After
the success of a number of comedy movies at the box office, it became
an established fact that to make money from Nigerian box office, one
must tow the comedy lines. This has led to recent churning out of comic
movies and humongous box office figures.
However,
this didn’t stop the producer of the movie ‘Alter Ego’, Esther Eyibio,
from swimming against the tides of the comedy craze going on in
Nollywood. Esther with the help of the cast and crew of this movie
proved to us that Nigerians aren’t just about laughing in cinemas but
they are open to something more intense and thought provoking.
The
success and wide reception of the movie proved her right as well. Since
it release, Alter Ego, starring Omotola has enjoyed tremendous support
and reception and has made decent box office figure.
The
movie ‘Alter Ego’ addressed issues many would rather not talk about
particularly in this part of the world. It sheds light on sexual abuse
and the resulting Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on victims. The
movie has gone ahead to be one of the most well-received movies by a
large number of audiences.
‘Alter
Ego’ which stars celebrated Nollywood actors like Omotola Jalade, Jide
Kosoko, Tina Mba, Wale Ojo, Kunle Remi, Esther Eyibio and more is
currently selling out halls, weeks after its release. It is also one of
the top 5 movies currently showing in cinemas nationwide.
Esther
Eyibio’s sole aim of taking Nigerians out of their comfort zone is
definitely paying off as viewers have recommended this movie to be
different and exceptional.
Esther
who studied film making abroad said she is not stopping film making
with Alter Ego as plans are underway to make more movies.
Alter Ego will soon be premiered in Canada and UK.
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