
After the tussle for its release in Nigeria, one of the most-awaited films of this year ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’ a screen adaptation of Chimamanda Adichie’s bestselling novel of the same name, premiered in cinemas across the country today, 1st of August 2014.

“Following the certification by the National Film and Video Censors Board, the movie will be available in cinemas across Nigeria from the 1st of August 2014,” the producers said in a press statement.
The producers and distributors Shareman Media and FilmOne Distribution thanked Nigerians for their patience and support in pushing for the classification of the movie.
Set in the time of Nigeria’s civil war, the movie captures the pains and struggles of war and love. It stars BAFTA award-winning and Oscar-nominated actor, Chiwetel Ejiofor, BAFTA award-winning actress, Thandie Newton, Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji, and more. The movie has been opened to audiences in Australia, New Zealand, the U.K. and the U.S.
‘Half of a Yellow Sun’, was adapted from the award winning novel of same name by Chimamanda Adichie.
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