Video: Americanah | Concept Trailer

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It’s no longer news that Chimamanda Adichie’s Americanah is being adapted into a film. The  novel is being produced by Brad Pitt’s production company, Plan B (12 Years a Slave), with Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo set to star in it. However as there is still a search a writer and director – doctor turned director, Uche Aguh uses this concept trailer to stake his claim.

Cast:
Isio Esiekpe- Ifemelu
Damola Adelaja- Obinze
Jamila Wingett- Kosi
Uche Aguh- Blaine
Freddie Scobey- Curt
Winston Sarpong- Kayode
Daniel Annoh- Dike (Teenage)
Jinmi Onabolu- Dike (Child)
Fatima Hernandez- Ginika

Music arrangement:
Chopin- Etude Op. 25, Nocturne No.1 Op.9
Fela Kuti- Upside down
Area Scatter- Uwa marala Oka Ome

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