Emmanuel Iren, the founder of Celebration Church International in his new movie, ‘What About Us’, explores the complexities of marriage through the lens of a couple.

Iren recently hosted a private movie screening of the movie which is his latest production in Lagos on July 9, 2024, at EbonyLife Place, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The Kayode Kasum-directed film will be in cinemas from July 12.

The movie boasts a rich lineup of actors, including Uzor Arukwe, Kunle Remi, Seyi Awolowo, Teni Aladese, Folu Storms, Atlanta Bridget Johnson, and others.

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On what inspired the movie, Iren, who wears the cap of the executive producer, said: “We are all products of influence, and one major source of influence is television. Anyone who is passionate about culture-shaping should pay attention to TV, which is what we are doing. Statistically, it’s proven to be a very potent source of influence and culture.

“That’s why we are here. I believe a lot of people, in some shape or form, will see themselves in this story, especially considering that in the dating phase, a lot of us put our best foot forward. And as time goes on, subconsciously, we begin to rest on our oars.”

Sharing his thoughts on the movie, the director, Kayode Kasum, said: “It’s a beautiful story by Pastor Iren. When I read the script, I had a big smile on my face and I just couldn’t help but start thinking of the actors that will play roles in the film. I am so excited I made this film. It will make you have a self-reflective moment and ask yourself questions, and those are the kinds of films I feel we should be watching.”

Celebrities like Erica Nweledim, Seyi Awolowo, and the wife of the executive producer, who is also a filmmaker, Laju Iren, also graced the occasion.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.

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