According to source, ‘Mr Oreo’ crooner, Iyanya, is in a sizzling romance with a beautiful and budding actress in 'Superstar'. Joining the cast of other top celebrities from different genres of the Nigerian entertainment industry, Iyanya is set to tantalise movie buffs in ‘Superstar’, a new and riveting international film from the stable of a US-based Nigerian-born filmmaker, Tony Abulu.
The movie, which painstakingly tells the story of a talented and aspiring young Nigerian musician from the ghetto, seeking stardom in the competitive Nigerian music industry, would hit cinemas nationwide on June 5, courtesy of Silverbird Distributions.
Leading the pack of famous entertainers, who dazzled and thrilled in the big budget film are Iyanya, AY, Angel Ufuoma and Tekno.
Others are Jide Kosoko, Tina Amuziam, Rachael Oniga, Funnybone, Pencil, Bryan Okwara, Lilian Esoro and several others.
Abulu, who doubles as the CEO of Black Ivory Limited, an entertainment company with over 30 years experience in filmmaking, international distribution, marketing and African cultural exposition stated that ‘Superstar’ is billed to officially introduce the Nigerian music industry to the global market, thereby ushering in the much needed foreign exchange to further develop the vibrant music industry.
He said, "The Nigerian music industry just like Nollywood has amazing potential. The young folks against all odds have followed in the giant musical strides of the late icon Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and emerged with a vibrant, pulsating, polyrhythmic and explosive brand of music that has the infectious potential to take the world by storm.
“All they need now is a coordinated effort and support to package and present them as a solid Afrobeat brand and Nigeria will have yet another veritable foreign exchange earner like Nollywood."
Previous works of Abulu include ‘Doctor Bello’, ‘Back To Africa’ and ‘Crazy Like a Fox’.
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