Top dignitaries are set to grace the premiere of the movie, “When Wolves Cry” a pan-Africa movie project which seeks to use entertainment entertainment to fight the spread of fake news around the continent.
Those expected in attendance include, Senator representing Delta North, Sen. Ned Nwoko who will serve as the chairman, President and Chairman of Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku who will deliver the keynote speech and a representative of the UNESCO.
Premiere of the movie will hold on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at UN House, Diplomatic Drive, Abuja.
Earlier, the producer/director of the movie, Emmanuel Eyaba (DGN) and the associate producers, Alex Nwankwo had visited the Chairman and keynote Speaker where both endorsed the project and indicated readiness to be part of the premiere.
Sen. Ned Nwoko while receiving the team expressed excitement about the movie, saying fake news is a cancer which could destroy Nigeria if it is not fought.
According to the Senator, he has been a victim of fake news when it was peddled on the social media that he was planning a marriage with an under-aged skit maker.
He called for increased efforts to tackle fake news in Nigeria, even as he assured that as a lawmaker, he is backing an effort to curtail the spread of fake news through a legislative intervention.
Also receiving the team, Dr. Ike Neliaku expressed excitement with the movie which he said addresses topical issues in the society. He has also indicated readiness to deliver a keynote speech.
In the cast list are, Syndy Emade, Francis Duru, MC Mbakara, Sydney Diala, Steve Eboh, Pauline Idemudia, Alex Nwankwo, Dwayne Eyaba, Tracy Gwazoo, Happy Jullian, Agility Onourah and more.
The movie has also received the endorsement of UNESCO and it is expected to attract high profile individuals.
