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Exclusive Photos & Scoop! “Selma” Premiere at House on the Rock – Pastor Paul Adefarasin, U.S. Ambassador James F. Entwistle, David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde & More
Carmen Ejogo & David Oyelowo
On Sunday, while the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards were underway in London and stars got ready for the Grammys in the United States of America, award winning drama, Selma was being premiered for the first time in Africa at the Rock Cathedral, Lagos.
The Nigerian premiere of the movie Selma was highly anticipated and was a flawless event as it held on Sunday, 8 February, 2015.
The movie premiere was hosted by the House on the Rock Church in collaboration with the US Consulate.
BN brought you the first photos yesterday (click here if you missed it) and now the official photos are here with stars like Julius Agwu, Timi Dakolo, IK Osakioduwa, Joke Silva, Olu Jacobs, OC Ukeje, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Belinda Effah, Mo Abudu, Emem Isong, Nkiru Anumundu, Busola Dakolo, Emmanuel Ikubese, Omoni Oboli, Joseph Benjamin, TeeY Mix, Enyinna Nwigwe, Sasha and more joining Hollywood stars David Oyelowo and Carmen Ejogo.
The event was in three phases starting from the Red Carpet to a Press Conference and then the movie screening.
David Oyelowo
Paul Adefarasin
Carmen Ejogo
David speaks
Speaking at the event, the Snr. Pastor of House on The Rock Church, Pastor Paul Adefarasin echoed the sentiments of the #United4Peace initiative “…the interests of Nigeria cannot be determined along religious lines nor according to political, ethnic or social indices alone. The tragic events in parts of this country are a harsh reminder that dialogue, peace and religious tolerance are crucial to our continued co-existence.”
U.S Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle, reiterated Adefarasin and added that the United4Peace initiative and movie premiere are timely to reflect on Dr. King’s life as Nigerians prepare to go to the polls next month
David Oyelowo says he would be happy to see a Nigeria that works in diversity. He also let everyone know that he was proudly Nigerian with his Father and mother being from Oyo and Edo states respectively
Carmen Ejogo
David Oyelowo
The presence of the lead actor and actress of the highly acclaimed movie, David Oyelowo and Carmen Ejogo who played Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Corretta Scott King respectively, added to the excitement of the day. Both actors patiently answered questions from the press, took fan photos and had a really nice time. David Oyelowo’s wife could be seen lugging a camera, taking in the experience as much as she could.
US Ambassador James .F Entwistle signing the Peace Wall
Jimi Agbaje
Jimi Agbaje, Omoni Oboli & Joseph Benjamin
Uche Nnaji , Julius Agwu, Pastor &Mrs Goke Coker
Mr &Mrs Alaba Shonibare, Henry Odein Ajumogobia, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, Bishop Simeon Okah
Pastor Paul Adefarasin, Emeka Anyaoku, Bishop Simeon Okah
Check out the red carpet pictures from the event!
Carmen Ejogo
Julius Agwu
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
Timi Dakolo & Busola Dakolo
Busola Dakolo
Timi Dakolo
IK Osakioduwa
Jimi Agbaje
Omoni Oboli
Jimi Agbaje, Omoni Oboli & Joseph Benjamin
Omoni Oboli & Joseph Benjamin
Omoni Oboli & Nnamdi Oboli
Deola Sagoe
Nkiru Anumudu
Uche Nnaji
Joke Silva
Olu Jacobs
Chidi Mokeme
OC Ukeje
TeeY Mix
Ariyike Akinbobola & Siji Akinbobola
Siji Akinbobola
Ariyike Akinbobola
Kiki Kamanu
Sasha P
Enyinna Nwigwe
Emmanuel Ikubese
Belinda Effah
Belinda Effah
Olu Jacobs
Deacon and Rev. Ogorinde
Lady Maiden Ibru
Rev. Hargreaves
Chima Anyaso
Ufuoma Koloko
Aderonke Adebanjo
Ifeyinwa & Asua Ighodalo
Ifeyinwa Ighodalo
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