BUCCANEERS

         “BUCCANEERS”

                                                                …NO PITY FOR NON FAMILY.

FADE IN:

EXT.  CAMPUS GIRLS DORMITORY, BACK YARD-NIGHT

We see two students intimately fondling. From the look on their faces you will notice that they are really in love.

ANGLE ON: At the back of the fence to the GIRLS DORMITORY, we notice a male student with a digital camera taking shot of the two love birds. It seems he is stalking on them.

EXT. CAMPUS-DAY

Three students JIMMY, LEO and DAVID, all in their early 20’s, are standing close to each other; one is whispering to the other while the third is on the lookout. Their mannerisms prove they all belong to one of the most violent secret cult groups on campus.

JIMMY

(to LEO)

What! …Are you very sure you caught them together?

LEO

Yes, chiefoo! I even have some pictures to prove it.

JIMMY

Can I see them?

LEO

Yeah!

He brings out the pictures taken from the previous night and hand them over to JIMMY.

JIMMY

I can belief this, you mean right under my nose A NON

FAMILY is having an affair with my girl? Damn! Then why

am I the chiefoo! I have dealt with many, who crossed my

path on small issues, how much more, a chronic one such

as this. (pause) Where did all of this happen?

LEO

At the back of they GIRLS DORMITORY.

JIMMY

Wow! This can’t be; do you know this idiot?

He points to the boy in the picture.

LEO

It’s…its PAUL.

JIMMY

And who is PAUL?

LEO

The twin brother to PETER you second in command.

JIMMY

What! You mean this dude is PETERS brother?

(to DAVID)

Let me have my phone.

He scrolls through the phones menu, trying to find PETER’S mobile phones number.

CUT TO:

EXT. GIRLS DORMITORY-DAY

Seated at the back of a HONDA SALOON CAR is ROSEMARY. 20. Strapped in between her legs is PAUL who is standing while placing his head on her thigh.

ROSEMARY

Baby, I am really scared for my life.

PAUL

Why!

ROSEMARY

                                    Its JIMMY. I don’t just want him to hurt anybody.

I am very sure that by now he is aware of

our intimate affairs.

PAUL

                                    So what? I told you not worry yourself about anything.

JIMMY is a big loser as far as am concerned. He has to

live with the reality that your mine now. Simple! 

ROSEMARY

Baby it’s not as easy as you think. I have been with

jimmy for two years; his very dangerous. Whenever

he keeps mute for a while without acting, it means

his planning to orchestrate something very awful.

Am scared.

  PAUL

 I got everything under control, don’t worry.

CUT TO:

EXT. CAMPUS-MOMENTS LATER.

JIMMY has just found PETER’S phone number and already talking.

JIMMY

…PETER, the only reason I am calling, is because

you are my next in command; god knows if not,

I would have “SMOKED” your twin brother already---

PETER

Chiefoo! Please don’t be upset, I am going to call

him right away, and if possible have everyone on

a conference call. I know there must be a mistake

somewhere---

INTER-CUT WITH:

JIMMY

I don’t want any conference call; just let him know I

want him to stay off my girl. Period!

He ends the call.

PETER

Chiefoo...! Chiefoo…! Shit.

(Soliloquize)

I told PAUL that girl, means disaster but he wouldn’t

 listen.

He puts a call through to PAUL.

EXT. CAMPUS-MOMENTS LATTER.

From the look on JIMMY’S face he is visibly angry.

JIMMY

(to DAVID and LEO)

Both of you should go on a look out for that enemy.

I will call you on the next action. OK?

DAVID and LEO

(In unison)

OK, Chiefoo!

EXT. FEMALE DORMITORY-MOMENTS LATER

PAUL and ROSEMARY are still enjoying their intimacy and really having fun. Phone rings, its PAUL’S.

PAUL

Hey! Bros wats up?

INTER-CUT WITH:

PETER

PAUL I told you to leave that girl alone, you wouldn’t

Listen? I will put a call to JIMMY right away, so you can apologize

to him---

PAUL

Bros, don’t ever try it---

PETER puts a call to JIMMY. They are all in a phone conference.

PETER

Chiefoo! my brother is on line right now.

(to PAUL)

 Please apologize to JIMMY.

  PAUL

(to PETER)

That’s over my dead body!

(to JIMMY)

Oh! You think I am scared of you? Just try anything

funny then I will prove to you:(pause) Am AX.

JIMMY

Oh! I should have known; I did suspect that already.

If that’s how you want it, then lets---

PETER

Chiefoo, please I said don’t do anything---

PAUL

Let him do his worst.

JIMMY ends the call abruptly and immediately puts a call to DAVID.

JIMMY

DAVID! Are you listening?

DAVID (O.S)

Yes boss!

JIMMY

SMOKE him… immediately!

EXT. FEMALE HOSTEL-MOMENTS LATER.

DAVID and LEO at this time had already seen PAUL and ROSEMARY together but were waiting for the next action from JIMMY.

ANGLE ON: DAVID pulls out a 9mm Pistol and aims at PAUL. In less than two seconds, there is a big bang. PAUL is shot.

CUT TO:

PETER who is still on the phone with PAUL hears the gun shot and screams.

PETER

PAUL…! PAUL…! Shit;

(Soliloquize)

JIMMY I swear if anything happens to PAUL,

I will personally “SMOKE” you.

FADE OUT.

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KATE HENSHAW EXCLUSIVE

Kate, 41; won the African Movie Academy Award for ‘Best Actress in a Leading Role’ in 2008 for her role in Stronger than Pain adding to her collection of  local and international awards. Since acting in her first movie, When the Sun Sets, she has featured in over 40 movies including Silent Night, The Bridesmaid, Eti Keta and her latest movie, The Meeting.

The oldest of four children, kate studied Medical Microbiology at the School of Medical Lab Science, Lagos University Teaching Hospital Lagos.

The mother of one shares exclusive details about her career, life and future plans.

 MAY18: Hi! Kate. I see you’re back with the dreadlocks again. What inspired this hairstyle?

KATE: It’s not dreadlocks; I keep explaining to people. These are natural twists. On my last birthday, I decided to make a lot of changes in my life. I decided to reclaim my hair because I really had lovely hair growing up and the first time relaxer ever touched my hair was when I was in the University. After years of using too much chemical on it, I decided to just make a complete turnaround. Now my hair is healthy, it’s long, it’s lovely and I would never let relaxer touch it again. I don’t fix artificial nails again, I’m back to natural nails. I just put on some long lasting polish. I fixed my nails for over 10 years but I’m tired of it now. I want to be healthy in my old age.

MAY18: Talking about age, Kate, you look younger than your actual age. What is your secret?

KATE: I say life begins at 40, isn’t that what they say? So it means I’m a new born baby and I’m just starting my life. This is phase 2 and I want to get everything right for me.

MAY18:  You look younger than you age, some people say it’s common with Calabar people…

KATE: (Laughs) It’s a Henshaw thing. My Mum is 67 and she looks great. When people see us together, they think we are sisters.

MAY18: So, let’s do some catching up. What have you been up to lately?

KATE: Nigeria’s Got Talent has been keeping me busy. I’ve been working on a soap opera, Crossroads with Emeka Ossai and other bits and pieces here and there. I just got a deal to be the face of a perfume brand called Blessings. It’s a very fantastic perfume made by a Nigerian lady who lives in the UK. The perfume is sold exclusively in Harrods.

MAY18: We haven’t been seeing you on the screen lately as much as we’d love to. Does this have anything to do with you being choosy about the scripts you accept?

KATE: I’m a very selective brand, I can’t be everywhere. I am getting scripts but for some of them, the timing is not appropriate. Apart from Nigeria’s Got Talent, I’m also the Face of Onga. I have lots of things happening around me and I have to make sure I give everyone of them adequate time so that none will suffer. I get scripts but I’m very picky. I have two movies I’m taking part in next year.  I was also in The Meeting which was recently premiered.

MAY18: Yes, The Meeting! Was there something specific about your character in the movie that drew you in?

KATE: The whole movie itself drew me in. It’s a romantic comedy and my character is Mrs Ikomi. She’s a high flying executive who wants to use some land in her village and has to go through the Ministry to get some documents signed. She had to go to Abuja to see the Minister and it turned out to be a headache for her. She thought that with all her sophistication, she’d be able to go through but she met a stumbling block in the person of Madam Clara (played by Rita Dominic), the Minister’s secretary. She had to learn how to do things the Naija way. It’s a fantastic role, I loved it.

MAY18: You’ve spent almost 20 years in the movie industry, Kate. When you look back at what it used to be like and compare with the present, what makes you proud and also, not so proud?

KATE: I’m proud of everything. There were times when I felt like we were not going to rise out of this stage where movie makers didn’t care about the details, about doing things the right way. I know that there are financial constraints when it comes to shooting low budget movies, but with the new generation of Nollywood film makers who are lifting the bar and wanting more, people like the Audrey Silva Company, Kunle Afolayan, Obi Emelonye, so many of them are breaking boundaries and taking it up to the next level.

MAY18: Despite the fact that the quality of movies are getting better now, is there anything that was done better before than now in the movie industry?

KATE: Back then, we were more of a family. Before shooting a movie, we had rehearsals, everyone would get to meet each other and we formed friendships but now, they just send you your scripts and everybody meets on the set. But there is somebody who is still doing some things right. Ego Boyo is doing a movie next year and a month ago, we were in camp for two weeks just rehearsing and bonding with each other.

MAY18: You’ve been the presenter of the Onga cooking programme for several years now. You should be able to cook over a hundred dishes by now.

KATE: I can cook very well but because of time constraints, I don’t have time to cook as much as I would want to. But I can cook basically, anything from my side. The Onga Time Out Show has really opened my mind to lots of food from different parts of the country. Food stuff that I would ordinarily not think of, people would use it and prepare a nice meal.

MAY18: There has been an outcry against domestic violence with more people raising their voices against it. As a woman, and also as a celebrity, what are your views on domestic violence?

KATE: My views are very strong. Anyone who knows me would know that I am in the forefront of anything concerning domestic violence. I am an ambassador for Project Alert. Domestic violence has been with us for long. It’s just that these days, there are more people who are not concerned with keeping quiet. Titi Arowolo is dead, there are so many other people who have died. People think that if you are working in a bank or if you’re some big woman, you can’t be a victim of domestic violence. That is a big lie. It occurs across all social levels.

 

MAY18: I don’t mean to reopen old wounds but it was reported that you were…

KATE: No, no. Separation? Divorce? I’m not talking about that.

MAY18: I was going to say domestic violence. I once read an interview where you mentioned you were a victim of domestic violence in a relationship.

KATE: (Laughs) I’m laughing now and I’m glad I can laugh. It’s good to be able to look back and laugh at your problems. Yes I was a victim of violence in a relationship and it wasn’t pleasant. So I can really understand where a lot of people are coming from. I didn’t have the strength to stand up and move on my own. I had to go on my knees and pray to God for help. Each time I tried to move on, there would be apologies, and I was afraid to step out and start a new relationship but I’m glad I’ve come through it and now I can help people in similar situations.

MAY18: You were withdrawing from my question when you thought I was going to ask about your divorce.

KATE: Why not? It’s personal isn’t it?

MAY18: Of course, I understand. But your divorce came as a shock to a lot of people.

KATE: Shock? Have you not seen Seal and Heidi have divorced? Haven’t you seen people who have been married for 20 to 25 years have divorced? I’m not perfect, no one is. We all have our low moments. It doesn’t mean I’m a failure. Everybody goes through bad patches in life. If you intend to stay down and make it your focus or rise out of it and continue is what matters. Because life must go on, whether we like it or not. It’s always better to part under good circumstances than for someone to be in jail, or to die, or to be hurling insults at each other. There is no need for that.

MAY18: Part of the reasons why many people were shocked at your divorce is you always manage to have a cheerful look .

KATE: It’s God. Looking back at my life, where I came from, I never even thought I would be an actress, I never even thought I would have an opportunity to meet people, to be a role model… so it’s not for me to feel self pity. I’m grateful to God every single day. I choose to be happy, I am a happy person. Someone encouraged me with these words yesterday “every problem you have would resolve and dissolve”.

MAY18: When you think back at your marriage, is there anything you wish you had done differently?

KATE: No, not at all. Some people have said maybe it’s because I was too busy, maybe because of my work. But I tell them, this is my work. I love my work passionately and I love my daughter and my family. Those were the most important things to me. But if one part doesn’t work, the rest must work.

MAY18: Are your wounds healed now? Have you moved on?

KATE: I am happy, I’ve moved on. I’m working. Sometimes, when things happen to you, you wonder how people would see it. I asked myself, am I going to lose friends? Loose my social standing? Is my brand going to be tainted? Nothing has. You know how you just fall, and you stand up, dust yourself and move on. That is what happened. I’m very grateful to Promasidor, they were extremely supportive and of course, everyone else who was there for me.

MAY18: Would you give love a chance again?

KATE: I will oh! Me, I’m a lover I’m not a fighter. I’m only going to be very picky. I don’t know about marriage but maybe love.

MAY18: You’ve managed to keep your daughter away from the limelight. No picture or information about her has been circulated in the media. Is this deliberate?

KATE: Yes Oh! Abeg you want them to kidnap my daughter. When they see her picture then they would know who she is. I remember somebody sent a card to me through her school and I was so surprised. They just dropped it on her desk and I was wondering how the person knew my daughter attends that school. Should she decide to step into the limelight later on, that would be her call not mine. I’ve managed to keep her away and I’m sure I’ve done a good job. Now she is not even in the country and it’s better.

MAY18: Oh really. Where is she?

KATE: She is abroad attending boarding school.

MAY18: How old is she? Tell me more about her.

KATE: She is 12. Her name is Gabrielle. She is the most gorgeous girl ever. She is super sensitive, very intelligent and very lovely.

 

MAY18: Who does she look like?

KATE: Meeee!

MAY18: I assumed she would look more like her dad.

KATE: She’s yellow sha, but she looks like me.

MAY18: Having spent almost 20 years acting, what other interests would you be exploring soon. Some of your colleagues are diversifying into other things. Music is one of them…

KATE: No music for me. Only if Cobhams and Quincy Jones can produce my song, maybe I would sing.

MAY18: Should I tell that to Cobhams?

KATE: (Laughs) But I’m busy now. Maybe I’d discuss with him and see what he can do with my voice.

MAY18: How about directing and producing movies? Have you thought of branching out to that?

KATE: If I want to direct, I want to understudy somebody. There are still a few things I would need to learn. Because you’re an actor does not mean you can automatically become a director. You still need to learn the ropes, the right way to do things. I’ve produced one or two things. The Lagos State tax advert that plays on TV, I produced that.

MAY18: Oh, so you are the one telling us to pay our taxes.

KATE: I pay my taxes, you should. I’ve also produced a documentary for the Akwa Ibom state government.

MAY18: Yes, that leads me to my next question. How about politics? The word out there is that you are good friends with some state governors and might be nursing an interest in a political office.

KATE: I don’t know really if I want to be a politician. I do know that I want to continue to speak out about whatever I feel is not right or going well in the society. I want to be visible in trying to put things right in our environment. But I don’t know about politics. I’m not saying no, but I’m not saying yes.

MAY18: Alright Kate. Wrapping this up, what should we be expecting from you in the coming year?

KATE: Expect new films next year. I can’t give much details because we are still trying to tidy up the project but expect big things from me.

MAY18: It was great chatting with Kate; we wish her the very best!

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FINDING GOODLUCK

IS FINDING GOODLUCK REALLY WORTH N40 MILLION?

This is a story of AKWARIV, a state taken over by hoodlums and sponsored by the wealthiest politicians to unleash mayhem on citizens and political opponents. GOODLUCK is obviously missing and no trace of him anywhere. The police are saddled with the responsibility of finding GOODLUCK but lack the basic equipments necessary for an efficient search. At this point the unorthodox is employed as all efforts must be put in place to find GOODLUCK.

When MAY18 MEDIA interviewed SHAN GORGE regarding the concept behind the plot, especially as it relates to THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS. She said:   “I am an unapologetic supporter of the Nigerian police and also a keen observer of our political terrains. Even though Nigerians do not generally rate the police well, even though they seem to see the force as being corrupt, I think given the challenges they daily face in order to keep us safe, I think they deserve our love and understanding. Even though there are a few rotten elements within the force, I think the majority of the officers and men of the force are decent and patriotic Nigerians. The film celebrates those heroes, who daily put their lives on the line to fight criminals, who sometimes may be better equipped than these good men. I also think that though there are some politicians who are not motivated by the desire to do good, and regard politics as blood sport, there are those who have used their offices to do good.”

FINDING GOODLUCK was shot in CALABAR an had array of stars such as: Kalu Ikeagwu, Shan George, Franka Anaka, Ekere Nkangha, Eric Anderson, Ita Asuquo, amongst others. 

The movie purports to be worth N40 million. Now the question! Is: FINDING GOODLUCK REALLY WORTH N40 MILLION?  WATCH THE THRILLER.

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