Iyke Bede
Amidst the joyous celebration by Muslims marking the end of Ramadan, an intriguing cultural event surfaced that captured the attention of many faithful — the premiere of ‘The Two Aishas’.
Transforming The Jewel Aeida into a Mecca of sorts with middle eastern decor, guests poured into the venue dressed in their finest pieces that bear roots in Islamic fashion. The eclectic range of fashion statements saw women walking gracefully in their abayas and jilbabs adorned with the finest accessories, with the men majestically posing on the red carpet in their kaftans and thobes.
The mellow Arabian background music set the tone for the event as guests interacted with one another. This marked camaraderie was also reflected in the movie that journeys the audience through the bond formed between Aisha Jubril (Rahama Sadau) and Aisha Yusuf (Maryam Booth) as teenage girls who ended up marrying two best friends. But as the election date drew closer, cracks began to appear in their friendship because of the political ambition of their spouses.
Enraptured by the performance of the cast, the audience was held spellbound on a roller coaster journey of emotional highs and lows, ranging from explosive tantrums and deep-seated grudges to deceptive lies and fierce rivalries. Still, a sense of normalcy was retained through the message of love, forgiveness, and piousness.
“It is not just a feel-good movie you just watch and laugh, you are going to take home from it,” Executive Producer, Shareefah Abiola emphasised the goal of making the film. It is the debut production of the Arabel Production Company which was spun off the Arabel Exclusive Islamic Stores.
‘The Two Aishas’ also stars Paul Utomi, Akeem Ogara, and Shushu Abubakar, and it is currently showing in cinemas nationwide.
