It was a cultural display and shades of splendor with stunning music, captivating dance sequences as the highly anticipated movie, Aso Ebi Diaries, by Laide Daramola and Taiwo Adebayo premiered on Thursday, April 17.
Greeted by 10 Yoruba cultural performers at the entrance and welcomed into the red carpet arena by nine Igbo cultural troupes, guests were charmed by the ambience, songs, best of Nigerian colours and glamour that lit the venue.
Indeed, it was a night of glitz and glam at the Jewel Aeida event venue, as top Nollywood stars, socialites, and partygoers all gathered for the official premiere; the 120-minute duration film distributed by Cinemax Nigeria Limited opens across cinemas in Nigeria and Ghana yesterday amid showcase of the exciting celebration of culture, love, unity, fashion, good music, friendship, and family.
With a star-studded cast that includes Shaffy Bello, Bukky Wright, Nancy Isime, Kunle Remi, Chizzy Alichi, Bukunmi ‘KieKie’ Adeaga-Ilori, Daniel Etim Effiong, Daniel Lloyd, Kalu Ikeagwu, Queen Salawa Abeni, and others, the flick directed by Biodun Stephen is not just a film; it is a tribute to the Aso Ebi tradition, which is complete with style, drama, and unforgettable moments.
Set in Lagos, Aso Ebi Diaries takes movie lovers on a rollercoaster of emotions, friendship, love, betrayal, resilience, and the unbreakable bond of family. It’s a story that reflects Nigeria’s culture, the people, and the vibrant social dynamics that resonate with the audience.
The compelling script by Frances Okeke makes the movie authentic, entertaining, and deeply relatable. “Aso Ebi Diaries is a movement. It’s about our community, a celebration of our culture, our tribe, and our unity. This movie is taking over the cinemas. Aso Ebi Diaries is for the culture and a celebration for us,” said the co-producer, Laide Daramola.
“I was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, USA and moved to Nigeria in 2007 and it allowed me to meet new friends and I got friends that like to party, hence, the story was born. Nigerians will see themselves in one of the characters,” she added.
