Josiane Nguimfack Zeufack, "Entry on: Blood Sisters by Tchidi Chikere, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Genevieve Nnaji", peer-reviewed by Daniel Nkemleke, Didymus Tsangue Douanla and Lisa Maurice. Our Mythical Childhood Survey (Warsaw: University of Warsaw, 2019). Link: http://omc.obta.al.uw.edu.pl/myth-survey/item/780. Entry version as of September 25, 2021. Tchidi Chikere , Omotola Jalade Ekeinde , Genevieve Nnaji Blood Sisters Nigeria TAGS: Underworld We are still trying to obtain permission for posting the original cover. General information Title of the work Blood Sisters Studio/Production Company Great Future Production Country of the First Edition Nigeria Country/countries of popularity Nigeria Original Language English Blood Sisters, directed and written by Tchidi Chikere, Great First Edition Details Future Production, 2003, 105 min. Running time 105 min Genre Made-for-TV movies Target Audience Crossover Josiane Nguimfack Zeufack, University of Yaoundé 1, Author of the Entry [email protected] Daniel Nkemleke, ENS, University of Yaoundé 1, [email protected] Peer-reviewer of the Entry Didymus Tsangue Douanla, University of Yaoundé 1, [email protected] Lisa Maurice, Bar-Ilan University, [email protected] 1 This Project has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under grant agreement No 681202, Our Mythical Childhood... The Reception of Classical Antiquity in Children’s and Young Adults’ Culture in Response to Regional and Global Challenges, ERC Consolidator Grant (2016–2021), led by Prof. Katarzyna Marciniak, Faculty of “Artes Liberales” of the University of Warsaw. Josiane Nguimfack Zeufack, "Entry on: Blood Sisters by Tchidi Chikere, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Genevieve Nnaji", peer-reviewed by Daniel Nkemleke, Didymus Tsangue Douanla and Lisa Maurice. Our Mythical Childhood Survey (Warsaw: University of Warsaw, 2019). Link: http://omc.obta.al.uw.edu.pl/myth-survey/item/780. Entry version as of September 25, 2021. Creators Tchidi Chikere , b. 1975 (Director, Scriptwriter) Tchidi Chikere is a renowned movie director, producer, script writer, musician and actor. He was born in Imo State in south eastern Nigeria but grew up in Lagos where he completed his primary and secondary education. He went to University of Kalabar in Cross River state in Nigeria where he obtained a bachelor’s in Theater Arts. Then he later joined the movie industry as a script writer, director and actor. Presently, he is credited for having produced and directed over 100 movies and two music albums (see here, accessed: June 4, 2019). His awards include Best Director in Nigeria, Most Creative Director in Nigeria and Most Creative Producer in Nigeria. He was the richest movie directors in Nigeria with an estimated networth of 5 million dollars (see here, accessed: June 4, 2019). Sources: Profile at austinemedia.com (accessed: June 4, 2019) Bio prepared by Josiane Nguimfack Zeufack, University of Yaoundé 1, [email protected] Omotola Jalade Ekeinde , b. 1978 (Actor) Omotola Jalade Ekeinde (1978) “is a Nigerian actress, singer, philanthropist and former model” (see here, accessed: June 4, 2019). She is a graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife and Yaba College of Technology Lagos, Nigeria. She is credited for being a leading actress in the Nigerian film industry, and has appeared in 300 2 This Project has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under grant agreement No 681202, Our Mythical Childhood... The Reception of Classical Antiquity in Children’s and Young Adults’ Culture in Response to Regional and Global Challenges, ERC Consolidator Grant (2016–2021), led by Prof. Katarzyna Marciniak, Faculty of “Artes Liberales” of the University of Warsaw. Josiane Nguimfack Zeufack, "Entry on: Blood Sisters by Tchidi Chikere, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Genevieve Nnaji", peer-reviewed by Daniel Nkemleke, Didymus Tsangue Douanla and Lisa Maurice. Our Mythical Childhood Survey (Warsaw: University of Warsaw, 2019). Link: http://omc.obta.al.uw.edu.pl/myth-survey/item/780. Entry version as of September 25, 2021. films, which have sold millions of copies. She has received many awards, including the Screen Nation “Best Actress” on the TV Station, African Magic. She was honored in the Time Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2013. In recognition of her contribution to Nigeria cinema/film industry, the Nigerian government made her a member of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2014. Sources: Profile at austinemedia.com (accessed: June 4, 2019) Profile at en.wikipedia.org (accessed: June 4, 2019) Bio prepared by Josiane Nguimfack Zeufack, University of Yaoundé 1, [email protected] Genevieve Nnaji , b. 1979 (Actor) Genevieve Nnaji (1979) was born in Imo state to a family of affluence. She attended primary and secondary education in Nigeria, and hold a BA in creative arts from the university of Lagos. At the age of 9, there was evidence that she would make a great career in acting when she participated in a Vogue Soap Opera in 1987, and at 19 she played an important role in the film Most Wanted. This propelled her into the limelight in the Nigerian movie industry. By 2009 she had become one of the highest paid Nollywood actress in Nigeria. Sources: Profile at hynaija.com (accessed: June 4, 2019) Profile at austinemedia.com (accessed: June 4, 2019) 3 This Project has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under grant agreement No 681202, Our Mythical Childhood... The Reception of Classical Antiquity in Children’s and Young Adults’ Culture in Response to Regional and Global Challenges, ERC Consolidator Grant (2016–2021), led by Prof. Katarzyna Marciniak, Faculty of “Artes Liberales” of the University of Warsaw. Josiane Nguimfack Zeufack, "Entry on: Blood Sisters by Tchidi Chikere, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Genevieve Nnaji", peer-reviewed by Daniel Nkemleke, Didymus Tsangue Douanla and Lisa Maurice. Our Mythical Childhood Survey (Warsaw: University of Warsaw, 2019). Link: http://omc.obta.al.uw.edu.pl/myth-survey/item/780. Entry version as of September 25, 2021. Bio prepared by Josiane Nguimfack Zeufack, University of Yaoundé 1, [email protected] 4 This Project has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under grant agreement No 681202, Our Mythical Childhood... The Reception of Classical Antiquity in Children’s and Young Adults’ Culture in Response to Regional and Global Challenges, ERC Consolidator Grant (2016–2021), led by Prof. Katarzyna Marciniak, Faculty of “Artes Liberales” of the University of Warsaw. Josiane Nguimfack Zeufack, "Entry on: Blood Sisters by Tchidi Chikere, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Genevieve Nnaji", peer-reviewed by Daniel Nkemleke, Didymus Tsangue Douanla and Lisa Maurice. Our Mythical Childhood Survey (Warsaw: University of Warsaw, 2019). Link: http://omc.obta.al.uw.edu.pl/myth-survey/item/780. Entry version as of September 25, 2021. Additional information Casting Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Genevieve Nnaji Summary Work in progress Analysis Work in progress Underworld Classical, Mythological, Traditional Motifs, Characters, and Concepts Conflict Family Gender, Female Ghosts Murder Sexuality Suicide Other Motifs, Figures, and Concepts Relevant for Children and Youth Culture Further Reading Kostan, David. The Emotions of the Ancient Greeks: Studies in Aristotle and Classical Literature. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2007. Medea by Euripides. Introduction, J. Donald Mastronaud (ed), Cambridge: CUP, 2002, pp. 8–28. Phthonus, GreekMythology.com (accessed: June 4, 2019). Addenda Production Team: John Nkeiruka Nwatu 5 This Project has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under grant agreement No 681202, Our Mythical Childhood... The Reception of Classical Antiquity in Children’s and Young Adults’ Culture in Response to Regional and Global Challenges, ERC Consolidator Grant (2016–2021), led by Prof. Katarzyna Marciniak, Faculty of “Artes Liberales” of the University of Warsaw. Josiane Nguimfack Zeufack, "Entry on: Blood Sisters by Tchidi Chikere, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Genevieve Nnaji", peer-reviewed by Daniel Nkemleke, Didymus Tsangue Douanla and Lisa Maurice. Our Mythical Childhood Survey (Warsaw: University of Warsaw, 2019). Link: http://omc.obta.al.uw.edu.pl/myth-survey/item/780. Entry version as of September 25, 2021. 6 This Project has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under grant agreement No 681202, Our Mythical Childhood... The Reception of Classical Antiquity in Children’s and Young Adults’ Culture in Response to Regional and Global Challenges, ERC Consolidator Grant (2016–2021), led by Prof. Katarzyna Marciniak, Faculty of “Artes Liberales” of the University of Warsaw..