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  • ChiChi Nworah’s ‘My Fairy tale Wedding’ screens privately

    ChiChi Nworah’s ‘My Fairy tale Wedding’ screens privately

    Nigerian filmmaker ChiChi Nworah‘s ‘My Fairytale Wedding’ has screened privately to a selected audience in Lagos, Nigeria.

    Organised by Africa Magic, ‘My Fairytale Wedding’ was introduced to selected guests and subscribers.

    The relatable romantic comedy story led by Ramsey Nouah and Ini Edo, who doubles as an executive producer on the series, was screened on Wednesday, October 9 at The Hall, V.I., Lagos.

    Directed by Dimeji Ajibola, ‘My Fairytale Wedding’ tells the story of a young lady who, with the help of magic (Kayanmata), bags the most eligible bachelor in Lagos. Can this guarantee her true love? Find out as the show enlists Nollywood’s biggest acts like Kanayo O. Kanayo, Shaffy Bello, Ayo Mogaji, Tina Mba, Lilian Esoro, and many more.

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    Dr. Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content & Channels, West Africa, at MultiChoice, told media at the private screening that the film is in line with Africa Magic’s mission to continuously tell relatable stories.

    “It’s been a year of weddings and I’m particularly excited to announce the next big union to look forward to. ‘My Fairytale Wedding’ offers a glimpse into a tale of love with a sprinkle of magic, but not in the way you expect. With an amazing cast, this is a show you cannot afford to miss,” she said.

    In attendance at the private screening were some of the star-studded cast and celebrities from the Big Brother Naija franchise.

    The limited series is set to premiere on Africa Magic Showcase on October 20.

  • Ini Edo shuns ChiChi Nworah at public gathering

    Ini Edo shuns ChiChi Nworah at public gathering

    The rift between star actress Ini Edo and film producer ChiChi Nworah is far from over.

    On Wednesday, October 9, the two were spotted at an event in Lagos and they both avoided each other like plagues.

    Nworah had arrived at the event venue earlier as she was integral to the event and she had settled in with other colleagues, who were present at the event.

    Many minutes into the event, a panel session, which had both Ini and ChiChi on it, was about to kick off when the host of the event announced the arrival of Ini after ChiChi and other colleagues like Binta Ayo Mogaji, Lilian Esoro, and Caroline Hutchings were already seated.

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    Ini walked graciously, spotting a short red gown, across the venue to the podium where her colleagues including ChiChi were seated.

    The ‘Shanty Town’ actress took turns to exchange pleasantries and hugs with Lilian Esoro, Binta Ayo Mogaji and shunned ChiChi, who was seated next to them to greet Caroline Hutchings before taking her seat.

    Not many attendees noticed that Ini Edo shunned ChiChi neither did the film producer seem surprised nor interested in exchanging pleasantries or greetings with Ini.

    The erstwhile friends fell out over the rights of the successful Netflix original, ‘Shanty Town.’ The two had since engaged in a legal battle with their lawyers exchanging letters before the Nigerian Copyright Commission put an end to the squabble by announcing ChiChi and her company as the sole owner of the rights to the limited series, which is set for a sequel.

  • Chichi Nworah returns with My Fairytale Wedding

    Chichi Nworah returns with My Fairytale Wedding

    Having made a reputation for herself for producing blockbusters including ‘Shanty Town’ and ‘Slum King,’ cerebral filmmaker Chichi Nworah is set to return to a new feature, ‘My Fairytale Wedding.’

    ‘My Fairytale Wedding,’ a trilogy, will debut on Africa Magic Showcase on October 20.

    The limited series features a talented ensemble cast and stunning visuals, showcasing Nworah’s signature style.

    The star-studded cast includes Ramsey Noah, Carolina Hutchings, Ini Edo, Kanayo O Kanayo, Daniel Etim, Uzor Arukwe, Lilian Esoro, Mercy Eke, Tina Mba, Ayo Mogaji, and Vine Olugu, among others.

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    The Africa Magic original limited series is produced by Chinenye Chichi Nworah and Taiwo Adebayo and directed by Dimeji Ajibola.

    The limited series was written by Mrxavi Erighorodje, Great Opara and Owumi Ugbeye, based on an original story idea by Chichi Nworah.

    “We have been cooking this in the kitchen with some amazing people. And we’re finally ready to show the world,” elated Chichi said on her Instagram post, adding, “after we delivered Shanty Town and Slum King, I thought, let’s do something for the lovers out there.”

  • Chichi Nworah returns with Slum King

    Chichi Nworah returns with Slum King

    Chichi Nworah is back with Slum King, a drama that explores the life of a street hustler, following the success of her last production, Shanty Town.

    Slum King, is an Africa Magic original produced by Nworah and billed for October 8 premiere on Africa Magic Showcase.

     Nworah’s passion for telling stories that reflect the diversity and richness of African cultures and experiences can also be felt in Slum King. She stands out in pulling Nollywood out of the usual drama-telling format, to a new vista of Hollywood-styled dramatic actions, without sacrificing reality.

     Slum King is the second major collaboration between Chichi Nworah and production powerhouses – Netflix and Africa Magic – in two years.

     “For every film I make, I want my name to be synonymous with quality and innovation,” the media entrepreneur and film producer said. “I want to create stories that are relevant, engaging, and entertaining for African audiences and beyond.”

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    Slum King is part of the juicy entertainment commissioned by Africa Magic to mark its 20 years of creating magic.

     The drama series follows the journey of Edafe Maje Esu Umukoro’s gruelling life. Sad events force ambition on the undaunted Edafe, causing him to have a distaste for his lowly status and develop an appetite for power, leading him to join a drug cartel network and embrace a life filled with drugs, blood, and gore.

    Headlined by star Tobi Bakre, the drama also features Bob Manuel Udokwu, Teniola Aladese, Olarotimi Fakunle, Sonia Irabor, Bolaji Ogunmola, Idia Essien, Elvina Ibru, Philip Asaya, Greg Ojefua, Charles Inojie, Brutus Richard, Jide Kene Achufusi, Taye Aimoro, Toyin Alausa, and