He added that street children add to the number of out-of-school children in the country and it is a menace that must be curbed with urgency. “We give funding and support for them to be able to do their work and cater for these children on the issues I have raised like education, being on the streets, and healthcare, they need funding,” he said. Other actors in the movie are Rich Lowe Ikenna, Florence Okechukwu, Lawrence Nwali, Andrea Ferrara, David Davidson, Stephen Ogunnote, and others.Īccording to Mr Adebija, the first leg of the Nigerian premiere of the movie was held on November 20, at the Filmhouse Cinemas in Surulere, Lagos, while the second premiere will be held at the Genesis Deluxe Cinema, Ceddi Plaza Abuja on November 27. Starring in the movie is Enyinna Nwigwe, a Nigerian Actor, Producer, and Creative Entrepreneur.
The Oratory tells the story of a Black-American Catholic priest, who, after struggling to find his purpose, was inspired by the life of Don Bosco in Rome, and began his journey to helping others. It was directed by Obi Emelonye, a Nigerian film director and produced by Cyril Odia, a Nigerian Salesian priest presently serving in Dublin, Ireland.Ī salesian, is a member of either of two Roman Catholic religious congregations – one of men and one of women – devoted to the Christian education of youth, especially the less privileged.Īt a press conference in Lagos on Tuesday, Gbenga Adebija, the chairperson of the organizing committee of the Oratory, said they received support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), towards the depopulation of children on the streets. A new Nollywood movie ‘Oratory’ dedicated to street children has premiered in Lagos.Īn initiative of the Nollywood factory, in collaboration with the Salesians of Don Bosco, it is aimed at raising awareness and support for street children.
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