Superstar is a Nollywood movie produced and directed by US born Nigerian producer Toni Abulu, the CEO of Black Ivory Limited, an entertainment company with over 30 years experience in film making. [1] The movie shows a story of a Nigerian artist (Tekno) who struggles in the Nigerian music industry. [2] The film premiered on June 5, 2015 courtesy of Silverbird Distributions. [3] [4] The film features Nigerian young artist Tekno and Iyanya which make it there first time acting on a TV show. [1] [5]
Tekno (as Modele or Dele) and his friend (his manager, Ovie) in the movie have dropped out from the university in order to pursue a music career. He has to undergo a lot of obstacles starting from his family who do not agree on the idea of a music career. Tekno came across an opportunity to present a mixtape to an American producer who is searching for young talents in Nigeria. [1] Toyin Aimakhu was brought in the movie as Tekno's mother and it was her first time acting an English speaking role in a film. [6] [7]
The main characters in the movie are: [1]
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