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Filmmaker Obi Emelonye Set To Make Movie About Gen. Ibrahim Bababangida (IBB) by Nollyconnect: 8:49pm On Feb 07, 2017
Nigerian filmmaker, Obi Emelonye is set to take his craft to the next level with Badamasi, a film which will chronicle the life of former Nigerian military leader, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida.

Obi made this announcement during a press conference on Tuesday, February 7, 2017.

The Filmmaker revealed that the Badamasi will reveal many of the “darkest” events in the life of Babangida.

Emelonye is know for such works as The Mirror Boy, Oxford Gardens and Last Flight to Abuja.

The time has come for Nollywood Filmmakers to make big bold moves such as this

A little background information on Obi Emelonye.

He was a former professional footballer
He has a degree in Law and Theater Arts
He practiced Law for a few years before turning to his first love: films
He was head of production at BEN TV for many years
He won Best Sound Editor at the 2014 African Magic Viewers Choice Award

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Re: Filmmaker Obi Emelonye Set To Make Movie About Gen. Ibrahim Bababangida (IBB) by homesteady(m): 6:54am On Feb 08, 2017
I hope it would not be a sycophantic film, if it is, then he would lose my respect for ever!
Re: Filmmaker Obi Emelonye Set To Make Movie About Gen. Ibrahim Bababangida (IBB) by Nollyconnect: 7:44am On Feb 08, 2017
homesteady:
I hope it would not be a sycophantic film, if it is, then he would lose my respect for ever!

Well, lets keep our fingers crossed. Word is that pre-production starts in March.
Re: Filmmaker Obi Emelonye Set To Make Movie About Gen. Ibrahim Bababangida (IBB) by Ugoochukwu(m): 11:51pm On Mar 11, 2017
It wont start march. He is shooting a TV series currently. We will shoot for 7 weeks, then have one month to rest.
Re: Filmmaker Obi Emelonye Set To Make Movie About Gen. Ibrahim Bababangida (IBB) by adegeye38(m): 6:59am On Mar 13, 2017
Ugoochukwu:
It wont start march. He is shooting a TV series currently. We will shoot for 7 weeks, then have one month to rest.

are you working with him?
Re: Filmmaker Obi Emelonye Set To Make Movie About Gen. Ibrahim Bababangida (IBB) by Baroba(m): 3:30pm On Mar 13, 2017
That guy film dey dry...
Re: Filmmaker Obi Emelonye Set To Make Movie About Gen. Ibrahim Bababangida (IBB) by courage89(m): 12:29pm On Mar 14, 2017
Very nice...we need more of these biographical movies. Please, don't stop there. Make movies about sports icons, business magnates, political pundits, Human right activists and other Nigerian heroes who has progressed Nigeria and Nigerian unity.
Re: Filmmaker Obi Emelonye Set To Make Movie About Gen. Ibrahim Bababangida (IBB) by Ugoochukwu(m): 11:29pm On Mar 30, 2017
Yes. We just finished shooting for the day.

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