Witness The Rise Of Nationalism In ‘The Herbert Macaulay Affair’
Movie fans will go back in history this Friday was one ofNigeria’s legends comes to the big screen.
The Herbert Macaulay Affair is a movie about the life of the Nigerian nationalist and politician, and directorImoh Umoren tells the story, with the icon’s own grandson,Wale Macaulay, playing a role in the film.
In case you’re not yet aware, theNollywood landscape is changing, with the world bearing witness to the golden age of cinema movies. Imoh Umoren’s upcoming feature is a unique addition with a character-driven performance fromWilliam Benson asHerbert Macaulay.
The trailer will give fans reasons to want to see the historical drama as learning more about our past guides our future.
Olayinka Herbert Samuel Heelas Badmus Macaulay(November 14, 1864 – May 7, 1946) was a Nigerian politician, surveyor, engineer, architect, journalist, and musician regarded by many as the founder of Nigerian nationalism.
He was notable for his opposition to British colonial rule in Nigeria and was a part of theAnti-Slavery and Aborigines’ Protection Society.
The Herbert Macaulay Affairwill be in movie theaters on October 25, 2019.