Chidinma plays lead role in Kunle Afolayan’s film, ‘The Bridge’

Nigerian singer-songwriter, Chidinma Ekile, popularly known as Chidinma has joined the league of artistes who would venture into the acting industry.

The ‘Kedike’ singer is set to play a lead role in  Kunle Afolayan’s romantic movie, The Bridge.

She will feauture in the film alongside Demola Adedoyin, Ayo Mogaji, Zack Orji, Kunle Afolayan, Tina Mba, Adebayo Salami, Lere Paimo and more.

The kedike singer, took to Instagram to announce the release date of the film.

My feature film debut ‘The Bridge’ starring Obadare, @demola.adedoyin, as Yoruba prince and Stella, @chidinmaekile, as a young lady from a distinguished Igbo family as a couple whose relationship is threatened by tribal prejudice and parental plans for each’s life. When the couple secretly weds against their parents’ wishes, the consequence shakes the very foundation and sustenance of both families. This is the official poster release for the most anticipated film of this Christmas season, The Bridge, produced by Lasun Ray and directed by Kunle Afolayan. Thank you @kunleafo for the great opportunity to work with Greats like Demola Adedoyin, Binta Ayo Mogaji, Zack Orji, Kunle Afolayan, Tina Mba, Adebayo Salami, Lere Paimo. Wole Olowomojuore, Lanre Hassan, Jimoh Aliu, Mama Ray-Eyiwumi. The Bridge will be in cinemas nationwide from the 8th of December 2017. @chidinmaekile @lasunrayactor @demola.adedoyin @tinamba1 @kenerics @realzackorji @bintaayomogaji @sodiqadebayo @adebayo.salami @silverbirdfilmdistribution

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My feature film debut ‘The Bridge’ starring Obadare, @demola.adedoyin, as Yoruba prince and Stella, @chidinmaekile, as a young lady from a distinguished Igbo family as a couple whose relationship is threatened by tribal prejudice and parental plans for each’s life. When the couple secretly weds against their parents’ wishes, the consequence shakes the very foundation and sustenance of both families. This is the official poster release for the most anticipated film of this Christmas season, The Bridge, produced by Lasun Ray and directed by Kunle Afolayan. Thank you @kunleafo for the great opportunity to work with Greats like Demola Adedoyin, Binta Ayo Mogaji, Zack Orji, Kunle Afolayan, Tina Mba, Adebayo Salami, Lere Paimo. Wole Olowomojuore, Lanre Hassan, Jimoh Aliu, Mama Ray-Eyiwumi. The Bridge will be in cinemas nationwide from the 8th of December 2017. @chidinmaekile @lasunrayactor @demola.adedoyin @tinamba1 @kenerics @realzackorji @bintaayomogaji @sodiqadebayo @adebayo.salami @silverbirdfilmdistribution

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The film depicts a Yoruba prince, Obadare and Stella, a young lady from a distinguished Igbo family whose relationship is threatened by tribal prejudice and parental plans for each’s life.

The 2010 Project Fame winner, has joined a list of iconic talents branching out from the studio and delving into the movie scene.

The movie is produced by Lasun Ray-Eyiwumi, veteran filmmaker, and will be directed by Kunle Afolayan.

‘The Bridge’ will be in cinemas nationwide December 8.

H/T: TheCable

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