King Leslie Eke Hails Port Harcourt Filmmakers for Global Success of ‘Dara’

His Majesty, King Leslie N. Eke, the Eze Oha Evo III of Evo Kingdom and Chairman of the Forum of Ikwerre Government-Recognised Traditional Rulers, don commend Port Harcourt filmmakers as their movie ‘Dara’ collect international recognition for the DC Independent Film Forum wey take place for Washington D.C. The movie, wey dem direct by Bobby Rak and produce by Mfon Essiet, win Best Feature Film category, showing how Port Harcourt fit stand for global creative stage. The King use him palace media talk for Woji, Obio/Akpor LGA, to appreciate the creative team wey produce the film, saying dem use good storytelling show the culture, youth spirit and lifestyle of Rivers people. Eke praise Gov. Siminalayi Fubara for the peaceful environment wey dey help talents prosper for the state. He yarn say the success of ‘Dara’ show say Nigerian stories fit touch international audience and bring global recognition. Na proud moment for Evo Kingdom and the whole Rivers State as dem don show say talent full the Niger Delta region. The monarch encourage other filmmakers to continue to tell local stories wey reflect their root, because na so dem go attract more investment come the creative sector. The film wey dem shoot majorly for Port Harcourt explore themes of love, ambition, identity and loyalty. ‘Dara’ now don stamp Port Harcourt better for the map of Nigerian film hubs, just like how the city don already make name for music with artistes like Duncan Mighty and Burna Boy paving the way. The King express hope say this achievement go bring more growth for the creative and film industry for Rivers State.