For his immense
contributions towards the growth, sustenance and global recognition of
Nollywood, one of its leading filmmakers, Zeb Ejiro, who is generally acknowledged
as a force to reckon with in the industry will take the centre stage this third
quarter of 2013, courtesy of Telly4 Africa.Viewers will be thrilled and
titillated with the great works of Ejiro and also hear from him about his
sojourn in Nollywood in a celebratory broadcast on E-Stars TV’s channel 122 on
StarTimes Digital TV Platform.
In fact, starting
from July, Telly4 Africa’s E-Stars TV will commemorate, celebrate and recognize
the forms, origin and expressions of Nigerian movies by showcasing the works
and performances of creative Ejiro.
Also, Telly4 Africa has set
aside the “Quarter 3” (Q3) of 2013 beginning from Monday, July1 till September
27, 2013, to celebrate and recognize Nigerian movies by showcasing the works
and performances of actors and actresses, producers and directors of modern day
and contemporary personae like: Ola
Balogun, Eddie Ugboma, Adamu Halilu, Tunde Kelani, Tade Ogidan, Amaka Igwe, Ken
Saro Wiwa to mention but a few.
Interestingly too,
actors/actresses such as: Richard Mofe
Damijo, Zulu Adigwe, Ola Omonitan and Olu and Joke Jacobs, Omotola Jolade,
Genevive Nnaji and several others will be prominently featured.
Telly4 Africa,
which has secured the Broadcast Right to transmit Ejiro’s works, said its
embarking on this laudable initiative based on its love and passion for
Nollywood.
Meanwhile,
amiable Ejiro, the president of Zeb Ejiro Production Company Limited, a highly
accomplished and respected professional who has made tremendous contributions
towards the development of the film industry in Nigeria, has produced and
directed numerous blockbusters as well as enthralling soaps and series.
Some of his
cherished works include: Goodbye Tomorrow, Mortal Inheritance, Domitilla, Sakobi,
Conflicting Shadow, Intimate Strangers, Fatal Desire, Gentle Solution,
Amadioha, Maniac, Faces of Evil and more.
Ejiro, a
former president of the Association of Movie Producers (AMP) also produced,
Ripples, one of the longest running soap operas ever in Nigeria. Other soaps
from the award winning stable of the revered filmmaker are Fortunes, Broad Street
and Candle Light.
Ejiro, a frontline member of several Nollywood
guilds and other professional bodies, will soon premiere his current Soap,
Classique.
With over
100 movies to his credit in a successful career that has spanned over two
decades, Ejiro truly deserves all the accolades and encomiums coming from
Telly4 Africa.
In the words
of the CEO/MD of Telly4africa Mr. Bayo Adebiyi on why they are honouring Ejiro,
he said. “Celebrating our African and Nollywood Icons are part of our DNA, we
have in the past celebrated stars like Tunde Kelani , Tade Ogidan and Amaka
Igwe. Zeb Ejiro, who we are celebrating stands tall like all the above
mentioned”
In July
2010, Telly4 Africa launched two platforms- Entertainment Stars Television (E-Stars
TV) and Real Stars Television on the StarTimes Digital Television Platform.
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