New York Premiere of the
feature film SPADE: The Last Assignment,
written and directed by Oliver O. Mbamara
New
York: The groundbreaking African action feature thriller -
SPADE: The Last Assignment, written and directed by Oliver O. Mbamara
premiered with a blast to a full house at Abingdon Theater in New York
City. Turnout for the premiere was so high that a follow up screening
had to be scheduled for those who could not be accommodated in the
full-to-capacity theater. For pictures of the details on the follow up
screening please visit SPADE FOLLOW-UP SCREENING.
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Oliver Oscar Mbamara: Writer, Producer, Director:
hailed by fellow African filmmakers as blazing the trail with SPADE:
The Last Assignment (An African Thriller). As Professor Chudi
said:"This is one great movie showcasing a different level of
talent, technologies and special effects, not to speak of romance. I
am still thinking of the various elements."
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MOVIE SYNOPSIS: In
SPADE: The Last Assignment, Special Agent Spade faces an imminent
decision to either quit the Special Police Detective Agency to settle
for a peaceful loving married life, or take up one last assignment to
topple the network of an international crime syndicate engaged in
stealing African artifacts and trafficking in women.
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SEE MORE VIDEOS (COMING SOON):
1. Comments of Guests
2. Other interviews by Nollywood View and other members
of the press
Filmmaker (Writer/Director) Oliver Oscar Mbamara signs
posters for fans at the premiere
HOW
IT HAPPENED:
Nollywood and Hollywood filmmakers, actors, fans, and members of the
press as well as other members of the public arrived in time for the
premiere. The initial cocktail hour of interaction preceded the
entertainment session topped by a couple of performances by new singing
sensation David D'Amadeus. Trailers of upcoming movies were shown
and this was followed by the premiere-screening of SPADE: The Last
Assignment. At the end of the film, a question and answer session
followed and was moderated by event coordinator, Eric Chifunda as guest
interacted with the filmmakers. This was followed by a photo and
autograph session. In attendance where such dignitaries from the
entertainment world and other walks of life such as Jeanne Suggs,
American Film and Television Producer, Judge Mojgan Sobhani of the State
of New York, Regina Askia - former Miss Nigeria and Nollywood superstar,
Professor Chudi Uwazuruike – renowned writer, scholar, publisher, and
Nigerian statesman, David The Amadeus - new Sensational singer who
performed at the event, and other filmmakers from across the United
states such as Sam Onwuka from Maryland, Uzogood from Philadelphia and
Emeka Don from Connecticut. The Press was there including Afrikan Spot,
Nollywood NYC, Nollywood View, African Lifestyles Magazine, and others
too many to mention.
Film director Oliver (SPADE) Oscar Mbamara with Regina Askia, former Miss
Nigeria and Nollywood super star in a pensive moment at the SPADE Movie
Premiere in New York
Yveline shows off her signed SPADE poster
Filmmaker Oliver Mbamara and Prof Chudi Uwazuruike at the premiere
Tomi of Nollywood-View interviews another guest during the premiere event
Line Producer/actor Charles Mbamara (star of SLAVE WARRIOR) during the
premiere - flew in from Atlanta
Oliver (SPADE) with Bukkie and Tomi
Professor Chudi Uwazuruike being interviewed by Bukkie of Nollywood-View
during the premiere event
Producer Ora Melue (also of Nollywood NYC) with the Camera
Chiubuzo attends to Stella as she signs in
Singer David D'Amadeus with guest
Eric and Angelina Ada during the screening
More guests
Some of the beautiful guests at the event
Beautiful ladies of Nollywood-View (Tomi and Bukkie) at the
event
Rosa
Uchendu
Bethels, Stella, and Paschal Obilor
Oliver with cast-member Roy
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SPADE FOLLOW-UP SCREENING in June: Turnout for the above
premiere was so high that a follow up screening had to be scheduled
for those who could not be accommodated in the full-to-capacity
theater. For pictures of the details on the follow up screening please
visit SPADE FOLLOW-UP SCREENING in June.
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