“Half of A Yellow Sun” To Be Released in Nigerian Cinemas in April
The highly anticipated film of renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s highly acclaimed novel, “Half of A Yellow Sun,” is set for release in cinemas in Nigeria.
The film is Based on the novel published in 2006 and tells the story of two sisters, Olanna and Kainene, during the Nigerian Biafran War in 1967-1970.
The effect of the war is shown through the dynamic relationships of four people’s lives ranging from high-ranking political figures, a professor, a British citizen, and a houseboy.
The movie, directed by Biyi Bandele, stars prominent actors, including Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ojiofor, Thandie Newton, Anika Noni Rose, Zack Orji, Gloria Young and Genevieve Nnaji will be showing in the country in April 2014.
