By Vanessa Obioha
In a remarkable partnership with Keystone Bank, Mediatent Nigeria Limited recently unveiled a new web drama series.
Titled: ‘Adventures of a Nigerian Dude’, the drama series, which has 13 episodes in the pilot phase, is based on the story of a streetwise young Nigerian graduate who decides to use his knowledge on technology and financial services, creativity and talent to create employment for himself and other young people around him. The series will be released on YouTube channel and other dedicated social media platforms.
The Chief Operating Officer of Mediatent, Chinyere Fred-Adegbulugbe, in a statement, said that the web series is a timely addition to the ongoing efforts to celebrate the innovative spirit and resilience of the Nigerian youth.
“We are quite excited to have an equally innovative and youth-focused organisation, like the Keystone Bank, join us in this journey, which is only the beginning of greater things we hope to achieve together,” she said.
Olaitan Ladigbolu, who led the Keystone Bank representation at the event, said the web series was in line with the bank’s innovative values, adding that the bank was happy to support the movie industry.
The series is directed by accomplished scriptwriter and director, Joe Dudun, and features Koko Ashley, Andrew Ikwuobasi and Silverlyne Asugo.
Also present at the unveiling were the President of Directors’ Guild of Nigeria (DGN), Victor Okhai, and President, Association of Movie Producers (AMP), Peace Anyiam Osigwe, among other industry key players.
