The
Western movie industry is usually characterized by African stories
being portrayed with little-to-no-insight, as Africa is usually placed
along the thematic lines of poverty and war.
The
brutish manner in which Africa is depicted, has bred a lot of
resentment, ignorance and stigma around the continent, but there a few
people who are determined to change the status-quo.
Rhoda
Wilson is a Nigerian-born-UK-based film producer, who is committed to
telling the stories of Africa that have eluded the world for so long.
Rhoda
Wilson worked as a TV personality in the UK for years and after her
transition into film production, the astute lady has been notable for
her "Housewives and Girlfriends" TV series. The series which was the
first Nollywood-UK production to run on M-Net's Africa Magic and also
first to be nominated at the UK's prestigious BEFFTA awards, has
definitely made impact.
To
crown the hard work and celebrate the impact Rhoda Wilson has made with
"Housewives and Girlfriends", the series won "Best TV Series " at the
BEFFTA 2016 on the 28th of October. In a related event, Rhoda Wilson
again picked up Best Film Producer (TV series) at the African Film
Awards which was held in London on the 5th of November 2016.
The
African Film Award, is in it's 20th year and is organized by African
Voice; Britain's Number one African Newspaper. Speaking to Rhoda on her
wins, she states that she's grateful for her successes and isn't
taking her achievements for granted. The producer who was recently
spotted in Cannes with top film and TV stakeholders, stated that her aim
is to take African stories across the world.
She
concluded our conversation by dedicating her awards to a few special
people. "Awards are dedicated to my cast, crew, family and supporters.
To all producers hustling and never giving up. Above all to the God I
serve because he never forgets.", Rhoda Wilson stated.
The UK film producer also announced that she'd be shooting in Ghana soon and urged Ghanaian to await her Special Christmas gift.
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