For Afolayan, it is a return to where it all started. His first shot at acting was Kelani’s Saworoide where he starred as Aresejabata alongside Khabirat Kafidipe (Araparegangan) in 2004. The official poster of Dazzling Mirage, written by Olayinka Abimbola Egbokhare and adapted for screen by Ade Solanke was launched by Mainframe Productions in Lagos last Wednesday.
It is a love story marked by acts of betrayal and loyalty such as in the life of a typical sickle cell person. Kelani hinted that the film is presently at the final stage of pre-production while filming will start on August 14, 2013.
“We believe the production of the film is of utmost importance as it is estimated that about 500,000 children are born annually with sickle cell disease worldwide and 50% will die before they attain the age of five years. In Nigeria specifically, more than 40 million carry the trait and 150,000 children are born yearly with the disease.
For Kunle Afolayan it is another homecoming. “I’ m very excited to work with my boss and father again. I’ m more excited because it’s over a decade we worked together on actor director basis. I’m really looking forward to the shoot.
Speaking on his debut in Mainframe’s production popular actor, Yomi Fash Lanso, said it is a great privilege. “Tunde Kelani’s antecedents in film making speaks volume so it will be a great thing to work with him.
It is such a great privilege for me because when you are talking about film making in Nigeria, he’s a reference point and year-in, year- out he has been there, not relenting or resting on his oars, promoting our rich cultural heritage. I’m sure it will be an experience.
Besides entertainment, Dazzling Mirage, will bring much-needed attention to the Sickle Cell disorder and also provide guidance to Sickle Cell persons and their families on how to enjoy full lives in spite of the disorder.
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