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The producer took to his instagram handle @ekeneMekwunye on
Wednesday, to announce the good news to fans and movies lovers.
“Happy to announce that Netflix has acquired the exclusive
rights to my film ONE LAGOS NIGHT. We launch in a few days. Can’t wait for you
to see this,” Mekwunye wrote.
The film has a line up of Nollywood movie stars like
Ikponmwosa Gold, Kunle Idowu, a.k.a Frank Donga, in the lead role.
Other stars include; Ali Nuhu, Eniola Badmus, Gbubemi Ejeye,
Ogbolor Ani Iyoho, Genoveva Umeh, among others.
The film was also screened on Sunday at the final night of
the `Nollywood Week Film Festival’, which started on May 6, and ended on May
10.
“Really honoured to have my film “ONE LAGOS NIGHT”, selected
to be the closing film at @nollywoodweek Paris this Sunday.
“You get a chance to see it before its official release, via
the link in my bio and don’t forget to vote after”.
The movie talked about the life of an unemployed graduate,
who risks his freedom to commit a crime that he hoped would pay off big time.
He also produced the short film ‘The Encounter’ that has
gained international recognition, and has been reviewed on Newsweek as well.
The filmmaker has worked for Mnet and MTV in the past,
before starting Riverside Productions, producers of shows like My Big Nigerian
Wedding and DMC world DJ championship.
According to him, he is a trained filmmaker and
photographer, passionate about Africa and its people.
The renowned filmmaker has made the entertainment industry
so proud, with his immense contribution to the sector. (NAN)
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