Illegal diamond mining movie set to premiere
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- 04 Apr 2023
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Film enthusiasts are set for a treat tomorrow at Ster Kinekor Sam Levy Cinemas in Harare at the premiere of Ngoda, a production whose synopsis is inspired by the illegal diamond mining world.
The premiere, set for 1800hrs, will be a red-carpet affair to be graced by filmmakers, producers and actors, among other celebrities.
The film is the brainchild of veteran filmmaker Joe Njagu and award-winning actor Eddie Sandifolo, who joins Njagu (Joe) on the director’s chair having collaborated for over a decade on other productions.
Interestingly, before its premiere, the film won the best film at the recently held National Arts Merit Awards.
Njagu said the hour-and-half-long film was entirely shot in Zimbabwe at such popular sites as Dzimbanhete run by Chiko Chazunguza, who also features in the production that was finalised last year.
“The fictionalised story, that gave birth to Ngoda movie set in 2006 amid the diamond mining rush, is inspired by events that have happened in Zimbabwe, through research and visiting the mining areas,” he noted. Read More…
