‘76’, marks major international European showcase as only Nigerian Film at The BFI London Film Festival 2016 whilst receiving Former Nigerian Head of State, General Obasanjo’s endorsement”
‘76’ Inspired by true events, set in 1976, six years after the end of the civil war in Nigeria, sees the heavily pregnant woman’s life crumbles when the news of her husband’s involvement in a botched military coup attempt hits the headlines. ‘76’ celebrates the quality of the true African woman by exploring the usually […]
Military Thriller ’76 Gets Approval from Obasanjo
The innovative military thriller ’76 was recently approved by former President Olusegun Obasanjo who was the military Head of State in 1976. The film depicts events that took place following the assassination of Gen. Murtala Mohammed. The ex-president lauded the movie during a private screening at his Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The Adonis […]
1976 coup: Why I declined taking over after Murtala’s death – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said that he was persuaded to take over as Head of State, shortly after General Murtala Ramat Muhammed was killed in the 1976 coup. The then Head of State, Gen Muhammed, along with his aide-de-camp, ADC (Lt. Akinsehinwa), orderly and driver were assassinated on February 13, 1976 while on his way […]
’76 Film Makes its World Debut At 41st Toronto International Film Festival® (TIFF)
’76” is the first all-Nigerian, made in Nigeria movie by Award Winning Director Izu Ojukwu chosen to have its own world premiere at the prestigious 41st Toronto International Film Festival® (TIFF). “76” Inspired by True Events, Six years after the civil war, a young officer from the middle belt gets entangled in a romantic relationship with a beautiful O-level […]
Why Producers Of ‘76 Shunned Fela’s Songs
The much-expected movie, ’76, directed by Izu Ojukwu has many factors that recommends it, one of which is the rich and interesting parade of Nigerian musicians whose creativity will be on display through their songs. Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s 1971 hit, Buy Africa signposts an era when the military government of the day in Nigeria announced […]
’76TheMovie: RITA DOMINIC’S Exclusive Q and A
The beautiful Rita Dominic started performing when she was a child, appearing in school plays and children’s television shows in Nigeria. In 1998 she starred in her first movie, A Time to Kill. She won the City People Awards in 2004 as the Most Outstanding Actress. She has starred in over 100 Nollywood productions. In 2012 she […]
RITA DOMINIC: A Short Biography
Rita Dominic (the full name is Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Waturuocha) is a Nigerian actress. She is a winner in the category of Best Actress in a Leading Role (African Movie Academy Award, 2012). Early life Rita Dominic belongs to the Royal Waturuocha family of Aboh Mbaise region. The youngest child, she grew up in […]
EMC3 awarded International Marketing, Publicity and Global Promotions for landmark Nigerian Film: ‘76 the Movie – A Story of Love, Honour and Bullets
A pulsating love story embedded in treachery, deceit, patriotism and faith. Set in Ibadan, Nigeria, against the backdrop of transition and the struggle for political stability. Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation with 175 million people, whose major languages include English (official), Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa along with numerous indigenous dialects, Christianity and Islam being […]