Golden Effect Pictures in partnership with foremost
Nigerian arts promoter, Terra Kulture last night played host to heavyweights in
Nigerian entertainment, business, government, media and the diplomatic
communities at the private screening of Kunle Afolayan’s latest thriller flick,
October 1.
The purpose of the exclusive event, which held at
Intercontinental Hotel Lagos, was to pitch private screening to corporate
organizations and individuals as well as garner sponsorship for the major local
and international premieres coming up later in the year.
The exceptional cast led by Kunle Afolayan comprised
renowned actors such as Sadiq Daba, Kenneth Okonkwo, Fabian Adeoye Lojede,
Demola Adedoyin, David Baile and Kayode Olaiya.
Topmost fashion designer, Deola Sagoe who played the role
of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Kehinde Bankole and Nick Phys were also part of the
outstanding cast.
October 1 according to Kunle Afolayan is a
thought-provoking movie that isn’t solely about entertaining viewers but serves
to communicate important national messages. “We want the younger generation to
know where we are coming from and the older generation to see if we are moving
in the right direction,” adds Mr Afolayan. He went on to thank the cast for
doing a fantastic job in delivering this utterly compelling movie.
According to Bolanle Austen-Peters, MD of Terra Kulture
“it is exciting to know that the entire film and production was done in
Nigeria, with a world class content as seen in October 1, we were proud to
partner in promoting it.”
Notable faces spotted at the event included art patron,
Chief Rasheed Gbadamosi, CEO Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Segun Awolowo,
MD Standard Chartered Bank, Bola Adesola, MD, Leadway Assurance, Mr. Oye Hassan-Odukale,
Consul General Of France, Francois Sastourne, Consul General Of South Africa,
Ambassador & Mrs Mokgethi Monaisa, Executive Director, Bank Of Industry,
Mr. Waheed Olagunju, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Mo Abudu, Ruth Osime, Noble Igwe
among many others.
“October 1 is a top Nigerian export product with the
potential to grab an Oscar award’’, adds Segun Awolowo, CEO NEPC.
The exclusive private screening of October 1 was well
received by guests who were held spell bound in nostalgia as the movie took the
audience back to life during colonial Nigeria. Set in September 1960, against
the backdrop of the impending national independence, a northern Nigerian police
detective, Dan Waziri was urgently dispatched by the colonial government to the
western town of Akote to solve a series of female murders that had gripped the
local community in fear.
More killings occured as Waziri got into the town,
leading to the climatic end where the life of the popular female teacher, Tawa
is held in balance. Waziri races to save Tawa, capture the killer and solve the
crime before the British flag is lowered and the Nigerian flag raised on
Independence Day, October 1.
The movie written by Tunde Babalola and directed by Kunle
Afolayan will be premiering in major cinemas across Nigeria soon.
To view the official movie trailer, click here.
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