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Entertainment of Thursday, 10 June 2021

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'My village people' premiered in Lagos with Bovi, Sophie Alakija, Rachel Oniga

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Eagerly anticipated comedic thriller My Village People premiered in Lagos with an “enchanted in black and mystical blue” theme.

The movie premiered at the Filmhouse Cinemas, Lekki, Lagos, on Sunday 6th June 2021.

Guests in attendance included the lead actor Bovi Ugboma, who showed up in an all-black ensemble with a black bowler hat to match; to the actor, Daniel Etim Effiong, who showed up in a black suit with a mask to match the theme, Basketmouth, RMD, Bisola Aiyeola, Deyemi Okanlawon, Sharon Ooja, Denrele Edun, Waje, Omawumi, Nengi Adoki, Elozonam, Sophie Alakija, Mimi Onalaja, Lilo Aderogba, Nadine Audifferen, Anna Banner, Kris Asimonye, Lucy Edet and DJ TGarbs.

It was executively produced by Moses Babatope of Film One Entertainment, Idris Olorunnimbe of the Temple Company and Bovi Ugboma of Kountry Kulture Network. It was directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, written by Bovi Ugboma and produced by Matilda Ogunleye, Winnie Okpapi and Mimidoo (Achineku) Bartels.

My Village People is a comical yet thrilling movie that addresses some of the superstitions about traditions in Nigeria. With Bovi as the protagonist named Prince, a free-spirited bachelor who visits his village for his sister’s wedding. Amidst the excitement, he forgets cautionary tales and loses his guard, the circumstances that occur lead to a series of supernatural and unfortunate events.

Bovi expressed at the premiere, “I am happy we have started. The response from the audience is a validation of the work we put in. Christmas came early. Our viewers are in for a treat!”

Nadine Audifferen said, “Go and watch my village people. It is a solid and hilarious thriller."

My Village People will be officially out in cinemas nationwide on Friday 11th of June.