As U.S-based producer arrives in Nigeria
Buoyed by his quest to consolidate on the standard set by
previous Nigerian movies shot on foreign soil, Nigeria’s
emerging producer, Emmanuel Ijeh has revealed that the premiere of the movie,
TOBI (a Nigerian movie shot in New York and New Jersey) has been
rescheduled for May 18, 2012.
It would be recalled that the premiere of the movie had
earlier been set for April 13, 2012 but coming on the heels of a deliberate
move to ensure that Nigerians enjoy the best of both Nollywood and Hollywood, the date of
the official premiere of the film was inevitably shifted to May 18.
Here in Nigeria,
the movie already has the blessings of a cross section of entertainment
figures, showbiz personalities and many others who have expressed their
eagerness to see the movie finally arrive in Nigerian cinemas.
Some of those who have openly given a nod of approval to the
movie include Mr. Nigeria 2007, Bryan Okwara, popular singer, Muma Gee and the
Most Outstanding Runway Model, Nigerian Models Achievers Awards (NMAA) 2011, Ejiro
Jalogho also known as Crozz; even as the list continues to grow.
Interestingly, the producer, Ijeh recently arrived in
Nigeria (precisely March 4, 2012) to ensure that plans are in top gear for the
premiere of a movie that would further edge the face of the Nigerian movie
industry on the rocks of brilliance and recognition.
The dark-skinned film maker further revealed that the movie
TOBI was born out of his conviction that Nigerian stories should no longer be
confined to the walls of Nollywood as he strongly believes that the bridge
erected by movies like Ije, Mirror Boy and a host of others should be extended
and strengthened by consistently keeping the oils of creativity and originality
greased through hard work, commitment and dedication.
TOBI is a movie that captures the pillars of our individual
choices, the height of sacrifice, the priceless nature of a sound education,
the curse of nemesis and how we must all understand that when sorrow comes,
they come not as single spies but in battalions.
The suspense-filled movie explores the consequences of what
happens when 21-year-old Tobi (Mark Williams) tows the thin line between
goodness and malevolent evil. In a flash, a simple life gets filled with gang
pressure, violence, loaded weapons, bloodshed, murder, drugs, parental challenges
and a flurry of conflicting voices.
On a flip side, the essence of love, family and the thematic
colour of sacrifice also swim into perspective.
Meanwhile, the director, Bethels Agomuoh further bridges the
gap between the Nollywood and Hollywood by
shooting a Nigerian picture in the United States with a healthy blend
of American and Nigerian cast.
TOBI has been scheduled to premiere in Nigerian cinemas on
May 18, 2012 and will feature a red carpet premiere in Lagos.
The movie is proudly supported by Ozone Cinemas, Silverbird Cinemas, Nigeria Films, Blue Pictures, Emani
Studios, City Mall, Moonfaceonline Magazine, Genesis Deluxe Cinemas, DSTV,
Acada Magazine, Showbizhub247, Simply Samad MEDIA, Xi Concepts, Swish
Interactive and a growing list of others.
Synopsis
This drama explores the story of 21-year-old Tobi (Mark
Williams) and the pillars of his individual choices, the height of sacrifice,
the priceless nature of a sound education, the curse of nemesis and how we must
all understand that when sorrow comes, they come not as single spies but in
battalions.
Cast
Mark Williams (as Tobi)
Chet Bashari Anekwe (as
Tobi’s father)
Chisom Oz-Lee (as
Tobi’s mother)
Jimmy Allen (as
Tobi’s brother)
Producer –
Emmanuel Ijeh
Director –
Bethels Agomuoh
Review
Not the kind of story that would instantly fire up the bolts
of momentary anticipation but the dramatic twists, suspense and sterling
interpretation of roles by some of the cast scores high on the pages of a
dramatic epic. Ironically, in place of the main story, the theme of blood
bonding between brothers and the cards of sacrifice and selflessness touch a
more sensitive cord.
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