Aisiensizzles In Nneka The Pretty Serpent
FOR model and TV personality, Idia Aisien, making her debut in the Play Network Studios’ remake of the classic film, Nneka the Pretty Serpent, was an experience she describes as ‘ unbelievable’.
The movie is Play Network Studios’ third film based on 90s Nigerian classics after Charles Okpakele, the Chief Executive Officer of company acquired the rights to some of the films including Living in Bondage: Breaking Free, which was released in 2019 to critical acclaim, and the remake of Rattlesnake, which was also released late last year.
To play the iconic titular character ( Nneka), the budding actress said she went through an extensive audition process, beating out several women to win the highly coveted role. Speaking on how she landed and play the role, Asien said: “A lot went into getting me ready to be Nneka but it was an opportunity I couldn’t say no to. When I was asked to send in a video for audition purposes, I think one of the things they were looking for is someone who could play two different characters as seen in that mirror scene.
“I went for several auditions, sent in a couple of videos and I went some months without hearing anything but at the end of April 2020, I was told that I was cast as Nneka.” “They got me a coach and I started taking Igbo classes, I had to learn how to swim well, took acting classes and learn how to fight. So I got coach Uzi to help me out with that.
“So much went into creating this movie but I think it was totally worth it. I have watched this movie about 15 times and I think I have enjoyed it every single time,” she added.
Asked if she would take on more acting roles, Asien said: “Even though I’m still terrified, it is something I would do in a heartbeat. If I get hired, I’d definitely act in as many movies as possible. I’m beyond excited about what the future holds for me.”
The original script of the 1994 iconic flick by Zeb Ejiro, the Sheik of the Nigerian movie industry, told the story of Nneka, a mermaid disguised as a human, whose mission on earth was to destroy men.
As a newcomer in front of lights and camera with so much action to deal with, Asien had to embraced her legend as a femme fatale who witnessed the murder of her parents by unknown intruders when she was young, haunted by nightmares until her world collides with an underwater being who shape shifts between snake and human. Possessed by the entity, she is granted powers of mind control, regenerative healing, super strength, enhanced hearing, and a snake’s venomous bite. Using these powers to eliminate her parents’ killers one by one, she manages to find love in the course of her quest for justice.
Directed by Tosin Igho and produced by Ramsey Nouah, the movie, which hit the cinemas late December 2020, builds on, and answers some of the original story’s unanswered questions.
What Mudi Did Last Tuesday
T4T was on his own o ( as if I would be on your own before) when his mobile rang and who was calling other than celebrity fashion designer, Mudi.
You know Mudi na, who does not know him in Nigeria and across Africa? Yes, Mudi, the guy who has been making clothes for top society people all over Africa for over 20 years now.
But that is not the issue, T4T thought Mudi called to do ‘ happy New Year’ for him, you no na, jus wire sometin as older broda to yonga one concern, only for him to be asking if T4T was going for the burial of a Nollywood producer scheduled for today.
T4T said he had no funds budgeted for that, it was a bait. Instead of Mudi to say, “oya, come, follow me ( even if na to carry e bag sef), I will buy your plane ticket, let us go together”... whoosai!
Bros, nor try dat kain tin again!
Dear readers, you now know what Mudi did last Tuesday, abi were you expecting to read something else?
Johnny Walka’s New Looks
T4T was minding his business on Monday morning along the busy Enitan Street, Aguda, Surulere, at about 9.34am, when like a ‘ Willy Willy’, a figure popped up in front of him. The person carrying a bag across his shoulders greeted T4T as he made to cross the road.
Who come be dis with white bia bia and e come black like dis? The nickel dropped, it was once upon a time rising comedian Johnny Walka standing in my face this early Monday morning!
T4T was forced to ask him what with the gray bushy beards, he laughed very loud, stammered slightly and said it was how he wanted to look like now. Ok o.
Still On The Matter...
T4T was watching a film on the Epic Nollywood channel on DSTV during the week. A movie titled Pot of Money was showing. As usual, one was tempted to check the information of the movie and this was what that guy in that department put out for viewers to read about the movie.
“Out of frustration and desperation, two guys decides to take the fast lane through rituals.”
What did I just see, I asked myself silently. Two guys ‘ decides’???
Last week, I advised DSTV to send that particular staff in charge of that department to JSS 1 and while at it, get him or her a brand new copy of that popular English text book titled Brighter Grammar. Obviously, my advise was not heeded to.
By the way, Pot of Money was directed by Evans Orji and it featured Pamella Mberekpe, Ken Chukwu among others.
Why That Popular Actor Should Stop Speaking English In Yoruba Movies
DO you know one of Yoruba movie greats, Ogogo? You sure do. Very fantastic actor and he has been on the scene for over two decades. In fact, I always enjoy most of the films he starred in.
So, I was watching Idakeji Aye during the week, great movie and Ogogo was running things so smoothly up to the point he decided to speak English language instead of sticking to his Yoruba.
And this was what came out of him: “Numerous of people...” He was trying to tell someone that he has numerous people working in his big company.
Hey, wia you bros, nor speak English again for film o. Na Yoruba film you dey act, nor be American film, you hia. Nor go break my TV for me o!