Solo Amaco: I am the owner of the up comings

Solo Amaco Apete

Solo Amaco Apete

  • Solo Amaco (real name Solomon Ogheneruemu Apete) is a Nigerian producer from Uwvie Effurun in Delta State.
  • He tells Nollywoodgossip: “I started producing films in 2004.”
  • He says: “The first movie I produced was Romantic Attraction.”
  • He says people that starred in the movie are Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD), Stella Damasus, Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha, and Emeka Enyiocha.”
  • He says: “Producing for the first time with these people was really touching.”
  • On his new movie The world of Prince, he says: “The story is about an arrogant and influential prince who has everything at his beck and call. Then he got trapped by the senator’s daughter whose status symbol was as high as his. So who bears the pains? It’s a tale of glamour, love, power, betrayal, and more. It’s a much watch.”
  • He says that Mercy Johnson, Yul Edochie, Patience Ozokwo, and Clems Ohameze starred in the film.
  • He says: “I am the owner of the up comings. It means I use up-comers more than I use the stars”.

By Delia Innoma (Live Online With Delia).

Please tell our readers a bit about yourself.

My names are Solomon Ogheneruemu Apete a.k.a Solo Amaco, from a family of 5 and also the last boy of my family. I am from Uwvie Effurun in Delta State.

When did you start producing movies?

I started producing films in 2004.

Your first movie?

The first movie I produced was Romantic Attraction.

What are the challenges you faced?

I didn’t really face any challenges.

Who and who starred in the movie?

Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD), Stella Damasus, Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha, and Emeka Enyiocha. And producing for the first time with these people was really touching.

Tell us about the movie The world of Prince.

The story is about an arrogant and influential prince who has everything at his beck and call. The he got trapped by the senator’s daughter whose status symbol has is also high. So who bears the pains? It’s a tale of glamour, love, power, betrayal, and more. It’s a much watch.

Who starred in the movie?

Mercy Johnson, Yul Edochie. Patience Ozokwo, Clems Ohameze, and other top stars.

I notice you work with big names a lot. Do you work with up-comers at all?

I am the owner of the up comings. It means I use up-comers more than stars.

Nollywoodgossip wish you the best.

Thanks very much.

About the Author

Delia Innoma was born 26 September in Lagos. After her OND in Accounting, IMT Enugu, she left for further studies abroad. Her interests on computer made her study and achieved certificate in Computer programming. In Germany where she lives till date, she discovered her love for acting and featured in 1995 in German Series (Comedy Factory). Delia is happily married with 2 wonderful kids. Her son has passion for music and her daughter draws her dreams on paper. These kids will not stop at anything to make her a happy Mum. She loves being mum, but still had discovered something that makes her happy and that is writing. She writes her mind about issues and also likes to help other people discover their dreams. She recognized early enough that “is not who we are that hold us back on our success, but who we think we are”.

40 Comments on this article. Feel free to join this conversation.

  1. Lawrence Lurrenz Onuzulike May 30, 2012 at 9:07 pm - Reply

    cool

  2. Delia Innoma May 30, 2012 at 10:43 pm - Reply

    Good to know someone still thinks about upcomings.

  3. Ijeoma Onyeke May 31, 2012 at 6:54 am - Reply

    very good…GOD BLESS U WELLA.

  4. Patricia Ethagbhe Ezumezu May 31, 2012 at 8:26 am - Reply

    Good, keep it up bro.

  5. Happy Albert May 31, 2012 at 9:52 am - Reply

    tank God for a producer like u dat is giving chances to d upcomers..may God bless u immeasurable amen.

  6. Amaka Sylvia May 31, 2012 at 11:39 am - Reply

    keep it up.

  7. Aniema Akpabio May 31, 2012 at 12:43 pm - Reply

    Good job for bringing up the freshers.

  8. Catherine-Emaeyak Idiong May 31, 2012 at 1:10 pm - Reply

    nice and when csn I come for my audition? lol

  9. Tina Ak. May 31, 2012 at 3:41 pm - Reply

    Nice 1, all the best.

  10. Faith Adaugo Agomuo June 27, 2012 at 3:55 pm - Reply

    a must watch!

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