ABUJA TURNS UP FOR STEPHANIE LINUS’ DRY MOVIE PREMIERE
Stephanie Linus hosted another premiere in the nation’s capital and it
was nothing short of spectacular! Aside from the fact that everyone who attended attested to the
excellent quality and message behind the movie, the turn up of
dignitaries and guests at the premiere is something not very common
among such events.
Dignitaries and guests who attended included World Bank’s Vice
President & Treasurer Arunma Oteh OON; Senator Ben Murray Bruce;
the Kenyan Ambassador to Nigeria Thomas Amolo; USAID’s Acting Mission
Director Matt Burton; Program Officer, Advancing Public Service Media
(West Africa) of Ford Foundation Paul Nwulu; Permanent Secretary,
Federal Ministry of Health Dr Linus Awute represented by the
Director/Head of Department of Family Health Mr Wapada Balami &
Country Project Manager Engender Health/USAID Fistula Care Plus Project
in Nigeria, Dr Habib Sadauki.
Novia and some cast members of DRY including Zubaida Ibrahim Fagge,
Hauwa Maina, Paul Sambo, Anna Tanko as well as representatives from the
World Bank and AIR Peace. The event took place on Thursday 13th August
at the Silverbird Cinema.
The movie was written, produced and directed by Nollywood’s A-List
actress, Stephanie Linus, who also starred in the movie. Her husband Dr
Linus Idahosa who was also the Executive Producer of the movie was
present to give his support.
DRY is based on a true story that follows a trail of Zara’s (played
by Stephanie Linus) trip to Africa, her constant turmoil as a result of
inexplicable horrors from her childhood, her experiences and heartaches
while working with child brides, against the backdrop of a rich African
culture. It is full of intrigue, suspense, surprises, the joy of
reconciliation that is guaranteed to captivate and engage moviegoers.
The film stars: Darwin Shaw as Dr. Alex, the legendary Liz Benson
Ameye as the Matron, Bill McNamara as Dr. Brown, and Introducing Zubaida
Ibrahim Fagge as Halima the teenager who had to endure a life not
designed for a child: to be married to a man who was more than four
times her age. Produced by Next Page Productions, this film was
supported by the Office of the special adviser to the president on MDGs
Nigeria, Aberystwyth University Wales, Diamond Bank, Ford Foundation,
Project Act Nollywood, USAID Acquired Fistula Project, Vlisco and more.
DRY is now showing in cinemas nationwide.
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