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  • In 4th Republic, Kate Henshaw is political Heroine we’ve been waiting for

    Political movies are not the best when it comes to choices of what to watch. More so, the genre in Nollywood has never been properly put together with terrible plot twists, cheap and inappropriate costumes.

    There are unfortunate settings and a whole list of time wasting dialogue and picture. Also, female characters are often reduced to stereotypes: scream queens in death news, escorts to the political men before meeting an untimely death in evil rituals.

    Ishaya Bako, Director of the Movie

    But Ishaya Bako new movie 4th Republic, in theaters all over Nigeria on 12 April, presents a new kind of woman heroine—one who doesn’t scream, doesn’t squirm, and definitely doesn’t need a man to save her.

    Her name is Mabel King played by Africa Movie Academy Award winner Kate Henshaw. The actress’s performance in 4th Republic is convincing, like everything she does, but it’s more than that: It’s a powerful portrait of a Nigerian woman in a fictional Conference State who contests for a gubernatorial seat, looses—survives the threats of the incumbent governor Idris Sani (Sani Mu’azu) and teaches women how to fight back on their own without having to bribe.

    4th Republic like a portrait of Nigeria’s current political situation comes with a quick succession of scenes that led up to the shocking denouement. It has good subtext that engages a viewer’s mind to think, be sad and at the same time laugh at some of the comic dialogues.

    King moves through the movie with a firm sense of purpose. When the men in her political circle advise her to bribe her way in winning the electoral tribunal, King says: “I will never bribe anyone for anything.”

    Also, when her personal aide’s brother is arrested by EFCC, she refuses to call people who can help but advises the right way to help is to follow due process.

    This makes her a shining example of how following due process is the ultimate way to follow if we must shun corruption.

    Co-producers, Bem Pever_ Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju_ Director, Ishaya Bako and Executive Producer, Ummi Yakubu

    Standing up for the truth and fighting for justice makes ugly situations disappear.

    Resilience is another important theme in 4th republic and King has it in spades. In the movie, we watch King’s car shot seriously by unknown gunmen.

    Despite the fact her opponent, incumbent Idris Sani is perceived to be behind it, she never backs down. That’s so incredible to see from a female protagonist.

    Facing your fears is difficult, but it’s necessary for survival, both in movies and real life, where the fight is just as scary.

    Political movies, like other movie genre, often end with a fine line between the protagonist and the antagonist. To defeat the villain, characters become upright for good to win over bad.

     So, her determination to do everything right to make up for that moment of a wrong decision changes.

    In a world full of threats, especially for women, we need more onscreen heroines like King. When done properly, like in 4th republic, political movies are the perfect place for women to see how to be brave in a dominated- men space.

    Strength, patience, resilience, empathy: These are all traits King has in 4th republic and they’re what we need to fight the monsters in our own lives.

    L-R. Yakubu Mohammed, Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju, Kate Henshaw, Enyinna Nwigwe at the premiere of 4th Republic Film

    Representation matters. Emil B. Garuba and Zainab Omaki writing and Henshaw’s acting bring to life a woman who’s powerful, bold, and balanced: exactly the woman we need to see in 2023.

    Mabel King is leading a new path in politics, one that shows female characters conquering fears in their life once and for all.

  • Ishaya Bako’s ‘4th republic’ premieres April 12

    4th republic, the highly anticipated political thriller is scheduled to hit the cinemas across the nation from 12 April, 2019.

    The movie, which stars Kate Henshaw as ‘Confluence state’ governorship candidate named Mabel King, follows a hotly contested gubernatorial election and one woman’s quest to take back the seat she believes she rightfully wins against all odds.

    Directed by the prolific director of Road to Yesterday and The Royal Hibiscus Hotel, Ishaya Bako said that 4th Republic explores the dynamics of politics in Nigeria today.

    “There are a multitude of factors at play; the violence that mars our polls, the new trend of fighting for justice at the tribunals and the roles we as a society assign to women who aspire to powerful positions,” he said.

    Kate Henshaw’s character (Mabel King) at the set of 4th republic

    A glimpse from the makers of the movie briefed that after the gruesome murder of a campaign manager Sikiru (Jide Attah), gubernatorial aspirant, Mabel King (Henshaw) challenges the victory of the incumbent, Idris Sani (Sani Mu’azu) for her mandate.

    While governor Sani’s associate, St. James (Bimbo Manuel) and Ike’s Law School rival, Danladi (Yakubu Mohammed) attempt to subvert the course of justice by eliminating witnesses, King is supported by her loyal aide Ike (Eyinna Nwigwe), and Sikiru’s daughter Bukky (Linda Ejiofor).

    4th republic features Nollywood best, Bimbo Manuel, Sani Muazu, Eyinna Nwigwe, Linda Ejiofor, and Yakubu Mohammed among others.

    READ ALSO: Kate Henshaw becomes governor in new 4th republic

    The movie is written by

    It is co-produced by Griot Studios Ltd. and Amateur Heads Productions with Bem Pever, Ishaya Bako, Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju and Ummi A. Yakubu serving as Producers.

    The film is funded by grants from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA).

    4th Republic is set for release in cinemas across Nigeria from April 12th 2019.

     It will be distributed by Film One Distribution.

    Media partners include WildFlower PR and Company, BellaNaija, Cable Lifestyle, Plus TV, African Movie Channel (AMC), Goldmyne TV, Nigerian Women Diaries, FabMum NG, YNaija.

    The Film is sponsored by Bima Shelter, Polaris Bank, GSCL and Dunes Continental.

  • Kate Henshaw: You don’t need another person to be complete

    Nollywood star Kate Henshaw has said that one does not need another person to be complete.

    She made this known via her Tuesday motivational thoughts on Instagram.

    The single mother of one said that loving yourself is the utmost, and only if that is accomplished, can it lead to others appreciating another, when you are at peace with yourself.

    “You don’t feel alone because you are alone,” she wrote.

    Read also: KATE HENSHAW: I’m addicted to working out

    “You feel alone because you aren’t at peace with yourself. You feel alone because you don’t love yourself. You feel alone because you’ve been conditioned to believe that you need another person to complete you.”

    Henshaw, a social advocate, has acted as ambassador to some top brands in Nigeria.

  • Say no to election violence, Kate Henshaw advises

    POPULAR Nigerian actress Kate Hensaw has advocated the shunning of election violence in her movie due to be released in April.

    In the movie titled ‘4th Republic,’ the artiste was a governorship aspirant. However, with the death of her campaign manager, things take a different turn as she challenges the victory of the incumbent at the election tribunal. She also advocates that ‘political thuggery cannot be the order of the day.’

    In the movie trailer, Kate Henshaw took an oath of allegiance saying, “I Mable king that do solemnly swear I will be faithful and will discharge my duty to the best of my ability in accordance to the constituton of the Federal republic.”

    However, she advised Nigerians to shun violence as the country goes to the polls.

    Taking to her Instagram account, Kate Henshaw wrote: “As we head to the polls, lets exercise our right to vote wisely and peacefully.”

  • Kate Henshaw becomes governor in new 4th republic

    Griot Studios Ltd and Amateur Heads Productions with Bem Pever, Ishaya Bako, Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju and Ummi A. Yakubu serving as Producers are set to release a new movie titled 4th Republic in cinemas across Nigeria from April 2019.

    The movie, which is written by Emil B. Garuba and Zainab Omaki, follows the story of Mabel King (Kate Henshaw), a gubernatorial candidate who races to become Nigeria’s first female governor but is caught up around a heavily marred election.

    According to the ace Nollywood actress in a statement, 4th Republic is not just a film right for the election period,

    “I think what is most significant is the message it carries; we need to stand up for the truth and fight for justice. It’s our duty,” she said.

    The political thriller, which also features other top actors like Bimbo Manuel, Sani Muazu, Enyinna Nwigwe, Linda Ejiofor and Yakubu Mohammed, is directed by award-winning director and writer Ishaya Bako.

    In the movie, viewers are confronted with a violent and heavily marred governorship election, which sets aspirant King and her idealistic campaign manager, Ike, to discover what went wrong and seek justice through an election petition tribunal.

    Read Also: Kate Henshaw excited by AMAA nomination

    Their quest soon becomes a race to find and convince two young witnesses with evidence of violence at the elections to testify in court; before the opposing candidate finds them first.

    The producers said that the action-packed thriller will take viewers from voting polls marred by violence and rigging to the law court as Mabel King petitions the tribunal for the seat of governor she believes was stolen from her.

    The movie was funded by grants from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA).

    4th Republic was shot on location in Abuja, Lokoja, and Lagos. It will be distributed by FilmOne Distribution.

  • Kate Henshaw excited by AMAA nomination

    As a Best Actress nominee for Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) for her role in Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Roti’, popular actress, Kate Henshaw is excited, thanking the director and other crew members for an amazing time on set.

    “When @kunleafo approached me about the story “ROTI”, he said he wrote it with me in mind, I didn’t believe him… I thought he wanted a discount on my fees,” she said on Facebook.

    “Fast forward to last week Friday @amaawards_ nomination night and I found out I was a nominee..

    “Totally unexpected…

    “Thank you @amaawards_

    “Kunle pushed me and there were times I resented him!! E no send me…He wanted what he wanted.

    “@yinka.edward, one of the most gentle and focused cinematographers I know did an awesome job.

    “Uncle Pat Nebo did his usual magic with the set design..

    “Kunle’s son Darisimire was a true actor….

    “Jamiu, Segun and the rest of the crew were truly amazing…

    “This nomination is for us all…

    “Like Kunle would say ‘IRE’”

    ‘Roti’ which stars Kunle Afolayan playing alongside Kate Henshaw, Toyin Oshinaike, Fathia Balogun and his son, Dari Afolayan, the story is centered on how, years after a couple loses their son called Roti to a brief illness, the wife sees a boy called Juwon who is an exact replica of her dead son. After discovering that Juwon is not a reincarnation of Roti, she is washed anew by grief and soon descends into depression and consequent hysteria.

    The film is one of the three (‘Roti’, ‘Umogwo’ and ‘Tribunal’) last efforts of the filmmaker which were earlier planned as television series but later upgraded into films.

  • Kate Henshaw showers fans with 300k in birthday giveaway

    To mark her birthday which took place on July 19, Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw, announced a birthday give away viral challenge for her online community which will have three lucky winners win a skilled training worth N100, 000 each to learn how to make hair closures from scratch at the Flair Hair Academy.

    “A birthday is always a good time to be thankful, reflect, count one’s blessings and give back as true happiness lies in putting a smile on the faces of others,” she wrote.

    “Together with Flair Hair Academy, I am presenting a one day closure training for 3 lucky people.”

    Also, to celebrate Kate, fellow entertainer and popular comedian, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, used her movie titles to describe his love for the actress who has used her talents to pass across several messages to the society.

    Showing his writing skills, the comedian/ actor wrote on his Instagram “Dear Omono, 25 years ago at exactly ‘When the Sunset’ was when Bob Manuel snatched you away from me, though my love for you was far ‘Above Death’ as I trusted God to move on in 2003. It was ‘A Million Tears’ for you when you got to know ‘The Game Men Play’ in 2006. I also got the good news that you felt ‘Stronger than Pain’ after your last experience in 2007.

    “Love brought me back to you, and I was there when ‘Basorge came again with his own eye service of ‘Do Good’, ‘Broken Tears’ became mine in 2008, as the ‘Assassin’s Practice’ was what I had in mind at ‘The Meeting’ where I was ‘Busted’ by ‘The Women’ who claimed to have understood ‘The Scars of Womanhood’ in your favour. “Omono, the spirit of ‘Roti’ will not spare our oppressors from the ‘Consequences’ of all the heartbreak they cost us. You may choose to want to believe that my coming back for you is already a ‘Broken Ambition’ or the ‘End of Battle’ concerning our ‘Couples Award’ goal from way back, but you of all people should know that ‘Fighting for Nothing’ is not the portion of a man with ‘New Money’”.

  • How Kate Henshaw assaulted me at event

    How Kate Henshaw assaulted me at event

    I have never felt so humiliated as I did last weekend during the book presentation of ‘Loud Whispers’, a book written by Erelu Bisi Fayemi, the former first lady of Ekiti State which held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos on December 3, 2017.

    In the course of doing my work as a photojournalist with The Nation newspaper, I needed to capture images of the event which I was duly invited to. Looking for a vantage point during the unveiling of the book, I scurried to take images. However, to my utter consternation, I saw no other person than Kate Henshaw, who was co-mc of the event who started harassing me and other photojournalists present.

    All of a sudden, she started hurling insults on the photojournalists as they went about their duty. She freely called us names such ‘fools, animals’ and even asked, “are you crazy?” None of us liked it but at that point, we just focused on taking our pictures.

    After the event, I went and complained to Joke Silva who was also a co-MC to report Kate Henshaw to her and asked that the Nollywood actress should apologise to the photojournalists present, including myself for her unruly behaviour because we were angry at her unruly behaviour.

    But she rain insult on me and as a messenger, I told my fellow lens guys that Kate wouldn’t apologise. And truly, she did not.

    Rather, while I was filling my report to office, Kate went after me pointing fingers at me, calling me names, insulting me and even hitting me on the head.

    She even asked me to come for a fight, saying she can comfortably beat me.

    “You big head, Pig, Fool, dirty man,” she shouted as she pushed my laptop to the floor.

    A colleague from The Tell magazine, Kehinde Shonola, pleaded with Kate but it was the turn of the middle age man to get his portion of insult. Other photojournalists at the event were afraid to talk to Kate so that they would not be insulted by her. Some said it is her usual attitude to insulting men at events and that she has no respect for anyone that asks her to stop.

    I think Dr. Joe Oke-Odumakin needs to take her campaign to Kate Henshaw and tell her to be more courteous.

    I have complained to the NUJ and I’m writing a petition on the matter.

  • Kate Henshaw supports World Polio Day

    Kate Henshaw supports World Polio Day

    Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw was in Akwa, Anambra State on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, for the World Polio Day, organized by Rotary International, co-hosted with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

    As the Polio Ambassador for the 5th annual event, the thespian led a team of people from different fields in a five kilometer walk, to sensitise the public on the ‘Drop to Zero’ awareness.

    The actress urges all to join hands in the polio eradication effort, saying; “You too can be a part of it. All hands must be on deck; everyone has a role to play…Traditional Rulers, Religious leaders, etc.”

    The team also stopped at the Igwe Ugochimalueze’s Palace at Nise to immunize some school children. “We owe our children a polio-free world. Nigeria must remain polio free. The awareness is a progress on the road to polio eradication.”

    Having recently embraced humanitarian works, the actress, in 2016, was appointed Special Adviser on Tourism to Akwa Ibom State governor, after contesting an elective office in the Cross River State House of Assembly.

    Henshaw, who continues to help people in need, won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in 2008.

  • ACTDF’S ‘Unleash Your Talent 2017’ to hold grand finale on Sept 8

    ACTDF’S ‘Unleash Your Talent 2017’ to hold grand finale on Sept 8

    The stage is finally set for the grand finale of the ‘Unleash Your Talent 2017’ of African Children Talent Discovery Foundation (ACTDF)’s Unleash Your Talent 2017, an initiative that seeks to discover talents in singing, dancing and acting.

    The event has been scheduled for September 8, in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.

    Addressing newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, president of the foundation, Noah Dallaji, said the show will give hope to young Nigerians in despair; while integrating them for the purpose of nation building.

    He expressed optimism that the grand finale would afford participants the chance to celebrate life and enjoy it to the fullest.

    “When we see our efforts impact positively on the needy and watch them, in turn, use their God given talents to influence the larger society positively, we become satisfied,” he said.

    He explained that the foundation had continued through thick and thin to uplift human lives in a most spectacular and humane way across the nation and beyond the shores of Africa.

    He added that while the foundation scouts for talents and help in developing same, it believes that harnessing human resources could help improve all aspects of tourism.

    Dallaji said the foundation would use its participation at the summit to showcase the potentials in Nigerian youths to the world.

    He said the winners would also join the foundation on a trip to New York for the United Nations (UN) summit later in September.

    Dallaji said the first and second runners up at the grand finale would get varied contracts in their respective fields worth millions of naira and cash prizes.

    Some of the celebrities expected at the event include ACTDF’s ambassadors- Ejike Asiegbu, Emeka Rollas, Tonto Dikeh, Thelma Okoduwa Ojiji, Lilian Esoro, Alex Usifo, Kate Henshaw, Marvelous Benji, Black Solo, Faze, Yemi Blaq and Sound Sultan among others.

    Also expected at the occasion is the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Rivers State Governor, Nyesome Wike who is going to host the massive guests expected in the state on the said date.