Ecobank Supports "The Wait" Premiere as Movie Hits Cinemas Nationwide

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Ecobank has onceagain reiterated its unwavering support for the creative industry. This time,it has thrown its weight behind one of the most anticipated Nollywood movies ofthe year, The Wait. The movie is inspired by the popular book from renownedlawyer and entrepreneur, Yewande Zaccheaus titled "God's Waiting Room". Itchronicles the journeys of different characters, as they await themanifestation of their dreams.

The movie whoseExecutive Producer is the author Yewande Zaccheaus, a former 'Ecobanker', isdirected by Yemi Filmboy Morafa and Fiyin Gambo.

The suspense-filleddrama boasts of a star-studded cast with award winning actress, Nse Ikpe-Etimas its lead act, supported by industry veterans Joke Silva and Kate Henshaw.Other prominent actors include Deyemi Okanlawon, Meg Otanwa, Jimmy Odukoya, IniDima-Okojie and Chimezie Imo. The Wait movie is a topical, yet superb visualwith dramatic expressions that aptly capture the human experience of waiting.It is beautifully written to depict how interconnected the different charactersare, as they wait for the fulfillment of their varying desperate desires.

The premiere,sponsored by Ecobank Nigeria, took place on the 10th of April 2021 in Lagos andwas graced by several dignitaries and captains of industries, including thewife of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mrs. DolapoOsinbajo and the First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun. This wasfollowed by an all-female screening and networking event at the EbonyLifePlace, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Speaking atthe event, the Managing Director Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntanapplauded the producers for creating an impressive piece and confirmed thebank's status as the partner of choice for the creative industry inNigeria and across Africa. He reinforced the commitment of Ecobank to nurtureAfrican talents and provide the right resources for them to dream and thrive.According to the MD, "I encourage all SMEs in the country, including those inthe entertainment industry, to avail themselves of the opportunity to partnerwith us to grow their businesses. Asa Pan-African Bank, we have a collective vision of promoting the Africanculture to reinforce and celebrate our heritage. For us, it is beyondbanking, we are constantly seeking ways to project the African continent inpositive light. We currently havepartnerships with key industry players such as Bolanle Austen- PetersProduction (BAP) and recently sponsored the African Music Awards (AFRIMA). We arealso the lead sponsor of the widely acclaimed business reality show, Lions' Den, which will soon hit the airwaves." It goes without saying then, that forAfrican creatives partnering with Ecobank, the wait is over!

The makersof The Wait movie assure audiences that it will exciteviewers and impact lives nationwide, as people from all walks of lifeconnect with the story line.

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