ISOKEN

I do hope you have gone to the cinema for ISOKEN, my Lord, Jade osiberu did such an amazing job. There is a new season of refreshing Nigerian movies coming up and i must say she is definitely making her mark.

Dakore acted the part of Isoken and she was breathtakingly beautiful, she really brought the character to life, I think my most beautiful thought about this movie is the reality of the issue addressed, the pressure put on young ladies to get married can be mind numbing and insane.
The love story was so cute and adorable, A not so young Isoken, who is very ambitious and career oriented was being pressured to settle down and start having babies, between Joseph Benjamin and the white guy (Marc Rhys), it was major confusion, trying to pick between the two. Joseph who was the epitome of  a sort after bachelor, with money, charisma and ambition, while our white bobo who was basically a Nigerian in white skin, gave her the space to be herself and be confident in her beauty.

It was a pretty difficult decision, as her parents, typical Nigerians, accepted Joseph's proposal on her behalf, I was really glad she made the right decision and since I have decided to not be a spoiler, you have to watch it yourself, to find out. The entire cast was refreshing, Funke Akindele was a totally different character from her usual Jennifer, Damilola Adegbite was a beauty trying to start a family, Tina Mba and Patrick Doyle where the endearing parents of Isoken. Overall the Cast was really good, and they made a very impressive movie. Its a 6 out of 10 and a must watch.. check it out and comment below...

Credits
Written and Directed by Jadesola Osiberu
Dakore Akande - Isoken
Joseph Benjamin - Osaze
Marc Rhys- Kevin
Funke Akindele -  Agnes
Damilola Adegbite - Joke
Lydia Forson - Kukua
Tina Mba - Isoken's Mum
Patrick Doyle - Isoken's Dad

Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS4s6QH_RHI

Queen of Katwe

I Don't know why it took me this long to watch this movie, for some strange reason I just kept putting it off, but I finally did watch it, and it was amazing, it was so real and authentic, full of life and challenges, i was captivated from the beginning to the end. You would think as it was a Disney movie, it would be all about princesses, palaces, good food and water, even parties.. But it was totally different, it wasn't a fairy tale but hard core truth of lives and circumstances of the people of Uganda..

The Movie was set in slums of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda, telling the true life story of a young girl (phiona mutesi) from a very low background, becoming a chess protegee and champion, whose life began to change after meeting the chess Coach (David Oyelowo), with a fighting spirit she got form her tough mother (Lupita Nyongo), the story talks about the life in the slums in a subtle way, while concentrating on the story, but letting the viewers see at the background, what is common in the environment. she rose from even her failures and her fears, with the help of her coach, amidst the difficulties and discouragement.
The Story spoke a truth that was different from the brutal stories usually told about Africa, on wars and death, the writer made sure that the emotions were felt, and we followed through to the last victory, she became the chess champion in her country, became an inspiration for her people and eventually built a house for her mother in the village, the closing scenes were very touching has they showed the real people whose stories where being told, a somewhat awkward but beautiful touch to the ending.

 I was even more impressed, as to the details put into it by lupita nyongo and David oyelowo, they where simply amazing, stepping into the character that seemed quite effortless. with the passion and strength they put into their roles,  I would rate the movie a 8 out of 10. Awesome writing and even more awesome acting, and the Nigerian music infused made me feel so proud..

Anyways I still have to say this, it did not deficit Africa so well, for a first Disney movie in Africa at least they should have showed a better side,  not all the time poverty and lack, sometimes fun, food, and culture.. But with that said, it was a pretty good movie, if you haven't watched it, please do and be inspired.

Movie casts
Madina Nalwanga as Phiona Mutesi
David Oyelowo as Robert Katende
Lupita Nyong'o as Nakku Harriet
Martin Kabanza as Mugabi Brian
Taryn "Kay" Kyaze as Night
Ronald Ssemaganda as Ivan
Ethan Nazario Lubega as Benjamin
Nikia Waligwa as Gloria
Edgar Kanyike as Joseph
Esther Tebandeke as Sara Katende
Peter Odeke as Mr. Barumba

Screen Writer - Mira Nair
Produced by -  Walt Disney Pictures


Movie Trailer