Isaac Izoya's Role In 'The Final Farewell'
Isaac Izoya's Role In 'The Final Farewell'
Isaac Izoya needs no introduction in the Nigerian showbiz circles. From Esan in Edo State, he is based in Berlin, Germany, and remains one the most outstanding showbiz promoters from this side of the world in Europe. He also pioneered the attempt to export some of Nollywood's best acts in performances traversing major cities of Europe, an initiative that opened the doors for Nigerian artistes in Europe.A renowned producer with films like Zero Your Mind and Love in Berlin, he has shown the world he could also act with a sub-lead role in a big budget film produced by Pfanderfilm Gmbh aptly titled Absochiedstournee ( The Final Farewell) which is a tribute to Rolf Eden, a notable European actor.
The film which was shot in Cannes, France also featured some popular European stars like Silvio Neubaeur, Annabelle Munro and Hannah Sanley.According to Isaac Izoya in a phone call, this feat will definitely remain memorable to him because it shows that the world is recognizing all his efforts at promoting African acts in Europe. "I got that role essentially because I am an African. And it is connected with what I have done in the past to promote African films here. It shows how versatile I am", he said.How much did he earn in the film? Isaac Izoya would not go there."Let us call it a trade secret," was his terse reply.