The first high school musical film produced in Nigeria has been previewed at the weekend, during the 35th anniversary reunion of the 1989 Class of Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association (GCIOBA). The movie preview was part of activities marking the 35th anniversary reunion of the 1989 Class of GCIOBA. The film titled, ‘Pride Rock: The Chronicles’, was produced and directed by Samsideen Adesiyan and sponsored by Gbegande Olusegun Onayinka Foundation.
The film, which has nearly 300 teenage actors, features top Nollywood actors such as Yemi Solade, Bimbo Oshin, Afiz Oyetoro, Ropo Ewenla, Taiwo Ibikunle, Emmanuel Nlemadim, Seun Kentebe, Ralph Niyi, Aisha Lawal, Femi Durojaiye, Joke Muyiwa, Jude Orhora and Andreas Fritzer. It also include teen actors such as; Martins Ibikunle, Kiitan Olowookere, Inioluwa Taiwo, Olamide Carew, Gbenga Ajayi, Michael Aluko, Olowolafe Tobi, Timileyin Olayemi, Onasebu Timileyin, Imoudu Elijah, Owoeye Cyrus, Ayeni Michael, Samuel Arowolo, Israel Olufemi, Babatope Daniel, Simisola Sheleru, Oreoluwa Bamidele, Perpetual Ozurumba, Eniola Afolabi, Favour Oluwagbemi, and Temitope Ajiboye ‘Pride Rock: The Chronicles’ tells the story of the prestigious Government College Ibadan from the year of foundation in 1929 through its early formative and transformative years. Its plots and sub-plots share with the world the high school experiences of the school’s students who have had significant impacts on Nigeria and the world at large.
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