Tuesday 16 August 2022

Esama of Benin, Ize-Iyamu, Other VIPs Endorse Nmultimillion Movie, 'Gbege'



 
 
 
The private screening of arguably the biggest movie ever made from South South Nigeria, Gbege, also known as the 'First Born Saga', held in honor of His Excellency Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin, is still the talk of the town in Benin Kingdom.
 
 
Held at the expansive mansion of The House of Igbinedion, Round House, 1-13 Okada Avenu GRA, Benin City, in appreciation and commendation for his support for the creative industry in Nigeria, also known as the 'First Born Saga' was produced and directed by Africa’s most consistent Filmmaker, Amb Okpioba Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen.
 
 
Dignitaries including the vice chancellor of university of Benin, Professor Lilian Salami, Prince and Princess Esama Erediawa Enigie, Managing Director, ITV/Radio, Engr. Elvis Obaseki, a former Governorship candidate in the state, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, captains of industries and other guests converged on the residence of the Esama of Benin for the movie premier.


After being trailed for 80 minutes, some of the first guests to view the movie comment on their impression and also showered encomium on Sir (Dr.) Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion for his unalloyed support for the creative industry.
 
 
In his remark, the Producer of the movie, Lancelot Oduwa imasuen, said the movie is part of efforts to promote the rich Benin culture and change different misconceptions. He equally commended the Esama of Benin, Sir Chief (Dr) Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, his continued support for the creative industry and hosting of the entire cast and crew of movie whose production cost is estimated at over N60 million.
 
On his part MD of ITV/Radio, Engr. Elvis Obaseki, commended the creativity and moral lessons in the movie and assured of his supports of its station to support efforts that promotes culture and tradition of Benin culture.
 


The movie 'Gbege' The Omorodion Saga was shot at the residence of Esama of Benin sir (Dr) Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, corporate office of ITV and Radio, glass house on airport road and other locations in Benin city.
 
The star studded movie also featured the very best of Nollywood in Sam Dede, Jide Kosoko, Ini Edo, Nosa Rex, Zubby Michael, Mercy Aigbe, Charles  Inojie, Harry B, Junior Pope and many other ‘A list’ artists.


GBEGE is a production of Lancelot Imasuen Media Network and Hopkins Global Network, a company headed by young and vibrant Mr Hopkins Osahon who is looking forward to a more greater partnership with Mr. Guvnor himself.

 

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