Ferdinand Ekechukwu
At this point, it’s safe to say Izu Ojukwu is obsessed with numbers and the reason is not far-fetched. First was’76’, his 2016 blockbuster movie. Then followed 4:4:44, a love story released in 2022, and now, ’77: The Festac Conspiracy’, the much-anticipated sequel to his 2016. Interestingly, these fascinating titles are all periodic films.
The film tells the story of a disgruntled ex-serviceman who is invited to be part of a movement challenging the political norms of the continent. Set against the Second World African Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC) of 1977, the memorable event lasted a month from January 15 – February 12, 1977, in Lagos, Nigeria.
The upcoming movie reunites acclaimed talents Ibinabo Fiberesima, Ramsey Nouah, Rita Dominic, and director Izu Ojukwu. Offering a continuation of historical intrigue, seven years after the movie’s prequel, Ojukwu pays accolades to these stars, in a social media post following the teaser to the movie.
“Rita Dominic is set to bring her magnetic presence to the big screen again in, “77: The FESTAC Conspiracy”,” one of the posts reads. “Grasp the reins tightly as we experience, through her exhilarating performance, the most spectacularly exuberant and luxurious All-Black and African Arts Festival (FESTAC), to ever happen!
“The Legend, Ramsey Nouah is acclaimed for his stunning performances and he once again proves his mettle in the much-anticipated movie ‘77: The FESTAC Conspiracy’. He delivers a performance that is set to question our personal morals, as he explores a dilemma of his fealty to Africa’s age-old dynasties.”
“Ibinabo Fiberesima, an epitome of beauty who is known for the mastery and proficiency in her arts delivers a brilliant performance in “77: The FESTAC Conspiracy”. Featuring also in the star-studded cast is Daniel K. Daniel.“Rita Dominic is set to bring her magnetic presence to the big screen again in, “77: The FESTAC Conspiracy”,” one of the posts reads. “Grasp the reins tightly as we experience, through her exhilarating performance, the most spectacularly exuberant and luxurious All-Black and African Arts Festival (FESTAC), to ever happen!
“The Legend, Ramsey Nouah is acclaimed for his stunning performances and he once again proves his mettle in the much-anticipated movie ‘77: The FESTAC Conspiracy’. He delivers a performance that is set to question our personal morals, as he explores a dilemma of his fealty to Africa’s age-old dynasties.”
“Ibinabo Fiberesima, an epitome of beauty who is known for the mastery and proficiency in her arts delivers a brilliant performance in “77: The FESTAC Conspiracy”. Featuring also in the star-studded cast is Daniel K. Daniel.
