…says people should watch it before criticising
Headmen The Movie, Produced by Chloe Coko and directed by Toka Mcbaror, is based on mix fiction and first-hand experience, takes a look at the herdsmen-farmer crisis in Nigeria. It was shot in Kaduna State.
The movie which boast of stars like Efe Irele, Ali Nuhu, Nura M.C Khan, Colins Baror, Chuks Chyke, Broda Shaggy, Perry, Ime Bishop Umoh and others talks about the the misconception about herders and how evil people have used the good name “Herdsmen” to perpetrate crimes.
The famous international Nigerian filmmaker, producer, movie and music video director based in Kaduna State garnered the experience as someone who has lived all his life in the Northern part of Nigeria.
Recently, rumours have been flying that the movie is targeted at the particular group of people to gain cheap popularity. But on the contrary, the movie was made to discredit such element who uses the name Herdsmen to commit crime.
In a recent interview with Toke McBaror, he explained that the movie has generated mixed feelings amongst ethnic groups in Nigeria and wants them to watch the movie firsthand before going about making false statement that might cause dissatisfaction
The movie maker considered by many as the jack and master of all filmmaking tricks and trade further stressed that the title of the movie itself should be appreciated as people tend to think evil when herdsmen are mentioned.
“ the movie it’s to teach people that it’s not every Fulani man that is bad. Not every herdsman is a kidnapper. Most stories we hear today, I’m in the north and very involved with the media. We see these things firsthand.
“This is not a pro-Fulani or PR for any particular ethnic group (s). I’m a filmmaker trying to tell what I know about. I hope, when people see this film, they will be able to give every human being a chance in spite of our ethno-religious differences.”
