Yemi Blaq, Rachael Oniga return to the screen with ‘Romantic Scammer’

Yemi Blaq and Rachel Oniga have returned to the screens with a new film, ‘Romantic Scammer’.

A new film, ‘Romantic Scammer’ featuring Yemi Blaq and Rachel Oniga opens a conversation about one of the most popular internet scams.

Directed by Clem Aigbor, ‘Romantic Scammer’ also features Australian economist and actress, Nash Baskerville, Emmanuel Igwe, and El Splashy.

The film had scenes shot in Nigeria and some parts of Australia.

Romantic Scammer movie official trailer. Do not miss. In cinemas in Nigeria from 18 October 2019

Speaking on the film, producer and lead actress, Nash Baskerville said she was inspired to write the story following the experiences of some of the Australian nationals. 

Emmanuel Igwe and Nash Baskerville attend the premiere of 'Romantic Scammer' in Lagos, Nigeria.

“The reason behind the movie is to expose scammers and as well inform the world that Nigerians are not all scammers but only some bad ones. The first time I came to Nigeria, I saw people I found out that Nigerians are lovely people. We read and see several incidents of scams in the name of love back in Australia but we also found out that not all Nigerians are scammers. We approached the Nigerian police for support and after reading the script, they loved the story and supported us in shooting the film,” Baskerville said.

Speech by Nash Baskerville, Chief Executive Officer, Emnash Proprietary Limited at the end of the screening of the movie ' Romantic Scammer' in Lagos, Nigeria. Romantic Scammer is a world class movie featuring Nash Baskerville, Emmanuel Igwe, Yemi Blaq, Rachel Oniga, Clem Aigbor and many more national and international cast and crew. Produced by Emnash Proprietary Limited, distributed by Pinnacles film distribution, Directed by Clem Aigbor, Story and Screenplay by Nash Baskerville, Edited by Agu Nonso Black. Movie will be showing in cinemas in Nigeria from 18 October 2019. The movie is based on true life story of international crime of scamming in the name of love which leaves an Australian lady Jessica emotionally and financially devastated while Scammer fund their lavish lifestyle through her money. Movie is an eye opener for all and will educate people not to fall victim of Romantic scamming for male or female which is one of the biggest problem in today's world. Together we all can eradicate Romantic scamming. A must see movie please do not miss it.

On his part, the lead actor, Emmanuel Igwe, who played the lead role, said it was interesting working with a foreigner on a movie project. He also said it is good seeing a foreigner writing a story and supporting the cause of Nollywood by putting out the real story.

Romantic Scammer is based on a true story where a naive Australian divorced lady Jessica is scammed in the name of love. Scammers drain her emotionally and financially and leave her with a broken heart while enjoying her money. Truth prevails at the end and the scammers are caught and sent to prison.