Award winning actor, Mike Ezuruonye, is taking his
career a notch higher as he joins the league of Nollywood movie producers.
According to information, the actor has concluded work on his debut movie as
executive producer, Brother Jekwu.Described as an ‘ambitious comedy’, the movie
was shot largely in Kenya.
Brother Jekwu is the story of a ‘village champion’
with an over bloated impression of himself. He is fortunate to make it to Kenya
on the bill of an unscrupulous cousin and his encounter with people of the
underworld and two beautiful ladies led to series of comic events that add
twists to the story.
Mike plays the role of Brother Jekwu who, with
larger-than life image and earth-shaking English caught the attention of Kenyan
police, beautiful ladies and an exceptional grandma who want a piece of the
action.
Brother Jekwu stars actors from Nigeria and Kenya
including popular Kenya celebrities like Hundah Munroe, Juliet Ocheng, Sabina
Stadler, Catherine Kamau, Derick Assetto. On the Nigerian ensemble are Mike
Ezuronye himself, Klint Da Drunk, Funny Bone, Nedu (Sister Nkechi), Wofai Fada,
and Angela Okorie.Speaking on the movie, Mike said that Brother Jekwu is the
most challenging projects he has done.
I have been involved with many movies; Brother Jekwu
is the most challenging. Not only did I have to source for fund to finance the
movie, I had to travel to Kenya with about 20 people to complete the project.
Travelling to Kenya is more expensive than travelling to some European
countries. We had to put all sorts of things together and put out a well
thought out comedy for people. This is one comic movie with well-defined
storyline. You will laugh, enjoy the story, and learn without getting bored,”
he enthused.
Directed by Charles Nwagbai and distributed by
Filmone, the movie will hit cinemas across Nigeria from December 2.
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