Soul Diaspora Movie Premieres this Weekend at Ozone Cinemas

Red Carpet Panafrican

Soul Diaspora is a several time award winning feature film, including Audience Favorite Award at the "Pan African Film Festival" of Hollywood, and winner of "Best Film by an African Filmmaker in Diaspora" at the AMAA, "African Movie Academy Awards". Soul Diaspora depicts the story of Saidu, a Nigerian immigrant in Los Angeles, struggling both with his new life, and his inner demons and past. It is a modern tragedy dealing with human relationships, tolerance, and redemption, it highlights how important it is to understand and care for one another from the perspective of a multicultural youth in places like Los Angeles.
The director of the Soul Diaspora Odera Ozoka and also produced the film Ije, Starring Genevieve Nnaji and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde.

The premiere of Soul Diaspora will be taking place at Ozone Cinemas, E-Centre 1-11 Commercial Avenue, Yaba, Lagos State, on Saturday January 28th, with a red carpet starting at 6:30pm. It will be a very intimate
yet prestigious event not to be missed due as much to its impressive list of Nollywood names attending it (list attached to this email), as to the singularity and importance of the film Soul Diaspora, first of many groundbreaking and deeply relevant films from Nigerian filmmaker Odera Ozoka, and part of the new wave of filmmaking in the Nollywood industry.

Red Carpet interview Hollywood

You can visit the official website of Soul Diaspora and have a look at the galleries and videos of interviews, trailer and more (which you are welcome to use for any purposes of publicity or coverage); get to know more about the cast and crew, and all the awards and venues @ http://www.souldiasporamovie.com/
Another link to a short video introducing Odera Ozoka and the Soul Diaspora team at the opening of the Pan African Film Festival 2010 in Hollywood:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRUBXGIGxRo

Nollywood Yoruba Actor Giorgio Lekinson is Dead

Popular Nollywood Actor Lekinson died of Diabetes yesterday January 25th, 2012 in Oshogbo, Osun State. His death was confirmed by Honorable Rotimi Makinde who is an Actor and a Member of House of Reps. Lekinson has featured in so many Home videos. May his soul Rest in peace.

Just this week, Mr Ibu lost his two year old to food poisoning and also Nollywood actor David Ihezie died last week.May their souls Rest in peace. (Amen)

Nollywood Actress Lola Margret Premieres Omo Oloro in UK

Lola  Margret is set to hit London social scene real hard this Febuary when she premieres her new movie 'Omo Oloro' at the prestigious planet Nollywood on Friday February 10th, 2012 from 8pm.

Already the UK scene is buzzing, expecting the movie and Top Comedian, Mr Latin, is expected to be the MC. And after the premiere, Top Fuji Act, Mr Shefiu Alao, will perform the London premiere. It is packaged by Top UK Promoter, Ade banks. Tickets  goes for 20pounds single and 30pounds double.

'Omo Oloro' is a classy movie which stars Fathia Balogun, Lola Marget and Mercy Aigbe.The movie is directed by Award Winning Director Bayo Tijani and already it is getting a lot of commendations from those who have seen the preview.

Nollywood Actress Tonto Dike Models for TIANNASTYLIN

Star Actress Tonto Dikeh is at it again.Today, she is one of the biggest Actress in Nigeria.Producers line up scripts for her and she is also trying her hands on music.Tonto was pulled to ILLESHE Beach by top celebrity stylists TIANNASTYLIN on Saturday Jan. 21st.

Standing for hours she modelled pictures of the label for a fashion catalogue out soon.

Tonto Dike,born in June 1985, she is a graduate of University of Portharcourt, who took a big risk by coming to Lagos to seek a career in Nollywood shortly after she completed in the Next Movie Star Reality Show in 2006. In just 5 years she has worked her way to the top having featured in over 100 movies and she is today one of the highest paid Actress. She is also working hard on a music career having signed a management contract with Kas Records.

Paul Apel wins Home Vida Awards with 90 Ninth Day

Zack Orji and Fred Amata with Guests

Paul Apel and wife  with Rapper MI

Movie on corruption in Nigeria hits cinemas January 27th, 2012

90Ninth Day is the captivating story of Jack (Paul Apel) who is awarded a power plant contract by the government. This begins a chain of treacherous and tragic events for him and his family. Susan (Bimbo Akintola) who lost out of the bid embarks on a blind revenge. In the dangerous triangle is one of Jack’s
friends Col. Ben (Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey) whose obsession with becoming an army general turns him into a psychopath. For honour, Jack’s family hangs in the balance.
90ninthday which had 5nominations at the last Best of nollywood Awards and cleared the Homevida Awards which was held in Abuja in December 2011 will finally hit the bigscreen on January 27th in all cinema across the nation.

According to paul,This movie is coming at the right time as we are all concernced with the level of corruption in the land and we are therefore using the movie to send a message and also make a huge statement in terms of production techniques,Fans who also trop to the cinemas will have an opportunity to see Veterans Bimbo Akintola And Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey on the big screen.

RMD, Ini Edo, Chiwetalu Agwu and Patience Ozokwor bag Chieftaincy Titles

Nollywood Actors Chiwetalu Agwu, Patience Ozokwor a.k.a Mama G, Hon Richard Mofe Damijo(RMD) and Ini Edo-Ehiagwina, top actor Emeka Ike have been conferred with Chieftaincy titles by the traditional ruler of Egbunike, Anambra State.


According to reports, these film makers were honored as a result of their excellent interpretation of movie roles that project Igbo traditions to the world.

Mercy Johnson emerges Google's Most Searched Celebrity, beaten by Facebook and 2go

Mercy Johnson ends the year on high notes - One actress who made so much news in the year 2011 is delectable screen goddess Mercy Johnson.

Saying that the year has been a really wonderful year for her is stating the obvious, as the curvaceous actress remained number one choice in Nollywood from Asaba, Enugu, Lagos, to Abuja and beyond gracing posters and movie jackets.

In the year under review, she got married and was adjudged the best actress at the Afro-Australian Music and Movies Award (AAMMA) which is the only African award event in the whole of Australia and New Zealand. The award recognized Mercy Johnson as Africa’s Queen of the screen which is a symbolic recognition. The
award which is the third edition held at the Emmore Theatre in Sydney, Australia. Though Mercy Johnson was regrettably absent at the awards due to mixed up flight logistics beyond her control but prolific Nollywood actor, Desmond Elliot received the award on her behalf.



Adding icing on the cake, MJ as she is fondly called recently emerged the most ‘goggled’ Nigerian celebrity on the popular search engine Google. According to statistics by Google, Mercy Johnson was the most searched Nigerian celebrity on the internet. She was beaten to the third place by Facebook, the social networking site, which came first, followed by 2go, a mobile messenger that allows one to chat with friends for free.

Apart from playing lead roles in big budget movie and acting in more than a dozen movies through the cause of the year, ,Mercy Johnson has also gained headlines throughout the year with her daring move to go bald for a movie role and her controversial  wedding in August  and also for her blindness rumor recently.

 The Okene, Kogi state native who made her movie debut in ‘’The Maid’’ years ago has appeared in over 100 movies and still counting and with other notable awards to her credit including the best actress at the exquisite Future Awards among others Mercy is truly the star to beat.

The top search terms concerning Mercy Johnson include: ‘mercy Johnson wedding’, and ‘Mercy Johnson blind’, ‘about Mercy Johnson’ among others.

Specifically thanking her fans Mercy says “I really appreciate you all for your love and concern throughout the year and also for your concern and calls about the blindness rumor, I really appreciate you all for the love, i felt so loved, didn’t know people care so much about my safety this much”

According to her PR Agency, Bigsam Media, the actress is on her knees saying thank you for being there for her all through the year. ‘We really want to thank Mercy’s fans and the general public for making her so significant in their lives and in this country by extension. I appreciate them for making me their favorite”

Desmond Elliot, Tonto Dikeh,Chika Ike,Moyo Lawal,Alex Ekubo and others joined Uti for charity event

Alex Ekubor,a guest,Micheal,Beverly Naya,Bryan Okpala and a guest

What better way to celebrate the festive season and also thank God for all he has done for you throughout the year other than show love and care to the less privileged and needy in the society. This was what multi talented entertainer and famous reality show winner Uti Nwanchuwku of the Big Brother Africa (BBA) fame had in mind when he decided to gather his friends and colleague in the entertainment industry together to a charity event organized by his fan club at Ojez on the 21st of December 2011.
The event  which was solely a charitable work done to cater for the needy in the society  had many celebrities, fans and friends of Uti in attendance and saw them trooping out in their numbers to donate food items and
material things to the needy who had been carefully selected from different parts of the state. Among the friends of Uti in attendance were; sultry Nollywood diva, Tontoh Dike, Susan Peters, talent Nollywood actor and Glo ambassador Desmond Elliot, Actors Alex Ekubo and Micheal Okon, Music diva Goldie, soap opera stars Ajibade Gbenro Emmanuel,Moyo Lawal and Halima Abubakar, Nollywood diva,Chika Ike,former MR Nigeria Bryan Okwara and  Keneth Okoli,  former Gulder Ultimate man Micheal Nwachukwu, and the recently crowned Ultimate man Christopher Okechukwu, RnB star,Dipp and Lanky C.
A galaxy of celebrities who stormed the event had a nice time socializing with the celebrated children and widows by wining and dining with them and afterwards got busy by dancing to selected tunes playing by the DJ. Music Stars who attended also serenaded the celebrants with their hit songs.Dipp,Dezign. CEO of Back to black Don Amando brought along his artistes like K kenny, Benny P and Oluwemawe. Lanky C's voice was also one to remember. They all thrilled the audiences with their performances.

For Uti, this was just his way of celebrating the festive season and also appreciating God’s goodness to him through the year.
The charitable event was organised mainly to cater for widows, and the physically challenged children in the society. Among the organisations which benefitted from this charitable works were; God’s wife, a widow’s home, school for physically challenged children Modupe Cole, school for the down syndrome kids etc. After the fun, the food and gift items were shared out to all the schools and charity homes present.
Friends of Uti didn’t only come out to honour the event but they also showed their generosity by bringing along with them various food items and gifts for the less privileged and the widows who were been celebrated. Amongst the items brought by the cheerful donation were bags of rice, cartoons of Noodles, bags of salt, packets of Tin Tomatoes, packs of Toilet Tissues, pampers, bottles of drinks, bags of beans, cartoons of juice, clothes etc.

As A Martini Ambassador

Other Notable People/outfits that supported this cause include Orode Uduaghan(daughter of Governor of Delta State) who sent down 50 Bags of Rice; Martini who recently endorsed Uti and Eku set up a mini Bar to entertain the guests. Md of GDN Alexander Kuthor made sure Matini gave it's full support. Also helping out with Refreshments was Prime Chinese as their Manager Mr Henry Udoh brought food to cater for about 30 people.
Speaking about the event, Uti says “for me I have had a very good and successful year, this year alone I have won four awards and done five movies, and also anchored many shows, so for me this year has been rewarding both financially and career wise, so I thought instead of spending on partying and getting drunk with friends, why not spend the money on people who the society has forgotten like the widows and physically challenged children who are in need and what better time to do that other than the season of love, a time of sharing.
 

AWARD WINNING MOVIE "ANCHOR BABY" RELEASED ONLINE WATCH NOW!

Multiple award winning Nigerian/Canadian blockbuster movie "Anchor Baby" directed by Lonzo Nzekwe has achieved another feat never before done by any Nollywood movie. The director of the movie has decided to give movie lovers and fans of the movie all over the world, who missed out on seeing the movie another chance to view the movie through an online Video On Demand on their website at
www.anchorbabymovie.com for only $4.99 which is close to nothing. Renters will also have access to watch the movie 5 times within 30 days.
Movie lovers and fans of the movie can visit the online portal of the movie www.anchorbabymovie.com to watch the full movie instantly in HD quality.  The movie which racked in close to 18million naira in box office
was adjudged the best Nollywood movie in the Uk cinemas. Anchor Baby has also been shortlisted by the British Academy of Film and Television (BAFTA) as one of the films seeking for nominations votes at the 2012 awards.

The producers are also offering 10% commission from sales generated when anyone embeds or shares the full movie on their blogs, Facebook, twitter and any website. to start sharing the video now, one can go to the video player on their website www.AnchorBabyMovie.com, and click the "Share" or "Embed" button to start.
The movie which was shot in Canada with a cast of international movie stars and one of Nollywood's best actresses,  Omoni Oboli was produced and directed by Nigerian born, Canadian based film maker Lonzo Nzekwe  generated a lot of buzz in the entertainment industry as to the number of fans the movie generated on social and media blogs even weeks before its arrival and the amount of awards the movie carted away when it finally arrived in cinemas.

 The movie was pronounced the Best Film at the Harlem International Film Festival in New York City; it won an award of merit at the Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood; it has enjoyed several weeks of impressive runs and cinema success across Nigeria and now 'Anchor Baby' is at the verge of winning more awards as it gets two nominations from AMAA Awards
The movie, Anchor Baby set in the United State and shot in Brampton and Hamilton, Ontario Canada
tells the story of a married illegal immigrant couple living in the US, Joyce and Paula Unanga. They are ordered by the US immigration to leave the country by voluntary departure. They agree to leave but only after Joyce who is 5month pregnant delivers her baby inside the US, as this will guarantee automatic citizenship for their child.

Victims of the Society Movie Premieres in Grand Style

Who else could drive a mammoth crowd to a movie premier if not much loved and respected Nollywood actor and producer Elvis Chucks who had the industry stars troop out in their number to the premier of the movie “Victims of the Society”. The long awaited and much anticipated movie finally debuts in grand style at the prestigious Agip hall of the Muson Center Onikan on the 10th of December. In attendance were many celebrities, individuals from different walks of life who trooped out in their number to grace the red carpet and also support  Elvis Chuks. Amongst them are; His excellency, The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) and The deputy Governor of Lagos state, Mrs Ajoke Orelope Adefulire both represented by the commissioner for health Dr Femi Nneka and Isaac Moses,Agatha Amatha. Lilian Bach,Cossy Ojiakor,O.C Ukeje amongst others.

It was an evening of utter fun and enjoyment as they wined and exchanged pleasantries before the commencement of the movie and posed for very exclusive shots for hundreds of paparazzi and the waiting lounge was filled to capacity as celebrities, fans, associates, and family members throng the venue to support Elvis Chuks.

The premiere left a lot of people touched and emotionally charged as the storyline of the movie was so heartfelt and soul touching to the audience who were so concerned with the plights of the main characters in
the movie and also the perfect role interpretation put up by the characters earned them praises of everyone in the cinema hall who continually applauded their beautiful performance.


The movie “Victim of the Society” is an advocacy flick done artistically in the aftermath effect of child abuse. It takes a holistic look at what happens when a child is turned into a monster and when the monster is unleashed on the society. The movie explores the damaging effect of abuse and the role of the society. The movie paints a picture of a growing child from a remote area who constantly witnesses the abuse of his mother by his drunken father and he has to come to terms with his two younger sisters who hawk on the street for survival. The movie is intended to sensitize the people on the dangers of child abuse, neglect and women abuse.

Tonto Dike Visits Dagrin's Grave

Nollywood Actress Tonto Dike who recently handed a scholarship to two (2) students on December 11, 2011 at Troy Lounge, Ogba has now extended her good tidings to the deceased. The sultry actress was spotted yesterday at the Atan cemetery, Yaba, Lagos dropping a wreath at the tomb of late rapper Dagrin. A heartfelt act if you ask me.

2011 Recap Series: Accidents that happened in 2011

In this Series, We are looking at the Top 6 Accidents that happened in the Entertainment Industry this year. First is the Yoruba Comic Actor Popularly known as 'Baba Ijesha', he  had an accident on Abeokuta Express road on March 1st, 2011. He was on his way to the Abeokuta in Ogun State to honour one of his colleagues, Mr. Latin, who was holding an anniversary party in Abeokuta. He survived the accident but His PA died  and he was buried according to muslim rites

Picture of Baba Ijesha when he had the accident

Next up is Nollywood Actress Chika Ike who survived an accident when she was returning from a movie location when her Honda CRV crashed and thankfully she did not sustain any injuries. According to the actress, who also opened  multi-million naira fashion store in Abuja this year, “I can’t explain how I escaped unhurt because everybody that came to the accident scene could not believe the occupants of the vehicle survived. Another Accident survivor is Maye hunta (Ekaete crooner) had  survived a disastrous car accident.
 The accident occurred along Oshodi Express road in  Lagos when he was going for an event. He was driving
in his car  ,Dodge caravan and  rammed into another car in front of him. He left the accident scene with minor injuries. International Music Act Sean Kingston's survived a near-fatal jet ski accident that could have been avoided if he had bothered to take a boating safety class.

Kisean Anderson better known by his stage name, Sean Kingston, the 21 year old year old Jamaican-American artist was involved in a jet skiing accident in Miami, Florida. Kingston and a female passenger was severely injured when their jet ski struck the bridge connecting Palm Island with the MacArthur Causeway.

Rapper Rick Ross dropped out of a concert in and he suffered two seizures aboard two different airplanes within hours of one he had. The rapper, on his way to perform at a gig with the University of Memphis basketball team, suffered a seizure on a Friday morning, forcing the Delta flight that he wants to make an emergency landing in Fort Lauderdale. Ross reportedly suffered yet another seizure on the second flight. The rapper was reportedly rushed to an emergency room in Birmingham, Ala., and did not make it to the concert.

It was unclear what could have brought on the two seizures. If Ross suffered what's known as a grand mal seizure, which is due to abnormal neuron activity in the brain, it could have been caused by any number of factors.

Fast rising actress, Moyo Lawal on Sunday,December 4,2011 survived an auto crash when her Toyota Camry slipped into a ditch along Lagos/Ibadan Expressway while on her way from Asaba, Delta State. The frightening incident we learnt,happened at about 10.30 a.m adjacent MKO Gardens,Ikeja,Lagos.

The car skidded into a ditch but they were rescued by other motorists and good Samaritans coming behind. Those who visited the scene of the accident told me that no one would believe Moyo and the guy who drove the car would be alive. They came out unhurt.

Nollywood Actress Tonto Dikeh hosts Smart Children, Gives out 2 Schorlarships

Nollywood Star Tonto Dikeh on Sunday December 11th 2011 showed the other side of her when she hosted 100 smart children in Lagos who have distinguished themselves in there studies and also inspire them.

According to Tonto I have decided to do this because I noticed that a lot of things are changing in our society,when I was growing up most of the big companies were supporting Education with scholarships,Debates and therefore students strive to be there best but all these is being lost.

The party held at Troy Lounge Ogba and the  Two (2) children Ibitayo Adeyemo a primary 4 year old student and Femi Akintunde won a 2 Year Educational Scholarship in which Tonto has disclosed that she will ensure that she will fulfill as this is what makes her happy.

Susan Peters Hits the Cover of Zen Magazine Africa

Anybody who has ever been in the entertainment spotlight before can confidently tell you that fame attracts both good & bad publicity. Sometimes, it seems impossible to escape such media frenzy when your head is on the chopping block but been able to be part of the industry in any way is a very fun experience. Been an actress in Nollywood, Hollywood or even Bollywood isn't as easy as it sounds. You become an instant role model to the millions who get to connect with you through your role and such are the high standards each actress must maintain throughout their career. Susan Peters is a remarkable and an incredible talent in the movie industry! Her dedication to her art is unmistakable as seen in the roles she has played in the movies she has been featured in. 

Susan has tons of awards to her name such as winning best actress in a supporting role at the Nollywood & African Film Critics' Awards  and even with so many accolades to her name, we believe the best is still yet to come from this African Diva! Susan hits the December Cover with a new & fressssh look! Loads of stories this month, from my personal favourite '10 Smart, Sexy & Stylish African Models who are taking over the world in 2012' to our Fashion editorial with KiRette Couture, we round up the issue with photo coverage from music concerts in Ghana & Nigeria respectively.  Have A Blessed Christmas & Remember - Inspire to be Inspired!

Make Up Artist --> House of Morris
Stylists --> Ezinne Chinkata and Tiannahs Place
Hair --> Ugo Make Me Salon
Photograph by Moussa

2011 Recap Series: Nollywood Actors and Actresses

This is a series of what  happened with some of Nollywood Actors and Actresses in 2011. Here is just a recap of their achievements, awards, recognition, movie premieres and many more. The Good, The Bad and the Ugly... Enjoy!!

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1. Mercy Johnson - She really made news this year with her Traditional and White wedding to Prince Okojie. Her news was on every headline both Prints, Magazines and Online. She was the number one buzz maker in Nollywood this year. Right from the preparation till the end, the news about her wedding was everywhere. After the successful wedding in  Recently in the news, it was said that she got blind at a movie location. Her publicist debunked the story and said it was a rumor that she is on a movie location in Lagos and getting set for her trip to Australia in a matter of days.
2. Rita Dominic - The Beautiful actress was the Co Host for The Headies (Hip Hop World Awards) with Ace Producer and Rapper Eldee The Don.
3. Chinedu 'Aki'  Ikedezie - The other half of Pawpaw got engaged recently to his wife Nneoma.
4.  Funke Akindele - who started her career in 'I Need to know' series back in the days has risen enormously by the choice of many movies and also becoming brand Ambassador for companies  like GLO, Lagos State Internal Revenue Service and she just got an endorsement deal with KLIN Detergent. After the release of OMO GHETTO Pt 2, she premiered her movie in October 2011 'The return of Jenifa' which sold over 7 million on its first week at the Cinemas.
5. Olu Jacob and Joke Silva - These couples are the most respected couples in the Movie Industry as at today. Mrs Jacobs clocked 50 in October and her husband of 25years renewed their vows on her 50th birthday at Freedom Park, Broad street Lagos Island. Romantic couples you say.. Olu Jacobs also got a National award on Sunday November 13th,  2011 from  Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan the  conferred award of Member of the Federal Republic (MFR)
6. Ini Edo -  Truly, she had the year rosy for her. She landed her self in a multi million naira endorsement deal with Rebecca Hair Product makers of Noble Hair, also a GLO Ambassador. She premiered her new Movie 'I'll take my Chances' in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Saturday, September 24, 2011. She also won Best Actress in Nigeria at the 2011 ZAFAA Awards.
7. Tonto Dike -  The Screen Goddess has many tongues wagging this year with her enormous Mermaid Tattoo on her back.
8. Odunlade Adekola - The Yoruba Actor  was announced earlier this year as a GLO Ambassador for Africa's Biggest Tele-communication Company.
9. Uche Jombo - The Beautiful Nollywood Actress premiered her movie ' Damage' this year a on July 31, 2011 at the Silverbird Galleria in Lagos/ And she also premiered the movie in Houston, USA and New York.
10. Kunle Afolayan - The Yoruba Actor joined other celebrities as one of the GLO Ambassadors  earlier this year with Odunlade Adekola. Phone Swap’ is the new feature film by award winning actor/director Kunle Afolayan. Fresh off the critical and commercial success from his last offering ‘The Figurine’’, any project Kunle touches turns into gold and this clip already looks like a surefire winner. Starring sultry Nollywood diva Nse IKpe Etim, screen legend Joke Silva, Wale Ojo and Ghanian Lydia Forson.
    



KATE HENSSHAW AND HER EX HUSBAND

11. Kate Henshaw - The Nollywood Actress, Face of Onga ambassador and former GLO Ambassador clocked the Big ''40' in July 2011. She threw a lavish party (organized by Elizabeth R) and wined 'n' dined with family and close friends. Her colleagues in Nollywood were not left out. Love that she is brave enough to embrace her age publicly. Recently her Marriage of 12 years hit the rocks. Painful! But she has moved on..
12. Jim Iyke - The Nollywood Actor Jim Iyke has come to terms with the fact that, he has a serious anger problem and such needs help. Is it refreshing  he has realized he has anger problems and he is doing something about it by taking anger management classes.
13. Stephanie Okereke - Nollywood star LG Ambassador, Face of Kanelekon Hair Products, VVF Advocate Stephanie Okereke covered the October Edition of The Complete Fashion Magazine along side  Bez Idakula. And she also received a National Award on November 13th , 2011.
14. Nse Ikpe Etim - Nse Ikpe-Etim has been in the entertainment industry since age 18 when she anchored a show on NTA. Her first movie role was in Venom of justice 2 after which she has acted in various movies including the Nollywood BIG hit movies, Reloaded and Guilty Pleasures, where she acted as Ramsey Nouah's wife. She is Fast becoming a face to reckon with in the movie industry. She has featured in so many movies Phone Swap, Same Page Stage Play and others. She won Best Actress at the 2011 Best of Nollywood Awards in Lagos.

        Other Nollywood Actors and Actresses also got the National award from the President are:

Kanayo O. Kanayo	Artist	Private	MFR
Iheme Osita	Artist	Private	MFR
Amaka Igwe	Artist	Private	MFR
Stephenie Okereke	Artist	Private	MFR
Genevieve Nnaji	Artist	Private	MFR

Ini Edo’s premiere of I’ll Take My Chances' full release slated for next year

 Nollywood star, Ini Edo who recently ventured into movie production with I’ll Take My Chances which she jointly produced, is set to premiere her latest work in Lagos. The actress who recently got her appointment with the United Nations renewed as the United Nations youth envoy on environment for another year is putting finishing touch to her preparation.

Anticipation is high and fingers are crossed in the entertainment and fashion capital of Nigeria, Lagos as the movie, I’ll Take My Chances comes to town.

Having enjoyed a very successful premiere in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, the banquet hall of the Meridien Hotel on the 24th September to be precise, the movie is now set to be premiered in Lagos and many celebrities,
industry pundits, associates and well wishers are all expected to throng the venue of the premiere in grand style. Following the resounding success and acceptance it enjoyed in Uyo, more is expected when the premiere comes alive in Lagos. The Lagos premiere of the movie which was jointly produced by the duo of Ini Edo and Emem Isong will take place sometimes in December this year.

I’ll Take My Chances centers on a medley of drama, dance, love and suspense, which is intended for people who are very passionate about dance and movies but not like the type often portrayed in most Bollywood films, but this time, it’s more Nigerian in perspective and philosophy.

The dance-themed movie boasts of an impressive cast that include the ever radiant Ini Edo, one-time Mr. Nigeria, Bryan Okwara, the president of ANTP, Jide Kosoko, Sam Loco Efe of blessed memory, Biola Williams, Lilian Ikpe, the dance sensation, Ashleigh Clark among others.

Directed by Desmond Elliot, a prolific actor, I’ll Take My Chances is a real departure from the frequently seen story lines in the movie industry as the content, style and philosophy behind it distinguishes it from most of the scripts daily churned out by directors and producers alike.

The movie tells the story of I.K, a young theatre arts graduate who majored in dance in the U.S., he hopes to stage a drama but lacks the funds to get through with it, and he also sought the help of his girlfriend, Giselle. However, I.K has to go for his youth service in a village in cross river and there he meets the beautiful Idara( Ini Edo). Despite their obvious differences, the two are drawn together but Idara harbours a secret. She has been selected to be the next High Priestess of Unek, a diety that is worshipped by her people through dance. Something will have to give as she is torn between her love for I.K and the path of destiny chosen by the deity. The movie is set to be at the cinemas from next year in all the cinemas nationwide

Patience Ozonkwo and Joke Silva speak on “Victims of the Society” Movie

 Nollywood greats Patience Ozonkwo, Joke Silva, Alex Usifo lock horn in the new advocacy lick “Victims of the society by actor and film maker Elvis Chuks. With this level of artistic combination, one couldn’t expect anything less than a wonderful executed movie and this is exactly what we get.

The movie “Victim of the Society” is an advocacy flick done artistically in the aftermath effect of child abuse. It takes a holistic look at what happens when a child is turned into a monster and when the monster is unleashed on the society. The movie explores the damaging effect of abuse and the role of the society.

Speaking elaborately about the movie, Patience Ozonkor says “The story is a very unique one. I felt touched
by the storyline of the movie when I read the script. Many people have done stories concerning what people are passing through in the society but they have never touched it the way this script touched it. Look at the background of the girl in the movie, the foundation of the family, when the foundation is broken, every other thing goes wrong. So the foundation matters a lot. Poverty, abject poverty can lead one into a lot of things, lack of care from parents, lack of care from government can lead our children into bad things, for example, using their body to achieve what they want.

“This is the kind of movie we want to be doing now, topical movies that will tell stories that would go anywhere in the world, not just stories that portray things in our society but all societies around the world not just Africans alone. Even the white people go through what was portrayed in this movie which is an international standard movie” Mama Gee said.

Also commenting on the movie, veteran actress Joke Silva says “the movie treats on various issues that affect our society such as human trafficking, the HIV/AIDS surge child abuse and women abuse. Personally what I like about the movie are the topics the movie bothers on, because you know, when one form of abuse is left unchecked, it always leads to more abuses and it keeps going on and on like that and this is what happens in our present day society”

 The producer Elvis Chuks   became popular with his roles in numerous Nollywood flicks and soap opera such as, Superstory.  He is one of the very few to have studied motion pictures outside the shores of this country, where he bagged an advanced diploma in filmmaking. Born in Abia state, he started his movie career when he featured in “Tales by Moonlight” “sweet and sour” and other sitcoms.

 When asked who the target audience is, Elvis said “the movie is a movie for the society and it is not for Nigeria alone but for the whole of Africa, according to reports 75% of people in the world have being a victim of one abuse or the other. I am very passionate about this movie because the message cuts across the social classes in our society and the world over”

 “Victims of the society” paints a picture of a growing child from a remote area who constantly witnesses the abuse of his mother by his drunken father and he has to come to terms with his two younger sisters who hawk on the street for survival. This movie is intended to sensitize people on the dangers of child neglect, child abuse and women abuse.

Nollywood Actress Tonto Dike to Host 100 Nigerian Children in December

Few days back, Nollywood Actress Tonto Dike joined the league of  Actors/Actresses by giving it a shot on the mic, and she does this with Producer/Artist Kas Fi Mi Le. She featured on Kas Latest Single 'Iyawo Mi'. This time around its not about Music, she is giving back to the society. The Sultry Actress Tonto Dike will be hosting 100 Nigerian Children from different schools in Lagos who came 1st in their Academics. The event will be taking place on Saturday 2nd December, 2011 and the Venue is TROY Event Centre, Ogba, Lagos State. She will give out gifts to the children and also inspire them.

Veteran Nollywood Actor Enebeli Elebuwa needs your Support

Segun Arinze with Enebeli Elebuwa

Earlier this month It was reported that the Nollywood actor, Enebeli Elebuwa, was down with Stroke who and he was hospitalized in St. Luke’s hospital, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos. According to sources, he has been down with stroke for some time urgently needs prayers and support from all  as his health seems to be getting worse by the day. He has been moved to St. Tropez Hospital, Surulere, Lagos where he is currently receiving treatment.  Sources said the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Segun Arinze visited the ailing Elebuwa in the hospital last week and commented that he is seriously concerned about current state of the thespian health.
He has since mobilized his colleagues in the industry to raise funds for proper treatment and welfare of the actor.

We pray God gives him a speedy recovery.

Governors to attend Aki's Wedding

Actor Chinedu Ikedieze popularly known as  Aki will tie the knot  very soon and the occassion would surely be grand as the wedding has already attracted three state governors.

The tradition wedding would take place at  the St. Theresa’s Catholic Church Primary School field, Obolo, Isiala Mbano, Imo State, while the white wedding comes up in Lagos, on December 10.

The governors expected are Theodore Orji of Abia State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, and Anambra State  Governor, Mr. Peter Obi