Popular comedian and actor, Abovi Ugboma, better known as Bovi, has revealed that he begged to secure his role as Inspector Daniel in the remake of Nneka the Pretty Serpent.
Detailing his role in a video he posted on social media, the 41-year-old described his character as a “serious cop”. He added that the project is “an all-star movie” which people should look forward to.
“I play the role of Inspector Daniel, I’m a cop, a policeman and a serious one at that. When l heard about the remake of Nneka The Pretty Serpent, l put a call across to them (producers) that l want to be in the movie,” he revealed.
Bovi went on to explain that “Usually l don’t beg, but l begged for this one. So, they gave me the script and after reading it, they asked me what role l can handle.”
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The Nollywood classic which features lead characters, Beverly Osu and Ndidi Obi will be showing in Cinemas from December 18.
Nneka the Pretty Serpent tells the story of Nneka (Ndidi Obi), a beautiful mermaid from a supernatural world; whose mission on earth is to make men obey her bidding.
It is based on the 1994 classic thriller directed by Zeb Ejiro and produced by Okechukwu Ogunjiofor.
