Super
actress, Genevieve Nnaji who has done hundreds of movies said
Half of a Yellow Sun is one of the biggest movies she has done. In
an interactive session with journalists she said;
“Half of a Yellow Sun is one of the biggest films I have done so far, but definitely not the most challenging role I have played in movies. I have done a lot more challenging roles in Nollywood”
Genevieve
Nnaji played the role of Miss. Adebayo in the movie. She said it was
safer for her because she didn’t have to experience the horrors of the
war but hopes that in future if a different story is told about the
civil war she will love play to the role of an Igbo woman where she
would express what it meant to be an Igbo woman at that era. Continue...
Half
of a Yellow Sun is an adaptation of Chimamanda Adiche’s bestselling and
award-winning novel with the same title. The movie was produced with
over 10 million Dollars (1.7 Billion Naira) and has a superb cast of
stars, starring OSCAR nominee and BAFTA award winner, Chiwetel Ejiofor,
Genevieve Nnaji, veteran singer Onyeka Onwenu, Thandie Newton, Anika
Rose Noni, OC Ukeje, Zack Orji, Wale Ojo, Gloria Young, Tina Mba, , Joseph Mawle, John Boyega amongst others.
According to a press release signed by Bigsam media, the movie has been released in the UK and would be released in Nigeria this Friday on the 25th
of April. And for the first time an African movie would be released in
the mainstream US Cinema, Middle East, New Zealand, Australia and
Portugal. It is also the first movie to show at the Toronto
International Film Festival.
The
movie was directed by UK-based Nigerian playwright, Biyi Bandele and
produced by winner of three BAFTAs and an OSCAR, Andrea Calderwood and
Yewande Sadiku, an investment banker.
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@bigsammedia @filmoneng @HOAYSMovieThe trailer...
Over sabi. Genevieve- Sabina (SMH)
ReplyDeleteGood for her #bright bravo#
ReplyDeleteGenevieve is my sugar mummy crush... Loveeeee her loads!!
ReplyDeleteTaa"
DeleteBitch, you where barely in the movie. Your role was so small. #anonymous sharpmouth#
ReplyDeleteIdiot, have you read the book to confirm your ignorant claim bout miss Adebayo? Next tym b4 you use those leprosy infested fingers to type trash, get you facts straight.
DeleteAnd u tink callikg her a bitch will make u feel bera???????? U lie!!!!!! D sharp mouth sef u no get! Mugu1! No replacement!
Deleteshame on u for calling her a bitch...she has achieved quite a lot nd u? wt hv u achieved? dont insult ppl like dat. moreover, u hvnt even read d book obviously
DeleteLol... Dnt mind that lizard.. Destiny destroyers! I bet u, Genny dosnt even kw if u exist so ur the damn BITCH.. #ROYALS#
DeleteSo nice genny!
ReplyDeleteAm happy for you love!!
ReplyDeleteMAdam Cover ur Chest,we have sEen u,uhv got big boobs! U can't get noticed 4 ur face or sumtin cus its nt all that,so u wano get that attention tru ur Boobs,we get!
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DeleteU go girl
ReplyDeleteThe book is the most amazing thing I have read,
ReplyDeleteThe casts of this movie are excellent veterans who has made name already in the industry..I'm so gonna watch dis movie!
ReplyDeleteLove you Genny.
ReplyDeleteWow. Those guys are really spending money. GennyLove. This is indeed a big movie
ReplyDeleteChimaamanda you're a genius. Your books are so interesting,funny, touch important topics etc. The names you use are so sweet,original and unique,u immediately fall in love with the character
ReplyDeleteI am so going tomorrow to see this film.
ReplyDeleteWent to watch it ystday 23rd but was told 9ja movie censor board put a hold on cinemas against showing d movie, saying d marketer bypassed due process. So, all cinemas in 9ja r prohibited 2show d movie till further notice.
DeleteDis linda sef ur sentiment too much "super actress".
ReplyDelete"One of the biggest" abi na d biggest. Can't remember any amongst the "biggest". Can't wait to see the movie
ReplyDeleteWow...can't wait to see dis movie already...Big ups to Chimamanda Adiche...
ReplyDeleteSo True!! Others Where Preparatory!!
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Of course its her best not even one of the best
ReplyDelete~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA
Wow wow wow......
ReplyDeleteWhy ain't no Dbanj inside the movie na??
badt:see unilag students boyfriend&girlfriend private video leakes online!
Awesome gist
ReplyDeleteGood. hope to my watch it when its out
ReplyDeleteIt is the biggest movie she has ever mad but yes not the most challenging.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to c ds movie...!! #smiles
ReplyDeleteIs so so obvious and no doubt this movie has really boost nigeria and africa in the international market and all the nollywood act that featured in the movie should be goddamn proud bcos this movie is one step for them of featuring in hollywood and being lupita of nigeria... Lol...
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The movie seems to be captivating.. Her role made her look more or less a big actress which she is.
ReplyDeletePls were would one download the movie bcos mehn, i don ask tire nobody get am sotey all the video club for my town don knw me..... Pls help a fellow....
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DeleteI read the book and I loved it.I can't wait to watch the movie
ReplyDeleteReally wish to see this movie someday!
ReplyDeleteThat is because she played a minor role........such roles are not challenging or significant
ReplyDeleteYaaay! Can't wait to see it. This movie better live up to expectation though,all the hype shouldn't be for naught. Thumbs up to Chimamanda;u inspire me.
ReplyDeleteSuch a high budget movie
ReplyDeleteplease o. soft question which other biggest movie has she done in her life? u see human beings u give them allow they'll ask for allowance. because they picked u to act the movie , it aint your fault
ReplyDeleteLindodo na me be first to comment oh. Cos if I see Bonario, na die oh
ReplyDeleteHmmmm... Gene re u sure?... Or na d stress u dey try talk?
ReplyDeleteWOW! Cnt wait to see d movie tho *Flora*
ReplyDeleteis it the first movie to show at the Toronto International Film Festival or the first African movie to show at the Toronto International Film Festival?
ReplyDeleteIt's not even the first African movie to show at TIFF. There are African movies every year at TIFF.
DeleteThis movie is gonna be the bomb! I can't wait for it to be showing in the cinemas. Wow! I'm excited.
ReplyDeleteGood for you!
ReplyDeleteGood for you!
ReplyDeleteNo doubt! Onyeka is also great woman in movie. Well done my people. ........ mummy Ada
ReplyDeletePlease, when will this movie premiere in Accra? Cos we would love to see as well
ReplyDeletewowww! that's so sweet! congrats Genevieve.... ur the star!!
ReplyDeleteObviously, it is.
ReplyDeleteAbeg Genevieve I like you But u are not a vvery good actress,mercy Johnson interpreted better while you av d charisma n swag. Aside DAT,u r not all DAT darling.. U r overtly overhyped I repeat over hyped,I like u no doubt ( in edreams voice) but for acting u r not d best,na shakara naim mk u no de act Bollywood movies, u de wait for international movies to act.
ReplyDeleteThe biggest film you have done. Stop over shooting your star, which film have you done that is bigger?
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to watch this movie. Even Dbanj did a song on the movie. 9ja on world map
ReplyDeletePoint of correction 'vieve...THE Biggest Film You've Ever Done...
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to watch it
ReplyDeleteThe biggest she means. Name another big/motion picture that she has done?
ReplyDeleteMy lady! Happy for you
ReplyDeletein other words Genny, yo should have been cast in the female lead role? sorry o! But you are not ripe yet to act out sex scenes like Thandie did. You are not 'Hollywood ready yet> you hear? Mbok! Stick to you comfort zone which is mediocre Nollywood movie scenes. You hear?!
ReplyDeleteI must see this movie. The fact that it is about the civil war is making me long for it. The trailer is more than interesting, it makes you to like want to watch the whole movie immediately. I love the build up of the story, I love the scenes I have seen so far. Kudos to everybody involved in the production.
ReplyDeleteGood for her.
ReplyDeleteThis is the best trailer I've seen so far. I actually want to see it now.
ReplyDeletegood to her dat
ReplyDeleteNigerians can't seem to get over the fact that Genevieve didn't play the lead role in this movie.. If u like talk about her and the movie every minute, she still had a waka pass role.
ReplyDeleteGood for her.
ReplyDeletei cant wait to watch this movie..Ibo girls rock
ReplyDeleteITS NOT ONE OF THE BIGGEST DARLING, ITS ACTUALLY THE BIGGEST
ReplyDeleteCnt wait 2 see dis movie
ReplyDeleteMs Adebayo? Too easy for her!!! How about Olanma or Kainene? Too simple a role for Genny joor!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnother first from igbos,indeed we are forging ahead*** my views via nokia touch***
ReplyDeleteOnly Nokia touch?
Deletewhat of 1110?
Her role was a minor one though
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to watch
ReplyDeleteNormal na!
ReplyDeleteLinda why u nor dey upload ma comments since morning faar' or are we fighting ni?
ReplyDeleteMy baby is always one of d best
ReplyDeleteAm proud of you
U guys shld stop being sentimental and speak the truth for once,"Ije was also a blockbuster movie For Gene in case u 've 4gotten,though she played only few scenes in dis new movie,she was handsomely paid for her face!
ReplyDeleteYou de mind them!There is also 30 Days,so I wonder why the bashing over stating her opinion.
Deletecan't wait to see the movie.
ReplyDeleteYeah it obvious dear... As a local champion (Nollywood) that u are.. Lmao..
ReplyDeleteAm happy for u jenny, pls does any one know the time the movie will start tomorrow???
ReplyDeleteBest movie you mean?
ReplyDeleteThe production crews all bearing western names!! Am trying to switch positions and imagine Wole Soyinka casting roles for his movie, don't wanna imagine the territorial preferential treatmnts that would come with that...
ReplyDeleteSides, genny this is your biggest movie @ the moment.. That's an open secret#chEezyjayne
GoGenny... I love u
ReplyDeleteSee dis mumu haters o,una know how much dem pay her 4 mirror boy and Ije and dis amstel Malta film with mikel Obi? If she says it's 1 of her biggest den leave it Genny I luv u scarra
ReplyDeleteGenny the Genie, I believe it is the biggest film you have done...even though no be lead role you play...you know why naa
ReplyDeleteShe's nt overhyped! She earned her place step by step so haters go and pray for ur own! what did lupita act sef that made her so popular? It just shows its God's grace on their lives!
ReplyDelete@bonario flimg Mercy can act? SMH A girl with d same mannerism everytime? Very dramatic like toyin tomato! Genny earned this place and pls tell me who over hypes her? Lupita nko?
ReplyDeleteY do ppl alwyz hate on Genny.... Dis guys sayin dis na envy... Which one has ur sister or mother did abeg live Genny alone she has med it... So haters embrace transformer fuck....
ReplyDeleteGenny is good at what she does...no doubt. She has played a lot of challenging roles in nollywood, ijele, ije and many more. Nigerians dnt just know how to appreciate d talents they have
ReplyDeleteTHE BIGGEST YOU MEAN....
ReplyDeleteLinda! U refused to upload my comment becos I said lupita barely acted anything in 12 yrs a slave,yet she's trending?
ReplyDeleteGod has blessed Genny so haters back off! She has made great achievements in nigeria and the intl scene
We don't appreciate our own! Hope u ppl know brad pitt acted in 12yrs a slave and yet nobody noticed him( waka pass role as we call it) Genny is trying so appreciate her!
ReplyDeleteNa wa,everyone in the movie is one award winner or the other, no be small thing. But this is a great one! one more thing guys, leave Genevieve alone. it's good to have some class and be focused.
ReplyDeleteOne of the biggest??? Don't you mean the biggest??
ReplyDeleteits not the biggest......she is right, its one of the biggest, but not the biggest!
ReplyDeleteKeep going higher, dear Genny.
You are yet to have ur biggest, and even when u do, another one biggger will come
As Adichie was not born until 1977, she lacks the experience of the 1960s - the period HAYS covers. She also lacks the educational background to have written HAYS. I suspect that if she did the work, she would have had a huge amount of assistance from Achebe. It is of significance that the novel HAYS starts with a poem by Acebe and the back cover is a blurb by Achebe. Also Adichie's comment on the internet reveal that she lived in Achebe's house, her father was close to Achebe and Achebe contacted her after her first novel and her editor took Achebe a copy of HAYS before it was released for publication.
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