If what we hear is
true then American
rapper, 50 Cent is on
his way to Nigeria to
feature in a flick,
which would be
produced and
directed by Emeka
Ike.
A source close to Ike
disclosed that the movie is a spin off of the actor’s
involvement with the training of ex-militants from the
Niger Delta, a project he is so dedicated to. “This is a big
one for Nollywood. As you read this, plans have been
concluded to bring 50 Cent to Nigeria to feature in a new
movie. And guess what?
He would be starring alongside Nigerian big names
including ex-militants who have renounced violence for
peace. The ex-militants underwent special training in acting,
cinematography and the basics of filmmaking and
production under Emeka Ike in Ghana.
This is the first of such films; many more are on the way.
The objective is to practically demonstrate how movies
could be used as a tool for empowering restive Nigerian
youths,” the source states. Skoops further learnt that work
on the movie will begin before the end of the first quarter
of this year.