L-R:- John Ugbe, MD, MultiChoice Nigeria;
Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, Regional Manager,
AfricaMagic West Africa and filmmaker Zeb
Ejiro during the launch of AfricaMagic
Original Blockbuster Festival
In what portends a relief from fear of pirates,
eight Nollywood filmmakers have produced
movies exclusively for the popular Africa Magic
channel on DStv.
The productions, which would not go through
the usual distribution framework, are made for
television, and will feature on Africa Magic
Showcase (DStv 151) every weekend
throughout September, 2015, with the first title
scheduled to show on Saturday, September 5
at 22:15 CAT.
There are strong indications that Multichoice
is expanding its synergy with the Nigerian
movie industry with the blockbuster movies,
having just unveiled a television series, Do-
Good, staring Kate Henshaw and Basorge
Tariah Jr.
In September, lovers of entertainment will be
treated to a month of exclusive new movies
featuring the biggest Nollywood stars as
Africa Magic kicks off its Original Blockbuster
Festival, which the company says is in line
with its mission of providing entertainment for
Africa by Africans.
The eight films which were unveiled at the
Landmark Event Center, Victoria Island, Lagos,
last Friday include Red Card by Zik Zulu;
Carpe Diem by Desmond Elliot; Love Struc by
Obi Emelonye; Amiabl by Stanlee Ohikhuare;
Merciful by Zeb Ejiro; Dowry Man by Desmond
Elliot; After the I Dos by illian Amah; and
Subterfuge.
The films feature popular faces such as Olu
Jacobs, Joke Silva, Patrick Doyle, Ini Edo,
Monalisa Chinda, A.Y Makun, Bimbo Akintola,
Chidi Mokeme, Nonso Diobi and Ufoma
McDermott among others.
Speaking at the event, Regional Director, M-
Net (West Africa), Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, said:
“Africa Magic remains at the forefront of not
only showcasing quality indigenous
entertainment for Africa and the rest of the
world, but also in developing world class
content. Our Original Blockbusters initiative is
part of our ongoing investment drive in the
Nigerian film and television industry, and we
have partnered with renowned actors, directors
and producers to give our viewers a truly
memorable September.”
She said “Nollywood remains at the centre of
entertainment not just in Nigeria, but across
West Africa and indeed the rest of the
continent. Our relationship with the finest
talents in the film and television industry not
only ensures that our viewers are continuously
spoilt for choice, but also ensures that the
industry continues the rapid development for
which it is renowned for.”
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