Oba Otudeko, Joke Silver, Mo Abudu, Timi Dakolo Others At The Premiere Of ‘Selma’

Selma is a 2014 American historical drama film based on the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches led by James Bevel. The film stars British actors David Oyelowo as King, Tom Wilkinson as President Lyndon Johnson, Tim Roth as George Wallace, Carmen Ejogo as Coretta Scott King, and American rapper and actor Common as Bevel.

Selma premiered at the American Film Institute Festival on November 11, 2014, began a limited U.S. release on December 25, and expanded into wide theatrical release on January 9, 2015, just two months before the 50th anniversary of the march.

Selma had four Golden Globe Award nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Director, and Best Actor, and won for Best Original Song.[8] It also garnered nominations for Best Picture and Best Original Song at the 87th Academy Awards.

Selma premiered yesterday in Nigeria at the House On The Rock Church..