MI Abaga, Edochie, Silva lead cast of animated movie

By Chinelo Obogo

Hip-hop star Jude “MI” Abaga has taken on his first animated role as the lead voice in ‘Gammy & The Living Things’ which opens in Nigerian cinemas on September 5.

He joins an ensemble of Nollywood icons; Joke Silva, Bovi Ugboma, and Pete Edochie, in what FilmOne Entertainment describes as Nigeria’s most ambitious animated feature.

Jude “MI” Abaga, as Gammy, is an ambitious agama lizard determined to chase his dreams beyond the confines of his world. The story, told with humour, music, and heart, follows Gammy on a journey to Lagos, blending relatable struggles with uplifting cultural themes. Joining Abaga in the ensemble are industry icons; Joke Silva, comedian Bovi Ugboma and screen icon Pete Edochie.

Victoria Ogar, head of distribution, FilmOne Entertainment, official distributors for the animation, described the projects as a major step for Nigerian cinema. “Gammy is  everything we’ve always believed about Nigerian stories; that they are powerful  African animation can stand tall on the big screen.”