PapaBrowne:


And when they do that and people don't go to the cinemas because they don't know the actors, you'll be one of the first to say the movie was a flop.

Movies are business concerns. Lead actors are selected not just on thier capacity to act the part, but also thier ability to bring with them to the cinemas their huge fan network. Give Genevieve a lead role and she would act it wonderfully and bring along a Nigerian audience. Give Thandie Newton a lead role and she would act the part excellently as well as bring with her a global audience.




Hmmmmmm....
The timimg of this movie. Hmmm.... The trailer ended with the flag of Biafra. Hmmmm.... Wouldn't this movie only serve to open old wounds?? Please lets enjoy the movie when it comes out, debate the neccesities but forget the hurts of the past. We must move on from what our fathers and forefathers did and embrace our own responsibility of creating a future that is better than our past. If we make the right choices, this movie would serve as an excellent cultural renaissance that should unite all and sundry notwithstanding you tribal affiliations.

Afam4eva:
Lol You know she's the biggest name in Nollywood.

speedyboi:

And that's the reason why I think she shouldn't have appeared in this movie at all! Where actors not up to her status (even O.C. Ukeje - he is one of the hot cakes in Nollywood cinema scene, so don't get me wrong) played a much better role. Her not acting in HOAYS doesn't change anything about her, but what will affect her 'status' is continuous playing of this kinda role. Its not as if its a cameo or anything.

Afam4eva:
It's now the official trailer and has replaced the former one. If they're to release a new trailer, it would replace this one as the official. As long as the trailer comes from the producers then it's official.

speedyboi:

And that's the reason why I think she shouldn't have appeared in this movie at all! Where actors not up to her status (even O.C. Ukeje - he is one of the hot cakes in Nollywood cinema scene, so don't get me wrong) played a much better role. Her not acting in HOAYS doesn't change anything about her, but what will affect her 'status' is continuous playing of this kinda role. Its not as if its a cameo or anything.

Red_Card: I'm glad she's there. She might not be the best actress in the World but she's good and has really worked hard to be where she is today. She has paid her dues. Small roles in movies like this is a million times better than lead roles in nollywood films. It's good that Genny said nothing when the rumour came out in january. Thanks Uncle Orikinla for letting us know she's still there. I'm following you now.

abokine:
Like they say in Hollywood, there's no small role only small actors. So all that matters is if she did well and nailed her role properly.

oneeast3:
Wow!!!!
Igbos are doing Nigeria and Africa proud with the Igbo founded Nollywood.
Chimamanda stylishly promoted the undying spirit of Biafra..
Chimamanda, you are a true Anambran..we love you..
Chimamanda, you are the next great Achebe..