London
was brought to a standstill last night, Saturday October 17, 2015, as the
festival premiere of the enthralling motion picture, Fifty, and the cast of
A-list Nollywood stars quietened the usually raucous streets of London’s
Leicester Square.
This event marked the first African-style film premiere in
London and witnessed the largest ever assembly of spectators during its
screening at the London Film Festival.
The stars of the night were Omoni Oboli, Ireti
Doyle, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Nse Ikpe-Etim and Wale Ojo. The celebrities were
joined by the acclaimed creative director, Biyi Bandele and the award winning
executive producer Mo Abudu.
In continuance of its world-wide acclaim and
overwhelming appreciation, the much awaited Fifty thrilled a grateful festival
audience and enjoyed a rapturous and unending standing ovation. The movie is
set for release nationwide on the 18th of December, 2015.
Fifty captures a few pivotal days in the lives
of four Nigerian women at the pinnacle of their careers. Tola, Elizabeth, Maria
and Kate are forced at midlife to take inventory of their personal lives, while
juggling careers and family against the sprawling backdrops of the upper
middle-class neighbourhoods of Lagos.
The
four lead characters muster courage, put on their six-inch heels, working hard
and partying too, and strut confidently to tackle life’s curveballs head-on.
With
rave reviews, a world-class creative team (of vast Nigerian ancestry), and a
tale that speaks directly to the psyche of every conscious Nigerian woman,
Fifty is a poignant and hugely momentous chapter in Nigeria's emergence on the
world film stage. The film is set to redefine movie-making and movie-going in
Africa.
Fifty
will premiere in Nigeria with a special Grand World Premiere on the 13th of
December 2015 at The Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos and there
are a limited number of tables available at this grand premiere, so book your
VVIP table now and be one of the first to watch Fifty on the continent. Fifty
will then be released in cinemas nationwide on the 18th of December 2015.
Go
out and support this African movie-magical experience where ever you are in the
world as Fifty also enjoys worldwide distribution via Netflix to 65 million
homes globally.---
Photo Credits:
Micheal Tubes/ Daniel Sync/ Sleek
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