Ramsey Nouah, Rita Dominic, Chidi Mokeme Relive Post Civil War Era In ‘76’ Movie

Rita Dominic and Ramsey Noah on the set of blockbuster '76' movie

A new movie opens a new chapter in Nigerian filmmaking history as Africa Magic in partnership with Adonis Productions and Princewill’s Trust produces 76, a tale of love, trust, faith and family set against the backdrop of war and

nation building. The 76 movie comes 40 years after the actual events and follows four years of work by the director, Izu Ojukwu and the production duo of Adonis Productions and Princewill’s Trust. 76 had a 400-member cast with top Nollywood names like including Rita Dominic, Ramsey Nouah, Chidi Mokeme, Ibinabo Fiberesinma. Others are Ada Ofoegbu, Daniel K Daniel, Memry Savanhu and Nelly Ekwereogu.

Speaking on the movie, the Director, M-Net West Africa, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, said, “76 is an adventurous foray into filmmaking in Nigeria. It’s an exciting, compelling storyline that many Nigerians and indeed Africans will relate with. We at Africa Magic are indeed excited to partner with Adonis Productions and Princewill’s trust in bringing this movie to viewers across Africa.” Directed by award winning director, Izu Ojukwu, 76 is inspired by events which led up to and followed the botched 1976 coup d’etat, and features real life, archived, actual footage that contributes to the movie’s overall authenticity. The execution of the movie was also done with approval and support from the Nigerian Army. The movie premieres mid-2016 and thereafter comes to screens across the continent courtesy of Africa Magic. Speaking on the Nigerian Army’s involvement in the movie, the Chief of Army staff, Major-General Tukur Buratai, said: "The military today is in a very different place from where it was in 1976. As the world has evolved, so have we. The relationship between the army and the people is even more critical. Our true strength comes from our collaboration, and nowhere is it better illustrated than in partnerships such as these.” Major-General Buratai also reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army Leadership to anything positive that tells the true story.

The director of the movie, Izu Ojukwu, said: “76 tells a tale of love in the time of war. The movie deals with a range of issues including the plight of the African woman, and the usually invisible pain of a soldier’s wife. 76 highlights the enduring Nigerian cultural values of courage, resilience, patience, loyalty, faith and family and the nation’s ability to surmount all challenges.” Prince Tonye T.J.T Princewill, executive producer said that the movie is a deeply emotional movie and it resonated deeply with him as it will do for viewers not just in Nigeria, but around the world.

Set six years after the Nigerian civil war, 76 tells the story of a young officer from the Middle Belt who gets entangled in a romantic relationship and eventually marries a beautiful student from the South-Eastern part of Nigeria. Their budding romance is threatened by endless military postings, and they face the ultimate test when news of the soldier’s involvement in a botched coup attempt hits the headlines.