BIOLA ALABI MEDIA BETS B.I.G AS BANANA ISLAND GHOST’S OFFICIAL TRAILER ARRIVES

On the heels of the movie teaser of Chigul’s (Chioma Omeruah) hilarious prayer for ‘Sumtin BIG’ that went viral a few weeks ago, BAM-NEMSIA Pictures today released the first official trailer of its highly anticipated movie, Banana Island Ghost (B.I.G), written and directed by BB Sasore. The movie trailer was unveiled at the iMax Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos, to a very eager audience of press, media practitioners and industry enthusiasts who all hailed the trailer as “the best from Nollywood yet!”

Commenting on the trailer release, Biola Alabi, Executive Producer of the movie said, “Banana Island Ghost is unprecedented in many regards, and we believe that this trailer will excite viewers, across Nigeria and beyond, to look forward to a rib cracking experience when the movie hits the cinema screens in August.”

In the trailer, the cantankerous firecracker, Ijeoma (Chioma Omeruah) wakes up to find a Ghost (Patrick Diabuah) next to her. He has 3 days to fall in love and she will do anything to save her father’s house in Banana Island from the bank coming to reclaim it in 3 days. This exceptional sneak peek guarantees an action packed and comedy filled viewing experience when it is released in theatres on August 4, 2017.

It will be an instant classic and pop-culture favourite across Nigeria and beyond. Get ready to be glued to your seats with your eyes fixed to the screen for a wholesome 90 minutes of action and comedy like never before!

The movie also features international Superstar Tomiwa Edun, and stars several Nollywood heavyweights including, Uche Jombo, Saheed Balogun, Ali Nuhu, Bimbo Manuel, Damilola Adegbite, Lala Akindoju and Dorcas Fapson.

Banana Island Ghost (B.I.G), is the first from a slate of five (5) films by BAM-NEMSIA Pictures, a coproduction partnership between Biola Alabi Media (BAM) and Nemsia Films - headed by BB Sasore & Derin Adeyokunnu.

The two companies are combining their creative capabilities and wealth of experience to produce a slate of five (5) ground-breaking films set to redefine Nollywood. BAM-Nemsia has also brought on strategic partners and sponsors for this project; Dr. Ayo Osunrinade, Michael Ugwu, the founder of FreeMe Digital, Adenike Adekanbi of HTB Entertainment Studios, Mr. Niyi Toluwalope and Basheer Tosin Ashafa of Tri-Equity Capital who are all Co-Executive Producers. Lipton, Sunlight Dishwasher, Coldstone Creamery, HelathPlus Pharmacy and Kilimanjaro Restaurants are all sponsors of the movie.

Speaking at the trailer release conference, Omorinsojo Spaine, Producer of Banana Island Ghost (B.I.G) and partner at Nemsia Films said, “A lot of work and resources went into making this film, and I am very proud of what we’ve accomplished. The trailer has been hugely applauded and I can’t wait for everyone to see the film in August.” The movie was co-produced by Tolu Olusoga, Head of Productions at Biola Alabi Media (BAM).

FilmOne Distribution, who are in charge of theatrical release and distribution for Banana Island Ghost are very excited about this film and have expressed their enthusiasm by asserting that “Banana Island Ghost is an outstanding endeavour and the level of dedication and professionalism that has been applied by everyone involved in the project, confirms to us that the film is set to be a record breaker,” said Moses Babatope, Group ED/COO FilmOne Distribution.

ABOUT BIOLA ALABI MEDIA

Biola Alabi Media is a dynamic consultancy and production company with expertise in strategic consulting for pay entertainment, digital television, interactive television and emerging entertainment distribution platforms. It’s first TV show, Bukas & Joints is the no.1 food show in Nigeria and currently airs across Africa and in the USA.

ABOUT NEMSIA FILMS

Nemsia Films is a full service production house with an eye for striking visuals and captivating stories. Over the last four years Nemsia’s objective has been to produce world class content with a truly African core. Nemsia Films created critically acclaimed TV series, Before 30, in 2015.

ABOUT FILMONE DISTRIBUTION

FilmOne is an independent distributor of filmed entertainment providing top-end film release services with emphasis in Nigeria territory. We distribute a wide-range of mainstream, commercial pictures including international and indigenous titles, and maintain international strategic alliances and relationship with studios/distributors across the globe.

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