The
long awaited movie, Half Of A Yellow Sun, has been certified by the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB). It
will be shown in cinemas in Nigeria from August 1, 2014.
This
was revealed in a press release made available to Daily Newswatch.
The
release reads: “Shareman Media and FilmOne Distribution are happy to announce
that the highly anticipated movie, Half Of A Yellow Sun has been certified
for theatrical release in Nigeria.
“Following
the certification by the National Film and Video Censors Board, the movie will
be available in cinemas across Nigeria from August 1, 2014.
“With
world-wide rave reviews and critical acclaim, this silky love tale has thrilled
movie audiences everywhere. Half of a Yellow Sun is now set to strike a special
chord with every Nigerian.
“The
producers and distributors of this landmark movie would like to particularly
thank all Nigerians for their patience and support,” the statement revealed.
Classified
as ‘18’ and starring the British Academy
Film Awards BAFTA
Award-winning and Oscar-nominated actor, Chiwetel Ejiofor, BAFTA Award-winning
actor Thandie Newton, Anika Noni Rose, the
Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) winners
Genevieve Nnaji and Onyeka Onwenu, Zack
Orji and O. C. Ukeje, the movie has been opened to audiences in Australia, New
Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America (USA).
Half Of A Yellow Sun was initially scheduled to open in Nigerian cinemas on Friday, April 25,
2014, but was cancelled due to delay in certifying it by NFVCB.
The
movie, directed by Biyi Bandele, is an adaptation of the
international best-seller and Orange Prize-winning novel of the same name by
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
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