Why I Love Ghana- Desmond Elliot
Jan 20th 2010
Nollywood actor Desmond Elliot says he has
developed interest in premiering and marketing his movies in Ghana because of
the way Ghanaians welcome and adore Nigerian movies, with a case study of how
his first movie, ‘Reloaded’, was quickly accepted in Ghana.
My first movie ‘Reloaded’ was loved in Ghana. That is the good thing about you guys. Ghanaians are very passionate about drama, especially drama that is well-pulled. So that informed our reason to come here and premiere. We did not premiere ‘Reloaded’ here but because of the response we got from Ghana when it was marketed here and ‘Before The light’, we decided to premiere here by the help Marhills & Gupado Production.”
Desmond made this known at a 10-minute press soiree at the Silverbird Cinema ahead of the premiere of his latest movie, “Guilty Pleasures’ when NEWS-ONE’s reporter asked him how his movies are performing in Ghana.
He was in town with his co producer, Emem Isong, and fellow actor Ramsey Noah. Fans who trooped to the Silverbird Cinema to see the new movie did not anticipate the two big Nollywood stars would pass through despite earlier reports that Desmond would be in town.
However, seeing them together at the ceremony was definitely a pleasant surprise. Upon seeing the two stars enter the premises of the Silverbird Cinema, in the company of producer Emem Isong and a number of other colleagues, some fans, mainly ladies, were heard screaming their names.
Perhaps, that may be one of the usual or terrifying moments for Nollywood stars as they had to accommodate unflinching demands from the fans for photo opportunities. Patronage of the premiere was a little below expectation. ‘Guilty Pleasures’ is about a desperate and assertive housewife, Liz (played by Nse Ikpe Etim) who is locked up in a boring and dreary marriage.
She is confronted with the challenge of dealing with a self-conceited and controlling but loving husband, Terso and an irritating brother in-law. In search of fulfillment, respect and satisfaction, Liz finds herself emotionally attracted to so much detests. The movie was first premiered in Nigeria.
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>My first movie ‘Reloaded’ was loved in Ghana. That is the good thing about you guys. Ghanaians are very passionate about drama, especially drama that is well-pulled. So that informed our reason to come here and premiere. We did not premiere ‘Reloaded’ here but because of the response we got from Ghana when it was marketed here and ‘Before The light’, we decided to premiere here by the help Marhills & Gupado Production.”
Desmond made this known at a 10-minute press soiree at the Silverbird Cinema ahead of the premiere of his latest movie, “Guilty Pleasures’ when NEWS-ONE’s reporter asked him how his movies are performing in Ghana.
He was in town with his co producer, Emem Isong, and fellow actor Ramsey Noah. Fans who trooped to the Silverbird Cinema to see the new movie did not anticipate the two big Nollywood stars would pass through despite earlier reports that Desmond would be in town.
However, seeing them together at the ceremony was definitely a pleasant surprise. Upon seeing the two stars enter the premises of the Silverbird Cinema, in the company of producer Emem Isong and a number of other colleagues, some fans, mainly ladies, were heard screaming their names.
Perhaps, that may be one of the usual or terrifying moments for Nollywood stars as they had to accommodate unflinching demands from the fans for photo opportunities. Patronage of the premiere was a little below expectation. ‘Guilty Pleasures’ is about a desperate and assertive housewife, Liz (played by Nse Ikpe Etim) who is locked up in a boring and dreary marriage.
She is confronted with the challenge of dealing with a self-conceited and controlling but loving husband, Terso and an irritating brother in-law. In search of fulfillment, respect and satisfaction, Liz finds herself emotionally attracted to so much detests. The movie was first premiered in Nigeria.
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