The first posters for Emem Isong’s directorial debut, Champagne, have been released. Emem Isong is one of the most successful producers in Nollywood and she has been involved in a number of major Nollywood movies, some of which are Reloaded, Guilty Pleasures, and Weekend Getaway.
In addition to producing, she took on the additional responsibility of directing Champagne, which was shot this year in South Africa. The movie stars Majid Michel, Alexx Ekubo, and Rosemary Zimu. It is about a young couple, Tare and Champagne, who have fallen on hard times and decide to engage in an open marriage to make ends meet. At first, things seem to be going well, until they meet the enigmatic Douglas who takes them in a direction they never thought they would go.
The movie was shot with a largely female crew. The assistant director and associate producer on the set was Uduak Oguamanam, and the Director of Photography was Beanca Heerden. Tom Robson, who has directed several Nollywood movies, also worked with Emem Isong on Champagne, as a cinematographer.
