CHIWETEL EJIOFOR ARRIVES NIGERIA FOR 'HALF OF A YELLOW SUN' PREMIERE

Oscar nominated Nigerian-British actor, Chiwetel Ejiofor, arrived in Nigeria on Friday for the Lagos premiere of  the movie, Half of a Yellow Sun, in which he plays a lead role. The actor addressed a preference conference at Wheatbaker Hotel, shortly after arriving in Lagos. Also present at the press conference were Biyi Bandele (the director of Half of a Yellow Sun), and OC Ukeje, who plays Aniekwana in the movie. Genevieve Nnaji and Thandie Newton are also expected at the premiere of the film, which will take place on Saturday. Half of a Yellow Sun will be released at cinemas in Nigeria on April 25.

Chiwetel Ejiofor and OC Ukeje arriving for the press conference

Biyi Bandele, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and OC Ukeje at Wheatbaker Hotel for the press conference