5 Nigerian books that have hit the screen
Of the many highlysuccessful novels penned by Nigerian authors, very few have made it to screen. This week, Weekend Magazine takes a look at some books that have hit both the small and big screen. Half of a Yellow Sun The 2013 historical fiction drama film directed by Biyi Bandele, was based on Chimanada Ngozi […]
5 Nigerian books that have hit the screen
Of the many highlysuccessful novels penned by Nigerian authors, very few have made it to screen. This week, Weekend Magazine takes a look at some books that have hit both the small and big screen.
Half of a Yellow Sun
The 2013 historical fiction drama film directed by Biyi Bandele, was based on Chimanada Ngozi Adicihie’s novel. The movie had some of the biggest names in both Nollywood and Hollywood, such as Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton, Anika Noni Rose, Genevieve Nnaji and John Boyega, and went on to become a box office success as well.
Magana Jari Ce
Abubakar Imam’s ‘Magana Jari Ce’ published back in 1937, remains of Northern Nigeria’s most celebrated books. The late Kasimu Yero played the titular role of the adapted drama series that aired on the NTA back in the 80s.
Hello, Rain
‘Hello, Rain,’ is an Afrofuturistic film based on Nigerian-American writer’s Nnedi Okorafor’s book, ‘Hello, Moto. ‘The film was adapted by award winning CJ Obasi. Nnedi’s ‘Who Fears Death’ is also on its way to becoming one of American network HBO’s latest lineups.
Basi and Company
The highly successful comedy series, ‘Basi and Company,’ stemmed from the book by Ken Saro-Wiwa, and has been widely accepted to be one of the best comedy shows to come out of Nigeria, described by the New York Times as, “Nigeria’s hottest comedy show.”
Things Fall Apart
Chinua Achebe’s legendary novel, ‘Things Fall Apart’ was brought to life in the 1972 film, directed by Hollywood’s Jason Pohland. It also later made it to TV screens as well, on the NTA starring Pete Edochie as the lead character Okonkwo, Nkem Owoh and Sam Loco. Achebe’s masterpiece remains to be one of Africa’s most widely acclaimed books.