‘The Eve’ hits cinemas March 29

A thrilling new romantic comedy titled: ‘The Eve’ is expected to hit cinema screens nationwide from March 29.

The movie tells the story of a young couple, Funsho (Adeolu Adefarasin) and Yewande (Beverly Naya), who despite their varying personalities are set to get married in a few days.

A bachelor’s eve get-together however opened a can of worms on the couple’s pasts which threatens the wedding at hand. Will Funsho and Yewande still go ahead with the wedding?

According to the Executive Producer, Femi Odugbemi “Passion, longing, and heartbreak are familiar themes to viewers all around the world, but ‘The Eve’ comes with a fresh perspective.”

“The movie is an engaging love story that explores the themes of weddings, marriage, sex, friendship, dating, cheating, celibacy, partying, and homosexuality in a refreshing, comical and thrilling manner. It’s definitely a must-see for everyone,” he said.

Speaking on her role in the movie, Beverly Naya, said “my character Yewande is a depiction of thousands of Nigerian women and her struggles and motivations are so real and relatable; I think everyone knows a Yewande”.

The Nollywood blockbuster features a stellar cast of Beverly Naya, Adeolu Adefarasin, John Okafor (Mr. Ibu), Ronke Oshodi, Meg Otanwa, Hauwa Allahbura, Kunle Remi, Mawuli Gavor, Efa Iwara, Ronke Odusanya, among others.

Produced by the Cut24 productions, the movie was directed by popular Nigerian rapper turned movie director, Tosin Igho.

It will be recalled that Cut24 has also produced modern day entertaining classics such as Gidi Blues and 4th Estate.

‘The Eve’ premieres in Lagos at the Day Dream Pool Club, Landmark Towers, Victoria Island on March 24.