Broadcasting
Stan Nze, Gideon Okeke, Pretty Mike others to Star in Nollywood 25-minute Mystery-Thriller by Tobe Nosike
Multiple Award Winning Actor & Filmmaker Stan Nze (Áfàméfùnà, RattleSnake: The Ahanna Story, Emela) has been tapped to lead the stellar cast of Nollywood’s 25-minute mystery thriller 12 Hours. Writer and storyteller, Tobe Nosike, will make his directorial debut, and Gideon Okeke (Tòkunbò) will play the supporting lead with Chy Nwakanma, Pretty Mike of Lagos, and Obehi Aburime also aboard to star.
12 Hours follows the gripping tale of Kelvin, a Lagos-based Photographer, who awakens at midnight to an inexplicable terror. In his quest for answers, he is forced to confront the falsity of his lens by reliving the last 12 hours of his life. When he unravels the truth, he must accept his fate or fight back.
12 Hours takes the audience on an unprecedented journey, challenging conventional storytelling boundaries and breaking free from the norms, offering a unique narrative that challenges perceptions with Tobe Nosike as the Director.
Tobe Nosike is a rising luminary in the world of cinema. Though debuting as a movie director, his creative brilliance shines through as a great writer. Tobe infuses each project with a unique storytelling finesse that transcends the screen. His directorial journey promises to be a captivating odyssey, guided by the pen of a masterful storyteller, poised to redefine the art of filmmaking.
“The journey to producing and directing 12 Hours has been an exciting ride. I knew who I wanted to play the lead role right from the point of scripting, and when he was contacted, he loved the script. Then, our fair share of challenges came, but we both made compromises to ensure this shoot happened. Then, I thoroughly went through the supporting roles until I found each of the fantastic talents onboard. We all know how remarkably gifted Stan Nze and Gideon Okeke are, and I can’t wait for you all to be thrilled by them in 12 Hours,” said Tobe Nosike.
“It has been a thrill working with all the brilliant minds on this project from cast to crew. Working with them taught me that in everything you do, you must surround yourself with a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion and support your aspirations,” added Tobe.
Nollywood’s Sweetheart and Filmmaker Stan Nze is known for his stellar performance in RattleSnake: The Ahanna Story, which earned him the 8th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) Best Actor in a Drama. He was most recently seen in Kayode Kasum’s Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story and will also be seen in Netflix and Ebonylife Studios’ Òlòtūré: The Series this 2024. Stan leads the stellar cast of 12 Hours with his role as Kelvin, a successful Lagos-based photographer living a lie.
With over a decade of acting career, Gideon Okeke has shown his prowess with the impeccable interpretation of any role he plays. Gideon landed his first lead role in the Nigerian drama film Relentless in 2010, starring alongside Jimmy Jean-Louis and Nneka Egbuna. Since then, he has starred in many movies in lead and supporting roles. He was most recently seen in Jade Osiberu’s The Trade in 2023 and has been tapped to topline Ramsey Nouah’s Tòkunbò, coming soon. He plays the supporting lead role in 12 Hours as Officer Idowu – A corrupt police officer who would do whatever it takes to get what he wants.
Chy Nwakanma is a born actress who has captivated audiences around the world with her roles in Dede’s Bride, A Love Untamed, and Going On 35. Her stage credits include playing Viola in The Twelfth Night (University of Illinois, Chicago Theatre) and Pecola in The Bluest Eye (University of Illinois, Chicago, Theatre). Chy’s work ethic and interpretation of roles remain undefeated.
Mike Eze-Nwalie Nwogu, popularly known as Pretty Mike of Lagos (Nigeria’s controversial socialite), will be starring alongside Obehi Aburime (Game On) as Kelvin’s friends in 12 Hours.
12 Hours is not just another movie; it explores the human psyche, pushing boundaries and redefining the art of storytelling. Get ready to question reality and delve into the extraordinary with this cinematic masterpiece.
The 25-minute short film, 12 Hours is set to premiere in March 2024, marking the beginning of a new era in cinematic storytelling. For inquiries, kindly send an email to [email protected]. Also, follow @12Hoursthemovie on Instagram for screening updates.
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) in collaboration with Musical CopyrightSociety of Nigeria (MCSN) organised a stakeholders’ engagement and awareness event in Kaduna on November 20, 2024.
The event, themed “Enjoy Music, Respect Copyright, Protect your Business,” according to the State Coordinator, NCC Kaduna office Mrs Rukayya Yeldu was aimed at educating music users about copyright laws and the importance of paying royalties to support musicians in the creative industry.
Mrs. Yeldu in her address at the event noted that copyright laws help protect the livelihood of musicians and other stakeholders while emphasising that paying royalties is both a legal and moral duty for business operators in the creative sector.
Director-General, MCSN Mr. Mayowa Ayilaran in his presentation spoke about MCSN’s role in the creative sector and encouraged business owners to obtain proper licences for the music they use.
Public trust in government has been lagging for years but new Salesforce research reveals AI agents could help rebuild it.
Constituents around the world agree there’s room for improvement when it comes to government service. Forty percent struggle with government interactions, and over a third are unsure of available programs. However, the research indicates overwhelming public support for AI solutions — with 90% of global constituents saying they’d use an AI agent to engage with their government.
The arrival of AI agents presents governments with an exciting opportunity to strengthen public trust by streamlining services and speeding up response times. And in the face of tightening budgets, agents can augment public servants and better serve their constituents — without having to add headcount.
“It is clear from our research that there is a need for AI solutions like Salesforce’s Agentforce that help governments streamline and scale services to better meet the needs of their constituents,” said Nasi Jazayeri, EVP and GM of Public Sector at Salesforce.
“As global leaders gather in Davos, we have a tremendous opportunity for the public and private sectors to come together and explore how major advancements in technology like AI agents can improve how governments support citizens.”
Public calls for improved government service
40% say it’s difficult to interact with the government when they have questions or need help.
Less than half of survey respondents find it easy to understand what public services (42%) and public assistance programs (46%) are available to them.
Top service delivery improvements desired by global constituents include:
Reducing the number of steps to address needs
Responding to their needs faster
Constituents eager to engage with agents
90% of global respondents said they’d use an AI agent to interact with the public sector.
Constituents in Brazil, Spain, Singapore, and Italy are among the most willing to use AI agents to interact with the public sector, providing these countries with the opportunity to be trailblazers in the agentic AI era.
20% of German and American respondents say they’re very likely to use an AI agent to help fill out government forms (e.g. filing taxes, completing applications).
Three factors global respondents said they prioritised when considering using AI agents in the public sector:
24/7 access to information and services (47%)
Helping them efficiently access government resources (44%)
Reducing the number of websites and steps needed to address their needs (40%)
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has expressed its commitment to partner with the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) for the creation of a robust Intellectual Property (IP) Policy tailored for Polytechnics and Technical Institutions across Nigeria.
This collaboration was agreed upon during a courtesy visit by the Director-General, NCC, Dr. John O. Asein to the Executive Secretary NBTE, Prof. Idris Muhammad Bugaje, in Abuja. The visit aimed to enlighten NBTE on the mandate of Commission and areas of possible collaboration.
Dr. Asein, represented at the meeting by Director Nigerian Copyright Academy (NCA), Mrs. Funmi Adewale and Director Planning Research and Statistics (PRS), Mr. Collins Nweke, emphasised the importance of a functional IP Policy and the need to incorporate Copyright Education into the curriculum of Technical Institutions.
The ES-NBTE who was represented by the Director, Abuja Liaison Office, Dr. Yahaya Bande gave assurances that the proposed partnership will yield results and lauded NCC’s initiatives of raising public awareness about IP and Copyright, emphasising that such efforts are crucial for enhancing the nation’s economic development.
The Commission’s representatives presented copies of the Commission’s publication “What Is Copyright” and “Copyright Act 2022” to the Executive Secretary, NBTE.
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