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Nollywood comedian-cum-filmmaker Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has shed light on what sets his upcoming movie, ‘The Waiter,’ apart from his previous works.
Set to hit cinemas on 20 December in Nigeria, Ghana, and Liberia, ‘The Waiter’ tells the story of a waiter entangled in a hotel invasion, sparking a thrilling and chaotic adventure.
Nollywood Actress and filmmaker April Obichie’s short film titled Preye has garnered multiple award nominations from the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival.
According to a statement sent to Sunday Scoop, the film aims to raise awareness of female genital mutilation. Obichie played the role of a victim of FGM, while Kelechi Udegbe acted as her husband, Jaja.
The Nigerian film industry continues to grow in influence, delivering compelling storytelling that tackles critical social issues affecting Africans, particularly women.
Motivated by a desire to raise awareness about female genital mutilation (FGM), actor-turned-filmmaker April Chidinma Obichie has made her directorial debut with the short film PREYE.
April Chidinma’s “PREYE” earns multiple nominations at Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival
By Ayo Onikoyi
Nigerian actress and filmmaker April Chidinma Obichie has achieved a major career milestone as her powerful short film PREYE garners multiple nominations at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF). The gripping advocacy film, which tackles the sensitive issue of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), has received critical acclaim and now stands recognized in four major categories at the prestigious global platform.
The Nigerian film industry continues to grow in influence, delivering compelling storytelling that tackles critical social issues affecting Africans, particularly women.
Motivated by a desire to raise awareness about female genital mutilation (FGM), actor-turned-filmmaker April Chidinma Obichie has made her directorial debut with the short film PREYE.
April Chidinma’s “PREYE” earns multiple nominations at Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival
By Ayo Onikoyi
Nigerian actress and filmmaker April Chidinma Obichie has achieved a major career milestone as her powerful short film PREYE garners multiple nominations at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF). The gripping advocacy film, which tackles the sensitive issue of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), has received critical acclaim and now stands recognized in four major categories at the prestigious global platform.
April Chidinma, Nigerian filmmaker, has released a film titled ‘PREYE’ to spotlight the physical, emotional, and social toll of female genital mutilation (FGM).
Currently available on YouTube, the film follows the painful experiences of women who have undergone FGM. ‘PREYE’ also highlights the urgent need for empathy, healing, and a collective push to end the practice.