{"id":19989,"date":"2024-08-31T08:19:48","date_gmt":"2024-08-31T08:19:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/?p=19989"},"modified":"2024-08-31T08:20:31","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T08:20:31","slug":"never-pat-a-lie-as-chika-mckay-would-interestingly-say-introducing-patted-lie-a-gripping-new-drama-by-chika-sally-mckay-set-to-make-waves-in-nollywood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/2024\/08\/31\/never-pat-a-lie-as-chika-mckay-would-interestingly-say-introducing-patted-lie-a-gripping-new-drama-by-chika-sally-mckay-set-to-make-waves-in-nollywood\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cNever Pat a Lie\u201d as Chika Mckay would interestingly say. Introducing “Patted Lie”: A Gripping New Drama by Chika Sally Mckay, Set to Make Waves in Nollywood"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, is buzzing with the release of \u201cPatted Lie,\u201d a riveting drama and action film by debut filmmaker Chika Mckay. Presented in both English and French, Chika McKay\u2019s \u201cPatted Lie\u201d is quickly gaining recognition for its unique approach to storytelling and its thought-provoking exploration of domestic violence.<\/p>\n

“Patted Lie” is a strikingly original screenplay that brings awareness to the pervasive issue of domestic violence in society. The film follows a young police officer, haunted by a troubled past and harboring a secret that could end his career. Teaming up with a female partner, the duo is willing to put everything on the line\u2014reputation, career, and lives\u2014as they employ unorthodox methods to bring perpetrators of domestic violence to justice.<\/p>\n

The narrative unravels the complex motivations driving these officers: Why are they so determined to solve domestic violence cases? What is the true nature of their relationship? What secrets does Officer Oby\u2019s French background hold, and how far will Officer Tade go to see justice served, even if it means breaking all the rules?<\/p>\n

Chika Mckay is an acclaimed author, screenwriter, international model, and presenter, making her debut as a film producer and director. Known for her passion for storytelling, she has penned three books including Bestseller \u201cA Girl\u2019s Dream\u201d, her books cuts across various genres, including drama, romance, creative non-fiction, and children’s literature. Her work has been translated into more than four languages earning her international acclaim. Chika’s narratives are celebrated for its ability to transport readers into vivid, imaginative worlds filled with complex characters and thought-provoking themes.\"\"<\/p>\n

With over six years of experience in the entertainment industry, Chika has established herself as a versatile screenwriter, crafting engaging stories for film, television, and web series. Her ability to create relatable characters, sharp dialogue, and captivating plots has earned her numerous awards and recognition within the industry. As she steps into her new role as a film producer and director, Chika brings her unique vision to the big screen.<\/p>\n

Awards and Recognitions for \u201cPatted Lie\u201d<\/p>\n

Since its release, “Patted Lie” has garnered significant attention and has already received the following award nominations:<\/p>\n

1. Best Female Filmmaker
\n2. Best Movie Trailer – International
\n3. Best Short Film – African
\n4. Best Cinematography – Short
\n5. Best Movie Poster – International<\/p>\n

Chika Mckay, the screenwriter, producer, and director of \u201cPatted Lie,\u201d expresses her excitement for the film’s release, being a World Premiere: “Being led by the Holy Spirit, I’m thrilled to bring this story to life and to shed light on such an important issue. I believe this film will spark meaningful conversations and contribute to a positive change in the Society\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, is buzzing with the release of \u201cPatted Lie,\u201d a riveting drama and action film by debut filmmaker Chika Mckay. Presented in both English and French, Chika McKay\u2019s \u201cPatted Lie\u201d is quickly gaining recognition for its unique approach to storytelling and its thought-provoking exploration of domestic violence. “Patted Lie” is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19992,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[406,16,346,391],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19989","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-art","category-business","category-culture","category-entertainment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19989","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19989"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19989\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19992"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19989"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19989"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19989"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}