See African women like never before in the upcoming new film, FIFTY

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Lagos, Nigeria Date: December 13th, 2015

1 Your opportunity to join us... for an unforgettable evening Book your VVIP Table now! THE WORLD Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos, Nigeria Date: December 13th, 2015 Time: Red Carpet 5:30 pm Dress Code: Glam! BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL OFFICIAL SELECTION 2015

2 CONTENTS 1 2 3/4 5/ About Fifty The BFI London Film Festival Premiere of Fifty About the Premiere Your Evening at the Premiere VVIP Tables and categories Your Invitations Table Reservations and contact details

ABOUT FIFTY 1 See African women like never before in the upcoming new film, FIFTY FIFTY captures a few pivotal days in the lives of four Nigerian women at the pinnacle of their careers.

3 ABOUT FIFTY 1 See African women like never before in the upcoming new film, FIFTY FIFTY captures a few pivotal days in the lives of four Nigerian women at the pinnacle of their careers. Meet Tola, Elizabeth, Maria and Kate four friends forced at midlife to take inventory of their personal lives, while juggling careers and family against the sprawling backdrops of the upper middle-class neighbourhoods of Ikoyi and Victoria Island in Lagos. They live and work in the resurgent, ever-bustling, 24-hour megacity of Lagos, the commercial capital of Africa s biggest and most vibrant economy. Tola is a reality TV star whose marriage to lawyer Kunle never stood a chance thanks to an invidious family secret. Elizabeth is a celebrated obstetrician whose penchant for younger men has estranged her from her daughter. Forty-nine year-old Maria has an affair with a married man that results in an unexpected pregnancy and Kate s battle with a life-threatening illness has plunged her into religious obsession. In this tender but unflinching exploration of love and lust, power and rivalry, life and loss in twenty-first century Africa s most populous city and to the pulsating beat of the compelling and entrancing grooves of World Music superstar King Sunny Ade, Afrobeat titan Femi Kuti, German-Nigerian wunderkind singer-songwriter Nneka who all appear in the movie together with pop icon Tiwa Savage and the irrepressible Waje. We see our four lead characters muster courage, put on their six-inch heels, working hard and partying too, and strut confidently to tackle life s curveballs head-on. Tola, Elizabeth, Maria and Kate rise triumphantly to the challenges of contemporary life faced by women everywhere and remain unbowed.

The BFI London Film Festival Premiere of 2 Charlotte Moore Controller, BBC 1 says... "Thank you so much for inviting me to the Fifty premiere.

It was funny, full of melodrama and disarmingly touching and courageous at the same time - a side of Lagos you don't often get to see and a really original film.

I'm sure it will be a massive hit" Jane Mote, VP Content and Creative at Turner Broadcasting says... "Cinema 2 at the Ritzy in Brixton was sold out and the audience LOVED it.

4 The BFI London Film Festival Premiere of 2 Charlotte Moore Controller, BBC 1 says... "Thank you so much for inviting me to the Fifty premiere. Really enjoyed it and it was great to watch it with such an enthusiastic audience. It was funny, full of melodrama and disarmingly touching and courageous at the same time - a side of Lagos you don't often get to see and a really original film. I loved the cast and characters and it was so refreshing to see a film that gave a voice to the fifty something women of Nigeria. I'm sure it will be a massive hit" Jane Mote, VP Content and Creative at Turner Broadcasting says... "Cinema 2 at the Ritzy in Brixton was sold out and the audience LOVED it. It's celebratory of Lagos, strong women and African success. It's not high art, it's popular entertainment that shows people and places in one of the fastest growing economies in a refreshing new light" Ojoma Ochai, Director, British Council Says... "Thanks again for the invitation to see FIFTY. It was an amazing film - the music, costumes, story, the elegance with which the plot was delivered. I loved it" Nadia Denton, Film Industry Specialist, Publicist and Author of The Nigerian Filmmaker s Guide to Success Says... "I attended the Leicester square premier which I thoroughly enjoyed. These occasions for Africans in the mainstream are rare. I found the film entertaining and feel that it will be an unquestionable box office hit amongst its audience Tunde Kelani Film Maker says... "Nigerians can look forward to a big treat when FIFTY, a new film by EbonyLife Films hits the cinemas nationwide from December 18, We were all highly impressed and full of praises after the media screening yesterday evening in Lagos. Kudos to my sister Mo Abudu and the entire cast and crew of FIFTY

5 ABOUT THE PREMIERE 3 It is with pleasure and excitement that we invite you to join us on the grand international premiere of Fifty, to be held in Lagos Nigeria on the 13th December 2015 at the Eko Hotel and Suites. On the 1st September 2015, the program for the 59th BFI London Film Festival was announced, with an informal breakfast session at The Odeon Leicester Square. Festival Director, Clare Stewart presented this year s rich and diverse selection of films and events including our highly-anticipated Nigerian movie, FIFTY which has been selected to screen in the Love Category, the only Nigerian film to be selected this year. The film stars Ireti Doyle, Dakore Egbuson, Omoni Oboli and Nse Ikpe-Etim all from Nigeria. The production is our quest to showcase African women coming of age, loaded with increasingly similar aspirations and dilemmas faced by their contemporaries everywhere, while yet navigating unresolved traditions and obligations. The focus for us is the changing role of the woman in African society. Who is the African woman of today? Amanda Neville, Chief Executive Officer, during her opening remarks declared this year s festival theme as The Year of the Strong Woman ; a fitting theme for Fifty, a riveting exploration the African woman of today. FIFTY will screen at the London Film Festival on the 17th and 18th October, but will screen for the first time on the 13th December in Lagos Nigeria.

6 YOUR EVENING AT THE PREMIERE 4 Fifty is a riveting must watch for all across the continent and beyond. Be the first to watch FIFTY this Christmas... and why not watch it in grand style... The biggest gathering of Corporate and Social Nigeria We assure you of an unforgettable evening... it starts with your invitation to our exquisite Red Carpet with a global media presence to capture the day, not forgetting EbonyLife TV with some of your favourite presenters,... then meet the stars, plenty of photo opportunities Then, you cross over to the main event with your Golden Ticket...enjoy the evening with performances from King Sunny Ade, Tiwa Savage and Waje and you get to watch FIFTY in grand style with fine dining and champagne... and a surprise raffle win opportunity! And last but not least your invitation to our FIFTY OLD SKOOL AFTER PARTY with DJ Jimmy Jatt... listen to all those favourites you love... and our dress code for the night is Glam! There are a limited number of VVIP tables available... so book now... Call Do not miss what will be the event of the year... It will truly be a night to remember...

7 YOUR EVENING AT THE PREMIERE... 5 Red carpet interviews VVIP table seating for you and ten of your guests. Performances by KSA, Tiwa Savage and Waje. Fine dinning and champagne The exclusive premiere of FIFTY Meet and Greet with our stars. Photo opportunities with our stars. Fifty OLD SKOOL AFTER PARTY Book your table now!

8 VVIP Tables and categories 6 SCREEN SCREEN SCREEN

VVIP Tables and categories 7 Platinum Exclusive Benefits Front Row VVIP Table for 10 Red carpet interviews Performances by KSA, Tiwa Savage and Waje.

9 VVIP Tables and categories 7 Platinum Exclusive Benefits Front Row VVIP Table for 10 Red carpet interviews Performances by KSA, Tiwa Savage and Waje. Fine dining and champagne The exclusive premiere of FIFTY Meet and Greet with our stars. Photo opportunities with our stars. Access to our FIFTY Old Skool After Party 3 million naira

VVIP Tables and categories 8 Platinum Plus Benefits Gold Circle Row VVIP Table for 10 Red carpet interviews Performances by KSA, Tiwa Savage and Waje.

10 VVIP Tables and categories 8 Platinum Plus Benefits Gold Circle Row VVIP Table for 10 Red carpet interviews Performances by KSA, Tiwa Savage and Waje. Fine dining and champagne The exclusive premiere of FIFTY Meet and Greet with our stars. Photo opportunities with our stars. Access to our FIFTY Old Skool After Party 1.5 million naira

VVIP Tables and categories 9 Platinum Premium Benefits Special seating for couples and singles. Red carpet interviews Performances by KSA, Tiwa Savage and Waje.

11 VVIP Tables and categories 9 Platinum Premium Benefits Special seating for couples and singles. Red carpet interviews Performances by KSA, Tiwa Savage and Waje. Fine dining and champagne The exclusive premiere of FIFTY Meet and Greet with our stars. Photo opportunities with our stars. Access to our Fifty Old Skool After party 100,000 naira per person

12 Your Invitations 10 An unforgettable evening Red Carpet Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos, Nigeria Date: December 13th, 2015 Time: 5:30 pm The Main Event Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos, Nigeria Date: December 13th, 2015 Time: 6:30 pm Old Skool After Party Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos, Nigeria Date: December 13th, 2015 Time: 11:00 pm...strictly by Invitation

13 11 THE WORLD Table reservations available on request Table Reservations contact details : Temidayo:

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