Superstar (2015 film)

Superstar is a Nollywood movie produced and directed by US born Nigerian producer Toni Abulu, the CEO of Black Ivory Limited, an entertainment company with over 30 years experience in film making.[1]The movie shows a story of a Nigerian artist (Tekno) who struggles in the Nigerian music industry.[2]The film premiered on June 5th, 2015 courtesy of Silverbird Distributions.[3][4]The film features Nigerian young artist Tekno and Iyanya which make it there first time acting on a TV show.[1][5]

Overview

Tekno (as Modele or Dele) and his friend (his manager, Ovie) in the movie has dropped out from the university in order to pursue a music career. He has to undergo through a lot of obstacles starting from his family who do not agree on the idea of music career. Tekno came across an opportunity to present a mixtape to an American producer who is searching for young talents in Nigeria.[6]Toyin Aimakhu was brought on in the movie as Tekno's mother and was her first time acting an English speaking role in a film.[7][8]

Cast

The main characters in the movie are:[1]

  • Tekno (as Modele or Dele)
  • Ovie as Ushebebe
  • Toyin Aimakhu
  • Steph Nora Okere

References
  1. "Celebs Dazzle In Abulu's Superstar". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2015-05-23. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
  2. "Nollywood meets performers in Superstar". Vanguard News. 2015-05-29. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  3. "PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  4. "Watch AY, Iyanya, Tekno, Jide Kosoko in trailer for upcoming film". Pulse Nigeria. 2015-05-11. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
  5. Ade-Unuigbe, Adesola (2015-06-04). "Iyanya and Tekno Make Acting Debut Alongside AY, Toyin Aimakhu, Jide Kosoko & More in "Superstar" | Watch the Trailer". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
  6. "Celebs Dazzle In Abulu's Superstar". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2015-05-23. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
  7. "The Mother of Parliaments", A History of the English Speaking Peoples, Cassell & Company Ltd, retrieved 2021-11-05
  8. "5 Movies Featuring Toyin Aimakhu You Probably Haven't Seen – How Nigeria News". howng.com. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
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