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Nollywood meets African literature once again as it makes Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani’s 2009 debut book, “I Do Come To You By Chance” into a movie.

This is all we know about the film adaptation.

When did the news break

Akoroko, an African cinema coverage company, made the announcement vis Twitter on August 10th, 2023.

(2/4) – "I Do Not Come To You By Chance" by Ishaya Bako, Nigeria (World Premiere). An adaptation of Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani's novel of the same name.

– Starring newcomer Paul Nnadiekwe and veteran Blossom Chukwujekwu.

– Executive produced by Genevieve Nnaji and Chinny Carter. pic.twitter.com/wiL8pGSeyE
— Akoroko — African Cinema Now! (@akorokoafrica) August 10, 2023

First film adaptation of a Nigerian book since “Elesin Oba”

Nollywood’s adaptation of Wole Soyinka’s “Death and the King’s Horseman” went to cinemas in 2022. If this film could just match the book’s quality, we’re sure of another banger loading.

(Suckerforcoffee)

An internet scam story

“I Do Not Come To You By Chance” is about a graduate who becomes a breadwinner after his father’s demise. He has to choose between his morals and poverty or following in his uncle’s fraudulent footsteps. Decisions, decisions.

The same title

The movie will retain the book title. But we hope the film won’t leave us wondering if the movie director read the same “I Do Not Come To You By Chance” as the rest of us.

I loved this book so much! One of those books, if made a movie, just has to be very good.

I'm honestly anticipating this. https://t.co/9iPy2l2F56
— 𓅪 (@Chiebuniem_) August 10, 2023

This is all-round great news, especially when one stops to consider that we are talking about the screen adaptation of a contemporary Nigerian novel! https://t.co/SCV7g97FfM
— Nwa ka ibe ya. (@IkennaOkeh) August 10, 2023

Genevieve’s back

The last time we saw Genevieve Nnaji on screen was in Lionheart, her directorial debut that ended up being nominated for the 2020 Oscars. You know it’s not regular when the Nollywood queen steps out. She executive produced I Do Not Come To You By Chance alongside Chinny Carter. Oscars, here we come.

The hands behind the camera

Femi Awojide (Dazzling Mirage, Sugar Rush, Juju Stories) is set to handle the movie’s direction of photography, while Ishaya Bako (Lionheart, 4th Republic, The Royal Hibiscus Hotel) will direct it. We’ll eat good.

Faces you’ll see in the film

The film features Jennifer Eliogu, Beverly Osu and Paul Nnadiekwe, with Blossom Chukwujekwu in an important supporting roles as Cash Daddy, a successful scammer.

It’s bilingual

Unlike in the book, the characters will speak mostly Igbo peppered with some English. Take it as an opportunity for you to learn some Igbo to impress your friends from the East.

World premiere

Alongside eight other African titles, the film will make its first public display at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 7, 2023. Another Nollywood picture set to make waves abroad.

Tomide Marv

August 11, 2023

Pop

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You might have read these popular Nigerian novels but can you unscramble their names? Take the quiz:

By Chimamanda Adichie

By Kola Onadipe

By Chinua Achebe

Another one by Chimamanda Adichie

By Buchi Emecheta

By Eddie Iroh

Another one by Chinua Achebe

By Elnathan John

By Wole Soyinka

By Agbo Areo

By Sefi Atta

By Cyprian Ekwensi

By Flora Nwapa

You got #{score}/#{total}
Do you read books at all?

You got #{score}/#{total}
Not exactly a bookworm score dear.

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You definitely have the potential but you’ve not gotten to the bookworm level yet.

You got #{score}/#{total}
Osheyyy! Wole Soyinka in the making. Nobody dey read pass you.

Miriam Onyemenam

November 14, 2021

I Too Sabi, Quizzes

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You have no right to call yourself a bookworm if you haven’t read up to 10 of these Nigerian books. Have you?

Select all the books you’ve read:

You’ve read #{score} out of #{total}
Do you even read?
You’ve read #{score} out of #{total}
You read books occasionally.
You’ve read #{score} out of #{total}
You’re clearly a true bookworm.

Tuntamilore

May 11, 2021

Quizzes

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1. This book that teaches you how to make a little extra money on the side.

You can never have too much money.
2. This book that is present in the official “How to be a Nigerian parent” starter pack.

You know this is true.
3. This book your child will relate to if he/she will eventually grow up to be a delinquent.

Wait. So does the book just list out a bunch of illegal stuff you probably want to do? Why give people new ideas?! LOL
4. This book that teaches you the sickest dance moves.

Check it! He’s dancing on water! LOL
5. This book for anybody that plans on doing money ritual any time soon.

I feel like Kanayo O. Kanayo somehow had a hand in this book’s creation.
6. This book about this kick ass conspiracy theory.

Take all my money and give me this book!
7. This book that changed the fairy tale game.

Your fairy tale fave can’t even compare.
8. This book that could be adapted as a season of Super Story.

The story will be set in Unilag. It will be a hit. Don’t @ me.
9. This book that sounds like the most terrifying cook book ever made.

I am shook.
10. This book that will kill a LOT of people with hypertension.

This is the perfect gift for that elderly relative you hate.
11. This book for when you want to SLAY everybody with your cooking.

Literally.
12. This book on how to make dates less awkward.

Go together!
13. This book that has me worried about mankind

I’m really really worried about humanity.
14. This book that’ll help you make sure you don’t end up going from church to church looking for deliverance.

God helps those who help themselves.
15. This book with the WILDLY misleading title.

The clickbait to end all clickbaits.
16. This book that every student struggling with their studies should know about

I wish I had known about this back in school when I was failing Maths left and right.
17. This book that was originally for children but unintentionally asked a very adult question.

“I will do no such thing!”
18. This book that assures everyone that the afterlife will be lit.

FAM! It’s going to be so lit!
19. This book that teaches a very important craft.

An important and creepy craft.
20. Last but not the least, this book that plastic surgeons all over the word don’t want you to read.

Maybe this is what the Kardashians use.
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Oldies

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Our favorite controversial politician, Dino Melaye is in the news again. If you don’t remember what he looks like, here’s a picture to refresh your memory.

Remember him now?
He just released a book called “Antidotes For Corruption”, a book about how Nigeria can properly fight corruption. This is hilariously ironic for one reason.

Because he’s a NIGERIAN POLITICIAN, that’s why. You know what we mean by this. Don’t pretend.
Wait! That’s not even the best part! The most entertaining first lady Nigeria has ever had, Patience Jonathan, was the guest of honor at this event.

It’s worth pointing out that Mama Peace is currently embroiled in a court case regarding almost $6 Million she might have gotten through shady means.
Also present at the event was Senate President, Bukola Saraki, who is currently on trial for false declaration of assets.

Which probably explains why his face was like this when this picture was taken.
Saraki even gave a speech. Talking about how the fight against corruption shouldn’t be sensationalized because it is ‘unnecessary and counter-productive.’

Basically that was him saying that he doesn’t want to be dragged on the front pages of newspapers and social media for being corrupt.
He even congratulated Dino Melaye for writing such a lengthy book despite Dino’s busy schedule.

We at Zikoko can bet all our reproductive organs that Dino Melaye didn’t write that book himself.
Also, there was NO representative from the EFFC.

They know this whole thing is a sham. LOL
All this put together, gave Nigerians the chance to do the thing they do best.

DRAGGING!
Nigerians went in hard! Let’s start with this tweet from The Sahara Reporters that came with epic shade.

This tweet from this guy who can’t wait for everything to end.

This tweet about an epic showdown.

This tweet from this guy who makes a valid point.

This tweet about the dream team.

This tweet from this person that REALLY wants you to see how much of a sham this whole thing is.

Even the grammar nazis came out to play.

This tweet about about how the book launch left corruption confused.

We have no idea who Dino and his people think they’re deceiving but it’s sha not us.

Because we’re not stupid.

Astor George

May 16, 2017

Gist

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Not long ago, Toke Makinwa released a video that gave us serious Beyonce’s Lemonade vibes.

This video, even with the tiny copy-copy, left us wondering what exactly Aunty Toke was becoming.

But on November 10, she put our amebo minds to rest, when she shared this tweet, announcing the launch of her new book.

Guess who wrote a book? Meeeeeeee!!!!! Say hello to the latest author in town pic.twitter.com/AoFM27OM4p
— Toke Makinwa (@tokstarr) November 10, 2016

According to her, this book will be available for sale on November 28th. We can’t wait to sample Aunty Toke’s writing skills and finally know what she’s becoming.

Maryam

November 10, 2016

Gist

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When did the news break

First film adaptation of a Nigerian book since “Elesin Oba”

An internet scam story

The same title

Genevieve’s back

The hands behind the camera

Faces you’ll see in the film

It’s bilingual

World premiere

Questions

This is a question

By Chimamanda Adichie

By Kola Onadipe

By Chinua Achebe

Another one by Chimamanda Adichie

By Buchi Emecheta

By Eddie Iroh

Another one by Chinua Achebe

By Elnathan John

By Wole Soyinka

By Agbo Areo

By Sefi Atta

By Cyprian Ekwensi

By Flora Nwapa

You got #{score}/#{total}

You got #{score}/#{total}

You got #{score}/#{total}

You got #{score}/#{total}

Select all the books you’ve read:

You’ve read #{score} out of #{total}

You’ve read #{score} out of #{total}

You’ve read #{score} out of #{total}

1. This book that teaches you how to make a little extra money on the side.

2. This book that is present in the official “How to be a Nigerian parent” starter pack.

3. This book your child will relate to if he/she will eventually grow up to be a delinquent.

4. This book that teaches you the sickest dance moves.

5. This book for anybody that plans on doing money ritual any time soon.

6. This book about this kick ass conspiracy theory.

7. This book that changed the fairy tale game.

8. This book that could be adapted as a season of Super Story.

9. This book that sounds like the most terrifying cook book ever made.

10. This book that will kill a LOT of people with hypertension.

11. This book for when you want to SLAY everybody with your cooking.

12. This book on how to make dates less awkward.

13. This book that has me worried about mankind

14. This book that’ll help you make sure you don’t end up going from church to church looking for deliverance.

15. This book with the WILDLY misleading title.

16. This book that every student struggling with their studies should know about

17. This book that was originally for children but unintentionally asked a very adult question.

18. This book that assures everyone that the afterlife will be lit.

19. This book that teaches a very important craft.

20. Last but not the least, this book that plastic surgeons all over the word don’t want you to read.

More Zikoko!

Our favorite controversial politician, Dino Melaye is in the news again. If you don’t remember what he looks like, here’s a picture to refresh your memory.

He just released a book called “Antidotes For Corruption”, a book about how Nigeria can properly fight corruption. This is hilariously ironic for one reason.

Wait! That’s not even the best part! The most entertaining first lady Nigeria has ever had, Patience Jonathan, was the guest of honor at this event.

Also present at the event was Senate President, Bukola Saraki, who is currently on trial for false declaration of assets.

Saraki even gave a speech. Talking about how the fight against corruption shouldn’t be sensationalized because it is ‘unnecessary and counter-productive.’

He even congratulated Dino Melaye for writing such a lengthy book despite Dino’s busy schedule.

Also, there was NO representative from the EFFC.

All this put together, gave Nigerians the chance to do the thing they do best.

Nigerians went in hard! Let’s start with this tweet from The Sahara Reporters that came with epic shade.

This tweet from this guy who can’t wait for everything to end.

This tweet about an epic showdown.

This tweet from this guy who makes a valid point.

This tweet about the dream team.

This tweet from this person that REALLY wants you to see how much of a sham this whole thing is.

Even the grammar nazis came out to play.

This tweet about about how the book launch left corruption confused.

We have no idea who Dino and his people think they’re deceiving but it’s sha not us.

Not long ago, Toke Makinwa released a video that gave us serious Beyonce’s Lemonade vibes.

This video, even with the tiny copy-copy, left us wondering what exactly Aunty Toke was becoming.

But on November 10, she put our amebo minds to rest, when she shared this tweet, announcing the launch of her new book.

According to her, this book will be available for sale on November 28th. We can’t wait to sample Aunty Toke’s writing skills and finally know what she’s becoming.