Invasion 1897: Fred Amata vows to drag Mr. President to Abuja filmfest

Popular Nollywood actor and festival director of  the prestigious Abuja International Film Festival, Fred Amata has vowed to drag Mr President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan to the venue of this year’s edition of the annual film festival where Lancelot Imasuen’s highly anticipated historical movie, “Invasion 1897” is scheduled to be the opening film of the festival.

Fred made

this promise after the official unveiling of the movie at Silverbird cinemas, Victoria Island, last week. He described the movie as one of the best movies that ever come out of Nollywood, giving kudos, however,  to Lancelot for a job well done. “We have decided to adopt “Invasion 1897” as the opening film of the Abuja International Film Festival. I must personally ensure that Mr President  attend the opening of the festival which comes up on Tuesday, September 23, to see the film,”Amata assured.

The event was well attended with the hall full to its capacity with people who were eager to see the offering from the maverick director. The movie did not disappoint; as clips of it rolled unto the screen. It received a thunderous ovation from the elated audience. The trailer and poster were also unveiled to the delight of many. The event was anchored by Uti Nwachukwu who introduced all in the house and gave them the rare opportunity to appraise the big-budget film.

Interestingly, the World premiere tour of the movie will commnce with the Toronto African and Music Festival, holding  on the 27th of August, where ‘Invasion 1897’ will be the opening film of the festival. Also, there will be a London VIP premiere of the film alongside a major exhibition of Benin bronze works coming up on the 13th of September.   This will be followed by a special premiere of the movie at the famous Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C on the 17th of September. Back home, the film will be screened at the Abuja Film Festival, after which there will be special Nollywood premiere. According to Lancelot, the  movie will be premiered on the 30th of September, in Lagos and start showing in cinemas nationwide as from the 1st of October.

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