Tobi comes to Naija

In the last one decade, the country’s movie industry has witnessed a rapid growth in the quality of movies churned out by Nigerians; both at home and in the Diaspora. And guaranteed to lead the pack of movies that will rock this year is Tobi, a Nigerian movie shot on the streets of New York.
Tobi which has been scheduled to premiere in Nigerian cinemas on April 13 is produced by Emmanuel Ijeh. Former Mr. Nigeria, Bryan Okwara, described the production of the movie, as a remarkable feat for the producer and the nation as a whole. Okwara who has also dabbled into movies noted that the country is gradually getting the big picture adding that there was still so much to do in the realm of production and quality. One fact that Okwara and many Nigeria’s would attest to is the wind of change that has hit the nation’s movie industry in recent times. Tobi explores the consequences of what happens when 21-year-old Tobi (Mark Williams) bows to the dark side of gang pressure. A seemingly morally upright young man gets caught in a web of violence, guns, bloodshed, drugs, parental expectations and conflicting voices in his head. Interestingly, the bond of brotherhood also stretches the thematic window of choices and sacrifice. The director, Bethels Agomuoh, further bridges the gap between the Nollywood and Hollywood by shooting a Nigerian picture in the United States with a healthy blend of American and Nigerian cast.