NewswatchNigweria can report that New Nollywood blockbuster “The Eve” would premiere in cinemas nationwide on Easter Day
The romantic comedy is the first Nollywood movie of the modern era to tackle homophobia as part of its subplot.
The Lagos premiere of the star studded movie has been scheduled for March 24th at the Day Dream Pool Club, Landmark Towers, Victoria Island as also gathered.
In a statement, Cut24 productions said the top Nollywood stars including Beverly Naya, Meg Otanwa, Ronke Oshodi & Hauwa Allahbura featured.
In the movie. Beverly Naya Continues her streak of stellar performances, adding to her already impressive catalogue which includes playing the lead actress in Lancelot Imasuen’s “Living in Exile” which brought her to limelight and acted alongside star actor Desmond Elliot in the movie which her mother produced.
Ronke Oshodi, needs very little introduction, after forging an impressive track record with yoruba movies, she makes an effortless transition into this role playing the feisty aunt of Yewande.
Meg Otanwa, who plays the passive aggressive “Yewande” continues to prove her worth as a leading actress in Nollywood with a commanding performance. Hauwa Allahbura who also doubles as executive producer rounds off the cast of strong women that feature in “The Eve”.
Their Male Counterparts aren’t left behind, with the rapper/singer Efa making a return to acting alongside a very impressive Big screen performance from Adeolu Adefarasin who has already proven himself as a strong actor in the web series “skinny girl in transit”.
He also happens to be the nephew of popular preacher, Paul Adefarasin. Kunle Remi and Ghanian Hunk Mawuli Peter Gavor rounded off a solid male cast, not forgetting the ever hilarious, John okafor (Mr. Ibu).
According to the Executive Producer, Femi Odugbemi “Passion, longing, and heartbreak are familiar themes to viewers all around the world, but “The Eve” comes with with a fresh perspective.
The movie is an engaging love story that explores the themes of weddings, marriage, sex, friendship, dating, cheating, celibacy, partying, and homosexuality in a refreshing, comical and thrilling manner. It’s definitely a must-see for everyone.”
Meg Otanwa, who plays Yewande says “my character Yewande is depiction of thousands of Nigerian women and her struggles and motivations are so real and relate-able, i think everyone knows a Yewande”.
