Uche Jombo returns with Heaven on My Mind

Nollywood actress, director and producer Uche Jombo is leading actors to cinemas with her new movie Heaven on my Mind this December.

The Nollywood heavyweight, who has had her fair share of cinema, runs with several collaborations with top filmmakers like Desmond Elliot, Emem Isong and more, will be making her first full feature and directorial debut with the family movie.

The highly anticipated movie, which began pre-production in late 2017 and finished filming in March 2018, is the first collaboration between two talented actors: Uche Jombo and Ini Edo as co-producers, and will be released under their film companies, Uche Jombo Studios and Minini Empire Production.

The combination of Uche Jombo and Ini Edo has resulted in the casting of popular Nollywood faces from English and Yoruba-speaking sectors, as the movie features talented actors like Uche Jombo, Ini Edo, Mercy Aigbe, Ray Emordi, Andrea Chika Chukwu, Femi Adebayo, Adunni Ade, Eric Ogbonna and Yvonne Nwosu.

• People trying to know my new man —Toyin Abraham

Uche Jombo revealed that Heaven on my Mind is a breath of fresh air when it comes to storytelling, production and casting. She said; Heaven on My Mind is really a breath of fresh air when it comes to filmmaking. The story, production, cast and crew members brought their A-Game to the table. It is refreshingly different and I had massive fun and joy filming this.”

On this being her directorial debut, Uche said; “I mean we all get to a point in life when you just know that it is time to do something you really enjoy and take it to the next level.

For me, directing this movie is a huge mark in my books and I really appreciate everyone who had faith in me. Not only did I get to act with some of the most talented actors in the industry, I also got a chance to bring out the best in them through the lens. It was an amazing experience.”