Superstar (2015 film) explained

Superstar is a Nollywood movie produced and directed by US born Nigerian producer Toni Abulu, the CEO of Black Ivory Limited, an entertainment company with over 30 years experience in film making.[1] The movie shows a story of a Nigerian artist (Tekno) who struggles in the Nigerian music industry.[2] The film premiered on June 5, 2015 courtesy of Silverbird Distributions.[3] [4] The film features Nigerian young artist Tekno and Iyanya which make it there first time acting on a TV show.[5]

Overview

Tekno (as Modele or Dele) and his friend (his manager, Ovie) in the movie have dropped out from the university in order to pursue a music career. He has to undergo a lot of obstacles starting from his family who do not agree on the idea of a music career. Tekno came across an opportunity to present a mixtape to an American producer who is searching for young talents in Nigeria.[1] Toyin Aimakhu was brought in the movie as Tekno's mother and it was her first time acting an English speaking role in a film.[6]

Cast

The main characters in the movie are:

References

  1. Web site: 2015-05-23. Celebs Dazzle In Abulu's Superstar. 2021-11-05. The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. en-US.
  2. Web site: 2015-05-29. Nollywood meets performers in Superstar. 2021-11-04. Vanguard News. en-US.
  3. News: Nov 4, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211104235820/https://www.pressreader.com/nigeria/thisday/20150529/281947426451105 . Top Nigerian Artistes Dazzle in Superstar . 29 May 2015 . . en . 25 July 2023 . . live.
  4. Web site: 2015-05-11. Watch AY, Iyanya, Tekno, Jide Kosoko in trailer for upcoming film. 2021-11-05. Pulse Nigeria. en.
  5. Web site: Ade-Unuigbe. Adesola. 2015-06-04. Iyanya and Tekno Make Acting Debut Alongside AY, Toyin Aimakhu, Jide Kosoko & More in "Superstar" Watch the Trailer. 2021-11-05. BellaNaija. en-US.
  6. Web site: 5 Movies Featuring Toyin Aimakhu You Probably Haven't Seen – How Nigeria News. 2021-11-05. howng.com. en-US.