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Stigma
Stigma
Directed by	Diminas Dagogo
Screenplay by	Okechukwu Victor Eze; Vincent Bura Bari Nwilo;
Produced by	Rivers State Ministry of Health ; 13Fatman Int'l Limited
Starring	Jackie Appiah; Hilda Dokubo; Emeka Ike; Clem Ohameze;
Edited by	Siem Nkula and Eileen De Klerk
Production; company	13Fatman Films
Release date	1 December 2013;
Running time	96 minutes
Country	Nigeria

Stigma is a 2013 Nigerian drama film based on the discrimination faced by persons living with HIV virus in a village in Rivers State.^[1] It was directed by Diminas Dagogo and stars Jackie Appiah, Hilda Dokubo and Emeka Ike. The film was produced by Rivers State Ministry of Health.^[2]

Plot

Ibiso (Hilda Dokubo) is responsible for delivery of babies in her community. She is married to an alcoholic and womanizer, Smart (Soibifa Dokubo). Ibiso's daughter, Vanessa (Jackie Appiah) continues to refuse the advances of Ebiye (Daniel Braid) towards her because she doesn't want to make the marital mistakes of her mother. Ebiye continues to woo Vanessa, sharing his allowances with her, with the hope that she will reciprocate his care towards her one day. Due to her mum's persistent failing health, A youth corper, Dr. Jide (Emeka Ike) advises Vanessa to bring her mum to the clinic after the herbal medicine administered by the traditional doctor proved ineffective. Ebiye perceives his relationship with Vanessa is at risk due to her closeness to Dr. Jide.

At the clinic, a counselling session on HIV is held with Vanessa before the test. It was later revealed to her that her mum was infected with the AIDS virus. She recollects how her mum used same equipment for different pregnant women for years. As Ibiso's health worsens, Counselor Edet (Francis Duru) reveals that the HIV virus was left untreated for years hence the complications to her health. Ibiso died shortly afterwards. Dr. Jide travels to Port Harcourt after the completion of his service year. Vanessa is also revealed to have contacted HIV after a blood contact with an infected equipment used by her Ibiso.

As the news of the presence of HIV in Ibiso's family spreads across the village, there is a wide level of discrimination against Vanessa and her two siblings. Ebiye break ties with Vanessa. Unable to withstand the stigmatization, Vanessa attempts to commit suicide by hanging. But was unsuccessful after the rope got torn. Dr. Jide and Counselor Edet makes provision to meet Vanessa in Port Harcourt. In Port Harcourt, Vanessa is introduced to Pastor Jude (Clem Ohameze) by Dr. Jide, who also registers her in an interactive social group for people living with AIDS. Vanessa wins a United Nations writing award for people living with HIV. Dr. Jide asks Vanessa to marry him. On the wedding day, it is revealed that Ebiye was actually the groom. After some reluctance, Vanessa later agreed to forgive and marry Ebiye.

Cast

Jackie Appiah as Vanessa
Hilda Dokubo as Ibiso
Emeka Ike as Dr. Jide
Soibifa Dokubo as Smart
Ngozi Nwosu as Telema
Francis Duru as Counselor Edet
Clem Ohameze as Pastor Jude
Daniel Braid as Ebiye

Release

It was released on 1 December 2013 in Port Harcourt to commemorate the World Aids Day in Rivers State.^[3]

Reception

360nobs.com in its extensive review highlighted the positives from an HIV-related movie after Goodbye Tomorrow (1995), Yet Another Day, Visa to Hell, Dark Moment and Inside Story. It went further to state that the film was a reminder that though the prevalence of HIV/AIDS is on the decline, the disease is still with us.^[4]

Awards

Award	Category	Recipient	Result
2015 Best of Nollywood Awards	Best Lead Actress	Hilda Dokubo	Nominated
	Best Screenplay		Nominated
	Best Production Design		Nominated
	Best Use of Nigerian costume		Nominated
	Best Use of indigenous Nigerian language		Won
	Movie of the Year		Nominated
2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards	Best Motion Picture		Nominated
	Best Film (drama)		Nominated
	Best Actress	Jackie Appiah	Nominated
	Best Screenplay		Nominated

References

^ "Hilda Dokubo, Jackie Appiah in Stigma". modernghana.com. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
^ "Hilda Dokubo bounces back in new movie, Stigma". thenationonlineng.net. 27 April 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
^ "Official website". Retrieved 22 June 2016.
^ "#Nollywood Movie Review Of 'Stigma'". 360nobs.com. Archived from the original on 12 September 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2016.

External links

Stigma at IMDb

[1] "Hilda Dokubo, Jackie Appiah in Stigma". modernghana.com. Retrieved 21 June 2016.

[2] "Hilda Dokubo bounces back in new movie, Stigma". thenationonlineng.net. 27 April 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2016.

[3] "Official website". Retrieved 22 June 2016.

[4] "#Nollywood Movie Review Of 'Stigma'". 360nobs.com. Archived from the original on 12 September 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2016.

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Stigma (2013 film)

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