows high production values. The acting looks strong and convincing. Peters has created something unique for Nollywood.

The series looks different from typical shows. Indeed, it brings supernatural elements to a prison story. Yet, the Lagos setting adds extra intensity as viewers will see familiar city locations in new ways.

In addition, the mix of drama and supernatural events creates suspense. So, fans of Nigerian television have something special to look forward to.

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