Who remembers the Nollywood classic,
Living in Bondage?
The Kenneth Nnebue production was an instant hit in 1992, with millions of dedicated fans across the country. In hindsight, Nollywood has certainly come a long way since the film’s release – with record-breaking movies like
The Figurine and
30 Days in Atlanta – but we can’t help paying due homage to the classic that paved the way in the first place.
Well, entertainment mogul, Charles Okpaleke of Play Entertainment Network, and award-winning Nollywood star, Ramsey Nouah, are doing just that, according to online media reports. The duo are gearing up to produce a remake of the 1990’s favourite.
Nouah had this to say about the project:
“There is no way you will mention Nollywood without talking about Living in Bondage. It was the kick-starter for the industry I work in today. Its ability to appeal to everyone irrespective of their religious, cultural and social beliefs made it a huge success. It addressed issues that we couldn’t talk about then. Its beauty lies in the language used which is understood by a certain part of the country, yet was watched by many. So why not bring back this great movie in our contemporary world.”
LIB is a delight any day. People will still talk about the way Kenneth Okonkwo killed his wife for money rituals and how he was tormented. Don’t forget the likes of Kanayo O. Kanayo and Bob Manuel Udokwu who intrigued us with their roles. All these made the movie a great hit and we are sure that the sequel will do better.”
Excited? Let us know in the comments section below.
Source: OloriSupergal
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This article was first published on 28th October 2015
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Ify Halim is a Writer and media enthusiast based in Lagos. She enjoys writing self-help/inspirational articles with published work in UYD Magazine, Edufrica, Our Stories Inc. and The Keele Concourse. She currently works at ConnectNigeria.com, Nigeria’s Information Portal. Follow her on Twitter @MissHalim or visit her online space at ifyhalim.wordpress.com
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