Kachville Productions Starts Filming "WTWFB" on Location in Lagos

2023 is already shaping up to be another monumental year for Nollywood movie and TV production as filmmaker Kachie Elvis and his Kachville Production cast and crew hit location for the filming of a new family feature, When The Wind Finds Branches, in Lagos, Nigeria.

Kachie Elvis

Lagos is a well-liked destination for filmmaking, especially for television and movies, and Kachville Productions, which just extended its production space, will begin producing multiple films each quarter in 2023.

 

The main plot of Kachville Productions’ When The Wind Finds Branches revolves around Ufuoma (Mary Lazarus), a hardworking event-planning specialist who specialized in staging high-profile wedding and corporate events for the rich and mighty in society, and her failing marriage to a drug-addicted husband, Andrew (Mofe Duncan), who is hell-bent on causing her pain and selling whatever belongs to her all in the name of marriage.

Mary Lazarus & The Symphony Crew

This plot-twisting and intriguing family movie features Mary Lazarus, Mofe Duncan, Kachie Elvis, Amaka Chukwujekwu, Elizabeth Chibueze, Isokoh Edirin Stanley, and Chinedu Ani Emmanuel (Nedu Wazobia). Among the others are renowned actors Ejike Asiegbu, Ebun Oloyede, aka Olaiya Igwe, Aaron Garvey and Ken-Sele Okogbenin.

 

The title When The Wind Finds Branches has caused local controversy as some akin film enthusiasts have taken it to be biblical ranges comparing the wind as it often represents the fleeting and transient, the elusive, and the intangible to humanity.

Amaka Chukwujekwu and Mary Lazarus

When the Wind Finds Branches, with a screenplay by Kachie Elvis, produced by Wisdom Nwankwo, and directed by Perekeme Odon wrapped up preproduction between December 2022 and March 2023. Principal photography and filming began in April in Lekki, Lagos, and other towns in the state. It is projected to be released in theatres nationwide and distributed on several unspecified global online platforms.

 

According to the producer, "The wind symbolizes the raw and brutal power of nature. The wind god is a symbol of might and strength. One cannot see the wind, but everyone has seen how it makes the tree's leaves and the branches sway."

Rehearsal Session With Mary, Kachie & Elizabeth

Magic Lantern Production, headed by Michael Anakpa, whose footsteps and knowledge of the pioneers of modern film editing have been commissioned for the entire postproduction, from editing to grading to sound mixing and mastering.

 

The director stated, "The Nigerian motion picture industry has found itself in a transitional stage, where the younger generation has attached itself to art, music, and film and has grown up with movies and meticulously studied them." Soonest, these young directors would be breaking box office records."

Line Reading With Mofe Duncan

When The Wind Finds Branches would showcase and display cinematic photography from veteran experienced industry practitioners and craftsmen like Isaac Martyns, Ugochukwu Ubani (directors of photography), Wisdom Nwankwo (assistant director), Ngozi Obasi (costumes), Jonathan St. Joe Emenike (production manager), Ajani (gaffer), Queen Praise Enemali (script supervisor), Izuchukwu Onyekwere (sound), Michael Anakpa (editor), Kachie Elvis (associate producer), Wisdom Nwankwo (producer), Kachville Productions (executive producer) and Perekeme Odon (director).

Ejike Asiegbu

Kachie Elvis & Mary Lazarus

Ejike Asiegbu & Aaron Garvey

Isaac Martyns & Queen Praise Enemali

(l-r) Queen, Elizabeth, Kachie, Mary and Wisdom

Star Girl Mary Lazarus

Perekeme Odon and Isaac Martyns

 

Ebun Oloyede, aka Olaiya Igwe & Perekeme Odon

Rehearsal Time With Wisdom Nwankwo & Mofe Duncan

 

Perekeme Odon and Amaka Chukwujekwu

 

Amaka Chukwujekwu

 

Wisdon Nwankwo & Mofe Duncan

Elizabeth Chibueze and Friend

 

Aetting Up With Mary Lazarus

(l-r) Mafe Duncan, Mary Lazarus & Ngozi Duru

Kachie Elvis

(l-r) Ejike Asiegbu, Aaron Garvey and Perekeme Odon

Perekeme, Wisdom, Ugo

Amaka Chukwulekwu & Mary Lazarus

(l-r) Perekeme Odon, Ugochukwu Ubani & Isaac Martyns

Director of Photography, Isaac Martyns

Mofe Duncan and Elizabeth Chibueze

Mofe Duncan and St. Joe Emenike (PM)

Ebun Oloyede, aka Olaiya Igwe & Isaac Martyns

Perekeme Odon and Ejike Asiegbu

Our Location Exterior

Ugochukwu Ubani and Perekeme Odon

Setting Up Time

Kachie Elvis

Kachie Elvis and Mary Lazarus

Mary Lazarus and Perekeme Odon

Ugochukwu Ubani, Queen Enameli &Isaac Martyns

Ebun Oloyede, aka Olaiya Igwe & a Fan

Kachie Elvis and Mary Lazarus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actors and Filmmakers Unite in Support of Desmond Elliott in State Assembly Elections

By Perekeme Odon 

Prominent actors and groups within Nollywood have thrown their support behind the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Hon. Desmond Olusola Elliott, who is contesting to represent Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly elections, scheduled for Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Hon. Desmond Olusola Elliott

In a statement, the Nollywood Mandate Group and Code Door2Door Initiative commended Elliott for his leadership skills, commitment to social justice, empowerment of actors, selfless service, and community development.

 

"We are proud to endorse Desmond Elliott to continue the good work he is doing representing Surulere Constituency 1". Francis Onwochei, a veteran Nollywood actor, stated. "He is a talented, selfless, and dedicated leader who has demonstrated his commitment not just to our industry but to his community time and time again. He is an outstanding public servant, and we are confident that he will continue to push for improved quality of life for residents in Surulere constituency 1."

 

Moji Oyetayo (Mama Ajasco), Coordinator of the Code Door2Door Initiative, also affirmed that Elliott's candidature is a testament to the growing influence of the Nigerian film industry on the political stage. "Desmond Elliott is a role model for many actors, producers, and directors. He has represented us well and carried everyone along. He has also shown that with talent, hard work, and dedication, you can achieve great things both in and out of the film industry. We are thus excited to see him take his leadership skills to the next level and make a positive impact on the lives of Nigerians. It is a unanimous decision among actors, especially those in Surulere Constituency 1, that he should continue the good work he is doing."

 

Francis Onwochei, Coordinator of the Nollywood Mandate Group, opined that Desmond is always eager and willing to drive entrepreneurship in the constituency and, aside from providing training opportunities, has empowered over 1500 Surulere residents to register their businesses free with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), facilitated free medical health insurance coverage for about 1000 residents, and ensured the provision of 300kVA and 500kVA new transformers to various communities in Surulere.

 

Onwochei noted that education is paramount to him, as scores of secondary schools in his constituency have been trained and equipped with digital technology skills. "Desmond appreciates the power of education to transform lives and is always present and willing to lecture both registered and unregistered members on free-acting training organised by the industry’s guilds and associations. He also rebuilt the Itolo girls' school at Itolo off Eric Moore Road, in addition to his involvement in other school activities around the constituency.

 

"As part of his efforts to reduce the threat of flooding, he consistently strives to ensure that the canals and major drainages in Surulere Constituency 1 are cleared before the rains begin." 

 

Not only that, but as Chairman of the AGN COVID-19 Committee, Hon. Desmond Olusola Elliott delivered relief items to over 1000 constituency members, including actors, during the height of the global epidemic. He was a major advocate for the vulnerable, who had been severely impacted by the pandemic, and he also pushed for health workers, who are on the front lines of the fight against the pandemic.
 

Therefore, as the State Assembly and Governorship elections draw closer, the coast is clear for the performing Desmond Elliotts to return to the Lagos State House of Assembly. According to Francis Onwochei, "Surulere is the headquarters of Nollywood in Lagos, and all actors, including groups and heads of key associations, are fully behind Desmond Elliott. I can tell you that the coast is clear for him.

 

The Nollywood Mandate Group and Code Doo2Door Initiatives are known for their ability to mobilise the grassroots and influence public opinion. Their endorsement of Desmond Elliott is a significant development in the political ecosystem.

Actress Hailie Sumney lands a major role in "Lost in Africa"

Canadian born Ghanaian superstar actress and philanthropist, popularly known and referred to as Haillie Sumney; has found her next big project, and reportedly signed up for her next acting role in Lost In Africa, a film script complexly crafted and screenplay by Austin Okiemute.

Hailie Sumney

Haillie, referred to as the Ghana Goddess, is currently one of the most sought-after faces in the Ghanaian entertainment industry, whose brand, passion, and personality transcend the boundaries of TV and entertainment. She is also a brand ambassador for the renowned bespoke British shoe brand, Jesu-Segun London, a shoe brand that has been endorsed and worn by global celebrities like Snoop Dogg, Chelsea Handler, DJ Duffey, Michael Blackson, and footballer Stephen Appiah.

According to PTV Media, Sumney, the face and brand ambassador for “SENAK HAIR COLLECTION," the latest hair line collection from popular hair and cosmetic brand First Choice Hair & Beauty, which was released in October 2019, clearly proved herself worthy of fighting for and ultimately landing the role due to the driving elements behind her interpretation of roles after reading for the producer and director in Lagos, Nigeria, resulting in a competitive situation among other preferred actresses vying to land the new project.

Hailie Sumney

Haillie’s current online presence on social media through her primary channels, Instagram and Snapchat, is mind-blowing. With over one million devoted followers on Instagram, where she is incredibly popular and active as a brand influencer on a daily basis,

The Riverside University trained nurse who has featured in two Netflix movies, a movie on Amazon Prime and IROKOtv in February 2020, walked the New York Fashion Week for Van Vorsh, is a philanthropist as well as the founder of the SUMNEY FOUNDATION, which is collaborating with Mission Africa, an NGO focused on helping underprivileged children and women in the society.

Haillie Sumney

Rock House Media Production announced in a press conference in Lagos, Nigeria, that Lost in Africa, which was already gathering buzz prior to its announcement, would begin production in March 2023. The narrative will travel for filming from contemporary Nigeria, Ghana, to South Africa, with director Eazzy Ologe calling the shots.

Lost In Africa is a "dramatic mystery" story that will expose cinema lovers in a journey for what truth and facts actually mean, and how personal relationships can sometimes be hidden in deceptions. It will advance Haillie Sumney's acting career, as it will be told in four distinct series, each sliding into a different genre. Eazzy Ologe, the director and executive producer, is on the hunt for the rest of the cast and frantically putting together everything he can to make it work.

Haillie Sumney

"Haillie Sumney is a go,” a source informed PTV Media. "She has been taking classes in order to land leading roles in films and is constantly getting scripts to read."

The Ghana Goddess veered into the entertainment industry in 2016 as a presenter for 4Syte TV, a prominent urban TV station in Ghana, armed with a nursing degree. She hosted a couple of high-profile events in December 2016, including the Ghana Movie Awards with comedian DKB and the MTN 4Syte TV Awards. On May 20, 2017, Hailley hosted the inaugural Ghana Entertainment Awards in New York with dancehall crooner Samini. In 2019, she was selected to host the 4Syte TV BET Awards red carpet. In December 2020, Haillie Sumney, Salima Mumn, and BBA Elikem Kumordzie were selected to host the Golden Movie Awards at the Fantasy Dome in Accra, Ghana.

Haillie Sumney

She also made her acting debut in 2017 in the drama genre film "Heels and Sneakers," produced by Yvonne Nelson and directed by Maxwell Akwesi, starring John Dumelo, Regina Van Helvert, and Doris Sackitey. Her popularity and career have grown immensely since that time.

In 2017, she landed a leading role in “A Way Back Home," "Desperate Survivors," "Track of My Fear," and the Mike Ezuruonye-produced film, "Lagos Real Fake Life," and ever since, she hasn't looked back. In 2018, she produced a short film titled “Shattered” and went all out to star in 2019 with “2 Days After Friday and Smokescreen." She gave it her all as a leading lady in Eden, A Woman’s Scorn, Trapped, Soft Work (2020), Ghana Jollof (2021) and Co Habits (2022).

Haillie Sumney

The versatile actress, whose goal is to become a globally recognised actress who represents Ghana by showcasing the country's multicultural influences, to create iconic art through acting that will inspire future generations, and to be an entertainment entrepreneur breaking boundaries and achieving what people say cannot be done, is using this medium to wish her fans in Africa, especially Nigeria, a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year in advance.

Haillie Sumney

“May this Christmas end the present year on a cheerful note and make way for a fresh and bright new year." "Here's wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!”

Ukeaja Chioma Rose Hits Film Location With Slap of Destiny

(Lagos, Nigeria) – After a lengthy wait, Nollywood filmmaker and actress Chioma Rose Ukeaja's Sparkling Rose Production has finally arrived on location for the filming of "Slap of Destiny," a compelling family drama about destiny at work in the life of an orphan girl. The film is already receiving excellent reviews from critics, and this is the production house's first time filming in Ajah, Lagos State, Nigeria.

Ukeaja Chioma Rose

"Slap of Destiny," an intense and high-voltage drama, leads us to the fairly classic love story of a young orphan girl, Peace (Ukeaja Chioma Rose), who has lived with various families and works as a maid in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oluchi Kalu, but is always maltreated by Mrs. Kalu, who has an amorous soft spot for her male servant, Obi (Nosa Rex), owing her childlessness to Mr. Kalu.

The producer and CEO of Sparkling Rose Production, Ukeaja Chioma Rose, believes in spreading love, even to lonely orphaned kids. She is the leading actor and has not shied away from playing the orphan girl who works in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kalu (Tony Umez and Mercy Aigbe).

During a visit to Kalu's home by his boss, Alhaji Altharu, an event occurs in their kitchen that leads to his wife, Oluchi (Mercy Aigbe), assaulting Peace. He finds out she is an orphan and decides to take her into his home to help him since his wife has died.

Alhaji Altharu requests that Mr. and Mrs. Kalu allow Peace to live with him so she can help him care for his home. Mrs. Kalu was overjoyed because she would be living alone with Obi, who is also interested in peace. He married Peace and sent her to the States to study. After a few years, she returns and takes over management of his company, eventually becoming Kalu's employer.

Peace's ex-boyfriend, Fred Aminu (Tolu), seeks to reclaim her love, but Obi (Rex Nosa), who desperately needs a job, goes to visit Peace in her home following Alhaji's death to distract himself from his frustration. He proposes to Peace after falling in love with her. They get married and live happily ever after.

The new film stars Ukeaja Chioma Rose (Peace), Nosa Rex (Obi), Felix Ugo Omohkodion (Dave), Tony Umez (Kalu), Mercy Aigbe (Mrs. Oluchi Kalu), Ejike Asiegbu (Alhaji Attahiru), Florence Sunday (Mrs. Rakiya Attahiru), and other well-known actors and actresses to pull it through.

Mercy Aigbe On Set

"We are absolutely thrilled that Rose Ukeaja and her team chose Unity Estate, Ajah, for her new movie," said an estate resident. "Unity Estate is on the rise as a location for film and television production and proves that no matter what kind of set location you're looking for, be it cityscapes, suburbs, beaches, or farms, you can find it in Ajah."

According to the film's director, Perekeme Odon, "The truth is that God seems pretty concerned about orphans across generations and cultures. Family Story brings people together, and with its unparalleled diversity of cast and raw talent, it is an ideal film to watch any day. A happily ever after story does the viewers a favour: It confirms that the story has come to an end. There was a huge conflict, which was resolved, and these characters never had another major disagreement. We are incredibly proud to have been a part of its creation, look forward to its imminent release, and hope to host many more film productions by Sparkling Rose Production."

 

The "Nemesis From Genesis" producer, Rose Chioma Ukeaja Rose Chioma Ukeaja affirmed "The Nigerian movie industry has without doubt evolved over the years. With new technology and ideas in movie making. So from the moment we conceived of this film, it was clear the story was going to be a success since we were going to use high-tech cinematic cameras and gadgets to film in order to evoke the grit and authenticity we needed. We have a lot lined up for next year, some of which I'm really excited about but can't talk about yet. As they say in TV land, "stay tuned."

Ejike Asiegbu, Florence Sunday & Nelson Obot

"Slap of Destiny" has a very simple storyline with a simpler subplot that allows for fantastic acting and cinematography with experienced industry professionals and craftsmen like Jerry Okpana (writer), Isaac Martyns, and Ugochukwu Ubani (Director of Photography), Wisdom Nwankwo (assistant director), Ngozi Obasi (costume), Jennifer (Make-up), Chima Emmanuel (production coordinator), Jacob David (gaffer), Nelson Obot (script supervisor), Bisade Philips (editor), Izuchukwu Onyekwere (sound), Bright Nwachineke (production manager), Perekeme Odon (director), and Ukeaja Chioma Rose (producer).

(l-r) Nosa Rex, Ukeaja Chioma Rose & Perekeme Odon

(l-r) Perekeme, Ejike, Rex Nosa, Mercy Aigbe, Isaac Martyns

(L-R) Nelson Obot, Perekeme Odon & Mercy Aigbe

(l-r) Isaac, Wisdom, Perekeme, Felix & Nelson Obot

(l-r) Perekeme Odon, Felix, Nelson, Isaac Martyns & Ugo Ubani

(l-r)Ejike Asiegbu,  Perekeme,Tony Umez & Mercy Aigbe

Wisdom Nwankwo & Perekeme Odon

(l-r) Felix, Perekeme, Wisdom Nwankwo & Isaac Martyns