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co-produced by Zimbabwean filmmaker Courage Claude Sithole and Nigerian directors in Harare next month.
The two films, “Europe in My Heart” and “Dear Sister”, look at the adverse effects of human trafficking and are based on a research assessment of human trafficking in Southern Africa which was carried out by the International Organisation for Migration.
“The Nigerian directors that I worked with on the two movies are constantly in touch with Ramsey and he has confirmed heading to Harare next month for the launch of the films,” said Sithole.
Probably one of the best actors in Nigeria, Nouah was born in Edo, Nigeria to an Israel father and a Yoruba mother who hails from Owo, Ondo State. He grew up in Surulere, Lagos, and attended Atara Primary School and Community Grammar School in Lagos before heading unto the University of Lagos where he graduated with a degree in Mass Communication.
Nouah’s acting career kicked off when he starred in the Nigerian TV soap opera “Fortunes”. He has since then appeared in numerous films starring as the lead role. He has been called “Lover Boy” for his numerous roles in romantic films.
Due to his light complexion, he was selected to star in several romantic films. In 2010 Nouah won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in the Best Picture award-winning film “Figurine C”. Nouah is considered to be one of the most sought-after actors in Nigeria.
In the Zimbabwean films, young men and boys are trafficked to South Africa for farm work, often labouring for months without pay before employers arrange for their arrest and subsequent deportation as illegal immigrants.
Women and girls are lured to such countries as South Africa with promises of jobs, education, or marriage only to be sold and sexually exploited.
“I guess as Zimbabweans we can learn a lot on this subject of human trafficking as depicted in these two films. We are trying to complement existing efforts in eradicating human trafficking by using any means such as films to reduce it incidence by making potential victims aware of human trafficking,” said Sithole.
The launching and screening of the two films in Zimbabwe is expected to sensitise the general public as well as potential victims on issues that these two films are trying to address.
Online Reporter