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Richard Mofe-Damijo & Joseph Benjamin To Star In ‘Coming To America’-Inspired Film

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Although the Eddie Murphy-led Coming To America is one of the most beloved comedies of all time, we still think it’s a frustratingly shallow depiction of Africa and African immigrants — probably because it was helmed by white filmmakers.

So, since we’ve already decried the reported sequel, we’ll be saving our energy and money for the Richard Mofe-Damijo and Joseph Benjamin-led The Heir Apparent, an upcoming film, clearly inspired by the 1988 hit, that should benefit from a specifically African perspective.

Produced by Steve Ogbaro and directed by Robert Peters (30 Days In Atlanta, A Trip To Jamaica), The Heir Apparent will follow a Nigerian prince who travels to America to study and ends up getting completely culture shocked.

Speaking about landing two high-profile actors for the film, Steve said:

“Everyone knows RMD as the consummate actor that delivers on every role. He has been like an older brother to me. We’ve known each other for many years.

Similarly, Joseph is also a friend, and when I sent each of them the script, they read it and after were blown away and couldn’t wait to jump on board.”

According to Steve, the film, which was shot in Atlanta and Lagos, should hit cinemas by August this year. “We hope to make a good showing at the box office. The plan is to premiere in America and go into cinemas in Nigeria and Africa as a whole”, Steve concluded.

So, although a trailer or even a teaser hasn’t been released for The Heir Apparent yet, we are definitely looking forward to seeing it — regardless of whether it turns out to be a massive success or hilarious train wreck.

Credit: Naijalifemagazine.com

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See The Trailer For “Two Of A Kind” Starring Rita Dominic

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The official trailer for “Two of a Kind” has now launched, marking the latest directorial work from acclaimed filmmaker Shirley Frimpong-Manso.

Leading Nollywood actress Rita Dominic leads the cast in this new production. The film completed its primary filming phase earlier this year.

The star also shared the film’s trailer with her followers through her Instagram platform, generating excitement for the upcoming release.

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Hollywood Veteran Actor, Denzel Washington To Star In “Black Panther 3”

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Hollywood legend Denzel Washington has announced his intention to star in the highly anticipated third instalment of Marvel’s “Black Panther” franchise before retiring from acting.

The acclaimed actor, who currently portrays a pivotal role in Ridley Scott’s upcoming film “Gladiator 2,” made this revelation during a recent interview on Australia’s “Today Show.”

“I am only interested in working with the best. I don’t know how many more films I’m going to make. Probably not that many,” he said.

As he was sharing the roles he has lined up before a possible retirement, Denzel Washington made a statement saying,

“I’m playing Othello at 22, now I am playing Othello at 70. After that, I am playing Hannibal. After that, I have been talking with Steve McQueen about a film. Ryan Coogle is writing a part for me in the next Black Panther. Then I’ll do Othello and after that, I am going to do King Lear. After that, I am going to retire,” he added.

In 2018, Marvel Studios released the critically acclaimed superhero film ‘Black Panther’, which featured the late Chadwick Boseman in the titular role.

The movie boasted an ensemble cast that included Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, and Winston Duke.

Following Boseman’s tragic passing, Marvel produced a sequel, ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever‘, which premiered in 2022.

This highly anticipated follow-up continued the story of the technologically advanced nation of Wakanda and its heroic protectors.

The immense popularity and cultural impact of the ‘Black Panther’ franchise have solidified its place as a landmark achievement in superhero cinema.

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Queen Lateefah Earns N333.7 Million, Ascends To Nollywood’s Top Box Office Rankings

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First and foremost, Wumi Toriola’s film ‘Queen Lateefah‘ has achieved remarkable success, surpassing ₦300 million at the box office and securing its position among Nollywood’s top-performing films.

Subsequently, the film joins other blockbuster successes such as ‘Ajosepo’ (₦257.2 million) and ‘Ajakaju’ (₦252.8 million). Moreover, ‘Queen Lateefah’ now stands as the seventh highest-grossing Nollywood movie to date.

Additionally, it holds the distinction of achieving the highest earnings for a non-December release, a period typically known for peak box office performance.

Throughout its theatrical run, the film has consistently broken records. Initially, it garnered ₦57 million in its opening weekend.

Furthermore, within just three weeks of its premiere, the film exceeded the ₦200 million milestone. By mid-October, consequently, the box office receipts had accumulated to ₦216 million.

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Under the distribution of Cinemax and the direction of Adeoluwa Owu, the film presents a compelling narrative. Specifically, it follows Lateefah Adeleke, a 30-year-old businesswoman who portrays herself as a world traveller with high social status.

However, her encounter with Jide Rhodes, a 35-year-old businessman, eventually exposes her carefully constructed facade.

In contrast to her claims, Lateefah emerges from a background of extreme poverty as the only child of an illiterate mother.

Finally, the film features a stellar ensemble cast including Kunle Remi, Femi Adebayo, Nancy Isime, Bimbo Manuel, Elvina Ibru, Enioluwa, and Gbugbemi Ejeye.

As a result of these combined elements – compelling storyline, strong performances, and strategic release timing – ‘Queen Lateefah’ continues to demonstrate the growing commercial potential of Nollywood productions.

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