AnyanwuUtutu Set For November 3

Nollywood producer Chioma Okoye is set to change TV experience in the Southeast with the official premiere of her latest drama series, AnyanwuUtutu. Produced under Purple Ribbon entertainment, the film, which aims at promoting the culture and tradition of Ndi Igbo, is centred on the lifestyle of people living along the riverine area of Anambra, otherwise known as Omambala. Billed for Friday November 3, at the Stanel World Event Centre, Awka, Anambra State, starting with a red carpet by 5p.m., the premiere, which will play host to the five state governors of the South-east, will also create a platform for robust discussion on how to advance filmmaking in the South-east, with a view to reposition region to regain its position in the country’s motion picture industry.

With veteran actor Chief Pete Edochie as lead character, AnyanwuUtutu tells the story of Nwugo and Ikedinobi, who are in love, not knowing of the enmity that had existed between both families for decades. Meanwhile, Ikedinobi is the only son of Nwafor and his father got him married to Ugoye whom he had no love for, thought his parents believe the love will grow with time. Instead, Ikedinobi fell in love with Nwugo not knowing she’s the daughter of Agbogidi, an arch enemy of his family. Agbogidi and Nwafor warned their children Nwugo and Ikedinobi respectively to stop seeing each other, but their love knew no bounds. Agbogidi did everything within his powers to break the bond that existed between his daughter Nwugo and Ikedinobi, but all his efforts failed, as Ikedinobi passed through every storm and rain just to be with Nwugo his love.

Speaking on the movie project that will definitely change the face of filmmaking in the southeast, the producer Chioma Okoye said the project was inspired by her love for the culture and Igbo family history. “As