After a successful talent hunt exercise, the First lady of Abia State, Lady Mercy Orji has finally fixed a date to premier the much anticipated movie ever to be produced in her maiden acting skill hunt for secondary School Students in the State.
The movie premier, ‘My Hidden Treasure’ is billed to hold on October 25 at Kapital Apartments in Gamal Abdul Nasser Close, Near World Bank, Asokoro, Abuja.
Interestingly, the talent hunt search which has reportedly empowered young Abia Students, through the provision of the platform or their talents to grow and be nurtured began with the outing at the Umuahia North Local Government, where four Schools in each area were given an opportunity to hone their skills in acting.
The 17-days tour of the Local government Area that make up Abia state ended with a grand finale held late last year at Umuahia Township Stadium.
According to the Programmes Managers of Mrs Orji’s pet project, Hannah May Foundation, the movie production and hunting exercise is aimed at harnessing, discovering and empowering of young talented Abia citizens, who are of Secondary School age at the rural areas who due to hardship and lack of opportunity do not have the medium of showcasing their talents.
The Hannah May Foundation, has over the years empowered indigent children, women and youths of the State.
The shortlisted students for the Premier include: Mercy Dike, Ezeigbo Amarachi, Nwabuko Promise, Ogba Nkechi, Okosi Miriam, Nwaozo Ogechi Grace, Ihedoro Gospel, Nnamdi Chioma Gold, Uzoma Oyeoku Inyima, Awah Uduma Racheal, Nzeadi Peterleen, Chike Emerike, Adindu Beauty Chiamaka, Ikeh Juliet, Ukonu Chisom, Ayo Rebecca, Ekeoma Ezinne, Stand-Hope Emmanuel, Ekeka Cynthia and Emmanuel Saviour.
They all made a feature in the to be premiered movie that was shot in Abia State alongside Olu Jacobs, Charles Awurum, Tom Njemanze, Ed Ifeanyi Nnasor, Ijele Ozioma Christy, among other star actors and actresses.
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