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“I’m Familiar with Grief” – Editi Effiong Discusses His Connection with ‘The Black Book’

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By Milcah Tanimu

In response to critics of the portrayal of grief in the movie ‘The Black Book,’ Editi Effiong, the producer and director of the project, shared a personal connection with the main character, Paul Edima, portrayed by Richard Mofe-Damijo.

During a conversation with Chude Jideonwo, Effiong revealed that grief was not an unfamiliar emotion to him, as he had experienced the loss of two dear people in painful ways. He addressed the criticism by saying, “I read someone in the comments; one says the grief in the black book was so superficial and people don’t grieve like that… No, you do not know grief more than I do. You see, my youngest brother was my first child… I lost him to cancer; it’s the worst way to die.”

Effiong went on to share another heart-wrenching experience of losing his son after a lengthy struggle. He recounted the painful decision he had to make when he received a call about his wife’s condition while she was giving birth, saying, “I just left America, got back to Lagos, and then I got called. My wife is in the hospital, and we were having a child, and I had to answer the question, Who do we save? My child is born 24 months and then he’s not going to make it.”

‘The Black Book’ narrates the story of a father seeking revenge for the unjust killing of his son by an old adversary from his dark past. The film delves into the complexities of grief when a loved one is lost and touches on themes such as corruption.

Effiong also discussed the challenging journey of marketing the film for two years after completing production in 2020. He described the numerous rejections the movie faced, with feedback such as “It cannot be an original because there are certain standards it hasn’t met.”

Upon its release, ‘The Black Book’ achieved significant success, quickly becoming the third-most-watched film on Netflix globally between September 25, 2023, and October 1, 2023, with 11.2 million views and 21.3 million hours of viewing recorded. The film remained in the top 10 global rankings for English films on the streaming platform for an additional three weeks.

The movie garnered views from 69 countries, including South Korea, the United States of America, the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Kenya, Martinique, Panama, Poland, Romania, Venezuela, and Nigeria, subsequently breaking global records.

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Toke Makinwa Finally Reveals Daughter’s Face

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Media personality Toke Makinwa has officially unveiled her daughter, Yakira, to the public as the child marked her first birthday.

Makinwa shared photos of Yakira on her official social media page, giving the public its first look at her daughter since her birth.

The revelation comes days after the media personality spoke about motherhood and joked that people should now “chat with her differently” because she had become a mother.

In a video shared ahead of Yakira’s birthday, Makinwa revealed that she planned to fly her daughter to London for a lavish first birthday celebration.

“Y’all need to chat with me differently now. I’m the mother of a one-year-old. I’m flying her to London for her birthday party,” she said.

The media personality also expressed gratitude to God for the journey into motherhood, saying she was blessed with a healthy daughter and that her prayers during pregnancy had been answered.

Yakira’s first birthday celebration marks the first time Makinwa has publicly shown her daughter’s face, bringing an end to the period of privacy surrounding the child.

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Okoye Family Feud: Hear Both Sides Before Judging, VeryDarkMan Tells Nigerians

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Controversial social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has urged Nigerians to hear from all parties involved before reaching conclusions on the ongoing dispute between music star Peter Okoye and his elder brother, Jude Okoye.

VDM made the call during a live session shared online, arguing that many Nigerians were allowing emotions to influence their opinions by supporting Peter without first hearing the accounts of Paul and Jude.

“Nigerians are so emotional. This is why Mohbad will never get justice. Everybody is supporting Peter, but they have yet to hear from Paul and Jude,” he said.

The social media critic maintained that the public should not rely solely on one side of the story when assessing the allegations surrounding the Okoye family dispute.

He urged Nigerians to allow all the parties involved to present their sides before forming opinions or passing judgment.

His comments have generated mixed reactions on social media, with some users agreeing that everyone involved deserves an opportunity to be heard, while others maintained that Peter’s allegations should be given serious consideration.

VDM’s remarks come amid renewed public interest in the long-running dispute within the Okoye family following the release of Mr P’s latest revelations in the ongoing series.

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P-Square: Former Square Records Signee May D Reacts to Okoye Family Dispute

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Nigerian singer May D, a former artiste signed to P-Square’s Square Records, has reacted to the renewed controversy involving twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye and their elder brother, Jude Okoye.

The singer hinted that he may soon reveal his own experience with the Okoye family amid the ongoing dispute between the brothers.

The controversy dates back to 2017, when P-Square split following disagreements involving Peter, Paul and their elder brother Jude, who managed the group’s record label.

Peter subsequently pursued a solo career under the name Mr P, while Paul adopted the stage name Rudeboy.

The brothers reunited in November 2021 but parted ways again in 2024 following renewed disagreements and legal disputes.

The latest controversy intensified after Peter made allegations against Paul and Jude, including claims concerning the handling of the group’s royalties.

The allegations have triggered widespread reactions from Nigerians and celebrities, with some publicly expressing support for Peter.

Amid the renewed attention on the Okoye family, May D took to his Instagram Story on Friday to announce that he would share his own account of events involving the family.

“Mr May D Part 1 coming soon,” he wrote, accompanied by a laughing emoji.

May D was signed to Square Records in 2011 but left the label in 2012 after the company cited irreconcilable differences.

His planned revelation is expected to shed more light on his experience during his time with the record label as public interest in the Okoye family dispute continues to grow.

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