The Hausa film making industry known as Kannywood is set to produce what some believe to be the first adventure film to be produced by the industry.
The film is said to be based on a historical legend of a hidden treasure. The treasure according to the legend was hidden by the paramount Malian ruler, Mansa Musa, who reigned between 1313 and 1337 in Mali.
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The legend has it that the ruler was at the time considered the richest man on earth.
The adventure film titled ‘ Lulu da Andalu’ is written by famous Kannywood actor Sharif Aminu Ahlan. To actualize the dream of having a world-class film that will be able to compete with other films internationally.
It was gathered that the cast in the film were subjected to a refresher course for them to be able to keep up to date with the current filmmaking expectation.
According to Ahlan, producers of the film which is said to have reached 80% completion stage have deployed state of the art equipment to ensure that the film meets the required international standard. It was also gathered that the film is expected to be completed in 2022.
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