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 12hoursthemovie@gmail.com. Also, follow @12Hoursthemovie on Instagram for screening updates.