- A new cinema project was recently revealed in Ebonyi, with the state Governor and esteemed veterans of Nollywood’s Southeast present to sprinkle some stardust on the occasion.
- Actress Chacha Ike shared delightful snippets from the event, capturing fun-filled moments.
- Iconic Igbo actors such as Pete Edochie, Patience Ozokwo, Kanayo O Kanayo, Chiwetalu Agu, Rachael Okonkwo, and Somadina stole the spotlight in the lively videos and photos.
Nollywood filmmakers in the southeast have unveiled a cinema project to promote Igbo culture.
The grand reveal of the Igbo Cinema and Culture Project took place last Saturday in Abakaliki.
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi hailed the occasion as a positive step forward, emphasizing its role in bolstering the identity of the Igbo people, a sentiment echoed by many.
The event also drew in numerous industry stalwarts, including the likes of Pete Edochie, Patience Ozokwor, Chinwetalu Agu, Nkem Owoh, Kanayo O. Kanayo, and Cha-Cha Eke, Somadina, Rachael Okonkwo, among a host of others.
In the widely circulated videos showcasing the Project’s unveiling, Pete Edochie applauded the people of Ebonyi for spearheading such a remarkable initiative.
He emphasized that the cinema would continue to draw support from the community.
Kanayo and Ozokwo echoed Pete Edochie’s words, praised the pioneers of the cinema project in the state and urged them to persist in their efforts to keep the project thriving.
Chacha Eke shared delightful moments from the event, where she was captured sharing smiles with Patience Ozokwo and Rachael Okonkwo.
Chacha wrote;
“Walking into the new week like… Last weekend was an eventful one for all of us. We converged on 10th February 2024 in Ebonyi state to offcially unveil “THE IGB0 CINEMA”.
This legacy project as initiated by my brilliant brother @aik Leke and his active team players marks the birth of something extraordinary in Igbo nation. Many thanks to our esteemed Governor & his amiable wife; Rt. Builder Francis & Mary-Maudline Nwifuru & the entire Ebonyians for warmly receiving us. My Mom & Dad-Proff & Barr Mrs John Eke were also present on this day”
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