By Guardian Nigeria
29 October 2024 |
1:04 pm
Nigeria has chosen the epic Hausa movie Mai Martaba as its official entry for the Worldwide Characteristic Movie (IFF) class on the 97th Academy Awards. Produced and directed by Prince Daniel, the movie delves into themes of energy, love, greed, and betrayal inside an historical African kingdom. It provides a transformative narrative that challenges conventional…
Nigeria has chosen the epic Hausa movie Mai Martaba as its official entry for the Worldwide Characteristic Movie (IFF) class on the 97th Academy Awards.
Produced and directed by Prince Daniel, the movie delves into themes of energy, love, greed, and betrayal inside an historical African kingdom. It provides a transformative narrative that challenges conventional norms and highlights the significance of feminine management.
The Nigerian Official Choice Committee (NOSC) chosen Mai Martaba for its related message on inclusive management and its robust visible and technical execution.
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The 15-member NOSC consists of outstanding business figures akin to award-winning actress and Chairperson Stephanie Linus, Administrators Guild of Nigeria (DGN) President Dr. Victor Okhai, veteran actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, and producer Emem Isong. Different members embrace Ali Nuhu (NFC Managing Director), Yibo Koko, Jude Idada, John Njamah, Blessing Effiom Egbe, Meg Otanwa, and movie critic Victor Akande.
With the very best votes from the committee, Mai Martaba has superior to the following analysis stage by the IFF Government Committee.
Shot on location in Daura, Katsina State, the movie depicts the rise and fall of a affluent kingdom enriched by the Trans-Saharan commerce, which was disrupted by inside battle among the many Agadashawa ruling clan.
Following its theatrical launch in Nigeria, Mai Martaba was additionally chosen for the Septimius Awards in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The 97th Academy Awards will happen on March 2, 2025, on the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood, Los Angeles, and shall be broadcast reside to over 200 territories worldwide.
