MultiChoice Talent Factory set to premiere two feature films exclusively on Africa Magic this weekend

West Africa’s leading film school for young, talented, and passionate filmmakers, the
MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), is set to premiere two feature films – Grown and Her
Dark Past on Africa’s most loved storytelling platform Africa Magic. The two compelling
films which are the final projects of the MTF Class of 2023 students, will exclusively
premiere on Africa Magic Showcase (Ch 151) and Africa Magic Urban (Ch 153) in the first
two weekends this March.

Set in the 1990’s, Grown is a fantasy drama that explores the themes of adulthood,
motherhood, love, fear and magic. It tells the story of an over-pampered teenager who
resents her mother, wishes she was an adult and wakes up to a rude shock one morning as
a grown woman with kids. Only then, does she realize that adulthood is a scam, regrets her
wish and begins a fight to become young again. Written by Nosa Isibor and Boakye D.
Alpha, directed by Ola Jegede and Empress Allen and produced by Desmond Ebuwa
Ekunwe and Nosa Isibor, the film stars Efe Irele, Yemi Cregx, Bobby Ekpe, Najite Dede and
Sarah Obiekwe among others.

In Her Dark Past, the life of an uber-successful social media influencer and life coach starts
to crumble when the child she left for dead resurfaces years later, giving way to a complex
spiral of drama that imperils her seemingly perfect life and unearths the trauma she fights
daily to bury. Directed by Oluwatobi Deborah Ahmed and Samuel Oluwasegun Ogundeyi
and produced by Elvis Damptey and Adeniran Wuraola, the film stars Linda Ejiofor-
Suleiman, Daniel Etim Effiong, Iremide Adeoye, Ego Ihenacho and Fadekemi Olumide-Aluko
among others.

“Her Dark Past and Grown are two films that beautifully capture the pressures of young
people living in this social media age, teaching them to relish their youth, be true to
themselves and rely on the unwavering support of those who love them beyond the façade
of social media” says MTF West Africa Academy Director, Atinuke Ngozi Babatunde. “They
are authentic African stories, told by Africans for Africa and we are proud to bring them to
audiences across Africa this March.

“Telling well-crafted stories and creating films of good quality, are the hallmarks of the 1-year
these talented young filmmakers spend at the MultiChoice Talent Factory. The whole

curriculum is designed to ensure that every student who goes through the programme
graduates as a solid filmmaker who understands the art and business of filmmaking” says
Babatunde. “For the class of 2023, these films were their opportunity to put all their learning
into practice and I am super proud of what they have created and can’t wait for the rest of
Africa to enjoy the magic as well.”

Grown premieres on Africa Magic Showcase (Ch 151) at 8.30pm on Saturday, March 2 and
on Africa Magic Urban (Ch 153) at 8pm on Saturday, March 9 while Her Dark Past
premieres on Africa Magic Showcase (Ch 151) at 8.30pm on Sunday, March 3 and on Africa
Magic Urban (Ch 153) at 8pm on Sunday, March 10.

MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) West Africa, is one of three academies on the continent
committed to the growth and thorough development of aspiring filmmakers and the creative
industry through deep theoretical and hands-on experience in cinematography, editing,
audio production and storytelling, amongst others. Visit www.multichoicetalentfactory.com
and follow @multichoicetalentfactorywa on all social media platforms to learn more.