Also commenting, Dr. Yemi Ogunbiyi, former Managing Director, Daily Times Nigeria, and the executive producer of the movie said “The Nigerian film industry is growing and the growth is even more evident in the works put out by young film makers like Jade, who is passionate and has remained focused. So it was important to give her all the necessary support.”
He added, “Jade was fully committed to this project from inception, ensuring she put her all into making this a reality.”
As the former head of Ndani TV, Jadesola, Harvard Business School alumnus, nurtured productions like The Juice, Skinny Girl in Transit, Rumours Has It and Gidi Up, Ndani TV’s original series that secured a nomination in the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, AMVCAs in 2015. Now the young filmmaker, through her Tribe 85 Productions, is ready for a full launch out with her first feature film, Isoken.
Written, produced and directed by Jadesola, Isoken will take the audience on a romantic and sometimes hilarious journey as it explores cultural expectations, racial stereotypes and bonds that unite families.
In the romantic comedy, produced to the highest international standards, Isoken, the lead played by screen goddess, Dakore Akande, searches for her own path in this heartwarming, yet funny love adventure.
It chronicles her life, a beautiful and successful yet single, thirty-something year old woman, her family ties, friendships and love, while exploring these themes in touching, dramatic and sometimes funny ways.
Speaking on her character, Dakore said “It’s been such an amazing experience for me personally and as an artist. One thing that resonated deeply and profoundly with me beyond the genius of this amazing production is the reality that lies in the story told through this movie. The way it explores many of our prejudices and stereotypes unconsciously embedded in us by culture, family and society and how they get in the way of our happiness and personal fulfillment.
She added, “Isoken is not just a movie, it’s the story of our lives as a people of culture and norm, but ultimately, in this movie, Isoken has to decide for herself and follow her heart – no matter where it takes her”.
L-R; Patrick Doyle, Bolanle Olukanni, Dakore Akande, Funke Akindele, Producer & Direcotr Jade Osiberu, Head, Creative Banking Group, Mrs. Uche Nwuka.
This movie also has a line up of some of the biggest names in the Nigerian and African film industry, including Funke Akindele, Patrick Doyle, Tina Mba, Damilola Attoh, Joseph Benjamin, Ghanaian superstar, Lydia Forson and introducing for the first time in film, media gal, Bolanle Olukanni.
Isoken will premiere in June across cities in Nigeria, West Africa and London.