September 10, (THEWILL) – Over a year after she left the social media space by deleting her pictures unprovoked from Instagram and giving rise to speculations about the state of her health, Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji, has resurfaced and this time, it is at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) where she is premiering her latest cinematic venture, ‘I Do Not Come To You By Chance.’
The film, which is included as part of this year’s centrepiece program, is set to captivate global viewers as one of the 47 selected titles from 45 diverse countries.
The new film marks Genevieve’s second attempt into executive production after her first, ‘Lionheart’ in 2018, which opened the door for Netflix to embrace Nigerian movies.
‘I Do Not Come To You By Chance,’ is a gripping adaptation of novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani’s award-winning debut novel, which shares the same name as the movie.
The novel’s narrative delves into the treacherous realm of Nigerian email scams, unravelling the poignant tale of a young man grappling with the immense responsibility of liberating his family from the clutches of poverty.
The story explores the extraordinary lengths he ventured to in order to secure the future of his loved ones.
Nwaubani’s literary masterpiece was the recipient of the prestigious 2010 Commonwealth Writers Prize for Best First Book (Africa) and the esteemed 2010 Betty Trask First Book Award. Furthermore, it earned the distinguished honour of being named one of The Washington Post’s ‘Best Books of the Year.’
In the film adaptation, Nnaji joins forces with co-executive producer and best friend, Chinny Carter, to bring this compelling story to life.
The cast lineup features the talents of Blossom Chukwujekwu and newcomer, Paul Nnadiekwe, in pivotal roles. Accompanying them are accomplished actors, Jennifer Eliogu, Sambasa Nzeribe, and Beverly Osu, creating a dynamic ensemble under the directorial prowess of Ishaya Bako.
Behind the camera, Femi Awojide takes on the role of Director of Photography, contributing to the visual splendour of the project.
‘I Do Not Come To You By Chance’ transcends language barriers as it seamlessly weaves together English and Igbo, captivating audiences with its cultural richness and emotional depth.
Ivory Ukonu is a versatile journalist with many years of experience, with entertainment and society reporting as her area of core competence.
