Showing posts with label Nigeria. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nigeria. Show all posts

Saturday, October 3, 2026

"Naked Beauty" in Production


First clip of my "Naked Beauty" romantic drama set in the Niger Delta in 2006.


The innocent beauty of people in contrast to the beast of violence in the region caused by oil theft, destruction of oil pipelines and battles of power by the warlords in kidnappings and killings. 

Synopsis

A National Geographic photographer discovers Oma, whose black beauty is the epitome of the greatest treasure of the Niger Delta of NIgeria and he must save her before it is too late.

Naked Beauty is the screenplay of a romantic art film and thriller on the awesome beauty of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, showing the purity of the nudity of an African virgin on an Island as the personification of the greatest asset of the land which is not her highly priced crude oil, but the people and their exotic cultural heritage. Tonye, a National Geographic adventure photographer from America discovers Oma, the beautiful virgin maiden of Agaja village on Bonny Island who wants more than a village life. And Tonye's exhibition of her exotic beauty makes the cover of the Vogue America magazine. Tonye helps Oma to escape from rape and ruthless militants. She survives a pipeline explosion that killed her closest friend Uli and other villagers. And in spite of her trauma, she gains admission into the University of Port Harcourt.
She becomes an international supermodel.

Original Story by Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima, one of the most notable writers on Nollywood and the screenplay is coauthored with Dr. Christian Chika Onu, the multiple awards winning Nollywood producer at the University of Port Harcourt, the alma mater of many Nollywood stars.

I spent four years on Bonny Island for the research and recce.























"Naked Beauty" screenplay by Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima and Dr. Chika Christian Onu (Living in Bondage 2, Glamour Girls, Karashika, Peacemaker) is the first Nigerian screenplay published for commercial distribution.

"Naked Beauty" is a romantic drama set in Agaja fishing village on Bonny Island in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria.

Naked Beauty

I saw you in the twilight
Disrobed in the state of nature
And I gaped and gasped in awesome delight
Spellbound and elated in rapture
As I beheld your voluptuous features
As I gazed upon your priceless treasures
From peak of the mountain
I went down to the fountain
In the valley of your mons veneris
And holding on to your alluring pillars
I have been transfixed at the altar of your estuary
The estuary of your conjugal sanctuary.

I saw the falconer trading his falcon
With the bounty hunter for his gun
Lost in their lust for your connubial offerings
Spellbound by the allures of your charms
And I came in the fleeting mist of the fleeing night
To behold you even before the Aurora Borealis
And saw you embracing the heavenly light
As Father Heaven kissed Mother Earth
And you were enchanted in heavenly mirth
Oblivious of my winking mortal eyes
Hypnotized in the ether of celestial bliss.
At the unveiling of the beloved daughter of Eve
Made perfect in the bowels of boundless love.

Let the fire be kindled in my heart
The eternal flame of my spirit
The breath of eternity
The ether of life formed in purity
Born bare and born free
As my enchanted eyes can now see
Freed from the chains of pains
The pains of natal travails
Oh! Woman! Thou art the vessel of motherhood.
And in thy mammary gourds abound our first food
How much every man in bound to thy loins
For from the canal every man is born
Through the third eye of Eve where love flows
From the seed sown the fruit is grown
The sweetest fruit of love is found in the virgin
To behold your naked beauty is not a sin.

~~ Orikinla Oosinachi, 2006.

Read the treatment on http://nakedbeautyfilm.blogspot.com/2006/08/making-of-naked-beauty.html

Order the screenplay in paperback or hardcover copies on https://www.lulu.com/shop/michael-chima-ekenyerengozi-and-christian-chika-onu/naked-beauty/hardcover/product-14m9e92r.html

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Farewell Tribute To Olu Jacobs

 


OLU JACOBS

I commend the matriarch, Ajoke Silva Jacobs, and the children, Olusoji, Olugbenga and Oludayo Jacobs, for a befitting funeral service and final rites for our dear departed Uncle Olu.

It was a two-hour concert experience worthy of Broadway: punctual, precise and beautifully cued, with music, sound and exhortation woven into an atmosphere of solemnity and peace. Only the aura of Olu Jacobs could have inspired such a farewell.

I can almost see him beaming his famous smile down at us and whispering approvingly, “Well done.”

Kudos also to the organisers and media team for a beautifully delivered tribute.

Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs has left us, but he will never be forgotten. His memory and legacy will remain treasured in our hearts.

Ọmọ rere á gbẹ̀yìn gbogbo wa.

Ire ni o.

-TK

Monday, September 28, 2026

The Education of Lantana

 


The Education of Lantana

"The Education of Lantana" is about a bright Muslim girl who boldly refused child marriage in northern Nigeria and appealed to go to school. She won her appeal by saying that Shehu Usman dan Fodio (15 December 1754 – 20 April 1817) , the Fulani scholar, Islamic religious teacher, poet, revolutionary and a philosopher who founded the Sokoto Caliphate and ruled as its first caliph supported the education of his beloved daughter, Princess Nana Asmaʼu. And how she started her teachers (Jajis) who travelled throughout the Caliphate educating women in the students' homes. In turn, each of these Jajis used Nana Asma’u's and other Sufi scholars writings, usually through recited mnemonics and poetry, to train crops of learned women, called the ’Yan-taru', or those who congregate together, the sisterhood.

Lantana said that Islam emphasized that the education of girls is a fundamental duty and an equal right for both males and females. A mandatory duty, because seeking knowledge is a sacred obligation for every Muslim, regardless of gender, as taught by Prophet Muhammad, under the protection of human intellect (al-Aql), enabling both men and women to make sound moral choices and understand their faith: that educated girls grow into knowledgeable mothers and community pillars who guide future generations.
"We are the mothers of nations."

Prophet Muhammad actively encouraged the education of women, setting aside dedicated days to teach them religious commandments and Aisha, the Prophet's youngest wife was among the major authorities in Islamic jurisprudence, narrating thousands of hadiths and teaching prominent male companions. 

The Imam of the mosque; the Alaramma of the madrasa and Shu'aban Makaranta of their Islamiyya school who were impressed by Lantana's Qur'anic memorization (Hifz) of the Surah Al-Baqarah, the second and longest chapter of the Quran, containing 286 verses supported her appeal and allowed her to return to school and not to be forced to marry.

The world premiere is for the celebration of the United Nations' International Day for the Girl Child on October 11, 2026 for the promotion of the campaign for the education of the millions of underprivileged girls out of school in northern Nigeria.


Friday, September 25, 2026

The Microdrama Boom vs. Traditional Streaming



The Microdrama Boom

The Format: True microdramas consist of 1-to-2-minute vertical episodes with heavy cliffhangers, popularized by specialized mobile apps like ReelShort and DramaBox. 





Market Competition: These snackable mobile apps pull significant daily engagement away from traditional subscription services like Netflix, prompting wider industry experiments with short-form and vertical media formats. 

The projected value of the global microdrama industry is $26 billion by 2030. Twenty-eight million American adults are already watching them, more than half aged between 18 and 34. In China, where the format originated, half of all internet users have now watched at least one.
https://www.wired.me/story/microdramas-are-the-attention-economys-new-tv-format#:

Micro-dramas—fast-paced, vertical-format video series with episodes lasting 1 to 2 minutes—have exploded into India's fastest-growing entertainment sector, currently valued at around $300 million and projected to reach billions by 2030. 

The market valuation and revenue of the US microdrama market is projected to reach $1.5 billion. Driven by explosive smartphone engagement, the format has shifted from an emerging niche into a major segment of the broader entertainment landscape.

The economic breakdown of this booming sector includes:
Market Projections & Growth
Rapid Expansion: According to research firm Omdia, the US market will jump from $1.5 billion to nearly $2 billion.

Long-Term Trajectory: A study from Media Partners Asia (MPA) published by Variety projects that US microdrama revenues will more than double over the coming years, reaching $3.7 billion.

Global Market Share: 
The US is the single largest microdrama market outside of China, commanding approximately 50% of all international short-drama revenues.

Individual App Valuations & Revenues
ReelShort Market Dominance: The leading US microdrama app, owned by Crazy Maple Studio, is on track to earn $1.05 billion individually. It holds a dominant 29% share of the market outside China.

Competitor Monetization: Competitors like DramaBox trail closely with a 21% market share, followed by emerging platforms like DramaWave (13%) and NetShort (10%).
 
Monetization Mechanics: 
The market operates predominantly on consumer pay-per-view tokens and subscriptions, which account for 85% to 90% of total platform earnings, while the remainder is covered by short in-app advertisements.
Contextualizing with Traditional Hollywood.

While traditional US television and subscription streaming remain massive at roughly $125 billion, that sector is contracting by nearly $15 billion annually due to cord-cutting. Microdramas have capitalized on this gap, with mobile users now spending more time per day watching vertical microdramas on their phones than streaming platforms like Netflix or Amazon Prime Video.

Micro-dramas—fast-paced, vertical, mobile-first video series with episodes lasting under three minutes—are rapidly emerging as a major entertainment boom in Nigeria.
The Rise of Nigerian Vertical Dramas
Explosive Growth: The format, which originated in China, has taken root in Nigeria's massive digital and Nollywood landscape.

Hit Productions: Shows like Billion Naira Bride, a 60-episode vertical drama produced by the Digital Creator Africa Academy (DCAA), shattered records by pulling in over 66 million views within three weeks of its release.
Platform Innovation: Telecommunication providers and streaming services are launching dedicated mobile platforms, such as Lebara Play, recognized as Africa’s first telco-powered micro-drama platform, alongside premieres like Imported Bahu."
 


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Friday, September 18, 2026

I Was Not Born Yesterday in Music

An important background of my compositions.

My current photograph of selfie with Nkechika taken this morning with my smartphone and the background generated with Google Gemini, my digital assistant of awesome genius. Nkechika will be featured in the musical videos of three of my songs for my first ELP for the Christmas and the Valentine by the grace of Almighty God.

I Was Not Born Yesterday in Music. 

My great father, Sunday Eke of blessed memory had and played violin and loved classical music. My passion for pop music attracted me to choose to attend the famous secondary school, St. Gregory's College on Lagos Island in south west Nigeria, because of the popularity of Ofege, the school band that was formed in the early 1970s by a group of teenagers at the St. Gregory’s College. Influenced by the leading stars of the era, especially Carlos Santana, Led Zeppelin, The Funkees, and Ofo The Black Company, Ofege introduced a different dimension of funk laced with rock solos that made them one of the greatest Nigerian bands of all time. 

Read about Ofege on
https://guardian.ng/life/ofege-alades-demise-brings-back-memories-of-boy-band-that-shook-nigerias-music-scene/

I was part of the singers in the live performance of "Ipi Tombi" South African musical concert done in 1978 by St. Gregory's College and the sister school, Holy Child College in south west Ikoyi on the Lagos Island, Nigeria.
I studied rudiments of music on my own.
I use beatboxing and tonic solfa to compose my songs and have done sing with a back up band.
I compose the lyrics and the tunes and I worked with  musicians who studied music to produce the songs.
I composed "Hardway To Broadway" in 1981 and paid for the production in California and a copy is in the Library of Congress, Washington DC, USA copyrighted in 1984.
My name then was Mike Nelson Chima Eke.

I composed "She Comes on Sundays" and was produced in 2002 in OJB Studios in Surulere on the mainland of Lagos by three young R&B singers known for their hit song, "Chiyenre".  
"She Comes on Sundays" was broadcast with one hour interview on BBC Radio in April 2003. 
Earlier in 2002, I performed my love song, "Darego, You Are the Most Beautiful Girl in the World" backed by the #1 rock guitarist in Africa, Dabyna Abraham-Poll and his band at the Maison de France of the French Cultural Centre during the graduation ceremony of the students of the Alliance Francaise in Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.

I have used Suno to produce several songs of my original lyrics and I have decided to launch my music company, MCI for music production and promotion.

My original voice and my original lyrics .

Listen to Don't Let Us Give Up On on Suno! 🎵

https://suno.com/song/123f33a9-55d9-4600-9889-474dde6557d1

It is easier to win the Grammys now without even singing well, because you can simply voice over already recorded soundtracks and be slurring sensually with exhibition of sexuality to charm millions of people listening on radio and watching music videos.

- EKENYERENGOZI Michael Chima



Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The Education of Lantana Film

 


I am using generative AI for the film production of "The Education of Lantana" about a bright Muslim girl who boldly refused child marriage in northern Nigeria and appealed to go to school. She won her appeal by saying that Shehu Usman dan Fodio (Arabic: عثمان بن فودي, romanized: ʿUthmān ibn Fūdī; 15 December 1754 – 20 April 1817) , the Fulani scholar, Islamic religious teacher, poet, revolutionary and a philosopher who founded the Sokoto Caliphate and ruled as its first caliph supported the education of his beloved daughter, Princess Nana Asmaʼu. And how she started her teachers (Jajis) who travelled throughout the Caliphate educating women in the students' homes. In turn, each of these Jajis used Nana Asma’u's and other Sufi scholars writings, usually through recited mnemonics and poetry, to train crops of learned women, called the ’Yan-taru', or those who congregate together, the sisterhood.




Lantana said that Islam emphasized that the education of girls is a fundamental duty and an equal right for both males and females. A mandatory duty, because seeking knowledge is a sacred obligation for every Muslim, regardless of gender, as taught by Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) under the protection of human intellect (al-Aql), enabling both men and women to make sound moral choices and understand their faith: that educated girls grow into knowledgeable mothers and community pillars who guide future generations.

"We are the mothers of nations."
Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) actively encouraged the education of women, setting aside dedicated days to teach them religious commandments and Aisha, the Prophet's youngest wife was among the major authorities in Islamic jurisprudence, narrating thousands of hadiths and teaching prominent male companions. 
The Imam of the mosque; the Alaramma of the madrasa and Shu'aban Makaranta of their Islamiyya school who were impressed by Lantana's Qur'anic memorization (Hifz) of the Surah Al-Baqarah, the second and longest chapter of the Quran, containing 286 verses supported her appeal and allowed her to return to school and not to be forced to marry.




  • ​Dramatic Intent: Shows quiet determination, reverence for her faith, and an unstoppable desire to learn.
  • ​"I do not wish to step away from our ways, Mother. Every word of the Koran I hold in my heart, just as Father taught me. But when I look at these letters on my slate, I see a doorway. A way to help our village, to read the papers the doctors bring, to write our own stories instead of letting others speak for us. I am not turning my back on who we are—I only want to see how far our light can reach."

    ​Aminu (Father)

    • ​Context: Aminu addresses a council of village elders who are questioning why he permits his daughter to spend so much time studying formal schoolbooks.
    • ​Dramatic Intent: Displays dignity, paternal pride, deep traditional roots, and a changing perspective.
    • ​"You ask me why I let a girl spend her hours with books instead of preparing only for a husband's hearth. I am a man of tradition, as my father was before me. I bow to God, and I honor the dust of this compound. But look at her. She holds the Holy Book in one hand and the future in the other, without letting either fall. If our daughters remain in the dark, our whole village stumbles. I will not be the father who dimmed his own child’s lantern."

      ​Zainab (Mother)

      • ​Context: Zainab speaks privately with Aminu inside their mud home at dusk, trying to gently sway his heart to support Lantana's path.
      • ​Dramatic Intent: Emotional depth, maternal warmth, strategic persuasion, and quiet strength.
      • ​"Look at her out there in the yard, Aminu. She has your quiet eye, your steady heart. I walked the path given to me without complaint, and it has been a good life beside you. But the world outside our walls is moving faster now. Lantana has a fire in her head that water cannot quench. If we try to trap that fire, it will burn us all. But if we guide it... imagine what she could build for us."


Glover Memorial Hall Should Be Renamed Olu Jacobs Memorial Hall



Glover Memorial Hall Should Be Renamed Olu Jacobs Memorial Hall in memorial tribute to the great Nigerian actor, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, MFR  (11 July 1942 – 16 September 2026).

He deserves the honour for his outstanding legacy in the history of Nigerian film industry.

He had an illustrious career as an accomplished actor in England before returning to Nigeria to contribute to the advancement of Nigerian cinema and became one of the founding fathers of the phenomenal Nollywood, the largest film industry in Africa.

In 2007, Jacobs won the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) for Best Actor in a Leading Role.He received the Industry Merit Award for outstanding achievements in acting at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) and the MAA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016. He was conferred the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic in 2011 by former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR.

See his biography on 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olu_Jacobs

The colonial era of the Glover Memorial Hall named in honour of Sir John Hawley Glover, who served as the Governor of the Lagos Colony is gone since the Independence of Nigeria on October 1, 1960.

The Glover Memorial Hall is already under the management of the wife of Olu Jacobs, veteran actress Mrs. Joke Silva-Jacobs and their Lufodo Academy, keeping its legacy alive with consistent theatrical plays, musical events, and studio sessions.  Therefore, it will be noble for the hall to be renamed the Olu Jacobs Memorial Hall as a monument of his legacy.

- EKENYERENGOZI Michael Chima,
The Founder, Publisher/Editor,
NOLLYWOOD MIRROR® Series,




 

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Video of Princess Nana Asmaʼu bint Shehu Usman dan Fodiyo

In progress, my historical film on Princess Nana Asmaʼu bint Shehu Usman dan Fodiyo, (1793–1865) focusing on her illustrious life as a highly esteemed Islamic poet, scholar and reformer in the foundation of the Sokoto Caliphate from the reign of her father,  Usman bin Fodio عثمان بن فودي, Sultan of Sokoto, Amir al-Mu'minin, Imama. the first Sultan of Sokoto 

لَآ إِكْرَاهَ فِى ٱلدِّينِ ۖ قَد تَّبَيَّنَ ٱلرُّشْدُ مِنَ ٱلْغَىِّ ۚ فَمَن يَكْفُرْ بِٱلطَّـٰغُوتِ وَيُؤْمِنۢ بِٱللَّهِ فَقَدِ ٱسْتَمْسَكَ بِٱلْعُرْوَةِ ٱلْوُثْقَىٰ لَا ٱنفِصَامَ لَهَا ۗ وَٱللَّهُ سَمِيعٌ عَلِيمٌ ٢٥٦

Let there be no compulsion in religion, for the truth stands out clearly from falsehood. So whoever renounces false gods and believes in Allah has certainly grasped the firmest, unfailing hand-hold. And Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.

Surah Al-Baqarah Ayah 256 - 






The film will include her brothers, Sultan Muhammadu Bello (3 November 1781-25 October 1837) and Sultan Abu Bakr Atiku (1782–1842). And how she started her teachers (Jajis) who travelled throughout the Caliphate educating women in the students' homes. In turn, each of these Jajis used Nana Asma’u's and other Sufi scholars writings, usually through recited mnemonics and poetry, to train crops of learned women, called the ’Yan-taru, or "those who congregate together, the sisterhood."

Princess Nana Asmaʼu bint Shehu Usman dan Fodiyo, (1793–1865) of the Sokoto Caliphate with  her father,  Usman bin Fodio
عثمان بن فودي, Sultan of Sokoto, Amir al-Mu'minin, Imama. the first Sultan of
Sokoto

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#education
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Saturday, September 12, 2026

The New Strategy of Netflix in Nigeria is the Best for Nollywood


As macroeconomic headwinds—such as intense inflation and the depreciation of the Nigerian Naira—have impacted consumer spending and local platform margins, global streaming giants have re-evaluated their approach. While rumors previously circulated that Netflix was pulling out of Nigeria, the streamer firmly debunked this, confirming that it has instead pivoted toward a long-term play. This approach relies on tightening its release slate to emphasize high-demand, proven titles and funding creative equity initiatives behind the scenes to structurally elevate the quality of Nigerian cinema

1. Targeted Training & Academy Partnerships

Instead of funding isolated productions, Netflix routes money directly into institutional talent development.

Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts: Funded through the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity, this collaboration delivers hands-on, rigorous training for local screenwriters and actors under the tutelage of industry veterans.

Realness Institute Labs: Netflix runs localized initiatives like the Episodic Lab (EPL) and the Development Executive Traineeship (DET). These programs train mid-career Nigerian film professionals to polish concepts, build narrative structures, and pitch projects to international standards.

2. Upgrading Technical and Post-Production Infrastructure

A frequent critique of older Nollywood releases was the disparity between great ideas and technical execution. Netflix addresses this by sponsoring specialized technical workshops, including the APost Lab, focusing heavily on improving sound engineering, color grading, and editing workflows.

The goal is to build an ecosystem where local post-production crews can consistently match international distribution benchmarks.

Netflix is still acquiring finished films in Nigeria

Focus on Acquisition: The streaming platform now relies on an acquisition model. It watches completed films and buys the licensing rights for the ones it likes.

Several major Nigerian releases from Niyi Akinmolayan, Moses Inwang, and other prominent directors have recently landed on Netflix.


🎬 Moses Inwang
Ordinary People (September 2026): This highly anticipated 8-episode action-thriller series is Moses Inwang’s biggest project yet. Set in the wealthy, gated Mirage Estate, it follows residents whose seemingly perfect lives unravel as dangerous secrets, betrayals, and dark ambitions are pushed to the edge. It stars a massive Nollywood ensemble cast including Ramsey Nouah, Chidi Mokeme, Sharon Ooja, and Adunni Ade.

Devil Is a Liar (Late 2025): A tense drama/thriller following a successful realtor who falls for a younger man, only for her life to crumble under a wave of tragedy and betrayal. It stars Nse Ikpe-Etim, Mercy Aigbe, and Nancy Isime.

🎨 Niyi Akinmolayan
Colours of Fire (July 2026): Following its theatrical run, Akinmolayan’s visual Afrofusion fantasy epic joined Netflix. The film blends African mythology and deep visual effects to tell a story of forbidden love and propaganda between two rival tribes (the Red and Blue tribes). It stars Uzor Arukwe and Osas Ighodaro.

Lísàbí: A Legend Is Born (Late 2025): A sweeping historical epic centered around the legendary Yoruba folk hero Lisabi and his rebellion against oppression.

Tòkunbọ̀ by Ramsey Nouah: A gritty crime thriller focused on a former car smuggler who is given a high-stakes, time-sensitive mission to deliver a captive judge's daughter.

House of Ga'a by Bolanle Austen-Peters: A massively successful 18th-century historical epic that tracks the ruthless rise and eventual downfall of Bashorun Ga'a, the fiercely tyrannical prime minister of the Oyo Empire.

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#nollywood
#movies
#acquisition
#production
#training
#strategy





Friday, September 11, 2026

Celebrated Short Film "Ngozika and the Magic Water Pot" Adapted Into Global Multilingual Storybook

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Celebrated Short Film "Ngozika and the Magic Water Pot" Adapted Into Global Multilingual Storybook

LAGOS, NIGERIA, September 10, 2026 
Prolific Nigerian author, filmmaker, and publisher Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima has officially announced the upcoming global release of the storybook adaptation of his celebrated short film, Ngozika and the Magic Water Pot.
 Following its acclaimed reception as a cutting-edge, AI-produced short film, this new literary edition brings the vivid, mystical world of Umu Udara village directly to pages designed for readers worldwide.

To ensure the modern African folklore reaches a truly global audience, the storybook is being translated into a massive roster of international and indigenous languages. The book will be released in hardcover edition, paperback edition and Amazon Kindle edition and will be available in French, German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, and Swahili, alongside Nigeria’s major native languages: Igbo, Yoruba, and Hausa.
The narrative follows Ngozika, the precious only child of a poor widow, who accidentally loses her water pot at the stream. Terrified of her mother's reaction, she weeps by the water until sunset, when turbulence gives rise to Mammy Water. The mystical mermaid comforts the frightened young girl and bestows upon her a miraculous gift: a magical water pot that will never run dry.

Ngozika and the Magic Water Pot expands the cinematic landscape originally crafted alongside AI Producer Oluwadare Solesi. By blending traditional folklore with cutting-edge artificial intelligence in film production, the project has broken boundaries in African digital media. The new book edition translates these rich cultural textures, emotional depth, and stunning visual realism into a timeless reading experience.

Distributed worldwide via Amazon and other leading global booksellers, this multilingual launch marks a major milestone in cross-media storytelling and the international preservation of African cultural narratives.

"Translating the visual magic and heart of our AI-produced short film into print—and into the world's most spoken languages—allows us to share the core of African storytelling with everyone, everywhere," says author and director Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima. "This storybook is a celebration of our shared heritage, resilience, and the enchanting elements of classic folklore made accessible to the global village."

About the Author
Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima (also writing as Orikinla Osinachi) is an award-winning Nigerian writer, filmmaker, journalist, and social entrepreneur. He is the founder of the International Digital Post Network and King of Kings Books International, and the publisher of the acclaimed Nollywood Mirror® Series.

Media Contact:
Name: Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima
Company/Publisher: King of Kings Books International
Email Address: ekenyerengozimichaelchima@gmail.com
Phone Number: 
+234 07066379246
Website/Amazon Page: 
https://www.amazon.com/author/ekenyerengozimichaelchima








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Thursday, August 27, 2026

Peter Gregory Obi: Portrait of Visionary Leadership

Peter Gregory Obi: Portrait of Visionary Leadership



The Coming of a New Leader for the nation building of a New Nigeria 

Peter Gregory Obi,

The Nigerian Dream for Visionary Leadership 

It takes a visionary mind to appreciate, celebrate and promote a visionary leader for the nation building of a New Nigeria in the leadership of Africa among the comity of nations in the world.

- By Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima,
Author of "The Victory of Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian Dream" and other books distributed by Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other booksellers.
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www.pinterest.com/nigeriansreport
https://www.amazon.com/author/ekenyerengozimichaelchima
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelchimaeyerengozi    

Buy my books to support my works.


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