The much talked about film Qiniso finally premiered on Saturday
the 7th of February at the Rainbow theatre in Bulawayo. It features
prominent figures in the local entertainment industry which include, poet
turned singer Lady Tshawe , Style Icon and Global Citizen Gilmore Tee, NAMA
winner and nominee, Philani Nyoni, amongst others. Having been Produced by
Kudakwashe Takundwa and directed by Lenmore Sibanda a lot was expected from the
production team, but that was not the case. Considering the time taken editing
the film, and not forgetting the way the hush tag ‘’#QinisoTheMovie’’ became a trend on twitter for over three
weeks hopes were raised only to be crushed on the day of the Premiere.
The film starved Bulawayo public came in their numbers to
support a proudly Zimbabwean product that is rarely witnessed at the expense of
Nollywood ,Bollywood and Hollywood films which have become commonplace in the
local media. V.I.P and regular tickets for $10 and $5 were sold out; the Movie
theatre was full to the extent that the organisers had to divide the audience. Most
occupied City 1 whilst others had to
wait for their turn to watch in City 2.The red carpet welcome was well executed
and the exquisite smartly dressed cast was down to earth, friendly and warm
hearted as they took turns to be interviewed on the red carpet. It was no
surprise that the premiere of the film delayed to start as too much time was
spent on the red carpet. Adding to the delay misery was the activities that
took place, which included comedian, Ntando Moyo’s performance. Not forgetting
the showing of Jane the Ghost’s trailer which features Leroy Ndlovu and Model,
Donna Ncube. Thembi, one of Qiniso’s Producers also attributed the delays to the
technical faults which were on Rainbow theatre’s side as one of the chief
causes of the premiere’s delay.

No offence, but the Director, Cinematographer, and the Editor are the chief culprits of this flop! They should take full responsibility. Bulawayo people were thrown mud in their faces! A development they never expected especially after being ‘’VAULTED’’ last Saturday on the 31st of January at Jackie Mgido’s top notch-well organised VAULT Cosmetics make-up range launch which was held at Truworths in Bulawayo. Unfortunately the film premiere which attracted almost a similar large turnout as the impressive make-up range launch did not live up to expectations.
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