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Not Wife Material? Alex Ekubo, Venita Akpofure & Ime Bishop Umoh star in Ibibio/English Film – “Akan”

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She can’t cook, or her dressing is too exposing or she just wants one child. This new movie explores the “Wife Material” conversation.

Two fast rising Nollywood acts Alex Ekubo and Venita Akpofure headline an Ibibio and English language film titled “Akan“.

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The movie directed by Desmond Elliot, is about a young man Akan who comes back home with his fiancée Sophie after years abroad to tie the knot but faces resistance from his family who want him to be with someone from their hometown, while also pointing out Sophie’s flaws.

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Also starring in the movie are Ime Bishop Umoh, Emma Etukudo, and Grace Johnson. Rising actor Archie Sam produced the film.

The movie is scheduled to premiere in cinemas in Uyo on the 8th of August.

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