15 rapid questions with Temi Am-Williams
29 April 2021 |
10:27 am
EYIMOFE is a story of two people’s quest for what they believe will be a better life in Europe. One of those aforementioned two is the hairdresser and bartender Roda, played by Temi Ami-Williams who, in this video clip, drops a few reasons why you MUST see this award-winning film that has changed the way the global film community now views Nigerian productions. The Guardian Life caught up with the "Eyimofe" actress for rapid-fire questions.
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