
Nollywood stars, industry heavyweights and gentlemen of the media all turned up at the Oriental hotel on the 16th of March for the premiere of Tunnel. Spotted on the red carpet was 2014 AMVCA Best Actor in a Drama, Tope Tedela as well as Nigerian songstress Waje Iruobe whose role as Sade in the movie marks her debut into Nollywood. Produced by Jumoke Olatunde and Grace Edwin Okon, the film follows the struggles of Pastor Lade Olagbesan (Femi Jacob) and his journey to self discovery. Directed by AMVCA nominee Stanlee Ohikhuare, the movie features Lepacious Bose, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Patrick Doyle, Tunde Coker, Lord Frank, Femi Akeredolu and Emmanuella Itodo among others. Also in attendance were Zik Zulu Okafor and Desmond Ovbiagele as well as members of the cast and crew. Prior to the screening, guests were treated to a three course dinner with light entertainment by Nigerian comedian, Too Pompous. Members of the audience speaking to Nolly Silver Screen have described Tunnel as “a good effort for a first film” and “one that has a shot in the market.”














Story and Photos: Isabella Akinseye
very nice