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moviewizard · #1 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 08:13 AM

MY 30 DAYS VEE-JAY EXPERIENCE
30 days premiered at expo hall of ocean view restaurant in Victoria island Lagos on Sunday the 29th of June. Initially I was all excited about the premiere but got disappointed when I heard the ticket was for 15,000 naira…woooh! I obviously didn’t have that kind of money and so had to start getting the thought of going out of my mind, even the outfit I had prepared for the event made no sense to me at that point but just before I was gonna call mildred to let her know I couldn’t come cos of the ticket fee…something happened and someone dear got me a ticket that saw me preparing again…I anticipated and over anticipated but I never thought of what was ahead of me, not even in my wildest dreams.
Okay let me start from when I got into the venue, I called mildred I was at the venue and in no time she came out, just immediately she asked if I would like to interview stars on the red carpet and then I said yes even before I could think of it. In few minutes I was holding a microphone beside a camera man who was really to roll…my heart was pumping, not like I doubted my ability or something but I am too much of a laid back person and this was one opportunity that just came without scouting for it, I held my breath and before I could say “30 days”, I was face to face with my first star on the red carpet…guess who?? ……………TECO BENSON…….I remember uttering the first word and not minding whether my nerves would fail me, I had never done this before, I have always wanted to but I never prepared for it but hey I said, whats gotta be done, gotta be done. I only had to be relaxed and chat with them like we had known each other for ages and I tell you that was the secret, I might have not been the best red-carpet host but for an impromptu first- timer I didn’t do badly. And then the list is endless…
My next person was Emem Isong whom I had to drag from the entrance cos other media houses were there to cover the red carpet and they were cornering the stars fast even before you could get them…I spoke lightly to her that I needed her on the red carpet for an interview and she came….i asked her some questions and she told me of her new movie which would be premiered soon called ‘’GAMES MEN PLAY RELOADED’’ which stars Ramsey Noah, Rita Dominic, Stephanie Okereke, Ini Edo, Desmond Elliot, Van Vicker, Mercy Johnson, Monalisa Chinda and I could see she could go on and on..And it was directed by Lancelot. She seemed passionate about what she does and we flowed.
I also had to drag Kate Henshaw Nuttal from afar and when I saw she was walking faster than I was to the red carpet, I told her to slow down cos other hosts were there from other media houses and would snatch her away before my eyes and she re-assured me that she was gonna answer me first…as soon as the camera guy said action, I started with the questions…I remember complimenting how she looked and she replied saying “ I am a star, I have to look good’. She says she is working on some endorsements and some charity stuff, very down to earth she was.
I also had Kalu Ikeagwu…we talked about his role in 30 days which he told me and I asked about the experience which he told me was a great one and he enjoyed every bit of it, he also says his website is coming soon in a month’s time so guys watch out.
How could I forget Najite Dede, girlfriend was electrifying and charming. She says 30days is her sixth movie and that she is directing some stuff for mnet, she says she looks forward to a new generation of fans she might get thru 30days….and her performance in the movie is exotic, Najite is a strong actress and great personality and I look forward to seeing her in more great movies.
Ekwi Onwumene was dashing with her flowing number, when I asked who she was wearing she said it was ‘Havila’ and she chose the gown cos it suited her skin color. When I asked her to explain her role in the film, she said she acted as Faye the seductress and I couldn’t resist her demeanor. Ekwi is simply a red carpet delight anytime any day.
I also had Susan peters who acted Ify in “sound of poverty”. She looked great and she answered my questions. I also had Segun Arinze who answered my questions as brief as it could get. Dan foster was also cool and he said he believes in the movie 30days and is a fan of good Nigerian movies.
I missed interviewing Chet who came in the middle of showing the movie and then the camera man called me out again and then I missed some pretty minutes of the film….we waited for Chet who was being interviewed by other hosts and before we knew it he was out of sight and I felt we would see him before the end of the movie but we didn’t…after the movie ended we were told that people were going through another entrance for the after party and so that was it…I wasn’t going for the after party and so that ended it…Ego Boyo was busy when the camera man went to call him and so I missed her too.
The person who had me speechless and lost for words was Joke Silva. She was looking so adorable and young and when I told her she looked like a sweet sixteen she warned me not to let her husband hear, when I asked her for some advice for upcoming artistes she said she was tired of giving advices and needed advice too, I was speechless and so thought fast and heard myself mumbling something like “My advice is that you keep accepting scripts like 30days and keep looking good like this”….she laughed and said ‘is that your advice?’.
Oc Ukeje ,amstel Malta box office 2007 winner and AMAA best upcoming actor was also there and I chatted him up, he says he has some works in the pipeline but wasn’t allowed to speak about it, he was also there to see the work of a passionate Nigerian film maker.
Genevieve was absent at the premiere for reasons I don’t know. Even CBA came all the way from America. Would have loved to ask her some questions peeps are dying to know the answers to.
Lastly was Mildred Okwo, the writer, co-producer and director of 30 days, the movie that made the classy naija people laugh, clap and glued to the screen, I was proud to be there and I was happy for Mildred. Mildred explained to me the inspiration behind 30days which was an article she read and how she called Ego Boyo and started plans, the script of 30days took 8 months to write. She shot on DV cam, the normal camera used in shooting most naija films, no high definitions, no celluloid and the picture quality was amazing plus the sound, the fight scenes were divine. The production quality sort of reminded me of Jacobs Cross on mnet.
Mildred says she is currently auditioning for actors for her new movie which is in collaboration with Kuramo Films. It’s a romantic comedy and would feature fresh young actors and she is considering using RMD and Rita Dominic for the older roles. She says she is working with a fantastic writer and crew and I wish her the best, she is such a strong woman, a go-getter and creativity inclined.
So guys, e long abi? That’s one story I had to share and believe me when I say I had to make it as short as possible, I mean it. Mildred made me a star overnight (lol)…so guys don’t talk to me anyhow cos am now a star (lol)…I really was baffled and honored for Mildred believing in me and am glad she felt I did great….would post pics later cos I couldn’t snap any pics since I was busy interviewing stars but would get pictures from Mildred later…..till I catch you guys next time on the next red carpet (lol), see ya.

Funmibaby · #2 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 08:31 AM

i'm so happy for you moviewiz!!!!!!!

boys scout says "be prepared"!

moviewizard · #3 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Funmibaby

i'm so happy for you moviewiz!!!!!!!

boys scout says "be prepared"!

Thank you my sister, yes oh i just had to do the work, no script, nothing....am bad oh! lol

peculiar · #4 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 08:55 AM

Wow! Moviewiz, weldone o!

Thank you for making NR proud of you!

I am sure you did great! Glad you went. Thanks for feeding us back. This is your beginning, so please don't stop! Catch yah later, red carpet guy!

moviewizard · #5 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by peculiar

Wow! Moviewiz, weldone o!

Thank you for making NR proud of you!

I am sure you did great! Glad you went. Thanks for feeding us back. This is your beginning, so please don't stop! Catch yah later, red carpet guy!

Amen my sister. Amen...

funmo · #6 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 09:19 AM

Great job MW. Very proud of you. U fit post video make we give eyes food? Even if not, this ya account na gbakan gbi!! U done realll good. This is just the beginning!!

moviewizard · #7 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by funmo

Great job MW. Very proud of you. U fit post video make we give eyes food? Even if not, this ya account na gbakan gbi!! U done realll good. This is just the beginning!!

Video ke? I didnt snap one picture cos there was no one i could give my camera to since i was busy and carried away but that would be sorted since mildred is sending me some pics.

BTW, i dont even know how to upload videos even if i wanted to.

Sola · #8 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by funmo

na gbakan gbi

All dis loki people sef!

Na when I here that phrase last o...Ah, Funmo!

Una do well o, MW. We will get photos soon...

peculiar · #9 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Sola

..Ah, Funmo!

Even this expression highlighted, egbon, is "Loki"

funmo · #10 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Sola

All dis loki people sef!

Na when I here that phrase last o...Ah, Funmo!

Una do well o, MW. We will get photos soon...

Me I be burrer o. I take exception to being called loki o. Ehn! Me wey dey chop bread and burrer every morin. I go vex o!!

oreft2005 · #11 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 10:13 AM

ok, can anyone explain to be how i can post a new topic .thx

Abike · #12 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 10:32 AM

Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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Originally Posted by oreft2005

ok, can anyone explain to be how i can post a new topic .thx

Sola · #13 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 10:34 AM

ABike, nice way to help a new member o...

Abike · #14 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 10:36 AM

COngrats MW!!! I just read your piece and I could still sense the excitement from what you wrote........... awwwwwwwwwwww....thats nice man!!! Keepirup!!!

Abike · #15 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 10:37 AM

Just being naughty...

Oreft....where exactly would u like to post dear?

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Originally Posted by oreft2005

ok, can anyone explain to be how i can post a new topic .thx