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Trinidad and Tobago Film Heads To Zanzibar International Film Festival
If you think that music’s the only artistic element out of T&T that’s making inroads onto the international scene, pause and listen. Here’s what we’ve learnt. The locally created film, ‘ A Story About Wendy,’ which stars Heidi Walcott, Catherine Emmanuel, Ayanna Cezanne, Marcia Henville and Karisse Montano is heading to the 16th annual Zanzibar International Film Festival which kicks off on June 29th and goes to July 17th. This is big news guys and we can safely say that the film’s director, Sean Hodgkinson is going to ensure that everyone who sees this one, knows its roots.
Also starring in ‘A Story About Wendy’, Catherine Emmanuel.
Truly a big deal, this Trinidad and Tobago created feature will highlight the impressive wealth of talent that lies in these parts, to a film festival that’s dubbed the largest film, music and arts festival in East Africa. ZIFF is renowned for showcasing the films of the highest quality from across the world and that in itself places Trinidad and Tobago’s film industry into focus this year.
‘A Story About Wendy’ will have a sequel, which according to Hodgkinson, is currently in post production and is scheduled to be released later this year. And in case you’re wondering what this film could possibly be about, well, it tells the story of young woman, whose life spirals out of control after her fiancee walks out on her. She’s forced to move back in with her parents and hopes that landing a job with famed television presenter, Simone Davies will help her to get back on her feet. We’ll later come to realize that Davies has other plans for Wendy.
ETCETERABUZZ.COM will keep you in the know as more info on the the flight of this film, comes to hand.
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Jamaican reggae singer, Lila Iké embraces confidence on her sultry, new single, “Romantic” which features dancehall artiste, Masicka. The track and its accompanying video arrive alongside the exciting announcement of her highly anticipated debut album, Treasure Self Love, which is set for release on August 22nd.
“Romantic,” hears Ike put a bold, empowering spin on Jamaican dancehall royalty Patra’s 1994 classic “Romantic Call.” The original track, featuring hip-hop icon Yo-Yo, peaked at #55 on the Billboard Hot 100. Now, three decades later, Lila pays homage while making it her own. Patra herself opens and closes the track, blessing it with her own signature style.
Photo: Destinee Condison
The unity between Patra and Lila bridges generations of feminine power.
The song was produced by British-Ghanaian hitmaker Juls—known for work with Wizkid, Lauryn Hill, Burna Boy, and Tyler the Creator—andJamaican producer Dunw3ll. The video was directed by Shane Creative and offers that 90’s nostalgia, with Lila and her leading ladies rocking shimmery, throwback dancehall queen fashion. Modern day dancehall star Masicka jumps in with rapid-fire, flirtatious bars that amplify the chemistry
With “Romantic,” Lila Iké isn’t just revisiting a classic—she’s reinventing it for a new era. “‘Romantic’ is my way of paying homage to dancehall and of course the queens who made space for us — women like Patra, who taught us how to be bold, sensual, and unapologetic. I wanted to tap into that energy, which is very me anyways,” said the artiste.
“Masicka’s verse added that fire and dancehall balance I needed. It’s not just a throwback — it’s a whole new mood! Big up Patra for coming on board as well, that was a full circle moment,” she added.
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