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Two
institutions pioneering the growth of African talent and entertainment
in the United States and African Diaspora - United African Artists
Incorporated (UAA) and African Film Company Inc. (AFC) recently held auditions for two
African feature films - "The Last
African Virgin" by Rudolph Okonkwo and "This America" by
Oliver Mbamara.
Getting
Ready: The audition featured a medley of both new and old time
artists/actors like Cheif Ukaegbu who stared in the movie - "A Mile
to Cannan" directed by Bethels Agomuoh
Princess
Sesay, UAA Artist Support Group member from Philadelphia, at the
UAA membership welfare table during the audition
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THE
AUDITION TEAM: From Left:
Rudolph Okonkwo, Oliver Mbamara, Bethels Agomuoh, and Felix Nnorom during
the audition.
HOW
IT HAPPENED: African Artists from as far as
North Carolina, Philadelphia, Maryland, New Jersey, and other parts of
the tri-state area arrived early at audition venue - Abron Center,
Manhattan, New York. Some attendees took advantage of the welfare
services courtesy of UAA Artist Support Group membership table -
Refreshment and information. Among other items on display were Books,
tapes, and CD releases of some UAA Artists supported productions.
Outstanding was the latest UAA Audio CD release - "Ayolam" by
Sir. Dr. Foreigner, and artists based in Nigeria. After initial
preparations and prep-comments, the audition commenced. Various artists auditioned with the encouragement of
the Audition team. At the end, callback slips were handed out to some
artists. Most of the attendees were assured that they will receive further information from the
joint secretariat of UAA and AFC. One of the main purposes of
United African Artists Incorporated is to - To support the development of African Artistic culture and heritage in the Diaspora, home, or abroad.
That purpose was significantly attained by the audition and will be further
achieved by the production of both films - "This America" and "The Last
African Virgin."
For
more information on the two films (and on UAA and AFC), please visit the
website - www.UnitedAfricanArtists.com
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