Checkmate (Nigerian TV series)

Checkmate
Created byAmaka Igwe
Country of originNigeria
Original languageEnglish
Production
Production companyMoving Movies
Original release
NetworkNTA
ReleaseApril 4, 1991 (1991-04-04)[1] –
1994 (1994)
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Checkmate is a Nigerian television serial that ran from Thursday, April 4, 1991[2] to 1994, created by Amaka Igwe and sponsored by Lever Brothers Nigeria.[3][4][5][6][7][8] It starred Ego Nnamani, Francis Agu, Bob-Manuel Udokwu, Mildred Iweka, Kunle Bamtefa, and Richard Mofe Damijo[4][7][9][10] Set in Lagos, the story focuses on the Haatrope family, the enemies determined to destroy their business and legacy, and their friends and associates. Checkmate is seen in the show's opening credits, where a chess player's king is directly attacked by an opponent's pawn, making escape impossible.

The show's opening and ending theme is Ron Goodwin's main theme for the 1964 war film 633 Squadron,[11][12] and the main character - Ann Haatrope - is loosely based on Queen Amina of Zaria.[13]

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  2. ^ "Bob-Manuel Udokwu". Modernghana.com. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  3. ^ Emeagwali, Gloria (Spring 2004). "Editorial: Nigerian Film Industry". Central Connecticut State University. Africa Update Vol. XI, Issue 2. Archived from the original on November 27, 2009. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
  4. ^ a b Almost 2 Decades after the end of Checkmate, Nigerian Superstar Richard Mofe Damijo returns to TV on Tinsel, BellaNaija; June 24, 2011 at 8:24 pm.
  5. ^ A Flashback On Nigeria TV Series and Soaps, May 11, 2013. Leadership, (Abuja) Nigeria. Hosted on Allafrica.com (requires subscription or registration).
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  7. ^ a b Nollywood kills Nigeria’s Television Drama. Vanguard Nigeria, June 12, 2011, 12:00 am.
  8. ^ "Amaka Igwe nee Isaac Nene". ama-awards.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
  9. ^ Where Are They Now? January 19, 2001; P.M. News, (Lagos) Nigeria. Hosted on Allafrica.com (requires subscription or registration).
  10. ^ See Adaora Nwandu: Amaka Igwe: THE MATRIARCH OF NOLLYWOOD. Archived April 10, 2016, at the Wayback Machine April 30, 2014; AdaoraNwandu.com.
  11. ^ "CHECKMATE Episode 1". Retrieved February 4, 2021 – via YouTube.
  12. ^ "633 squadron theme". October 19, 2010. Retrieved February 4, 2021 – via YouTube.
  13. ^ Nigeria: Mourning a Legendary Screen Icon