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]
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]
The main characters in the movie are: