When it comes to filmmaking, Kunle Afolayan’s achievements cannot be
overlooked.
The Award-winning producer who hit the ground running again
after his massive 2015 AMVCA victory premiered his latest project, ‘The
CEO’ and yes, it was a big deal
He has become the first movie producer to hold a premier on a plane. The
flick got its first airing on Air France flight 149 from MMIA in Lagos
to Paris. (35,000 feet above Africa)
“What is happening tonight, that has never happened before
anywhere in the world. It’s going to be a premiere of a film in a plane.
We decided to come up with this initiative to show the world that
Africans are innovative, Nigerians are special people.” He said before take-off. There was a red carpet before the guests took off on an unforgettable journey. The premiere was attended by Adesua Etomi, Linda Ejiofor, Ramsey Nouah, OC Ukeje, Elma Godwin, Ayo Animashaun, Kemi Lala Akindoju, Adekunle Gold and more.