Mildred Okwo, Rita Dominic’s film to premiere nationwide on February 12

The countdown to the premiere of “Suru L’ere (Patience Pays)” continues. The romantic comedy by The Audrey Silva Company is set to make its nationwide debut on Friday, February 12, 2016.

The film directed by Mildred Okwo follows the life of a young, timid graduate Arinze (played by Seun Ajayi) desperate to beat his financial burdens. In his journey, he meets a charming go-getter Omosigho (played by Beverly Naya). Their meeting shoots off a series of events that pressure Arinze into a get rich quick scheme.

The story was written by first time screenwriter, Richard Odilu.

“Richard reached out to me on twitter and after much review we decided to shoot the story”, Okwo shared in a statement.

The film features several of Nigeria’s new school actors including Kemi 'Lala' Akindoju, award-winning actor Tope Tedela, Enyinna Nwigwe and Gregory Ojefua. It also features cameo appearances from the movie producer Rita Dominic and Linda Ejiofor

“We are aware that people will compare this film to "The Meeting" but the two are totally different and I can’t wait for people to see the performances by these young actors," Dominic said in a statement.

The movie premiere is set to also hold on February 12.

Watch the “Suru L’ere” trailer in the video above.