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EbonyLife Films’ Royal Hibiscus Hotel receives warm reception at first press screening

EbonyLife Films’ Royal Hibiscus Hotel receives warm reception at first press screening

Fresh from a sell-out debut at TIFF, romcom gets encouraging feedback from media guests and industry stakeholders

October 6, 2017

Lagos, Nigeria – On Thursday, October 5th, stakeholders and members of the press showed up for a screening of the charming new romantic comedy, The Royal Hibiscus Hotel. The event was well-attended, with executive producer Mo Abudu of EbonyLife Films, cast members Kenneth Okolie, Rachel Oniga, Deyemi Okanlawon and Lala Akindoju, and director Ishaya Bako. The special guest of honour was Dr. Doyin Abiola, the first female editor of a Nigerian daily newspaper.

Audience reactions ranged from, “The movie was perfect – it should be watched by hopeless romantics” and “I really liked it” to “Rachel Oniga’s character was my favourite.” Other comments about the technical aspects of the production were complimentary about the camera angles and how great Lagos looks in the film.

The event began with a brief speech by Mo Abudu, who expressed her gratitude and reiterated the need to keep telling positive African stories. She reminded attendees that Royal Hibiscus was the only Nigerian feature selected for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and was highlighted as a ‘Hidden Gem’ of the festival.

It wrapped up with a Q&A session, interspersed with generous rounds of applause for the commendable efforts of the cast and crew.

Enjoy pictures from the evening, below.

Kemi 'Lala' Akindoju

Kemi 'Lala' Akindoju

Dr. Doyin Abiola, Mo Abudu, Dr. Mahmood Ali-Balogun

Dr. Doyin Abiola, Mo Abudu, Dr. Mahmood Ali-Balogun

Mo Abudu and Eunice Omole

Mo Abudu and Eunice Omole

Deyemi Okanlawon, Kemi 'Lala' Akindoju, Ishaya Bako, Rachel Oniga and Kenneth Okolie

Deyemi Okanlawon, Kemi 'Lala' Akindoju, Ishaya Bako, Rachel Oniga and Kenneth Okolie

Prince Tonye Princewill

Prince Tonye Princewill

Colette Osho, Mo Abudu, Heidi Uys, Kemi Adetiba

Colette Osho, Mo Abudu, Heidi Uys, Kemi Adetiba

Mo Abudu and Dr. Doyin Abiola

Mo Abudu and Dr. Doyin Abiola

Prince Tonye Princewill, Dr. Doyin Abiola, Mo Abudu and Uzor Onwuchekwa

Prince Tonye Princewill, Dr. Doyin Abiola, Mo Abudu and Uzor Onwuchekwa

Dr. Doyin Abiola

Dr. Doyin Abiola

Ope Ajayi, Kene Okwuosa, Dr. Doyin Abiola, Mo Abudu, Dr Mahmood Ali-Balogun and Moses Babatope

Ope Ajayi, Kene Okwuosa, Dr. Doyin Abiola, Mo Abudu, Dr Mahmood Ali-Balogun and Moses Babatope

Doyinsola Abiola Tobun and Mo Abudu

Doyinsola Abiola Tobun and Mo Abudu

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