What we know about Half of the Yellow Sun Movie so far

It was bound to happen. And it did in a big way. Finally, the thriller for the adaptation of the world acclaimed novel "Half Of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been released. From what we can see from the trailer, it seems the screenplay of the movie stays true to the book. There is one recognizable scene from the novel where Odenigbo tells Ugwu not to call him "sir".The novel  was a recipient of several awards such as  Orange Prize for Fiction and  is listed as one of the New York Times's "100 Most Notable Books of the Year 2007.

The story takes place in Nigeria during the Nigerian-Biafran War in 1967-1970. The effect of the war is shown through the dynamic relationships of four people’s lives ranging from high-ranking political figures, a professor, a British citizen, and a houseboy.

The cast comprised Britons and Nigerians such as Chiwetel Ejiofor (Kinky Boots, American Gangster, 2012, Salt); Thandie Newton (Mission: Impossible II, Crash, The Pursuit of Happiness); Anika Noni Rose (Dreamgirls, The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, For Coloured Girls); Joseph Mawle (Women in Love, Game of Thrones); John Boyega (Attack the Block); Onyeka Onwenu, Nigerian singer and actress; Genevieve Nnaji and Zack Orji.

1. Most Expensive Nollywood Movie.

It is a Nollywood movie that costs $8 million to make. A sharp departure from the low budget "home video" that the industry is noted for. This makes it Nollywood's most expensive theatrical undertaking. A title previously held by the movie ‘Tango with Me’ produced by Mahmoud Ali-Balogun,  which cost 50 million to make.

2. Filmed in  Tinapa

The Movie was shot in various locations like Tinapa and London. That puts Tinapa as a serious filming location and making fulfill its huge tourist potential. For those whose are not familiar with the place.

Tinapa is a business and leisure resort just north of Calabar, south-eastern Nigeria associated with the Calabar Free Trade Zone.

3.Showing in  Cinemas First

The producers will be taking advantage of the fledgling cinema-going bloom to showcase the movie to the box-office faithfuls first. They will be following in the footsteps of successful movies such as Stephanie Okereke’s  ‘Through the Glass,’ which premiered at the cinemas making over N10 million. and  Kunle Afolayan’s ‘The Figurine’. This is certainly a positive development for the industry.

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