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The trailer of one of the most anticipated movies, Light in The Dark, produced and directed by Nollywood’s acclaimed movie director, Ekene Som Mekwunye continues to generate lots of endorsements and commendations since its release few days ago. The two minutes and 14 seconds trailer has further raised the anticipation of people who have been looking forward to seeing the star studded movie.

Featuring to Nollywood actors such as Joke Silva, Rita Dominic, Kalu Ikeagwu, Ngozi Nwosu, Saidi Balogun, Kiki Omeili, Nonso Odogwu, Big Mickey, Prince Unigwe, Angel Onyinyechi Unigwe, Abimbola Ademoye , Doddy Abili, Richard Kanayo Mekwunye, Maxwell Ihuoma and Marie Awolaja, the film is a drama feature film that has a compelling story that would hold the viewers’ captivated with pronounced acting delivered by veteran actors.

Billed for release into the cinemas on January 25, 2019, 'Light in the dark' tells the story of two lovers, who against the wish and permission of their mothers became a couple and began a family and are willing to go to any length for their love. The director of the movie, Ekene Som Mekwunye who is the CEO of Riverside Productions and a Hollywood trained filmmaker has put his experience in movie production to bear on this great film.

Speaking on his expectations of the new movie, Ekene said all he wants is for people to come out and see the movie. “My expectations for the movie is that lots of people will go and see it and enjoy it, then spark a conversation on ethnic bigotry, adoption, sexual harassment and rape”.

Ekene is also the producer of the movie SYLVIA that recently was in cinemas in Nigeria. His short film titled Oblivious won an AMVCA for Best Short Film in Africa in 2015. Another short film he produced, 'The Encounter' also received quite a lot of accolades and international reviews, which include Newsweek. Before starting Riverside Productions, he worked at MTV Shuga and MNET. While at MNET, he produced famous shows like Jara and 53 Extra. Aside his first degree in Insurance from the University of Lagos, he studied filmmaking at NYFA Universal studios in Los Angeles. He’s also enrolled for an Executive MBA at Pan Atlantic University.