TOBI excites Muma Gee and other Nigerian stars
If the buzz around the movie, TOBI (a Nigerian flick shot in
New York) is
anything to go by, then the Nigerian movie industry might be on the verge of
witnessing one of its most exciting cinematic episodes since the days of Ije
and Unwanted Guest.
It therefore hardly came as a surprise when Nigeria’s
flamboyant singer, Muma Gee recently expressed her unreserved anticipation and
excitement towards watching the movie.
The gorgeous singer and recently made this known in a chat
with Simply Samad noting that she was glad the countdown to the premiere had
begun.
Previously, Mr. Nigeria 2007, Bryan Okwara had equally
described the production of the TOBI, a Nigerian movie shot on the streets of
New York as a remarkable feat for the producer, Emmanuel Ijeh and the nation as
a whole.
Muma Gee’s marriage to Prince Eke finally took place in
December 2011, after being shifted for her music video shoot in November.
The drama in the movie, TOBI explores the consequences of
what happens when 21-year-old Tobi (Mark Williams) bows to the dark side of
gang pressure. In a flash, a seemingly morally upright young man gets caught in
a web of violence, guns, bloodshed, drugs, parental expectations and
conflicting voices in his head. Interestingly, the bond of brotherhood also
stretches the thematic window of choices and sacrifice. 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 been scheduled to premiere in Nigerian cinemas on April
13, 2012 and will feature a red carpet premiere in Lagos.
The movie is proudly supported by Silverbird
Cinemas, Nigeria
Films, Wazobia FM, STV, Blue Pictures, Emani Studios, AIT, City Mall, DSTV, ROK
Productionz, Galaxy TV, Acada Magazine, Showbizhub247, Simply Samad MEDIA,
Nollywood America,
Swish Interactive and a growing list of others.
Synopsis
This drama explores the consequences of what happens when
21-year-old Tobi (Mark Williams) bows to the dark side of gang pressure. In a
flash, a seemingly morally upright young man gets caught in a web of violence,
guns, bloodshed, drugs, parental expectations and conflicting voices in his
head. Interestingly, the bond of brotherhood also stretches the thematic window
of choices and sacrifice. 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.
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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