Nigerian film shot at the Assington Autos scrapyard in Suffolk

Nigeria’s Jide Awobona shot parts of his new film at the Assington Autos scrapyard near Sudbury.

Although he was unable to divulge too many details about the production, Awobona said that the film is a cross-cultural film and is the story of a Nigerian who is struggling because of the problems his father faced at home , travels to Great Britain.

“The audience will really enjoy it,” he added.

Jide Awobona on set at Assington Autos (Image: Contributed)

“It’s an idea of ​​comedy, gangsta and tradegy. It will have a strong emotional appeal and people will be able to relate to the film.”

“Being in Suffolk was a very nice experience and it was the first time I had filmed in a scrapyard and I have never seen anything like it before.”

“Most people wouldn’t allow people to come over and record a film, but it shows they (Assington Autos) really understand the value of film production and how we’re trying to tell a story, so I want to thank the owners of the junkyard “High praise” and especially Daniel Collins, the operations and communications manager.”

Filming takes place at Assington Autos near Sudbury (Image: Contributed)

Awobona, who is best known for his role in Jenifa’s Diary, a Nigerian sitcom, said the team at Assington Autos was very accommodating and helpful in the production of the film.

No release date has been announced for the film, which is produced by Wanzami Entertainment.

Awobona, however, said the team is currently in the post-production phase of editing the film and hopes to have more information released by the end of the year.