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Jemima Osunde, Nancy Isime, Sharon Ooja Star in Play Network’s Upcoming Film “Hijack 93”

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12 months ago

June 2, 2023

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Nigerian filmmaker Charles Okpaleke has announced that he is currently working on a historical feature film based on the 1993 Nigerian Airways flight hijack.

The movie according to the filmmaker will star John Dumelo, Efa Iwara, Jemima Osunde, Idia Aisien, Nancy Isime, Sharon Ooja and a host of other talented actors. The upcoming movie is produced and directed by the duo of Rogers Ofime and Robert Peters.

Charles revealed details from the film in a post he made on his official Instagram handle. He said;

“We’re on set shooting a feature film on a Nigerian Airways flight that was hijacked by some teenagers in 1993. It’s not been an easy journey shooting a film of this magnitude but with the help of my amazing cast and crew it’s been smooth. Shout out to an amazing producer/director combination @rogers.ofime and @robertopeters, their combo is out of this world! Shout out to my hostesses @idia.aisien @nancyisimeofficial @sharonooja and @jemimaosunde, you all gave us 100 as usual, thank you!

To my pilots @johndumelo1 and @iamefaiwara; you guys are amazing! They literally had to go to aviation school for 3 months to prepare for this role. God bless you guys! Shout out to my leads, the hijackers!!! I won’t reveal them until the premiere lol but the boys are the best I have ever worked with. They are killing every scene, and have this fresh, new energy that I think every movie needs. Some cast couldn’t make it, @sani.muazu @egonwosu and some others, as well as the rest of the crew, may God continue to bless you all as we embark on the journey of telling the first ever hijack story in Nigeria.

The aim is to ensure that our history is told by us, and for us, and God willing we will continue to do just that.

God bless Nigeria! Hijack93 is coming!”

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See Trailer For “Dilli Dark”, An Indian-Nigerian Comedy

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1 month ago

April 11, 2024

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There’s a new comedy movie coming out called “Dilli Dark.” Dibakar Das Roy directed this funny movie. It’s an Indian-Nigerian comedy that tells the story of Michael Okeke, a Nigerian student living in Delhi.

Michael wants to get his MBA and stay in India, but life there isn’t easy for outsiders, especially since he’s black. The trailer shows that Michael has a strange side job too. The movie seems to make fun of the racism that Michael faces in India.

The actor playing Michael, Samuel Abiola Robinson, was really happy about the movie being announced last year in October.

“I am back!!! And happy to be Announcing my Next film DILLI DARK; A film about racial discrimination and what life is like for people with darker skin in Delhi and India as a whole,” he said.

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Abiola mentioned in a post that this is the first time he’s had such a big role in a movie.

The movie also stars Shantanu Anam as Debu and Geetika Vidya Ohlyan as Maa.

At the 2023 Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image (MAMI) Festival, Filmy interviewed director Dibakar Das Roy about how he cast Samuel Abiola Robinson in the lead role.

He replied, saying,

“We wanted someone who could look like a very regular chap. Rather than a hero. So at the same time, I saw an article that Samuel had moved to Delhi, and I reached out to him, and we connected.”

The “Dilli Dark” trailer looks like a funny movie that will also make you think. It deals with racism and what it’s like to move to a new country. If you like comedies that make you ponder as well as laugh, then keep an eye out for “Dilli Dark.” But remember, this is just a trailer, so the movie itself might be different.

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Ghana Leads The Front At The WAEC Excellence Awards

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2 months ago

March 27, 2024

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Ghana dominated the West African Examinations Council’s (WAEC) recent International Excellence Awards for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). All three top awards went to Ghanaian students in a ceremony held last Tuesday at the Council Meeting in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

The outstanding young men hail from St. James Seminary Senior High School. Two of the awardees are proud alumni of St. James Seminary, further solidifying the school’s academic excellence. A total of 2,327,342 students from the five WAEC member countries participated in the 2023 WASSCE, making this Ghanaian achievement even more impressive.

The ceremony itself was a moment of national pride. Ghana’s Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr. Eric Nkansah, congratulated the winners for their exceptional performances. He highlighted their consistent success, mentioning that Ghana claimed two out of the top three spots last year and achieved a clean sweep this year.

Meet the Ghanaian heroes:

Amo-Kodieh Leonard Kofi Marton (St. James Seminary)
Dzandu Selorm (Labone Senior High School)
Daniel Asenso-Gyambibi (St. James Seminary)

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Mr. Amo-Kodieh beamed with pride as he addressed the crowd, expressing his immense honor at being named the overall best student of the 2023 WASSCE. He attributed his success to his dedication to academic excellence. Throughout his journey, he actively pushed his intellectual boundaries, embraced challenges, and thrived in dynamic learning environments.

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Mr. Amo-Kodieh acknowledged the government and all stakeholders who played a crucial role in his achievement. “Their immense support,” he declared, “was instrumental in turning this path to success into a reality.”

Extending his appreciation further, Mr. Amo-Kodieh spoke on behalf of all awardees at the (WAEC) Excellence Awards. “We are incredibly grateful,” he emphasized, “to the government, the GES, the Ministry of Education, the WAEC, and especially our families. Each of you played an indispensable part in shaping our education.”

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Idris Elba To Direct Mo Abudu’s Short Film “Dust To Dreams”

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2 months ago

March 20, 2024

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Idris Elba, a well-known actor, will be directing a short film titled “Dust to Dreams” in Lagos, Nigeria. He’s working with Nigerian filmmaker Mo Abudu to bring this project to life.

The film is a collaborative effort between Abudu’s film production company, EbonyLife Films, and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). It happens through its programme called Creative Africa Nexus (Canex).

“Dust to Dreams” explores the relationship between a mother and her teenage daughter as the daughter meets her father for the first time. British-Nigerian music star Seal is part of the cast. The cast includes Nollywood actors Nse Ikpe-Etim, Eku Edewor, Atlanta Bridget Johnson, and Constance Olatunde. Constance rose to fame in the Nigerian Idol competition.

Mo Abudu, who came up with the original idea for the film, will wear two hats on this project; she’ll be both the executive producer and a regular producer. Heidi Uys will take on the role of supervising producer. Co-producers Temidayo Makanjuola, Inem King, and Vanessa Demme rounded up the team.

“I am delighted to be working with Afreximbank and this incredibly talented team. Dust To Dreams is a story close to my heart, and I’m thrilled to bring it to life with such passionate collaborators,” Abudu said of the project.

“Dust to Dreams” will be the first major film produced under a collaboration agreement between Mo Abudu and Idris Elba signed in 2023. Their production companies, EbonyLife Media and Green Door Pictures joined forces through this deal.

“I have always been passionate about using my platform to make a positive impact. By partnering with Mo, we aim to offer free, world-class industry education to the next generation of storytellers and bring their authentic voices to the forefront,” Elba said of the deal last year.

“This partnership is a step towards creating a more inclusive and diverse media landscape, one that represents the voices and experiences of Africa and its Diaspora around the world,” the Hollywood star added.