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<p>The Audrey Silva Company is set to premiere its 2021 film, 'La Femme Anjola' on its newly launched streaming platform.</p>

<p>Confirming the production company's bold new move, director <strong>Mildred Okwo </strong>revealed via social media that the company sought to ensure the film could be accessed by a larger audience.</p>

<p><em>"For years, we have depended solely on 3rd parties to market our films. We no longer want to be paralyzed by fear everytime we distribute a film which is why we have invested in coming directly to you. Let our audience determine if we are worthy," </em>Okwo wrote on Twitter.</p>

La Femme Anjola to premiere on streaming platform [Twitter/mealdredo]

<p>News of the film's streaming platform release first made headlines in February, weeks to its anticipated theatrical debut.</p>

<p>According to a press release shared by The Audrey Silva Company, the move was to allow for "<em>distribution and exhibition opportunities outside of the mainstream avenues currently existing."</em></p>

<p>Recall that 'La Femme Anjola' premiered in cinemas early this year to unimpressive box office figures. Following its exit from the big screens, fans clamoured for an online release.</p>

<p>Starring Nollywood royalty <strong>Rita Dominic</strong> ( the actress doubles as the film's co-producer) in the eponymous role, 'La Femme Anjola' follows the story of a young stockbroker whose life takes a drastic turn when he falls in love with a married singer.</p>

<p>The crime thriller which also stars <strong>Nonso Bassey, Ego Boyo, Femi Jacobs, Paul Papel, Adejumoke Aderounmu, </strong>scooped four AMAA 2021 nominations.</p>

Nonso Bassey and Rita Dominic in 'La Femme Anjola' [ The Audrey Silva company]

The film will be available to stream on The Audrey Silva Company website from November 25, 2021.

'La Femme Anjola' to premiere on newly unveiled streaming platform

<h1>Veteran actress, Rita Dominic has rewarded three budding actors with cash prizes to the tune of N1.4 million.</h1>

<p>The actors, <strong>Jasmine Wrights, Chioma Okafor,</strong> and <strong>Josh Anowi</strong> won N1 million, N300,000 and N100,000 respectively for emerging winners of the recently held acting challenge for the <strong>Mildred Okwo</strong> directed 'La Femme Anjola'. The winners were announced on Monday, April 5 after a rigorous process of selection from multiple entries.</p>

<p><em>"When I first started acting in Nollywood 23 years ago, it was very difficult after finishing school,"</em> Dominic said at the cheque presentation event. <em>"So, my dream was to find a way to give opportunities to upcoming actors so they don’t have to go through the rigorous process.</em></p>

<p><em>"For so many years, I didn’t have the opportunity to bring my dream to life, so luckily, Heritage bank came on board and partnered with us this year and I felt this is a fantastic opportunity to bring to life this long-life dream and with the help of my business partner and director, we decided to put out a monologue from our new film, La Femme Anjola, that whoever does win will have an opportunity to feature in our next project aside winning a prize. </em></p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/rita-dominic-interview/qp5n311">Rita Dominic reveals how Brenda Fassie inspired her character in 'La Femme Anjola'</a></p>

<p><em>"It was difficult because we had several entries and I will tell you that we have lots of talents in this country but at the end of the day Jasmine won.”</em></p>

<p>'La Femme Anjola', co-produced by Dominic<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/la-femme-anjola-gets-official-theatrical-release-date/q4w20r0"> released to critical acclaim in March 2021. </a>The thriller starring the actress and <strong>Nonso Bassey</strong> in lead roles follows the story of a young stockbroker who falls for a femme fatale.</p>

Rita Dominic poses with 'La Femme Anjola' acting challenge winners [Instagram/heritagebankplc]

The actors won a 'La Femme Anjola' acting challenge.

Rita Dominic rewards budding actors with N1.4 million

<h1>Nollywood star actress, Rita Dominic has been applauded in recent times for delivering a riveting performance in her newly released feature, 'La Femme Anjola'.</h1>

<p>In the movie still showing in Nigerian cinemas, <strong>Dominic </strong>plays <strong>Anjola</strong>, a songstress femme fatale, a character she recently revealed forced her to go into a dark place.</p>

<p>The star thespian recently spoke to <strong>Chude Jideonwu</strong> where she opened up about being able to bring life to the sinister character.</p>

<p><em>"Anjola is a very dark character, infact I remember when we were in the Basement shooting, it was so dark in there that it literally affected me, I wasn’t sleeping well. I’ll try to sleep and I’d wake up abruptly,"</em> Dominic shared.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong> <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/i-initially-did-not-have-money-to-acquire-the-la-femme-anjola-script-mildred-okwo/pxrnq2v">I initially did not have money to acquire the 'La Femme Anjola' script - Mildred Okwo</a></p>

<p><em>“I remember one night my assistant came in, no it was in the early hours of the morning, she was trying to get tea, wake me up and things like that and she was trying to be quite becuse she knew I slept pretty late, so I just woke up abruptly and I remember her running to the bed and asked me ‘aunty what’s wrong’.</em></p>

<p><em>“I just said I’m really connecting with her, I don’t like this... err the energy is bad and I see it’s Anjola just taking over.”</em></p>

<p>Speaking on how she prepared for the role, Dominic revealed that she researched a lot about female singers from the 60s to the 90s before choosing deceased South African music star, <strong>Brenda Fassie</strong> as a case study. <em>"I felt that there was similarities between her and Anjola because she was disturbed up until she died and this performer woman is also disturbed. So, I felt I could draw some similarities between these women so I studied her for a while and zoned out of everything including social media."</em></p>

<p>Dominic stars alongside <strong>Nonso Bassey</strong> in the acclaimed thriller directed by <strong>Mildred Okwo. </strong></p>

Dominic revealed she chose Brenda Fassie because of the similarities the songstress shares with her character.

Rita Dominic reveals how Brenda Fassie inspired her character in 'La Femme Anjola'

<h1>Ace Nigerian filmmaker, Mildred Okwo has opened up about acquiring the script for her recently released thriller, 'La Femme Anjola'.</h1>

<p>In a recent interview with Filmrats Club, <strong>Okwo </strong>shared ow when she first read the script written by <strong>Tunde Babalola</strong>, she was stunned but could not afford to acquire it at the time.</p>

<p>By a stroke of luck, she revealed that she was later able to purchase it months after its initial buyer failed to meet up with a clause in the script's purchase contract. </p>

<p><em>"There was a clause that they [filmmaker] had to pay at a certain time, maybe they were as broke as I was. But I had gotten paid for a job I did and contacted Babalola for another script and he notified me of the availability of 'La Femme Anjola' and boom! I bought it." </em></p>

<p>The ace filmmaker further opened up about her production company which she revealed was named after veteran Nollywood actress, <strong>Joke Silva </strong>and British actress<strong> Audrey Hepburn. </strong></p>

<p><em>"The vision of the Audrey Silva company was to create African content at a millennial pace which means content that can be consumed by everyone."</em></p>

<p>Okwo's 'La Femme Anjola' follows the story of a young stockbroker who falls in love with a femme fatale'. The movie recently premiered in cinemas and <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/la-femme-anjola-yanked-from-cinemas/psc7sls">made headlines days ago after some of its cinema slots were prematurely removed. </a></p>

The filmmaker recently shared how she acquired the script for the acclaimed feature film.

I initially did not have money to acquire the 'La Femme Anjola' script - Mildred Okwo

<h1>Nollywood Twitter is currently buzzing following new reports that top film exhibitor Filmhouse yanked the Rita Dominic produced 'La Femme Anjola' from its cinemas for the holiday weekend.</h1>

<p>Confirming the reports, <strong>Mildred Okwo</strong>, 'La Femme Anjola' director shared on Twitter: <em>"FilmHouse has removed us from all cinemas except these ones. I guess it is to make way for their new film. it is their cinema and they will do with what they please..."</em></p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">FilmHouse has removed us from all cinemas except these ones. I guess it is to make way for their new film. it is their cinema and they will do with what they please... <a href="https://t.co/P0v5kVZqpA">https://t.co/P0v5kVZqpA</a> <a href="https://t.co/ccBFwtTRlY">pic.twitter.com/ccBFwtTRlY</a></p>&mdash; Story Teller (@MealdredO) <a href="https://twitter.com/MealdredO/status/1378001125635469315?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>The tweet caused a major row on Twitter, with fans of the movie accusing the top exhibition and distribution company of playing double standard in favour of the newly released <strong>Niyi Akinmoyan </strong>directed<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/check-out-the-new-teaser-for-prophetess-starring-toyin-abraham-adedimeji-lateef/4kw94c0"> 'Prophetess' which it co-produced and distributed. </a></p>

<p>Amid the heated online debate, Okwo further revealed that FilmOne had prematurely taken her 2015 movie 'Surulere' off its cinemas in its second week.</p>

<p>According to CEAN's report, 'La Femme Anjola' currently tops the box office in second place grossing <strong>N8,102,100 </strong>in its first week from screening in 49 locations.</p>

<p>Filmhouse is yet to publicly clarify the reports. However, its Communications Analyst, <strong>Jude Martins</strong> replied Okwo albeit unofficially. In his deleted tweets, Martins trolled Okwo and accused her of trying to score cheap publicity.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I don&#39;t want to just start talking.  When I saw the movie at Filmhouse benin, it was shown on a bad screen. The screen had many lines.<br><br>This is similar to what they did to Lionheart, they don&#39;t want any competition for their new film.</p>&mdash; I👀_Zebz (@I_Zebz) <a href="https://twitter.com/I_Zebz/status/1378047034406604803?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Same old issues, distribution houses should have no business producing their own films.<br>Let everyone harness the possibility &amp; potential in their own field.<br>Film distributors should widen their network on how to make our films more accessible to Nigerians not producing films</p>&mdash; EmmaCraft (@emmanuel_nzube) <a href="https://twitter.com/emmanuel_nzube/status/1378008238378078208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is heartbreaking 😥😥😥 <a href="https://t.co/plihTDwLUB">https://t.co/plihTDwLUB</a></p>&mdash; PapiWater (@_Papiwater) <a href="https://twitter.com/_Papiwater/status/1378067334380843009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">So multiple films can’t thrive in film house cinemas? <a href="https://t.co/tZOQNMObmW">https://t.co/tZOQNMObmW</a></p>&mdash; 🎀Eyinjueledumare (@Morenike_me) <a href="https://twitter.com/Morenike_me/status/1378057997163843587?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/GenevieveNnaji1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GenevieveNnaji1</a> gave pointers years back, but the world said she was overreacting, now it&#39;s happening again, same thing for Confusion Na Wa. <a href="https://t.co/jrb9soq6up">https://t.co/jrb9soq6up</a></p>&mdash; ORENIWA YOUSSOUF (@UNSTOPPABLEOJ) <a href="https://twitter.com/UNSTOPPABLEOJ/status/1378053697687728135?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Now this is not cool. At all. First, distributors shouldn&#39;t be making movies ffs. Then what happens to the money spent on theatre ads? <br><br>This is soo not okay. <a href="https://t.co/Y99FoRVQw8">https://t.co/Y99FoRVQw8</a></p>&mdash; Rapulu (@RapuluOramali) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapuluOramali/status/1378048956110938113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Omo genevieve called them out for this same thing. How do you remove a movie during a long ass holiday period like this. So sorry ma&#39;am. That movie is a master piece and I hope to watch it again soon. <a href="https://t.co/rFH6oNcwCD">https://t.co/rFH6oNcwCD</a></p>&mdash; Tóbilọ́ba (@ATOMTGOLD) <a href="https://twitter.com/ATOMTGOLD/status/1378046521929764875?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">FilmHouse? LOL! Not surprised. <a href="https://t.co/a7rJjgW1sr">https://t.co/a7rJjgW1sr</a></p>&mdash; &#39;Șẹgún Ọdẹjimi (@SegunOdejimi) <a href="https://twitter.com/SegunOdejimi/status/1378007981472808960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Filmhouse. They produce movies as well and take down movies from cinemas when they release theirs. They did it to lionheart now they are doing to lefemme Anjola.</p>&mdash; Chioma🌸 (@DrMells) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrMells/status/1378071345364398081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2021</a></blockquote>
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The film's director, Mildred Okwo confirmed that the top exhibitor yanked the film from all but four of its locations.

'La Femme Anjola' has been yanked from some Filmhouse cinemas: Here's what fans are saying

<h1>As the camera crew set up for Nonso Bassey's long overdue interview, a colleague rushes into the studio.</h1>

<p>She had overhead that the singer cum actor was in the studio for a session and wanted to get a hug and selfies to show her sister. After a few minutes, she left with that all too familiar smile.</p>

<p>It's one I have had a couple of times in the weeks leading to my scheduled interview with the fast-rising music and film star. Bassey's artistic persona has that mesmerizing effect on his growing fanbase.</p>

<p>The singer cum actor is one of the few young Nigerian talents to successfully lead a career in music and film, a feat not easily attained.</p>

<p>After emerging as a finalist in the 2016 edition of 'The Voice Nigeria', Bassey promptly began a career in acting, first starring in 'Wurukum Roundabout', a feature-length film shot in Markudi. After which he starred in Africa Magic telenovela, 'Battleground'.</p>

<p>But long before 'The Voice Nigeria' and stardom, Bassey shared in this exclusive Pulse interview that he was a creative trapped in a 9-5 day job as a civil servant.</p>

<p><em>"Ï worked in the ministry of aviation, specifically in Nigeria Airspace Management Agency. I was a public affairs officer"</em>, Bassey reveals.&nbsp;<em>"I did that for about four to five years and even though the corporate world was not the path I wanted for myself, it taught me a lot about work ethic, structure and hard work especially in my artistic field."</em></p>

<p>Having a full-time career as a recording artist and actor surely has its fair share of challenges. For Bassey, some of the ups was working on his debut single '411' then heading on to Battleground and most recently,&nbsp;<strong>Mildred Okwo</strong>'s crime thriller, 'La Femme Anjola'.</p>

<p>Bassey makes his big-screen debut in the Okwo directed feature, starring alongside&nbsp;<strong>Rita Dominic</strong>. In 'La Femme Anjola', he plays&nbsp;<strong>Dejare</strong>, a young stockbroker by day and saxophonist by night, who falls in love with a femme fatale.</p>

<p>For those who have seen the film, it's not long before you notice Bassey and Dejare share some similarities. Both are avid lovers of music and, he agrees on this note, are burdened with a saviour complex.</p>

<p><em>"What first struck me with Dejare was his vulnerability. From the outside, he is pompous, arrogant and overconfident but deep down, he has a saviour complex and I relate to that on a personal level. I mean being drawn to fixing things."</em></p>

<p>Recalling his first contact with the seasoned filmmaker, Bassey revealed she inboxed him on Twitter, offering him the lead role on her new project.<em>&nbsp;"I had priory introduced myself to her, followed her on Twitter. Turns out she was a fan of the show I was on, 'Battleground' so when the opening came, she told me she wanted me for the role."</em></p>

<p><em>"Working with Mildred Okwo is life-changing as she makes you want to do the work. She makes every actor open up so it's like you are psychologically and emotionally naked,"&nbsp;</em>Bassey reveals about his experience with the famed filmmaker.</p>

<p>Then there was the experience of working with Rita Dominic. At this point, Bassey sobers up as he takes me back to his childhood, growing up in Calabar and watching Dominic on his neighbour's television set. At the time, his parents could not afford a TV set so the kids in his block would crowd the entrance of their neighbour's apartment to watch Nollywood movies.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/la-femme-anjola-femi-jacobs-reveals-he-lost-the-lead-role-to-nonso-bassey/t3zbqkz">La Femme Anjola: Femi Jacobs reveals he lost the lead role to Nonso Bassey</a></p>

<p>It's 2020 and Bassey has lived almost every male millennial's fantasy- an opportunity to be Dominic's man.<em>&nbsp;"I grew up adoring Rita Dominic so I was very nervous working with her for the first time. I was scared, even about my breath! I had joked about coming on set with bad breath and Rita asking Aunty Mil where she found me."</em></p>

<p><em>"Thankfully, Rita is an amazing professional. She put me at ease so working on some of those scenes were not as scary as I thought they would be."</em></p>

<p>On breaking boundaries and vulnerability, Bassey had to go nude for one of the scenes in 'La Femme Anjola'. It is one of the most intense scenes in the film as Dejare and Anjola cuddle up in bed after a heated bathroom session. Interestingly, Dominic had no idea that Okwo planned to spice up the scene with a naked Bassey and Bassey agreed that he was all in from the moment the director called action.</p>

<p><em>"I am of the school of thought that if it is worth it, then go all out for it. I knew that there were going to love scenes but when I read the script, I knew I wanted to give it my all if the call came. The director and I discussed it and I was okay with it."&nbsp;</em></p>

<p><em>"I mean, I am an actor so, beyond the nervousness, I felt it was for a worthy cause and I don't mind stripping for a worthy cause. I mean if my dad wasn't a pastor, I would have been a stripper. Lol"&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>With music, Bassey feels things are not very distanced. As an actor, there's the burden to find that vulnerable place and letting out emotions people can resonate with. But he agrees it is no joke as both come with tough demands.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In between long shoots and recording new music, he hardly gets spare time to rest.&nbsp;<em>"In the beginning, it was challenging Still is, but this is something that I love to do and when you love something, it is just a hurdle that you jump and keep going. I mean I want to produce and direct film and music content and that is what I am focused on at the moment."</em></p>

<p>Ultimately, Bassey feels that the most fascinating thing about acting is letting go of oneself to let another entity exist and this vulnerability is the perfect space for creating music or even writing stories. It is why he switches quite effortlessly.</p>

<p>For the future, the uber-talented star says he hopes to work behind the scenes as a director and screenwriter. With his directorial debut, a short film, already in the works, Bassey says his long-awaited album will debut soon.&nbsp;</p>

The 'La Femme Anjola' star opens up on carving a niche in the Nigerian film and music industries.

Nonso Bassey: on passion, finding balance between music and film [Pulse Interview]

<h1>All is set for the theatrical release of The Audrey Silva Company's latest feature film, 'La Femme Anjola'.</h1>

<p>Starring <strong>Nonso Bassey</strong> and <strong>Rita Dominic</strong> in leading roles, the upcoming thriller follows the story of a young stockbroker whose life takes a drastic turn when he falls in love with a married singer.</p>

<p>Ahead of its March 19 release, here are five fun facts that make the feature film a must-watch:</p>

<h2>1. It is co-produced by Rita Dominic who stars as Anjola</h2>

<p>Movie star, <strong>Rita Dominic</strong> is not just an amazing actress but a remarkable film producer and on the 'La Femme Anjola' project, she wears both hats. In the film, the actress plays the sultry Anjola, a married nightingale who falls in love with a young stockbroker.</p>

<p>Describing her character, Dominic shared: <em>“For me, I like a character that scares me and she did that when I read the script. I connected with it on a very deep level. It was like I was lending my body to this Anjola woman to use as a vessel to tell the world her story.”&nbsp;</em></p>

<h2>2. It is Nonso Bassey's big screen debut</h2>

<p>If you remember the maiden edition of The Voice Nigeria, then Nonso Bassey can be no stranger to you. The dashing singer, however, explored his acting skill right after the show with shows like 'Battleground'.</p>

<p>Interestingly, the singer cum actor made his big screen debut in 'La Femme Anjola' after Okwo discovered him by chance on Twitter. A bonus? He and his character share an avid love for music in common.</p>

<h2>3. Nonso Bassey had a nude scene in the movie</h2>

<p>Nonso Bassey undoubtedly gave his all to his character in 'La Femme Anjola', so much that when an offer came for him to be nude for a scene, he didn't ask questions. In an interview with Pulse, the actor revealed that while it was his first time going nude for a role, he did not feel uncomfortable.</p>

<h2>4. Femi Jacobs had his sights set on playing the lead role</h2>

<p>He did get a role but as a supporting character. The star actor who played the lead role in Okwo's 2012 hit movie 'The Meeting', <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/la-femme-anjola-femi-jacobs-reveals-he-lost-the-lead-role-to-nonso-bassey/t3zbqkz">revealed in a recent interview that when the filmmaker first shared the script with him, he mentally prepared to play Dejaré. </a></p>

<p><em>"Although I knew the role of Dejaré wasn't meant for me, I still mentally prepared for it. Why? Well, as an actor I am jealous of juicy roles. I secretly worked on it. I read about stockbrokers and tried to project myself into the lifestyle of Dejaré, with the lines. You just never know”</em>, Jacobs said&nbsp;</p>

<h2>5. If you enjoyed 'The Meeting', you are in for a thrill!</h2>

<p><strong>'The Meeting'<em> </em></strong>is Okwo's 2012 comedy drama that became a fan favourite. Although quite different in terms of its genre and tone, 'La Femme Anjola' and 'The Meeting'<em> </em>have quite a lot in common; both were written by <strong>Tunde Babalola</strong>, produced&nbsp;by Rita Dominic, and stars Rita Dominic and Femi Jacobs.</p>

The Mildred Okwo directed thriller premieres in cinemas on March 19, 2021.

5 fun facts to know about 'La Femme Anjola'

<h1>Nollywood actor, Femi Jacobs has opened up about starring in upcoming Mildred Okwo directed crime thriller, 'La Femme Anjola'.</h1>

<p>The actor who interestingly played the lead role in Okwo's 2012 hit comedy feature 'The Meeting' disclosed when the filmmaker shared the idea of 'La Femme Anjola', he mentally prepared himself to play the lead character. </p>

<p><em>"Although I knew the role of Dejaré wasn't meant for me, I still mentally prepared for it. Why? Well, as an actor I am jealous of juicy roles. I secretly worked on it. I read about stockbrokers and tried to project myself into the lifestyle of Dejaré, with the lines. You just never know”</em>, Jacobs said in a recent interview. </p>

<p>However, fast rising actor, Nonso Bassey was selected for the lead role, a choice which Jacobs revealed he found 'dysfunctionally interesting'. </p>

<p><em>"When I was then told after ‘being tested’ that I was going to play the role of Kolapo, I found it dysfunctionally interesting. Because when I was reading about Dejaré, I had fallen in love with Kolapo, almost as a Stockolm Syndrome situation from Dejare’s perspective. </em></p>

Femi Jacobs played the lead role in Mildred Okwo's 2012 hit comedy 'The Meeting'

<p><em>"The things Kolapo seemed to get away with in this story were unbelievably oppressive from my then Dejaré’s perspective. So when I learned I was going to be him, I just took off the naivety of Dejaré and assumed the attitude of one sent by the gods to set naive souls straight!”</em></p>

<p>While describing the film's production process as <em>"thoroughly professional",</em> one he felt privileged to be part of, Jacobs also hinted on what film lovers can look out for when they finally meet his character.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/5-highlights-to-know-about-la-femme-anjola-ahead-of-its-march-release/psdmsqj">5 highlights to know about 'La Femme Anjola' ahead of its March release</a></p>

<p><em>"I was like that bloke in the friend zone of a beautiful damsel — buying the food, doing the driving, running errands for my secret love interest, only to be hearing her talk about other guys and borrowing my shoulders to cry over them. Difficult something, fam."</em></p>

<p>Jacobs plays Kolapo, a naval officer and relative to <strong>Dejare (Nonso Bassey)</strong>. The actor stars alongside<strong> Bassey, Rita Dominic, Chris Iheuwa, Ego Boyo, Mumbi Maina</strong>, <strong>Browny Igboegwu, Shawn Faqua, Bassey Ekpeyong, Paul Apel Papel and Adejumoke Aderounmu</strong> in the anticipated Audrey Silva Company production which premieres March 19, 2021.</p>

Femi Jacobs recently revealed he was contacted to test for the lead role which Bassey got [Audrey Silva Company]

Jacobs played the lead role in Okwo's 2012 hit comedy drama 'The Meeting'.

La Femme Anjola: Femi Jacobs reveals he lost the lead role to Nonso Bassey

<h1>Mildred Okwo's anticipated crime thriller, 'La Femme Anjola' has been confirmed for a March 19, 2021 release.</h1>

<p>According to a press release announcing its release, the film distributed by Silverbird distribution, will also debut on a paid streaming platform. The new platform designed specifically for the film will allow for the exploration of <em>"distribution and exhibition opportunities outside of the mainstream avenues currently existing", </em>the press statement reads.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>"The film will be distributed by, </em><strong><em>Silverbird Distribution</em></strong><em>, the company, which distributed their earlier releases </em><strong><em>The Meeting</em></strong><em> and </em><strong><em>Surulere.&nbsp;</em></strong></p>

<p><em>In response to the prevalent realities of the film industry, </em><strong><em>La Femme Anjola</em></strong><em> will also release digitally for the rest of the world on a paid platform using assets specifically created for this."</em></p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/5-highlights-to-know-about-la-femme-anjola-ahead-of-its-march-release/psdmsqj">5 highlights to know about 'La Femme Anjola' ahead of its March release </a></p>

<p>'La Femme Anjola' starring <strong>Rita Dominic </strong>and <strong>Nonso Bassey</strong> in lead roles, follows the story of a young stockbroker whose life takes a drastic turn when he falls in love with a married singer.</p>

<p>The crime thriller also stars <strong>Ego Boyo, Femi Jacobs, Paul Papel, Adejumoke Aderounmu,&nbsp;</strong>Big Brother Naija star,&nbsp;<strong>Bassey Ekpeyong, Chris Iheuwa, Browny Igboegwu, Shawn Faqua&nbsp;</strong>and Kenyan actress&nbsp;<strong>Mumbi Maina.</strong></p>

Nonso Bassey and Rita Dominic play love interests in 'La Femme Anjola' [Instagram/ @nonsobassey]

The film's digital release will be on a paid platform developed specifically for the Audrey Silva Company production.

'La Femme Anjola' opts for a theatrical and digital release in March

<h1>The Audrey Silva company is all set to finally premiere 'La Femme Anjola', one of the most anticipated films of 2020 and now 2021.</h1>

<p>The Neo noir starring <strong>Rita Dominic, Nonso Bassey</strong> follows the story of a young stockbroker whose nearly perfect life turns upside down after he falls in love with a married woman.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/the-official-trailer-for-la-femme-anjola-is-finally-here/n0rpmjx">The official trailer for 'La Femme Anjola' is finally here!</a></p>

<p>Ahead of the March 2021 release of 'La Femme Anjola', Pulse lists five exciting highlights about the film.</p>

<h2>1. Rita Dominic and Nonso Bassey play love interests</h2>

<p>In case you are wondering, Bassey and Dominic make a fine onscreen couple in 'La Femme Anjola' but it doesn't end there. The film will reportedly show some deliciously steamy scenes with the actors <em>'doing what lovers do!' </em></p>

<h2>2. Its SA scenes were shot during the Xenophobic attacks in the country</h2>

<p>Principal photography for 'La Femme Anjola' lasted for about 30 days. After 22 days in Lagos, the cast and crew took a trip to Cape Town to continue filming.</p>

<p>Interestingly, this was at the peak of the 2019 Xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Mildred Okwo, however, shared that their location was safe and away from the chaos.</p>

<h2>3. Its story is written by Tunde Babalola, the same writer credited for 'The Meeting'</h2>

<p>Remember Rita Dominic's crazy character in Okwo's 2012 romantic comedy 'The Meeting'? if you enjoyed the romcom, then you just might fall in love with 'La Femme Anjola' as both films share not just a director in common, it also shares a screenwriter.</p>

<p><strong>Tunde Babalola</strong> is also credited for <strong>Kunle Afolayan</strong>'s Netflix film 'Citation' and 'October 1'.</p>

<h2>4. Kenyan actress Mumbi Maina has starred in Netflix sci-fi series 'Sense8'</h2>

<p>Prior to 'La Femme Anjola'<strong>, Mumbi Maina</strong> had starred in Hollywood sci-fi TV series 'Sense8' where she played the character <strong>Zakia</strong>. In the anticipated film, she makes one end of the love triangle.</p>

<p>Maina also stars in 2019 Kenyan thriller '40 Sticks' currently streaming on Netflix.</p>

<h2>5. It is Nonso Bassey's second lead role in a feature film</h2>

Nonso Bassey stars as Dejare Johnson in 'La Femme Anjola'  [Instagram/@nonsobassey]

<p>Lead roles don't come a dime a dozen in Nollywood especially for newbies. However, the <em>The Voice Nigeria</em> alumnus has landed two lead roles in his budding career.</p>

<p>Bassey's debut first role was in 'Wurukum Roundabout' before landing the lead role in 'La Femme Anjola' as <strong>Dejare Johnson. </strong>He also landed a lead role in the Netflix Nigerian original that was reportedly cancelled.</p>

<p>A worthy mention is that the film is co-produced by veteran Nollywood star Rita Dominic. The actress also plays lead in the upcoming film.</p>

Rita Dominic doubles as lead actress and co-producer [Instagram/@ritadominic]

The anticipated feature film opens in cinemas March 2021.

5 highlights to know about  'La Femme Anjola' ahead of its March release

<h1>Mildred Okwo's anticipated film 'La Femme Anjola' is finally coming to the big screens this March.</h1>

<p>Ahead of the film's release, its production company, The Audrey Silva Company has debuted the official trailer. The new trailer follows its first teaser released over a year ago.</p>

<p>Written by <strong>Tunde Babalola </strong>('The Meeting', 'Citation' , 'October 1'), the neo noir starring <strong>Rita Dominic, Nonso Bassey </strong>follows the story of a young stockbroker whose near perfect life turns upside down after he falls in love with a beautiful songstress married to a gangster.</p>

<p>The movie also stars <strong>Ego Boyo, Femi Jacobs, Paul Papel, Adejumoke Aderounmu, </strong>Big Brother Naija star, <strong>Bassey Ekpeyong, Chris Iheuwa, Browny Igboegwu, Shawn Faqua </strong>and Kenyan actress <strong>Mumbi Maina.</strong></p>

<p>'La Femme Anjola' was originally slated for a 2020 release. According to Okwo, who doubles as co-producer (alongside Dominic), <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/watch-this-exciting-car-flip-stunt-from-la-femme-anjola/yrd121e">the change in release date was due to post production delays caused by Covid-19 restrictions. </a></p>

Nonso Bassey stars as Dejare Johnson in 'La Femme Anjola' directed by Mildred Okwo [Instagram/@nonsobassey]

The Nigerian psychological-thriller neo noir was originally billed for release in 2020 but was delayed due to the pandemic.

The official trailer for 'La Femme Anjola' is finally here!

<h1>An all new clip from 'La Femme Anjola', one of Nollywood's most anticipated films of the year is currently making the rounds.</h1>

<p>In the trending behind the scene clip, a car is seen racing off shortly before it flips and crashes.</p>

<p>According to the film's director and co-producer,<strong> Mildred Okwo</strong>, the impressive stunt which was reportedly shot in South Africa, is only a bit of what fans should expect from the upcoming psychological thriller.</p>

<p>Written by <strong>Tunde Babalola, 'La Femme Anjola' </strong>follows the story of a young male stock broker whose life is turned upside down when he falls for a femme fatale married to a wealthy gangster. Its star-studded cast include<strong> Rita Dominic</strong> who doubles as co-producer,&nbsp;<strong>The Voice Nigeria </strong>alumnus, <strong>Nonso Bassey, Ego Boyo, Femi Jacobs, Shawn Faqua, Paul Papel, Adejumoke Aderounmu, Uzor Osimkpa, Bassey Ekpeyong</strong>.</p>

<p>While an official release date is yet to be announced, <strong>Okwo </strong>revealed a few months back that the feature film will debut this year.</p>

La Femme Anjola  is a  noir psychological thriller starring Rita Dominic and Nonso Bassey [Instagram/glazedlens]

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The Mildred Okwo directed psychological thriller is billed for release this year.

Watch this exciting car flip stunt from 'La Femme Anjola'

<h1>An all new teaser has been released for the anticipated Mildred Okwo directed psychological thriller, ' La Femme Anjola'. </h1>

<p>The latest teaser features a scene starring the legendary <strong>Rita Dominic</strong> and 'The Voice Nigeria' alumnus, <strong>Nonso Bassey.</strong> </p>

<p>It turns out that the movie trailer might be a little longer in production  as Okwo revealed via Twitter that the Covid-19 outbreak has taken its toll on the clip's production. An official theatrical release date is also yet to be announced. </p>

<p>The upcoming film noir psychological thriller follows the story of a young male stock broker whose life is turned upside down when he falls for a&nbsp;femme&nbsp;fatale married to a wealthy gangster. </p>

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