IT TAKES TWO

Eject ‐ June 13, 2016

Starring: Jackie Appiah, Jose Tolbert, Afia Addo, Prince Darlington

Synopsis:
After three years, a young couple’s marriage is in hot water but a near fatal accident propels a reconciliation. 

Review:
Keisha and Mike’s hostile marriage was on the brink of collapse. They were childless and as far as Keisha (Jackie Appiah) was concerned it was Mike’s (Jose Tolbert) fault. She suspected he was cheating and ultimately concluded that there was no financial or emotional benefits to the marriage.

When Mike’s cousin came to stay with them they put on a united front and pretended to be happily married. But that didn’t last long and …

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BLOOD OF THE KING

Eject ‐ June 13, 2016

Title: BLOOD OF THE KING

AKA: ESAU & JACOB

Starring: Yul Edochie, Chigozie Atuanya, Jibola Dabo, Esther Audu, Peggy Ovire

Synopsis:

Twin brothers feud over their right to succeed their father as King.

Review:
Daniel and David (Yul Edochie & Chigozie Atuanya) were twin brothers that didn’t see eye to eye. Not only did they fight with each other, they were notorious for beating up the household staff and anyone that annoyed them.

Their father, the King, was disturbed by their constant blow-ups and believed his sons were either cursed or in need of psychiatric help. The core of the discord was the question of who …

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SPOT LIGHT

Recommended ‐ June 13, 2016

Starring: Desmond Elliott, Onyeka Emechebe, Mena Sodje, Lota Chukwu

Synopsis:
Three women take acting lessons with plans to break into Nollywood but each experience their share of challenges.

Review:
The Spot Light Academy offered a six-week acting class with a promise to award the top two with a part in a Nollywood movie. Hope, Shiza, and Angola teamed up to learn the ropes but had a few obstacles.

Shiza (Lota Chukwu) secretly enrolled in the class despite her father’s wish for her to attend law school. Angola (Onyeka Emechebe) was engaged to a man that didn’t support her endeavors while Hope (Mena Sodje) had to …

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HITCH

Starring: Chidi Mokeme, Bobby Obodo, Mary Njoku, Nora Ugo

Synopsis:

A man recently fired from his job resorts to desperate measures to procure funds for his son’s surgery.

Review:
Ben (Chidi Mokeme) hit hard times. He lost his job, his wife abandoned the marriage, and his young son was in need of surgery.

After a bank loan fell short he was scheduled to appear in an advertisement to induce public donations. At the last minute his pride wouldn’t allow him to announce his problems to the world and he rejected the idea. 

With nowhere to turn, Ben reconsidered a role in a criminal …

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ONE MOMENT IN TIME

Eject ‐ May 31, 2016
ONE MOMENT IN TIME

Starring: Mike Ezuruonye, Kehinde Odukoya, Seun Akindele

Synopsis:

A married couple fights the demons of infertility and infidelity but a near death accident puts their issues into perspective.

Review:
Odion and Temisan appeared to be a doting couple but after seven years of marriage, Odion (Kehine Odukoya) had not produced a child and Temisan (Mike Ezuruonye) led a secret life.

Just when Odion finally became pregnant, Temisan was in a horrible car accident that left him in critical condition. While in a coma, he lingered between life and death and his only wish was to make amends.

Let’s Talk. This is another one of …

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WHEN LOVE HAPPENS

Starring: Weruche R. Opia, Gideon Okeke, Oreka Godis, OC Ukeje, Beverly Naya, Blossom Chukwujekwu 

Synopsis:
A successful wedding planner is on a serious quest for love after her best friend becomes engaged. 

Review:
Mo (Weruche Opia) is a beautiful event planner in search of Mr. Right. Thanks to her job she planned everyone’s wedding but her own. She suffered a twinge of jealousy when her best friend became engaged and it triggered the start of a desperate search for love. She vented on her blog about the frustration of finding a mate and then took up online dating.

After a few failed dates, Mo …

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FALLING

Starring:  Adesua Etomi, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Oyekunle Remi, Kofi Adjorlolo, Desmond Elliott, Tamara Eteimo

Synopsis: 

The marriage of a young couple is tested when one is hospitalized for an extensive time leaving the other to suffer loneliness.

Review:

Muna and Imoh were happily married for three years when tragedy struck. Imoh was in an accident that left him in a coma for months. 

Imoh survived on life support and was presumed to be in a vegetative state all while Muna’s parents pushed her to pull the plug on him. She refused to give up on her husband and instead she held on to any inkling …

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DARK

Eject ‐ May 14, 2016

Title: DARK (Full Story)

Starring: Monalisa Chinda, Van Vicker, Rukky Sanda

Synopsis:

A grieving mother seeks revenge on a doctor that couldn’t save her daughter’s life.

Review:

The story commenced with Stacey’s daughter being rushed into surgery. During this frantic time, Stacey (Rukky Sanda) made Delphine, the doctor in charge, promise that her daughter would come out alive. Unfortunately, her daughter didn’t make it. 

While Stacey moaned the death of her daughter, Delphine (Monalisa Chinda) went on with life as normal. She lived the good life on a doctor’s salary and although her marriage to Kayode (Van Vicker) wasn’t perfect, she enjoyed raising her young …

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BEYOND DISABILITY

Title: BEYOND DISABILITY (Full Story)

Starring: Desmond Elliott, Ini Edo, Iyabo Ojo, Femi Adebayo

Synopsis:

Two troubled marriages intertwine thanks to a child’s illness.

Review:

Paul had a marriage laced with strife because of familial interference. His mother constantly pressured him to have a male child with his wife.  They already had a daughter but African traditions dictated that it wasn’t enough. 

Paul’s work at a foundation for disabled children made him grateful for his healthy daughter and he was content with life but little did he know life was about to erupt due to dark secrets that his wife harbored from her past. 

In …

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A LONG NIGHT

Eject ‐ May 01, 2016

Starring: Uche Jombo, Van Vicker, Julius Agwu, Bayray McNwizu, Dayo Amusa, Tamara Eteimo

Synopsis:

A quick home invasion turns out to be an unplanned all-night ordeal. 

Review:

Anita (Uche Jombo) and her family were having a normal evening at home when armed robbers invaded their home. The robbers knew she visited the bank earlier but when she convinced them that she didn’t succeed in withdrawing any funds, they decided to escort her to the bank the next morning, which meant they spent the night in her home. 

The robbers held the family against their will in the living room and it proved to be a …

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