Linda Ikeji, a well-known media entrepreneur and blogger, has recently made her Nollywood debut with the feature film "Dark October."
She made this known on Monday via her social
media channels, adding that it will be exclusively released on
Netflix on February 3rd, 2023.
The horrific lynching
of four University of Port Harcourt students (ALUU 4) in 2012 is the subject of
the movie, which was directed by Toka McBaror.
It will detail the
events leading up to their murder as well as the mob action's aftermath and its
effects on their families, friends, and the neighborhood.
Chuks Joseph, Munachi Okpara, Kem-Ajieh Ikechukwu, and Kelechukwu
Oriaku are among the film's outstanding newcomers.
Linda
Ikeji said: “This film is a powerful and
important story that needs to be told. We hope it will spark a conversation
about the dangers of extrajudicial killings and the importance of ensuring
justice for all.”
“We are excited to be
able to bring this story to life on the big screen and to be able to give a
voice to these young men and their families, we are honoured to be a part of
this project and to work with Linda Ikeji and Toka McBaror to bring this important
story to the world,” said official distributor, FilmOne’s founders, Moses Babatope and Kene Okwuosa.
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