Emelonye on Online Film Premier, Teaching White Actors Igbo

Publisher:
Smart Monkey TV
Publication Date:
16 October 2013
Tags:
Nigeria, Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Innovation

British-Nigerian director Obi Emelonye talks about: the story of his latest film Onye Ozi (The Messenger); how he had to teach the white actors in the film to speak in Igbo for the film; why he has chosen to premier the film online; the success of Last Flight To Abuja online; how the online premiere will work; and the cinema release of the film in Nigeria.

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