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RMD, Ireti Doyle, Victor Olaotan, Others Grace The Grudge’s Screening

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Following the huge success of the media screening of her new movie ‘’The Grudge’’ talented actress, Funmi Holder held another memorable VIP screening for selected penultimat­e weekend in Lagos. Guests include members of cast such as like Richard Mofe Damijo, Ireti Doyle, Ijeoma Anieboh, Hon. Otunba George Oladele, a member of House of Representa­tives, Hon. Gbolahan Lawal, Commission­er for Works, Lagos State, close family and friends. Other guests at the screening which started with a red carpet include; Funlola Aofiyebi, Caroline King, Taiwo Obileye, Elvis Chuks, executive member of WIMBIZ, Samuel Olatunji, CEO of BBB Media, Yemi Morafa, and others. The night took another glamorous turn when Funmi Holder’s ‘’long time dream‘ came true as she launched her foundation; Funmi Holder’s Foundation, a non-for-profited foundation which is aimed at giving hands to women who are victims of rape and widows. A member of the House of Representa­tives, Hon. Otunba George Oladele alongside Richard Mofe Damijo, officially did the unveiling.

The comic, educating and entertaini­ng movie stars popular actors such as Odunlade Adekola, Ijeoma Aniebo and Ireti Doyle, Funmi Holder, Jaiye Kuti and others. The Grudge focuses on the lives of two lovelorn couples connected by one lonely widow living separate lives, their lives intertwine and led to the unraveling of a five year grudge. Executed with brilliant comic slant and powerful delivery, The Grudge highlights serious issues in dramatic and entertaini­ng forms to hold the audience spellbound for the one hour, 30 minutes of the screening. Odunlade Adekola who is fast becoming a darling of movie lovers across genres gave a powerful dramatic-delivery laden with heavy comedy in a way that made people forget this is his first full feature English movie.

 ??  ?? Crew and cast at the Grudge screening
Crew and cast at the Grudge screening

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