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  • B.I.G storms London

    Riding on a successful run in Nigerian cinemas, psychological thriller, Banana Island Ghost (B.I.G) is set to receive a grand UK red carpet premiere in London.

    This, according to the producers, will be followed by a theatrical release in UK Cinemas.

    The movie which stars a list of African movie stars, including; Chioma ‘Chigul’ Omeruah, Patrick Diabuah, Tomiwa Edun (Merlin and FIFA 17), Ali Nuhu, Bimbo Manuel, Saidi Balogun and others will be premiered at London’s Greenwich Odeon, Bugsby Way, London SE10 0QJ on Friday, October 20.

    The movie has enjoyed huge reception and success at home, topping box office sales in Nigeria and received rave reviews.

    Speaking about the UK release, Executive Producer of the flick, Biola Alabi says; “Looking at how much success ‘Banana Island Ghost’ has had locally, and the clamour for it abroad, it only made sense for us to bring the movie to an eager audience here in the UK.”

    A week after the grand red carpet premiere, Friday, October 27, B.I.G will be released at Odeon Cinemas, Cineworld Cinemas, and Vue Cinemas.

  • Lord Frank relives journey to ‘B.I.G’

    Lord Frank relives journey to ‘B.I.G’

    It is not a surprise when you search online for the latest Nigerian movies to look out for and you find Banana Island Ghost (BIG) by BAM-Nemsia topping the list.

    However, the question has been asked, is the movie one of those that will disappoint when it comes out?

    Voice over artist, Lord Frank, a member of cast in the movie, Banana Island Ghost was quite willing to share his thoughts on the movie, and how he got involved.

    “Well, I got a call while minding my business and doing my own thing. I got my part of the script and it all appeared normal, so I agreed to do it. So when I got there, in terms of my being on set before, everything looked the same, everybody was working, the set was the same. We did it and when the trailer came out, I was like ‘somebody lied to me.’ I felt cheated, I was amazingly proud and happy to be part it, and I said ‘if I knew this was what I was being a part of, in my mind I would have driven to his house, given him a hug, got back in the car and driven off.”

    As if that was not enough, Frank shared another little secret. “We were sent some words to use during any chat with the press when talking about the movie. I said to myself, ‘this is ridiculous; this is nonsense. You are not going to tell me, Lord Frank, what to say and when I need to say it.’ Lord Frank will say what he needs to say when he needs to say it. Then I saw the trailer, and I’m like ‘where’s that email? As a matter of fact, we need to add more things to this.’ Let me tell you a story, BB and I grew up in the same village, when he thought of this idea, I was there. As a matter of fact, I was the one that told him that there needs to be a Ninja in this movie. Not only a Ninja, it needs to be a woman and Indian. That’s all a lie, but the truth is that it is a remarkable movie and everyone should go and see it.”

  • B.I.G: ARTISTES DIVIDED OVER EXISTENCE OF GHOSTS

    SOON to be released movie, Banana Island Ghost (B.I.G), has sparked a debate among Nollywood artistes on whether or not ghosts actually exist. In a discussion with some of movie casts, they had the opportunity to to air their opinion on the veracity or otherwise of ghost tales.

    For instance, when asked about her stand on the topic, Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju gave a strong No!

    “I don’t believe in ghosts. I am a Christian, so I don’t believe in ghosts. Banana Island Ghost is fantasy. We must begin to explore genres like that. We watched Beauty and the Beast. It is fantasy. Fairytale movies are all fantasy, they will never happen,” she opined.

    On the other hand, Akah as he likes to be called grudgingly admitted to the presence of ghosts in our midst. “I believe in the Holy Ghost, I believe that spirits are real and that the spiritual world is real. Yes, I believe that ghosts exist.”

    While disagreeing with the idea of ghosts, up and coming actress, Bimbo Ademoye gave an interesting analysis on why they do not exist.

    “No, I don’t believe ghosts exist… no. My ‘Nana’ passed, my grandfather passed and I haven’t seen them and we were really close. I would think they would come back and say hello to me. This is Biblical but everyone at the end of the day will be at the gates of heaven to receive judgement on judgement day, so I really don’t think anyone would want to come back and say “hello, how are you doing, how is earth treating you?” I would love to have a ghost though,” she stated.

    One actor who does not agree with her is Saheed Balogun. In his view, this is not a question for Yoruba man.

    “Just tell a Yoruba man that there’s a ghost at that junction there, you’ll see him running left. If it is a white man they will want to see. Me, I have never seen a ghost, but if you mention one now, I won’t see, but you will see me running. I believe that there are ghosts. All around the world, there is a name for it. For them to give it a name, it exists for real. So I won’t deceive myself, what does not exist does not have a name,” he said.

    Bringing a twist to the debate, Patrick Diabuah, who plays the ghost in the movie, was firm in his stance that ghosts do not exist.

    “I believe there are spirits, souls of the departed somewhere. But I don’t believe in the haunting kind. I believe when someone is gone, they are gone. There might be some other kinds of supernatural beings around, but ghosts as per my great grandfather coming back? Nah! I don’t believe in it. I have seen a ghost before though, in Rentaghost movie,” were his words.

  • B.I.G’S SON GRADUATES FROM HIGH SCHOOL

    B.I.G’S SON GRADUATES FROM HIGH SCHOOL

    SEVENTEEN years after the death of the late rap icon, Christopher Wallace, popularly known as Notorious BIG, his only son, Christopher Wallace Jr., has graduated from the Santa Margarita Catholic High School.

    Although the late rap king dropped out of high school at 17, his son, however, embraced education.

    BIG’s baby mama, Faith Evans, posted the photo of her and Christopher Jr. on her Instagram page with the caption: “My first born son @cj_toa & I. #proud.”

    Biggie began rapping when he was a teenager. He entertained people on the streets and performed with local groups before he shot into the limelight. He was killed on March 9, 1997, by an unknown assailant in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles. His son, Wallace Jr. was just a year old when his father was killed.