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Kunle Afolayan dedicates new movie 'Phone Swap' to Sam Loco Efe

Mar 9, 2012 by N.M.N (Staff) / 780 Views

Phone Swap is a romantic comedy starring Joke Silva, Chika Okpala, Wale Ojo, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Lydia Forson, and almost the late Sam Loco Efe, but unfortunately he left us before he could play the role of Mary's father in Phone Swap. This is Kunle Afolayan’s follow-up to his 2009 movie, The Figurine.

There can be no better way of immortalizing the name of late Sam Loco-Efe, who died last year than what Kunle Afolayan has done recently.

The award winning director cum producer has dedicated his latest movie “Phone Swap”to the departed veteran actor who, according to him, was penciled down to play Mary’s father before his sudden demise.

‘Phone Swap’ which I’m dedicating to the memories of late Sam Loco-Efe who was pencilled down to play Mary’s father before his demise, is different from my previous films.” Afolayan disclosed to journalists during the sneak preview of the movie,penultimate Thursday at Ozone Cinemas, Yaba.

Adding, he said “this is bright and light, different from what I have done in the past. This is to prove to people that we are not on a one way traffic. It is not heavy stuff like ‘Irapada’ and ‘Figurine’. He recalled how they had a blast on the set, saying that “I want to make money with this film.

‘Phone Swap’ which hits the cinemas on March 30, will surely give movie buffs an overdose of laughter and relief pills because it is a solid comedy drama that is total a departure from what the award winning director has done over the years.

The movie, featuring tested hands like UK based Wale Ojo, Nse Ikpe Etim, Joke Silva, Chika Okpala (Zebrudaya), Ghana’s Lydia Forson, Hafiz Oyetoro and Ada Ameh amongst others is loaded with laughter, suspense and intrigues. You can’t stop laughing throughout the one hour, fifty minutes duration movie.

Phone Swap tells the story of an arrogant business executive and a warm hearted fashion designer, who accidentally pick up each other’s mobile phone at a busy airport. This leads to a series of hilarious and unintended consequences. Phone Swap is presently one of the most eagerly anticipated movies in the Nigerian film industry. Release plans for the movie are still being expected.

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Who Is Your Best Nollywood Actor of 2011?

Dec 30, 2011 by N.M.N (Staff) / 1,379 Views

The year 2011 has witnessed the release of many movies with better production, and outstanding performances by various actors in both English and non-English movies.

Actors like Ramsey Nouah, Kalu Ikeagwu, Kelvin Ikeduba, OC Ukeje, Odunlade Adekola, and Femi Adebayo all distinguished themselves with wonderful performances all through this year. So, who would you choose as your best Nollywood actor of 2011?

Other actors you may also choose as your best for 2011 include:
- Sam Loco Efe
- Chet Anekwe
- Van Vicker
- Desmond Elliot
- Emeka Ike
- Kunle Afolayan
- Pascal Atuma
- Bayo Akinfemi
- Mike Ezuruonye
- Osita Iheme
- Chinedu Ikedieze
- Jim Iyke
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I'll Take My Chances Nollywood Movie: The Synopsis

Dec 4, 2011 by N.M.N (Staff) / 800 Views

“I’ll take my chances” is a tale of love, passion and dance.

I.K is a young Theatre Arts graduate that majored in dance in America and is passionate about it. He hopes to stage a drama called “Drumbeats” and scouts all over for sponsorship together with his American girlfriend Gisele and they are both hopeful to find it. He however has to go for his Youth Service Orientation in the rustic village of Ikot Uyai in Cross River State and there meets the enigmatic and beautiful Idara.

Despite their obvious differences the two are drawn together but Idara harbours a dark secret. She has been selected to be the next High Priestess of Unek, a deity that is worshipped by her people through dance. Torn between her love for Osa and her duty to obey the call of the deity, Idara must choose and face the greatest battle of all.

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INI EDO
Nollywood’s sweet heart, the delectable and sultry actress Ini Edo has continued to woo audiences the world over. In this film she plays the role of Idara, the mysterious and sultry beauty, possessed by the spirit of dance. Here, Ini shows her dexterity and talent as a dancer as she handles the role with great skill and grace. As Executive Director of the project, Ini also enters yet another dimension of her career as she engages in the financial and organizational aspect of the project.

BRYAN OKWARRA
Former Mr Nigeria, Bryan Okwarra is a breath of fresh air. Tall and handsome, he is a double threat as an actor and a very skillful dancer. In the role as ‘I.K’, Idara’s love interest, he shows why he currently one of the most sought after men in the industry.

ASHLEIGH CLARK
Lovely Canadian actress, Ashleigh Clark lends her talents to this production to make it truly international in nature. A dancer since childhood, Ashleigh shows her skills both as a dancer and an actress as she takes on the role as the fiery ‘Gisele’ , I.K’s fiancé and dance partner.

SAM LOCO EFE
A veteran of the stage and screen, Sam Loco adds a lot of depth and expertise to this production as he tackles the role of ‘Chief Ekpene’, Idara’s traditionalist father. He allows us to explore yet another angle to this tale; the angle of culture and tradition. He does so in his usual comedic fashion, garnering several laughs for himself along the way.

LILIAN INI IKPE
There is something so natural and beautiful about the actress Lilian that simply pulls you into her world. As Idara’s mother and Chief Ekpene’s wife, she acts as the long suffering bridge between Idara and her cantankerous father.

DIRECTOR - DESMOND ELLIOT
Desmond Elliot continues to surprise many as he evolves from being a successful actor to brilliant, much sought after director. His sensitive directing of this project is awe-inspiring and shows that there is more too this multi-faceted man that we thought.

PRODUCER – EMEM ISONG
Emem Isong never ceases to amaze many. Just when you think she can’t possibly do more, she comes out with this block buster, topping even her last great production. As co-producer this is her most ambitious project yet and she is ready for the onerous task of co-ordinating a vast multi-cultural cast and crew to deliver a top notch job; a task she has proven she is equal to. As she says’ ‘the best is yet to come..’ Let’s wait and see.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR – COURTNEY BOYD
Jamaican-American Courtney Boyd joins the team as Technical Director. A veteran producer and director of several years in the U.S, he comes to this production with the technical skills necessary to interpret this story from script to screen.

WRITERS:
Bola Aduwo is a seasoned writer whose experience spans advertising, broadcasting and film making. A graduate of English from the University of Ibadan, Miss Aduwo has worked with some of the best in the industry and has written and co-written several movies. Her writing credits include scripts for the following movies; ‘A Minute to Midnite’(1996) ‘Hit & Run’(1998) ‘For Real’(2004), and ‘Yahoo Millionaire’(2007), and co-written the much acclaimed ‘Reloaded’(2008) Guilty Pleasures(2009) and Bursting Out (2010) to name a few.

Uduak I. Oguamanam
Uduak I.Oguamanam is a writer of repute. Her short stories and screenplays have won several international awards including the Commonwealth short story competition (2006). Some of her screenplays include 'A piece of Flesh', 'Edikan', 'Uyai', 'Unfinished Business', 'Ekaette', 'Uduakobong', Spellbound, 'Waterfalls', 'Timeless Passion', also the hugely successful ‘Bursting Out’ (which she co-wrote) to name a few. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication & Language Arts from the University of Ibadan and a Masters degree in New Media & Society from University of Leicester.

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Sam Loco Resurrects in New Movie: "I'll Take My Chances"

Dec 4, 2011 by N.M.N (Staff) / 918 Views

The death of one of the finest Nollywood talent that Nigeria has ever produced, --Sam Loco Efe was a big blow to the play-acting profession. His death made many opened up on how it would be difficult for the country to ever have a fine actor like the locomotive Sam, as he was fondly called by friends.

Uncle Sam, as he was also being referred to, died on Sunday August 7, this year and was buried on October 21, after spending over 70 years on earth.

According to confirmed information getting to Nigeria Movie Network, Sam Loco will resurrect and his fans and lovers would have the chance to see their wonderful actor when he finally resurrects in Lagos. The date of his resurrection has been fixed to be on December 30, 2011.

As we learnt, Uncle Sam will resurrect in I’ll Take My Chances, a movie produced by the duo of Emem Isong and Ini Edo. The flick was directed by Desmond Elliot.

The movie is billed to premiere at the Silverbird Galleria, on Victoria Island, Lagos. It featured Ini Edo, Sam Loco Efe, Bryan Okwara (former Mr Nigeria), Biola Williams, and others actors. The film was written by the trio of Bola Aduwo, Uduak Oguamanam and Kehinde Joseph.

The movie features a stellar cast that includes a retinue of dancers, as well as respected actor Jide Kosoko, Lilian Ikpe, Biola Williams and the late Sam Efe Loco in a spectacular tale that involves drama, suspense, dance and love.The movie was produced by Emem Isong & Ini Edo and directed by Desmond Elliot.

According to Emem Isong, co-producer of the film, 'We decided to premiere the movie in Uyo as a show of solidarity with the good people of Akwa Ibom because most of the film was shot there and depicts culture from that area. We also received much support while shooting so it will be great for them to see it first. September also happens to be the month Akwa Ibom state was created so I think its very apt for it to be shown during that period.

It is poignant for me to release this film because this is possibly one of the last most recent films acted by Uncle Sam and he was outstanding in his performance! The film is in fact dedicated to him'.

‘Once again, I’ll Take My Chances’ screens in cinemas nationwide on 30th of December this year.

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Edo State Governor Names Street In Honour of Sam Loco Efe

Nov 2, 2011 by N.M.N (Staff) / 731 Views

Late veteran actor, Sam Loco Efe was honoured by A-list personalities as he was committed to mother earth on Friday, October 21, 2011 in Edo State.
Amongst the dignitaries in attendance was the governor of the state Governor Adams Oshiomole who named a street in honour of the fallen actor.

The governor, who sadly watched the event, stayed for an hour before announcing the street, Sam Loco Efe Street in honour of the actor.

Honourable Tony One Week Muonagor, who was also in attendance did a tribute album to his fallen colleague amidst tears and wailing.

Rest in perfect peace Sam Loco Efe. Dearly missed

Sam Loco was born December 25, 1939 into the family of Arase at Ogboka, in Benin Kingdom, Baby Sam counld not envisage what the future had in stock for him as very little attention was paid to his education. But he was determined to sort out life from every sphere of human endeavor.

The Civil war brought young Sam back from the East to Benin City in 1968, where he resided with Pa Aghedo. As the wind of the war began to settle down in 1969, he joined the then ECN, now PHCN as a footballer. Sam mesmerized his opponents on the pitch of play at his pace that earned him the name ‘Locomotive’, which he later adapted as ‘Loco’.

He was certainly not a man who had interest in long names as even ‘Efeimwonkiekie’ was abbreviated to ‘Efe, which gave many, the impression that he was of Delta origin. When football was no longer a choice endeavor for ECN, attempts were made to convert his employment to a casual labour status. But young Sam Loco Efe was a man who had an appointment with destiny. He quit ECN and matched on to Lagos.

Sam Loco was one of the best artiste Nollywood ever produced. He unarguably bestrode three generations of Nigerian Performing Artistes speaking basically all Nigerian languages. Sam Loco Efe, even after his death has become an international brand worthy of celebration.

As age began to show its face, Sam turned philosophical. Even in the dialogue that crept into his lines, he started to reveal his basic philosophy of life. First and foremost, he was an impulsive giver, giving out of his pocket without regard for the value of money. This is because he loved to share his happiness with others.

Sam loco was the father of six children including Mrs. Sandra Ebun Leonardo; Bola Adesuwa Efe; Bismarck Nosa Efe; Julia Orobosa Omozusi; Precious Osariemen Efe and Omoruyi Efe.

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Dad never let us into acting - Sam Loco's son

Oct 30, 2011 by N.M.N (Staff) / 735 Views

Sam Loco’s eldest son, Bismarch Efe (pictured below) spoke to HVP shortly after his Dad’s funeral rites concerning the kind of relationship that existed between the departed actor and his children. He also explained why his Dad did not encouraged his children to take after him in the area of acting.

Follow @NigeriaMovieNet What’s your position in your family?

I’m the third child, and also, the first son. We are a family of six children.

While your Dad lived, what did he mean to you?
He was a nice Dad, a friend and a peace-loving father; a forgiving father. He was a real man, someone I called called a friend, a brother and a true father. He gave us all the freedom and support, a father could give to his children, ensuring that we did not mess it up.

How would you describe the relationship that existed between your father and his children?
Like I said earlier, we call him a friend. Everyone of us see him as our friend, you know what that means.

Even though we still maintain that father– children– relationship. Friendship is the right word to describe the kind of relationship that existed between us and our late Dad.

What would you say, you learnt from him while he lived?
He was a very truthful man, and someone who would stand for what he believed in. If my father believed in something, you hardly could influence him to change his mind. He would hold on to what he believed in, no matter the situation.

In fact, most times he believed in doing the right thing. I have come to learn that from him. Secondly, he happened to be someone who liked to make people around him to be happy. I have also learnt that attribute from him.

Your Dad left big shoes for you to wear. How well are you prepared to fit into his shoes?
Prosperity will help me; God will be my strength. Many factors will combine to ensure that I live up to the expectations of my father’s admirers. It’s not by charm, rather it was meant to be that way. The only thing that can prevent me from sustaining the legacy my Dad left behind is the environment.

I pray that the environment should be friendly, and hopefully, I will fit into his shoes. One thing, I know even before now is the fact that my Dad was born great and I think, I’m born greater. I have always had that dream. Dreams cannot be manipulated because I know one day it will surely come to pass.

What are you going to miss most about your father?
His fatherly care, it encompasses every other thing. He was just a cheery father.

What was your reaction when you heard of your father’s death?
It was the biggest shock I have ever heard in my life. I still remember vividly that Sunday afternoon when the news of his death filtered into my ears. I was just stepping out of my Church premises after the service, when I got a distress call that my attention was needed in Owerri. Immediately I knew that my father was in a critical condition. I quickly rushed down to Owerri and when I got there, I saw my father’s corpse.

At that point, I realised that life must go on, since I cannot bring hm back to life or change the situation. I had to accept the fact that he is no more, and I must learn to live without him.

Would you say burying your father in Benin has helped to resolve the age-long controversy that surrounded his identity?
My father was born in the eastern part of the country. He grew up in Enugu, worked and lived there all his life. Indeed, he had always been part of the eastern bloc. He understood the culture of the Igbo nation. He spoke their language fluently and enjoyed their local dishes. I don’t know what destiny has in stock for me.

Before and after his death, do you feel comfortable watching your Dad on screen?
I hardly watch my Dad’s films, even when he was alive. He appeared to be same person to me, whether in real life or on screen. I don’t get extra-excitement watching his movies. He was just the same person both on screen and in real life. Even now that he’s no more, it will be a good reason for me to stay away completely from his works.

There was a dream your father did not accomplish until his death- his farm project which he sited at Abakiliki. Do you intend to keep that dream alive?
We are thinking about it. We don’t know what to do yet with the project. I will try to keep his dreams alive and I hope to continue from where my he stopped.

But as it stands now, I need to understand what the business is all about… It’s a bit complicated now.

Now that your father is no more, is any of your siblings considering the idea of taking after him?
We grew up in Benin and we are also popular in our own rights not because of him. But because of who we are, he never encouraged us to go into acting.

May be, he didn’t really like acting as a profession. He may have liked it for himself, but not for his children to be part of the profession. Until recently, the industry was not very rewarding. He suffered a lot and went through a lot of difficulties to achieve what he achieved in life. That could be part of the reason he didn’t want us to go into the profession . Because he never knew what the future would hold in stock for us.

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