Jade Osiberu says Blossom Chukwujekwu gave the performance of his life in her upcoming movie ‘Nigerian Trade’

Jade Osiberu has had a great year, winning Best Director at the AMVCA for her Dakore Egbuson-led romantic drama Isoken, which thrust her into the spotlight that she deserves. Subsequently, she headlined Nollywood Film Festival, Glasgow along with Blessing Egbe and Tope Oshin in the festival’s drive to honour female directors in Nollywood. That said, she’s currently shooting Nigerian Trade, a new movie which we reported in September and enlists Denola Grey in his first movie role.

The plot details of Nigerian Trade has been kept close to the vest. The movie has a dedicated account on Instagram and a call for actors was issued out in July. Also, the movie is based on true events. But we know for sure that Blossom Chukwujekwu is a cast member, because Osiberu took to Instagram to praise him for his incredible character and professionalism. “There have been so many scenes where as soon as I yell cut, the crew bursts into spontaneous applause. What have you done with this character…? Mind blown. Not only is he giving the performance of his life but he’s been such a delight to work with.”

 

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Shooting this film has been physically, emotionally and mentally demanding, but there are many things and people that have made this such a great experience for me. This man right here… @blossomchukwujekwu My God! There have been so many scenes where as soon as I yell cut, the crew bursts into spontaneous applause. What you’ve done with this character…? Mind blown!!! Not only is he giving the performance of his life but he’s been such a delight to work with. His wife had a terrible hot water burn on our 3rd day of production and still he made it to set and gave a hundred percent and he’s continued to do that despite very early morning call times, late night wrap times, and sometimes shooting for over 24hrs. So my MCM is Blossom, for being an actor that makes me excited to come to work and being a human being that inspires respect and admiration. God will crown all your efforts and sacrifices with glory. #NigerianTradeFilm

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Osiberu also indicated that shooting Nigerian Trade has been mentally and physically challenging. Chukwujekwu made his debut in Private Storm (2009) and has since cemented himself as a fine actor in movies like Catch.er (2017) and Okafor’s Law (2016). We will bring you updates as Nigerian Trade develops.

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