Ready to convey on the "New Heading" order of putting Kogi State on the radar of advancement through media outlets, the Senior Extraordinary Associate to the representative on Diversion, Expressions and Culture, Leniency Johnson Okojie has initiated the "GYB Ability Chase" for youthful performing artists and on-screen characters to be included in "Inikpi," an old stories motion picture extend from her office.
It would be recalled that the Actress had hinted on the 26th April, 2017 during the first ever Kogi Summit on Entertainments, Arts and Culture that she would be shooting a movie based on one of the prominent stories of legends in the state.
She also revealed that she would shop for talents from the various tribes in the state as a panacea to unite the people.
“This is my way of giving back to the state that made me who I am. I have been incredibly blessed to have played my little part in the revolution, that is Nollywood, and it is now time that my brothers and sisters in Kogi state get the same opportunity," she added.
The team will be in Ayingba on the 19th at the Theater Arts Hall, Kogi State University; and Idah on the 20th, at the Idah Local Government hall. The search ends in Lokoja on August 20th, at Reverton.
Joining Mercy Johnson-Okojie on the judging panel are some of Nollywood’s most reputable acts such as Mr Ibu,Bimbo Akintola, Francis Duru, and Movie Director Frank Rajah.
She also revealed that she would shop for talents from the various tribes in the state as a panacea to unite the people.
“This is my way of giving back to the state that made me who I am. I have been incredibly blessed to have played my little part in the revolution, that is Nollywood, and it is now time that my brothers and sisters in Kogi state get the same opportunity," she added.
The team will be in Ayingba on the 19th at the Theater Arts Hall, Kogi State University; and Idah on the 20th, at the Idah Local Government hall. The search ends in Lokoja on August 20th, at Reverton.
Joining Mercy Johnson-Okojie on the judging panel are some of Nollywood’s most reputable acts such as Mr Ibu,Bimbo Akintola, Francis Duru, and Movie Director Frank Rajah.
The primary prize victor will be bringing home 250,000 naira and a lead part in the up and coming motion picture, while the main sprinter up will get 150,000 naira and a key component in the film. The second sprinter up will win 100,000 naira and an element in Inikpi.
"Inikpi" is a Kogi fables that recounts the account of an Igala Princess 'Inikpi', who out of adoration for her dad and her kin, gave her life to safe the Igala arrive from add up to demolition in the hands of their adversary, the Bini Kingdom
Great initiative.............
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