Nollywood producer, Chioma Okoye has
revealed that her recently premiered Igbo TV series, 'Anyanwu Ututu',
is already conquering the silver screen in the south-east part of the
country.
Okoye also disclosed that the cast and
crew of “Anyanwu Ututu” are currently moving from one location to
another promoting the series and ensuring that everyone endorses it.
The TV series, focusing on the life,
traditions and world views of the Omabala people, premiered last
November, joining Chigozie Atuanya's “Chetanna” which also hit
the cinemas for the first time in Awka, the Anambra State capital.
Indeed, the premiere of the TV series
reflected the importance attached to any thing that promotes Igbo
culture and traditions following the impressive turnout of Igbo film
makers and actors at the event.
Leading other Igbo movie stars to the
event which was rated as the biggest outing in the sleepy city of
Awka in 2017, were Pete Edochie, Patience Ozokwor, Harris Chuma,
Bruno Iwuoha. Others were Ada Uko, Prince Uchechukwu Ndigwe, Chinwe
Owoh and a numerous other Nollywood stars.
For Okoye, the project is to serve as a
showcase of Igbo language and culture and take Igbo people back to
where they belong in the entertainment industry.
Lamenting the lack of Igbo movies in
the market, the actress-turned-film maker said the coming of the TV
series has definitely changed the face of filmmaking in the
southeast. She also noted that the project was inspired by her love
for the culture and Igbo family history.
Recall that Okoye recently urged the
governors of the five eastern states to empower Igbo filmmakers,
saying “Igbo movies are lacking in the market.”
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