The three leading Nollywood stars combine strength and talent in the latest Nollywood flick “Victims of the Society” by actor and filmmaker Elvis Chucks.

The movie “Victim of the Society” is an advocacy flick done artistically on the aftermath effect of child abuse. It takes a holistic look at what happens when a child is turned into a monster and when the monster is unleashed on the society as a result of abuse. The movie explores the damaging effect of abuse on the society at large.

The movie which is backed by the P &G ,INDOMIE Amongst others Would be premiering November 20th which is the universal children’s day and November 25th( ABUJA International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women),  GHANA 1ST DECEMBER (WORLD AIDS DAY), on the 10th December (HUMAN RIGHT,S DAY)LONDON. AFTERWHICH THE MOVIE WILL BE RELEASED  ON CINEMA AND LATER ON DVD,S

TAVA AWARD WINNING Elvis Chucks ,who became popular with his roles in numerous Nollywood flicks and soap opera, ‘Super story’, is one of the very few to have studied motion pictures outside the shores of this country, where he bagged an advanced diploma in MOTION PICTURE AND LIVE PERFOMANCE.And HND In FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE. FROM Abia state, he started his movie career when he featured in  ”BEYOND OUR DREAMS “MNET DOCTORS QUATERS.SUPERNOVA (american movie by john harrisson)EDGE OF PARADISE ,Sweet and Sour” DANGER SIGNAL,BEYOND PASSION,POLITICAL CONTROL AMONGST OTHERS

When asked who the target audience is, Elvis said “the movie is a movie for the society and not for Nigeria alone but for the whole of Africa , according to reports 75% of people in the world have being a victim of one thing or the other. I am very passionate about this movie because the message cuts across the social classes in our society and the world over”.especialy AFRICANS.

“Victims of the society” paints a picture of a growing child from a remote area who constantly witnesses the abuse of his mother by his drunken father and he has to come to terms with his two younger sisters who hawk on the street for survival. This movie is intended to sensitize people on the dangers of child neglect, child and women abuse.

Other acts in the movie include Zulu Adigwe, Xolile Tshabalala, Daddy Fresh, Cossy Orjiakor and late Ashley Nwosu.

According to Elvis Chucks, the movie is dedicated to the loving memory of Ashley Nwosu as the movie was his last job before passing away to great beyond.  ‘You don’t come across dedicated stars like Ashley Nwosu twice in a life time, they come once hence the need to celebrate keep their memories alive. I dedicate this movie to his loving memory’ he said.

NB: PLEASE VISIT WWW.VICTIMSOFTHESOCIETY.COM

…gets two weeks extension at cinema

Just after a week of its release to the cinemas, “The Return of Jenifa” (TROJ) has out sold all other Hollywood movies at the cinema around the country, a feat which has never been achieved by any other Nollywood movie and this has earned the movie the title of ‘the fastest grossing Nollywood movie of all time’ by cinema operators. And this feat is more remarkable as the movie is only showing in three cinemas- Silverbird Lagos and Abuja and Ozone Cinema in Yaba, Lagos.

Earning such a feat would come as no surprise as Funke has been known to have churned out some blockbusters movies in DVD; movies like Jenifa and Omo Ghetto were said to have sold in their numbers.

The impressive showing which has made the movie earn close to N10 million in seven days has made the cinema asked for two weeks extension to show the movie at the cinema. That means the movie will be at the cinema for four weeks.

Since its grand premier at The Muson Center on the Friday, October 7, the movie has been earning applause and respect of industry people who trooped out in their numbers to support the actress at the premiere which had the First Lady of Lagos in attendance. Others in attendance are, Eldee, Dayo Adeneye, Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw, Oge Okoye, Ali Baba, Gbenga Adeyinka, AY, Julius Agwu, Tunde Kelani, Ireti Osayemi, Ibinabo Fiberesima, Chioma Chukwuka, Helen Paul, Queen Nwokoye, Adora Ukoh, Kunle Bakare, Mayor Akinpelu and others.

The  Return of Jenifa which was shot both within and outside the country features an impressive cast which parades both music and movie stars such as Eldee the Don, Banky W, Denrele, Antar Laniyan, Helen Paul and others.

The storyline of the movie revolves around the life of the main character, Jenifa. Here she registers to be part of a dancing competition. But when she is asked to undergo an HIV test as part of the requirement for entry into the competition, she fled, being unsure of her status as a result of her past exploits.

She is later forced to withdraw from the society that she once ruled and move back to her village. Going back to the village however does not stop her from being her crazy self and in the end she learns that life is not all about being a ‘gbogbo bigs girl’

…..it is the biggest premiere ever attended in Nollywood

Finally, the long awaited cinema debut of the final sequel of the monster hit movie ‘The Return of Jenifa (TROJ), premiered last week at the prestigious Muson Center,Lagos. The movie released had in attendance celebrities and people from all walks of life in attendance. The red carpet was a scene to behold despite the showers of rain. The stars defied the torrent downpour as they posed for very exclusive shots for hundreds of paparazzi and the waiting lounge was filled to capacity as celebrities, fans, associates, politicians and family members throng the venue. With an avalanche of food and drink as dignitaries were treated like royalty. Among the important dignitaries that attended the premiere were the wife of the governor of Lagos State, Dame Abimbola Fashola, the former governor of Ogun State Aremo Olusegun Osoba and his amiable wife and the representative of the Minister of Youth and Sport.

The music and movie industries were well represented at the premiere as their members came in their numbers, notable among them were Kate Henshaw Nuttal,Omawunmi  Megbele,Helen Paul,Omoni Oboli,Kaffy,Sasha,Mercy Aigbe,Halima Abubakar,Oge Okoye, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha,Ronke Odusanya,Toyin Aimakhu,Bimbo Thomas,Eniola Badmus, Rita Dominic, Fibresima Ibinabo among others. Others are Dayo Adeneye and wife, Ayo Animashaun, Olu Maintain, JJC et al.it was indeed a night of glitz and glamour at the venue, Comedians also came in their numbers including Gbenga Adeyinka, Ali Baba and wife, Julius Agwu, Ay represented the comedy industry.

The premiere which left a lot of people speechless has been the described as the biggest premiere ever in Nollywood, ‘’ The girl tried well –well’’. It was well organized and very big. To tell you the truth, it was the biggest premiere ever attended in Nollywood.

The movie written and produced by Funke Akindele finally resolved the unanswered question that engulfed Jenifa’s exploits. Funke Akindele (Jenifa) is required to undergo an HIV test as a prerequisite for her to take part in a dancing competition abroad, skeptical about her status, she fled. Chains of events afterwards held the audience spellbound. According to industry source, the movie has been number one since last week Friday attracting a huge patronage and grossing millions.

Olasco Films financed the movie, Elizabeth R planned the premiere. Bigsam Media handled media and publicity, Blue Pictures distributed the movie.