Photos: The worldwide premiere of 'A Place In The Stars’

Lagos stood still on Friday night as stars of the big screen, A-list Nollywood celebrities, joined the cast of 'A Place in the Stars' in bringing the new City of Lights to a standstill.

The much awaited movie thrilled a grateful audience and enjoyed a rapturous and unending standing ovation. Above are Funmi Iyanda  and Nkiru Anumudu at the premiere. See more photos after the cut

 

The star of the night was lead actor Gideon Eche-Okeke, accompanied by star encrusted Pa Dejumo Lewis, Segun Arinze, Yemi Blaq, Femi Branch, Amaka Mgbor, Lantana Ahmed amongst others. The celebrities were joined by the highly acclaimed director, Steve Gukas.

Other high profile guests include Funmi Iyanda, Monalisa, Funlola Awofiyebi-Raimi, Nkiru Anumudu, Mahmood Ali-Balogun, Femi Odugbemi, Seyi Siwoku and the son of the Late Dora Akunyili, Obumneme Akunyili.

 

Adams Soundcity & Amarachi Igbobuche

 

Bassey Ikpi and Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi

 

Gbenro and Gideon Okeke

 

Hannah Rouah and Joanna Paul

Jeremiah Gyang

Joshua & Isaiah with mother, Mrs Ibrahim (c) and Julie & Segun Arinze

Brian Rowan-Clyde and Hauwa Allahbuna

Ijeoma Aniebo and Katung Aduwak

Maria Okanrende and Mrs Gukas

Obumneme Akunyili (Late Dora Akunyili's son) and Omoye Uzams

Oreoluwa Asuni and Pa Dejumo Lewis

Precious Umeh and Retan Gukas

 Steve Gukas giving closing keynote remarks

Steve Gukas and Sufi Alhassan

T. Gukas and Tee-Y Mix

Thanda Maseko and Toyosi Mobereola, Bunmi Ogunlewe

 Victoria Pepple and Wole Oni

Yemi Blaq

'A Place in the Stars' is a riveting story of illicit drug trafficking, violence, turf wars and conscientious dilemmas. A Place in the Stars is an account of one man's choice between conscience and the pull to get rich or die trying.

Set in 2006 Nigeria, A Place in the Stars tells the story of Kim Dakim (Gideon Okeke), a young lawyer with a case and a client that leaves him professionally conflicted. Kim is in possession of information that could save lives, if he would only pass it on. Faced with the deathly consequences of crossing 'industry' kingpins, including the toughest of them all, Diokpa Okonwo (Segun Arinze); and with millions to earn if he would only turn a blind eye, Kim battles conscience and professional responsibility as he determines which way to turn.
 

The premiere was supported by Nigerian Film Corporation, National Film & Video Censors Board, Old Mutual, Moet & Chandon, Landmark Centre, Michelangelo Productions, Jungle Filmworks, T Large Media Limited, Massive Entertainment, Ministry of Information, UBER, Casper & Gambini, Cadbury, Nasco, Ayana Productions, Blake & Harper, Soundcity, ONTV, AfricaMagic, Silverbird Film Distribution, Cool FM, Wazobia FM, Smooth FM, Classic FM, Beat FM, City FM, Rhythm FM, Pulse NG, Best of Nollywood & WE 106.3 FM.

'A Place in The Stars' is set for release nationwide on the 14th of November, 2014.

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