Nollywood actress, Chinenye Ulaegbu has hinted on why she would be releasing her debut movie trailer on her birthday. The hottest actress in Nollywood right now who has been making waves said the much-anticipated gender-based movie is set to reveal numerous challenges affecting the girl child.
The undoubtedly creative actress, producer, filmmaker told our reporter that the movie would raise awareness about children who have been labeled witches in various communities.
When asked why she chose the date, May 25 for the release of her movie, she responded: “This movie will raise awareness on issues surrounding this tragedy and I picked my birthday May 25th to drop the official trailer and poster because this movie is personal and very dear to my heart. The release date of the movie itself is not certain yet, because it has to go through festivals before anyone can see it.
“Cry Me Awake”is a movie produced by me under my production company (Dioda Films Production) directed by Smart EDIKAN. This is also another African gender-based film about a young intelligent female who was accused of being a witch in boarding school. This story is based on my true-life experience. I was a victim of wrong accusation in secondary school. 8 Out of 10 beautiful females, especially the light skin ones have been accused of being witches by their families or friends. No one bothers to know what happens to them after they grow up. The psychological effects, the trauma it leaves on victims and how it affects their relationships with people is immense, “she explained.
It is worthy to note that Chinenye Ulaegbu’s career skyrocketed in a lead role with her first breakthrough movie where she played the character Helen in “A Call From The Past”, produced by Uche Mbunabo in 2018.
Ever since, she has featured in over 300 movies and counting within a short space with a blossoming career.