‘Igbo Landing’ is an upcoming historical thriller by veteran Nollywood actor Ramsey Nouah and Play Network Studios and set to premiere in 2025. The movie is based on the tragic yet inspiring story of a group of brave Igbo people over 200 years ago who chose to drown over slavery and took part in what many consider as America’s first freedom march. Let’s explore why this movie is important for Africans.
The Historic Significance of Igbo Landing
The Igbo Landing story dates back to 1803, when a group of enslaved Africans were brought from West Africa to St. Simons Island on a three-month voyage. Rather than endure enslavement and oppression, they decided to rebel and take their own lives by jumping into the sea rather than be taken ashore alive. This act was not only an act of bravery and defiance but also a powerful statement that resonates even today—freedom should never be taken away from people without consent.
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Why the Story Needs To Be Told
This story needs to be told because it provides an opportunity for African people to gain an understanding of their history and culture that has been lost through generations of colonialism and slavery by foreign powers. By retelling this tale through art and entertainment, Ramsey Nouah hopes to make sure that they never forget about the courage and strength of those who came before them—and how their actions helped shape history as we know it today.
Ramsey Nouah’s Involvement
Ramsey Nouah’s involvement with ‘Igbo Landing’ is especially noteworthy because he is among the oldest in the game who started acting since the early 1990s. He has appeared in several popular films including his most recent, 30 Days In Atlanta, Living In Bondage: Breaking Free, The Arbitration, The Figurine (Araromire), amongst others. With his deep knowledge of African culture and his passion for storytelling, he is sure to bring life into this powerful tale with his performance as one of the characters in ‘Igbo Landing.’
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Conclusion:
Play Network Studios’ upcoming movie ‘Igbo Landing’ promises to be an inspiring story about courage and resilience in the face of oppression—and with Ramsey Nouah playing one of the main roles, it’s sure to be an absolute must-watch! The centuries of slavery was a tragedy and had occurred throughout Africa. Before slavery, Africa had over 10 thousand majestic Empires and Kingdoms where civilisation flourished. The movie which is a controversial exploration of slavery, presents the audience with a narrow depiction of what life must have been for enslaved people who were denied basic rights and treated simply as a property of their masters. Igbo Landing; inspiring dialogue between viewer, thinker and historian all over the world!
