The Devil’s Godfather challenges Lagos dominance
The notion that high-quality cinematic productions are exclusive to Lagos is being challenged by Patience Yisa’s ‘The Devil’s Godfather,’ a new film shot in Enugu. The film has been described
The notion that high-quality cinematic productions are exclusive to Lagos is being challenged by Patience Yisa’s ‘The Devil’s Godfather,’ a new film shot in Enugu.
The film has been described by critics and audiences as one of the finest productions to emerge from the region in recent years.
‘The Devil’s Godfather’ continues to gain traction locally and internationally. Its recent premiere in Enugu was attended by prominent figures from across the Nigerian entertainment industry.
According to Yisa, she suspended her skit-making career to focus on the multi-million naira project, noting that she deliberately waited for an appropriate time to execute the film.
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She said: “I wanted to do something different and at the end of the day an issue must be addressed. We know we have a lot of issues in Nigeria from insecurity to the rest. This is a political movie, a very interesting one. I guess they have to see it to know what it is about.
“I was very deliberate about the cast I wanted to use. I needed those who would convincingly interpret my concept. That is why I got the likes of Kanayo O. Kanayo, Destiny Etiko, Yul Edochie, Jane Obi, Alex Usifo, Emma Ayalogu, myself, among many others.
“The synopsis is a political message that is sending a strong signal to the polity. It is apt. It is coming at the right time. The movie encourages people to go into politics and maintain integrity, understanding that a good name is always better than wealth. There are so many messages in it.
“When I wanted to shoot the movie, there was no market for it. But people have seen the work I have put into it, and I get to choose the market I can want it to be. It is high time producers began to shoot classy movies even on YouTube.”
The movie is a production by Patience Yisa TV in conjunction with Earthcore Mining and Energy resources Limited.
