Rising Moon
| Rising Moon | |
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| Directed by | Andy Nwakalor |
| Starring | Onyeka Onwenu Justus Esiri Emeka Nwabueze Akume Akume Arthur Brooks Maureen Solomon |
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| Country | Nigeria |
Rising Moon is a 2005 Nigerian drama film directed by Andy Nwakalor and starring Onyeka Onwenu. The film received 12 nominations and won 6 awards at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2006, including the awards for Best Picture, Best Visual Effects and Best Editing.[1][2][3]
Synopsis
Ulomma (Onyeka Onwenu) is married to Obasi (Justus Esiri). Having been unable to bear children for a long time, Ulomma faces ridicule and taunts, which prompt the family to bring in a new wife for Obasi. Amidst this family drama, the village's chief priest dies. Seeking spiritual guidance, Ulomma turns to a white Catholic priest and prays for a child, vowing that the child will serve Jesus if her prayer is answered. Meanwhile, Obasi visits the village's traditional shrine and pledges his child's devotion to that deity if his prayer is granted. Eventually, Ulomma becomes pregnant and gives birth to a son, leading to a conflict between the parents who have pledged their child's devotion to different gods.
Cast
- Onyeka Onwenu as Ulomma
- Justus Esiri as Obasi
- Emeka Nwabueze as Igwe
- Akume Akume as Big Ifenna
- Arthur Brooks as Father Benjamin
- Maureen Solomon
- Loveth Ezeanowi as Ugboaku
- Amaka Ife as Chika
- Prince Emeka Ani as Agwuturumbe
- Oninyi Joseph as Obi
- Nzubechi Anele as Catechist 2
- Ezea Iloete Byron as Uche
- Emeka Onah Feddy as Edochia
- Enebeli Hyacinth Ijomah as Ekekwe
- Onunkwo Ikechukwu as Nwaka
- Joy L. Torty as Ukamaka
- Victor Ugwonwu as Catechist 1
See also
References
- ^ de Jager, Christelle (19 April 2006). "Nigeria nabs 10 African Awards noms". Variety. New York, USA: Reed Business Information. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ^ "AMAA Awards and Nominees 2006". Africa Movie Academy Awards. Archived from the original on 12 October 2010. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ^ Azubike, Godfrey (9 May 2006). "Night of Nollywood Stars". Newswatch. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
Arthur Brooks is a media educationist, Nigerian film producer, actor currently living in Nigeria
External links
- Rising Moon at IMDb