The National Film and Video Censors Board over the weekend approved the screening of Half of a Yellow Sun. It would be recalled that in April this year, the movie was banned in all cinemas across the country because the board felt it was partially based on events that took place during the Biafran War.
Read the official release from the producers of the movie;
Shareman Media and FilmOne Distribution are happy to announce that the highly anticipated movie, Half of a Yellow Sun has been certified for theatrical release in Nigeria.
The movie which was written by award-winning novel writer Chimamanda Adichie, features BAFTA award-winning and Oscar-nominated actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, BAFTA award-winning actress Thandie Newton, Anika Noni Rose, AMAA winners Genevieve Nnaji and Onyeka Onwenu, Zack Orji, and O.C. Ukeje has been opened to audiences in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and USA.
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.
With world-wide rave reviews and critical acclaim, this silky love tale has thrilled movie audiences everywhere. Half of a Yellow Sun is now set to strike a special chord with every Nigerian.
The producers and distributors of this landmark movie would like to particularly thank all Nigerian for their patience and support.
