Leading
lights in the nation’s entertainment industry recently regrouped to tantalize
movie buffs in Superstar, a new and riveting international film from the stable
of US based Nigerian-born filmmaker, Tony Abulu.
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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