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| Angel Ufuoma and Iyanya getting intimate on the set of Superstar |
Leading lights in the nation’s entertainment
industry recently regrouped to tantalise movie buffs in Superstar, a new and
riveting international film from the stable of US based Nigerian-born
filmmaker, Tony Abulu.
Daylight.ng exclusively gathered that Superstar,
which painstakingly tells the story of a talented and aspiring young Nigerian
musician from the ghetto and seeking stardom in the competitive Nigerian music
industry, would hit cinemas nationwide on June 5, courtesy of Silverbird
Distributions.
Leading the pack of famous
entertainers who dazzled and thrilled lovers of quality flicks in the big budget
film are music star, Iyanya, comedy crown prince, Ay, Nollywood newest
sensation, Angel Ufuoma and rising hip hop act, Tekno.
Others are: veterans Jide
Kosoko, Tina Amuziam and Rachael Oniga. Comedy sensations Funnybone, Pencil, ex
Mister Nigeria, Bryan Okwara, Lilian Esoro and several others also wowed in the
suspense-filled creative work of art.
Abulu, who doubles as the CEO of Black Ivory
Limited, an entertainment company with over 30 years experience in filmmaking,
international distribution, marketing
and African cultural exposition stated that Superstar is billed to officially
introduce the Nigerian music industry to the global market, thereby ushering in
the much needed foreign exchange to further develop the vibrant music
industry.
Speaking further from his
New York base, Abulu happily explained why he is proudly fusing music and
Nollywood in Superstar.
"The Nigerian music industry
just like Nollywood has amazing potential.
The young folks against all odds have followed in the giant musical
strides of the late icon Fela Anikulapo Kuti, and emerged with a vibrant,
pulsating, polyrhythmic and explosive brand of music that has the infectious potential
to take the world by storm. All they need now is a coordinated effort and
support to package and present them as a solid Afrobeat brand and Nigeria will
have yet another veritable foreign exchange earner like Nollywood."
The Project Act Nollywood
supported film had talented Ufuoma Okonoko as its associate producer. She was backed
by a highly experienced USA team at Blaze Channel, led by Caroline Okolo.
The highly interesting, dramatic and often
times hilarious film is being powered by MNET/DStv, Sovereign Trust Plc and
Blaze Channel, USA.
Abulu’s other works as a
revered director, include: Doctor Bello, Back To Africa and Crazy Like a Fox.
For further info, please, visit
www.facebook.com/The MovieSuperStar to view the exciting Superstar film trailer
and see more production photos.
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