It was excitment on the set of the forthcoming movie with working title, IJELE (The Good Bad Wife).
The movie is the brainchild of an award-winning Producer, Winifred Mena Ajakpovi. The excitement was borne out of the live appearance of the real Ijele masquerade on set on one of the days of the filming in Lagos.
The masquerade came from her hometown, Igbariam, in Anambra state.
The producer of 4-4-4-4 movie revealed that the masquerade leader agreed to release it to appear on set because of her background as the daughter to the former Onowu of Igbariam, the traditional prime minister of the town.
According to her, the Ijele masquerade, being the most glorious and biggest of all masquerades, would add rich cultural value to the movie.
“Ijele signifies wealth, royalty, and strength. So, the story is culture rich and we used the Ijele because it is a story of wealth and strength,” she said.
She urged Nigerians to watch the movie when it is released, adding that it is also an opportunity for the people to see a real Ijele masquerade on a movie.
“The movie was adapted from a true story to reflect the Igbo culture. The cultural sensitivity of the storyline is relatable not only in Nigeria but across Africa,” she added.
