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Monday 2 February 2015

Selma stars; David Oyelowo & Carmen Ejogo’s home coming for Lagos Movie Premiere.

On Sunday 8th of February, David Oyelowo and Carmen Ejogo will Grace the Red Carpets of the Lagos Premiere of the award winning movie, Selma at the Rock Cathedral, Lekki Lagos. The Movie, Co produced by Oprah Winfrey who also starred in the film will be premiering in Africa for the first time at the Rock Cathedral, Lagos, Nigeria. 

The Event as many speculate, will serve as a homecoming gala for both stars who share Nigerian origin. David’s parents are Nigerians who live in the UK while Carmen is born to a Nigerian Father and a Scottish mother both of UK Nationality as well. 

The Lagos premiere is Hosted by the Rock Foundation of the House on The Rock Church and the United States High Commission in Nigeria.


In a statement, the senior pastor of House on the Rock church, Paul Adefarasin said “Peace and harmony is important to us all. Regardless of our ethnicity, religion or political persuasion, our country Nigeria must remain united and peaceful. This is why House on The Rock Church, positioned as a centre for Social Justice and Equity has decided to bring people from various classes in the Nigerian society together for a remarkable event where we can all stand united for peace at a time like this. We also seek to remind individuals with the Selma movie premiere event that regardless of any differences or grievances we may have, violence is not the answer, thus non-violence must continually be our stance.” 


Adefarasin further stated the need for the Church to be the voice of reason promoting non-violence in the times leading to elections and beyond stressing that ‘’the pulpit of God is not for partisan politics but for promoting the Kingdom of God”. 




Among Oyelowo’s co-stars in the movie are Oprah Winfrey, Cuba Gooding Jr., Wendell Pierce, and as Coretta Scott King, Carmen Ejogo.

According to sources, The Lagos Premiere promises to Host Nigeria's Top Actors and Actresses from Nollywood, Top Music stars and A-List Celebrities from the Social, Media and Fashion scenes in Nigeria.
The Red Carpet starts by 5pm on Sunday 8th February 2015

Tickets to the premiere are Free but registration is required at www.afritickets.com/selma
at 2/02/2015 06:38:00 am

82 comments:

  1. ary2 February 2015 at 06:40

    They are all welcome

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  2. Unknown2 February 2015 at 06:41

    Nice..

    #GodblessNigeria

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  3. Amerie's blog2 February 2015 at 06:41

    Ok
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  4. Unknown2 February 2015 at 06:42

    Coool

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  5. Unknown2 February 2015 at 06:42

    make them fire on

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  6. Unknown2 February 2015 at 06:43

    Can't wait to see the movie!!!! Yaay

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  7. Abdul Mk2 February 2015 at 06:43

    15 febuhari. can't wait.. jst saying

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  8. sweetbreadgirl2 February 2015 at 06:46

    David.. Have loved you from days of blood and oil! Oprah must really like his works tho, second time they are costarring. Welcome home!

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  9. Anonymous2 February 2015 at 06:46

    I must be here!!!! This is huge OMG! Big ups to house on the rock, these guys always doing big things!

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  10. Unknown2 February 2015 at 06:47

    Okay

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  11. AbokiDaWarriBoy2 February 2015 at 06:49

    Awww they are highly welcome

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  12. AbokiDaWarriBoy2 February 2015 at 06:49

    Awww they are highly welcome

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  13. AbokiDaWarriBoy2 February 2015 at 06:49

    Awww they are highly welcome

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  14. Unknown2 February 2015 at 06:53

    Ok we await you

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  15. Unknown2 February 2015 at 06:53

    Aiit we await you

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  16. Unknown2 February 2015 at 06:53

    We await der arrival,Morny peeps.

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  17. Unknown2 February 2015 at 06:53

    lily, you dey sleep, you dey try ooo, you went to bed by 2:am and work up by 5:am. kai. All the best shaa.

    www.udokajane.blogspot.com

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  18. Unknown2 February 2015 at 06:53

    Registration will be rowdy...ooooooooo

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  19. Unknown2 February 2015 at 06:57

    Hmmmmm, well that's a nice one. Very encouraging.

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  20. Unknown2 February 2015 at 06:58

    Grt.good stuffs....

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  21. Anonymous2 February 2015 at 06:59

    Wonderful ... @filix

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  22. Unknown2 February 2015 at 06:59

    The pulpit of God is not for partisan politics but for promoting God's kingdom. Rightly said MOG!

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  23. Unknown2 February 2015 at 07:01

    Ok
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  24. Unknown2 February 2015 at 07:01

    Ok good

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  25. Unknown2 February 2015 at 07:04

    Pretty cool

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  26. @MEETD®EALEVANS™2 February 2015 at 07:05

    K

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  27. Dave Mide2 February 2015 at 07:07

    Cool ...they are welcum

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  28. Onyx's Girlfriend (he isn't gay pls)2 February 2015 at 07:08

    Goodmornin pple. #happymonday

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  29. Austin2 February 2015 at 07:09

    ok that's good.. buh, who they don help??

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  30. Unknown2 February 2015 at 07:09

    Nyc movie. I watched it and indeed I was inspired. Great actor in d person of Oyelowo.

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  31. Alloy Chikezie2 February 2015 at 07:12

    Nice


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  32. Unknown2 February 2015 at 07:13

    Good.
    ⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥♡thanks ⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥ 

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  33. Unknown2 February 2015 at 07:19

    Nice one

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  34. Anonymous2 February 2015 at 07:19

    David Oyelowos time has come. After starring in blockbusters such as Lincoln,The Butler,Planet of the Apes,the guy has paid his dues. I first saw him in 'The last king of Scotland' 10 years ago where he played a small role of a Doctor. Now he is one of the biggest stars in Hollywood.

    Cynic*Igbo*Guy

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  35. Bimablinks2 February 2015 at 07:27

    Aii nice

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  36. Anonymous2 February 2015 at 07:27

    that's nice. such a good actor, that David.

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  37. Unknown2 February 2015 at 07:29

    News.

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  38. CHERRY2 February 2015 at 07:31

    Nice!

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  39. jbankzE2 February 2015 at 07:32

    Not interested jare....

    ~@iamjbankz SA to President Jonathan 2015~

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  40. mccoy2 February 2015 at 07:35

    Cool stuff.
    House on the Rock rocks!!!

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  41. Unknown2 February 2015 at 07:36

    Pls na for church una dey premiere movie. Una no see genesis cinema. Our actors keeping doing their best. LIB EMPIRE

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  42. Unknown2 February 2015 at 07:37

    Nice one and cool.
    Thumbs up to them.

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  43. Unknown2 February 2015 at 07:53

    Welcome to our land

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  44. Unknown2 February 2015 at 07:54

    Vry nice.. cnt wait to c d movie

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  45. Unknown2 February 2015 at 07:55

    Okay

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  46. Unknown2 February 2015 at 08:05

    Ok...we're waiting...

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  47. Unknown2 February 2015 at 08:09

    noted

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  48. Anonymous2 February 2015 at 08:10

    is oprah coming aswell?

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  49. SWILL MARTIN2 February 2015 at 08:15

    Gr8 exposure coming to nollywood.letz seee

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  50. Unknown2 February 2015 at 08:17

    good cdoof09@gmail.com

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  51. Unknown2 February 2015 at 08:20

    a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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    Thats nice...
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    ***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

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  52. Black History Month 20212 February 2015 at 08:26

    Wow, cant wait to see them... lovely movie

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  53. Naughtybunny2 February 2015 at 08:27

    Dats nice...

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  54. Unknown2 February 2015 at 08:31

    Una welcome back home. Linda take note!

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  55. Unknown2 February 2015 at 08:31

    Una welcome back home. Linda take note!

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  56. Unknown2 February 2015 at 08:31

    Una welcome back home. Linda take note!

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  57. Unknown2 February 2015 at 08:32

    Una welcome back home. Linda take note!

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  58. Unknown2 February 2015 at 08:37

    im so gonna be der....well at least in my imagination....lol princesslivia89@yahoo.com

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  59. Unknown2 February 2015 at 08:38

    MR EDDY said this heat wan kill person o.

    Wow! That's cool.
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  60. Unknown2 February 2015 at 08:41

    Wow! Nice...

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  61. oiza2 February 2015 at 08:46

    thats a good idea

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  62. Unknown2 February 2015 at 08:57

    Its Good.

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  63. Katherine2 February 2015 at 09:00

    Can't wait to watch d movie
    Oluwaseun73@gmail.com

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  64. Unknown2 February 2015 at 09:01

    yass can't wait for the movie .....bring it on

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  65. Unknown2 February 2015 at 09:10

    Welcome home homies


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  66. Unknown2 February 2015 at 09:17

    good
    they make us proud





    #Commenting thru Glo 4G LTE

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  67. Anonymous2 February 2015 at 09:19

    Nice going!

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  68. Unknown2 February 2015 at 09:38

    Great people

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  69. Unknown2 February 2015 at 09:40

    Ohm coming....nice one

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  70. Anonymous2 February 2015 at 09:43

    Anyi anugo linda! Lolo1

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  71. Unknown2 February 2015 at 09:44

    they look good

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  72. Ike Ani2 February 2015 at 09:47

    That's nice and good for more growth in that dimension. www.ikeani.blogspot.com

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  73. Blog It With Olivia2 February 2015 at 09:53

    Ok seen

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  74. Hanario2 February 2015 at 10:05

    This comment has been removed by the author.

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  75. Hanario2 February 2015 at 10:05

    Cool. As we watch this great movie, may we, clergy and citizens alike, be reminded that it takes courage, sacrifice, and consistency to change the corruption and oppression that continue to hold Nigeria down. In the march from Selma to Montgomery, just like from Lagos to Abeokuta, MLK and other good people were beaten and turned back, three times. in their quest for voting rights. They were relentless!

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  76. Subomi2 February 2015 at 10:20

    cant wait to see the movie

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  77. Anonymous2 February 2015 at 14:32

    Good. #oneandonlynwa@gmail.com#

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  78. Nancy1102 February 2015 at 16:17

    This Carmen Ejogo. Hates black people but only stars in black movies. Confused mixed race chick.

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  79. Anonymous2 February 2015 at 16:26

    rick1dude@yahoo.com

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  80. Doc A3 February 2015 at 00:59

    Linda, David lived in Naija for 7 years o!

    http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/upwardly-mobile-david-oyelowo-on-going-from-tooting-bec-to-tom-cruises-jet-8483779.html

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  81. Unknown13 February 2015 at 09:43

    We welcome you guys

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