Africa Magic hosts private screening for “My Fairytale Wedding”
By Taiye Olayemi
Africa Magic, on Wednesday, had a private screening for its thrilling new original limited series, “My Fairytale Wedding”, exploring the theme of love and romance.
The screening session attracted renowned Nollywood actors as well as the immediate past Big Brother Naija reality show housemates.
The series reveals how a woman’s quest for true love takes a mystical turn as she quickly realises the price of her desires.
‘My Fairytale Wedding’ is a three-part movie that captures the unique experiences of modern-day African women.
It revolves around a 29-year-old woman, who in a desperate bid to find love, turns to the strange powers of ‘kayanmata’, a love potion from an affluent seller.
The movie is predominantly shot in English with a blend of indigenous Nigerian languages and pidgin English.
Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and Channels, West Africa, at MultiChoice, said that the film was in line with Africa Magic’s mission to continuously tell relatable stories.
Tejumola said, “My Fairytale Wedding”, would premiere Oct. 20 by 8.00 p.m., on Africa Magic Showcase, DStv Ch. 151 and GOtv. Ch. 8.
“It’s been a year of weddings and I’m particularly excited to announce the next big union to look forward to.
“My Fairytale Wedding offers a glimpse into a tale of love with a sprinkle of magic, but not in the way you expect. With an amazing cast, this is a show you cannot afford to miss.
“So, this story is one that really resonates, it’s one that is really meaningful. It’s one that will take you through a range of emotions. Through laughter, shock, strife, sadness, pride, intrigue and all,” she said.
According to Tejumola, the series was produced by Chinenye Nworah and Taiwo Adebayo, directed by Dimeji Ajibola.
She said it was written by Xavier Ighorodje, Great Opara and Owumi Ugbeye, which was based on an original story idea by Nworah.
Also speaking during the event, Nworah said that the series was conceived when issues around finding true love came to the fore between 2021 and 2022.
According to her, it was the outcome of series of research done on finding true love.
She described the series as an educating, instructive and entertaining one which revealed morals on why parents do not need to influence the age their children could get married.
She also explained that viewers would learn the implications of engaging ‘Kayanmata’ (charms) to secure true love.
“This work will guide parents not to force their children to get married hurriedly because of age.
“It is good to find love in the most natural way without the use of charms.
“It will also teach parents the implications of introducing external forces to their children’s marriage. The marriage will not last in such scenario.
The series stars Ini Edo, Ramsey Nouah, Shaffy Bello, Kanayo O Kanayo, Carolyna Hutchings, Mercy Eke, Etim Effiong, Lilian Esoroo, Tina Mba, Binta Ayo Mogaji, Vine Olugu and Uzor Arukwe.
Commenting on if viewers should expect the second season to the series, Carolyna Hutchings said, “Demand will determine if there would be a second season.”
One of the casts, Ayo Mogaji expressed excitement having worked with the A-list actors on the production work.
On the age an individual should get married, Mogaji said, “anyone can get married anytime, provided genuine love is involved as well as devoid of charms.
