For his immense contributions towards the
growth, sustenance and global recognition of Nollywood, leading filmmaker, Zeb
Ejiro, a force to reckon with in the industry, will take the centre stage this
third quarter of 2013, courtesy of Telly4 Africa. Read more
Viewers will
be thrilled with the great works of Ejiro and also hear from him about his
sojourn in Nollywood in a celebratory broadcast on E-Stars TV’s channel 122 on
StarTimes Digital TV platform.
Starting
from July, Telly4 Africa’s E-Stars TV will commemorate, celebrate and recognise
the forms, origin and expressions of Nigerian movies by showcasing the works and
performances of creative Ejiro.
Also, Telly4 Africa has set aside the “Quarter
3” (Q3) of 2013, beginning from Monday, July1, till September 27, to celebrate
and recognise Nigerian movies by showcasing the works and performances of actors
and actresses, producers and directors of modern day and contemporary personae
like Ola Balogun, Eddie Ugboma, Adamu Halilu, Tunde Kelani, Tade Ogidan, Amaka
Igwe, the late Ken Saro-Wiwa among others.
Interestingly too, actors/actresses such as:
Richard Mofe-Damijo, Zulu Adigwe, Ola Omonitan and Olu and Joke Jacobs, Omotola
Jolade-Ekeinde, Genevive Nnaji and several others will be prominently
featured.
Telly4 Africa, which has secured the broadcast
right to transmit Ejiro’s works, said it’s embarking on this laudable initiative
based on its love and passion for Nollywood.
Meanwhile, amiable Ejiro, President of Zeb Ejiro
Production Company Limited, a highly accomplished and respected professional,
who has made tremendous contributions towards development of the film industry
in Nigeria, has produced and directed numerous blockbusters as well as
enthralling soaps and series.
Some of his celebrated works include: Goodbye
Tomorrow, Mortal Inheritance, Domitilla, Sakobi, Conflicting Shadow, Intimate
Strangers, Fatal Desire, Gentle Solution, Amadioha, Maniac, Faces of Evil and
more.
Ejiro, a
former president of the Association of Movie Producers (AMP), also produced,
Ripples, one of the longest running soap operas ever in the country. Other soaps
from the award-winning stable of the revered filmmaker are Fortunes, Broad
Street and Candle Light.
The CEO/MD of Telly4Africa, Mr. Bayo Adebiyi:
“Celebrating our African and Nollywood icons is part of our DNA; we have in the
past celebrated stars like Tunde Kelani, Tade Ogidan and Amaka Igwe. Zeb Ejiro,
whom we are celebrating.
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