Rising Moon

2005 Nigerian film

2005 (2005) (Nigeria)

CountryNigeria

Rising Moon is a 2005 Nigerian drama film directed by Andy Nwakalor and starring Onyeka Onwenu. The film received 12 nominations and won 6 awards at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2006, including the awards for Best Picture, Best Visual Effects and Best Editing.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Synopsis

Ulomma (Onyeka Onwenu) is married to Obasi (Justus Esiri). Having been unable to bear children for a long time, Ulomma faces ridicule and taunts, which prompt the family to bring in a new wife for Obasi. Amidst this family drama, the village's chief priest dies. Seeking spiritual guidance, Ulomma turns to a white Catholic priest and prays for a child, vowing that the child will serve Jesus if her prayer is answered. Meanwhile, Obasi visits the village's traditional shrine and pledges his child's devotion to that deity if his prayer is granted. Eventually, Ulomma becomes pregnant and gives birth to a son, leading to a conflict between the parents who have pledged their child's devotion to different gods.

Cast

Onyeka Onwenu as Ulomma
Justus Esiri as Obasi
Emeka Nwabueze as Igwe
Akume Akume as Big Ifenna
Arthur Brooks as Father Benjamin
Maureen Solomon
Loveth Ezeanowi as Ugboaku
Amaka Ife as Chika
Prince Emeka Ani as Agwuturumbe
Oninyi Joseph as Obi

References

^ de Jager, Christelle (19 April 2006). "Nigeria nabs 10 African Awards noms". Variety. New York, USA: Reed Business Information. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
^ "AMAA Awards and Nominees 2006". Africa Movie Academy Awards. Archived from the original on 12 October 2010. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
^ Azubike, Godfrey (9 May 2006). "Night of Nollywood Stars". Newswatch. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 20 February 2011.