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YOU READ AND HEARD ABOUT IT FIRST ON BATLIFESTYLE......I AM PROUD TO TELL YOU ABOUT THE UP AND COMING FUNDRAISING MOVIE....
YEFON
My dear friend Basetsana Moila (an aspiring actress) will be starring in the movie Yefon, when she posted about it on facebook I immediately contacted her, well messaged her and told her to forward me details so that I could share this magnificent story and opportunity for many Africans to help make a difference.
The movie Yefon, based on true events tells a heart wrenching story of a young African village girl -Yefon's admiration, desire and determination to be educated amidst a society that condemns women to be educated. The village in which she is based believes that women are not allowed to go to school, because the men believe that educated women are bad mothers, bad cooks and bad wives. An American woman visits the village, leading to a trust filled friendship between herself and Yefon. The white lady takes it upon herself to educate and teach her, however she is not alone in doing so, a young gentleman in which she falls in-love, groom and teach her to read and write. Unfortunately the villagers find out about the girls hopeful achievements, and she gets sentenced to death. Yefon gets thrown into jail and sadly awaits for her death. However "Nancy" her white beloved friend refuses to allow this to happen. Through fights, treason, beliefs, love and friendship, this movie evokes emotions and brings light to the hardship and discrimination that women still face in some rural parts of Africa.
Director and producer Kevin Natera has managed to put together a powerhouse of International actors and actresses in the movie. Our very own Leleti Khumalo (Lead actress of Sararina), Cameroonian Sahndra Fon Dufe (starred in Lost in Abroad), Hakeem Kae-Kazim (one of Africa's top actors appeared in Hotel Rwanda and became popular in the "Fresca" advert), Haitain born Jimmy Jean-Louis (best known for his role as the Haitian in Heroes and acted in tears of the sun), Adriana Barraza ( Mexican film and television actres and television director), Said Faraj ( starred in the movie Green zone), Nigerian Uti Nwachukwu (winner of Big Brother 2010), Nigerian-British actor Kalu Ikeagwu (has featured in a lot of Nollywood movies), New york Jon Gottem (starred in Mexican Gangster) and finally Cameroonian actress Constance Ejuma (know for her work on v series). The inspirational actors and actresses have come together to give the world a memorable yet mind grasping movie that brings together Africans to remind people, that change starts within us first then needs everyone to unite to make a difference.
Speaking about difference this is where YOU my fellow people come in! To make a difference you simply need to go onto www.yefonthemovie.com, and PLEDGE AS MUCH AS YOU CAN....there are fabulous rewards to be won, if you pledge you stand the chance to have lunch/dinner with Hakeem Kae-Kazim. Go out there and make a difference or better yet PLEDGE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!! The more you pledge the more young girls have hope and stand a chance to have an all girls school built in the village, where the whole movie took place.
The movie will be out In NOVEMBER 2012...I can't wait to see it and of-course see the hard work that my friebd Basi and team have achieved....the excitement and joy that fills my heart when I hear of African people making a difference warms my heart.
Youtube clip for you to view.....
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