Over the years, Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has made successful movies, won awards, and changed the way some Nigerians experience movies.
Earlier this year, Afolayan collaborated with Africa Magic to carve out "The Tribunal," "Omugwo," and "Roti."

This December, the filmmaker has a new movie coming out in cinemas, and Pulse Movies has shared five important things you need to know about it.

1. Produced by Lasun Ray and directed by Kunle Afolayan, "The Bridge" was set in Ilorin, Kwara State.

2. The movie stars Demola Adedoyin, Chidinma Ekile, Binta Ayo Mogaji, Zack Orji, Kunle Afolayan, Tina Mba, Adebayo Salami, Lere Paimo Wole Olowomojuore, Lanre Hassan, Jimoh Aliu and Mama Ray-Eyiwumi.


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Kunle Afolayan on set of "Stella and Oba"



3. In "The Bridge," Obadare, a Yoruba prince and Stella, a young lady from a distinguished Igbo family are a couple whose relationship is threatened by tribal prejudice and parental plans for each's life.

When the couple secretly weds against their parents' wishes, the consequence shakes the very foundation and sustenance of both families.


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4. "The Bridge" is Chidinma Ekile’s feature film debut.

The singer plays Stella alongside "October 1" and "Jemeji" actor, Demola Adedoyin, who plays Obadare.

5. The movie will make its debut on December 8, 2017.

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