Speaking via a telephone chat with the organisers, Edochie, a star of many home videos, expressed his excitement with the recognition, saying, "I feel happy that the little we have done is being recognised by the current generation. It is a thing of joy considering also that it is a special recognition award from a prestigious award ceremony as BON and endowed by a progressive governor as Governor Uduaghan. I am indeed very elated by it. See you in November."
On her part, Iya Awero, who recently celebrated her 50th year anniversary as an actress whose odyssey dates back to the travelling theatre days before the advent of television soaps and then, home videos, lauded the organisers for the recognition and the Delta State Governor particularly for his support of Nollywood. "That this special recognition is coming the same year that I celebrated my 50th year anniversary as an actress is very significant for me. I want to thank the organisers of BON for this honour and to especially thank Governor Uduaghan for his immense support of Nollywood since he became governor. With more people like him, Nollywood would be a bigger pride for us all," Iya Awero said. Adducing reasons for Edochie and Iya Awero's selection as the recipients of the Governor Uduaghan Special Recognition Award, the executive producer of BON, Seun Oloketuyi, said, "Since the inception of BON, we have made it a cardinal part of the event to celebrate elders whose arts have catalysed the growth and global acceptance that Nollywood enjoys today. We don't want to wait until these veterans are dead to give them post humous awards, which is why we endeavour to celebrate them while they are still very alive and active. Besides, this year's honourees are a source of inspiration to young actors because of their longevity and continued relevance in the industry."
COUPLE CRASHES INTO BRAD PITT'S MEETING ON WEDDING DAY
The bride, Abi Lingwood narrated, "It all started when my husband said to me Brad Pitt was at the bar and that I had to go with him. So he dragged me across the hotel. I thought he was joking.
Brad said it wasn't a problem and said lovely things like congratulations and I hope you have had a great day and let's have a picture. He was lovely and said I looked nice in my dress.
Girls were going wild and mental so Brad Pitt and the people he was with went upstairs to a room for their meeting. It has become more of a talking point than my wedding, but that is fine."
Source: Cosmopolitan.co.uk
READ SERGIO RAMOS' COMMENT ON GARETH BALE
Less than a month after the Welshman moved to Spain and barely a week after he joined his team mates in training, the spaniard said he has been unbelievably impressive, adding that he never knew he was that good because Bale never played for a team in England that was in the UEFA Champions League.
"We know if the coach wanted him that strongly he must be a good player but nobody was prepared for how special he is. It has only been a few training sessions we have seen him in but some of what we see we can't believe. He is so fast, so tricky, and the frightening thing is that he is not even 100 percent game fit yet.
FACES AT KATE HENSHAW'S BOOK LAUNCH
Spotted at the event were some of her colleagues in the motion pictures industry; Chidi Mokeme, Rita Dominic, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha, Michelle Dede to mention a few
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE'S TOP SCORERS' LIST
(1) Olivier Giroud (Arsenal) 4goals
(2) Christian Benteke (Aston Villa) 4
(3) Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool) 4
(4) Robin van Persie (Man. United) 3
(5) Lukas Podolski (Arsenal) 2
(6) Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal) 2
(7) Fraizer Campbell (Cardiff City) 2
(8) Alvaro Negredo (Manchester City) 2
(9) Yaya Toure (Manchester City) 2
(10) Danny Welbeck (Man United) 2
(11) Hatem Ben Arfa (Newcastle) 2
(12) Gylfi Sigurdsson (Tottenham) 2
(13) Roberto Soldado (Tottenham) 2
(14) Antonio Luna (Aston Villa) 1
(15) Aron Gunnarsson (Cardiff City) 1
(16) Peter Whittingham (Cardiff City) 1
(17) Frank Lampard (Chelsea) 1
(18) Ivanovic (Chelsea)1
(19) Oscar (Chelsea) 1
(20) Marouane Chamakh(Crystal Palace)1
(21) Danny Gabbidon (Crystal Palace)1
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(29) Steve Sidwell (Fulham) 1
(30) Robbie Brady (Hull City) 1
(31) Curtis Davies (Hull City) 1
(32) Victor Moses (Liverpool) 1
(33) Sergio Aguero (Manchester City) 1
(34) David Silva (Manchester City) 1
(35) Samir Nasri (Manchester City) 1
(36) Edin Dzeko (Manchester City) 1
(37) Wayne Rooney(Manchester Uni) 1
(38) Yoan Gouffran (Newcastle) 1
(39) Nathan Redmond (Norwich City) 1
(40) Ricky van Wolfswinkel (Nor. City) 1
(41) Steven Whittaker (Nor. City)1
(42) Jose Fonte (Southampton) 1
(43) Rickie Lambert (Southampton) 1
(44) Charlie Adam (Stoke City) 1
(45) Jermaine Pennant (Stoke City) 1
(46) Ryan Shawcross (Stoke City) 1
(47) Steven Fletcher (Sunderland) 1
(48)Emanuele Giaccherini (Sunderland)1
(49) Wifried Bony (Swansea City) 1
(50) Ben Davies (Swansea City) 1
(51) Pablo Hernandez (Swansea City) 1
(52) Michu (Swansea City) 1
(53) Jonjo Shelvey (Swansea City) 1
(54) Gareth McAuley (West Brom) 1
(55) Kevin Nolan (West Ham United) 1
(56) Joe Cole (West Ham United) 1Source: Barclays Premier League
POPULAR FASHION BRANDS GUILTY OF RACISM UNVEILED
Popular brand Iman, famous model, Naomi campbell and model agent Bethann Hardison are some of the people who are hugely against it. They have flagged off a campaign to raise awareness and end runway racism. Forming a group called Diversity Coalition, the trio have sent open letters to major fashion councils in New York, London, Milan and Paris to support them on the issue.
Speaking on Channel 4 news yesterday on the racism issue, Naomi Campbell stated, "What we are asking for is that you are chosen based on your talent, on your beauty. Not on the colour of your skin."
"The absence of people of color on the runways and photography reinforces to our young girls that they're not beautiful enough, that they're not acceptable enough," Iman told CNN.
She continued, "The diversity that we live in, the world that we live in, is not what is shown on the runway. That to me is the concern. It's a bigger issue at large than just about runway and models."
ACTOR BEN AFFLECK REACTS TO BATMAN CAST PROTEST
Been waiting for his reaction for ages. The Hollywood has a word or few sentences for those staging protest and dropping petitions to reject him as Batman. Speaking with Jimmy Fallon on a US talk show, the Argo star said he saw it coming and had even been warned ahead.
"They called me up and said, 'Do you wanna do this?' And I thought, 'Well, I'm not 25, man. Are you sure about this?
They said Listen, we want to talk to you because people go through this process and it can be trying. I said, 'What do you mean?' 'We want to show you some of the reactions that past people who have been cast have gotten, like on the internet and stuff.'"
The award-winning actor continued, "They send me [reactions for] people who were in these movies who did a great job and they'd say, 'Kill himmmm! You can't say that before a movie comes out. It doesn't matter what you think then, it matters what you think when you see the movie."
On how he was able to handle the protest, he said, "I'm a big boy. They said just don't use the internet for a couple of days… I handle s**t. I'm very tough. I saw the announcement, I look down on the first comment … the first one just goes, 'Nooooooooo!.
Read the reactions here: http://loladeville.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/oh-no-fans-write-petition-to-reject-ben.html?m=1
http://loladeville.blogspot.com/2013/08/fans-are-not-smiling-petition-to-drop.html?m=1
2013 EXQUISITE LADY OF THE YEAR AWARDS (ELOY) NOMINEES
The aim of the awards is to reward female personalities in different fields; focusing on the character of the individual, her ability, achievements and how her work impacts the Nigerian society, through direct and indirect leadership, service, commitment, achievement, integrity and character.
NOMINEES(1) FILM ACTRESS OF THE YEAR Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha (On Bended Knees)
Ini Edo (Weekend Getaway)
Damilola Adegbite (Flower Girl)
Kate Henshaw (The Assassin's Practice)
Rita Dominic (The Meeting)
Tonto Dikeh (My Life, My Damage)
Linda Ejiofor (The Meeting)
Beverly Naya (Weekend Getaway)
Eku Edewor (Flower Girl)
Ireti Doyle (Torn)
Keira Hewatch (Murder at Prime Suites)
Jackie Appiah (Cheaters)
(2) FASHION DESIGNER OF THE YEARVonne Couture
Elegante by Tiannah Stylling
Maki Oh
Revamp
Moofa
Ella & Gabby
Mademoiselle Aglaia(3) FEMALE MOVIE PRODUCER OF THE YEARUduak Oguamanam (Desperate House Girl)
Uche Jombo Rodriguez (Lies Men Tell)
Michelle Bello (Flower Girl)
Rita Dominic and Mildred Okwo (The Meeting)
Emem Isong (Mrs Somebody)
Blessing Effiom Egbe (Lekki Wives)(4) LADIES IN PR AND MANAGEMENT
Bukky Kabiri-Whyte, The Bobby Taylor Company
Joy Isi Bewaji, PRofound
Ono Bello, PR Uno
Wunmi Bakare, World Business Public Relations
Oma Areh, WildFlower PR
Tayo Afolabi, World PR,
Bidemi Zakariyau, Le Style Fusion
Moriam Musa, Morsi PR
Bola Aduwo, Dream Flite PR
Serah Donald, Sarah Donald PR and Management(5) FEMALE ON AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR Lolo, Wazobia
Uche, Top Radio
Temi, Cool FM
Khadijah, Top Radio
Omalicha, Rhythm FM
Titi Oyinsan, Inspiration FM
Maria Okanrende, Beat FM
Fade Ogunro, Beat FM
Joyce, Beat FM
Gloria, Inspiration FM
Toke Makinwa, Rhythm FM
Mercy, Cool FM
Tolu Adeleru-Balogun, Nigeria Info(6) FEMALE PROMISING ARTISTEPryse
Victoria Kimani
Chidinma
Seyi Shay
Emma Nyra
Temi Dollface
Lola Rae
Ms. Jaie
Ruby
Yemi Alade(7) STYLIST OF THE YEARToyin Lawani
Bola Animashaun
Zed Eye
Ezinne Chinkata
Yolande Okereke
Veronica Ebie-Odeka
Lucy Phil-Ebosie(8) BRAND AMBASSADOR OF THE YEARTiwa Savage – Pepsi
Omawumi – Mortein
Kate Henshaw – Samsung
Waje – Glo
Toolz – SNAPP
Adora Oleh – SNAPP
Dolapo Oni – SNAPP
Yvonne Nelson – Zaron
Stephanie Linus – So Clean
Funke Akindele – Vitafoam(9) BEAUTY BRANDZaron
Sleek
House of TARA
BM|Pro
Lise
MUD (Make-Up Designory)
Natures Gentle Touch
black|Up(10) TV PRESENTER OF THE YEAR Dolapo Oni (Moments with Mo, Ebony Life TV)
Eku Edewor (53 Extra, Africa Magic)
Zainab Balogun (Ebony Life TV Now and The Spot, TVC)
Lamide (The Spot, TVC)
Layole Oyatogun (Page 3, STV)
Morayo Afolabi-Brown (Your View, TVC)
Yeni Kuti (Your View, TVC)
Helen Paul (Jara, M-Net Africa Magic)
Tope Mark-Odigie (Your View, TVC)
Ini Thompson (Travel Show, Channels)
Esther Ugbodaga (Business Morning Daily, Channels)
Olaide Alabi (Your View, TVC)
Sanzy Eke (Your View, TVC)
Labi Olayorin (Entertainment Splash, TVC)
Maupe Ogun (Sunrise Daily, Channels)
Temitope Fagbemi (The World Today, Channels)(11) PROMISING FEMALE BLOGGER /ONLINE EDITOR OF THE YEARLadunliadi.blogspot.com
Olorisupergal.blogspot.com
Neks2u.blogspot.com
That1960chick.com
Styljunki.com
Onobello.com
Laizalounge.com
Thirdworldprofashional.com
misspetitenigeria.blogpsot.com
(12) MAKE-UP ARTIST OF THE YEARJoyce Jacob (Joyce Jacob Beauty)
Editi Udofot (Edee Beau)
Elaine Shobanjo (ShoMaya)
Dolapo Olafidiya (Pweety Perfect Makeovers)
Pamela Adigwe (Facesetters)
Ololade Fanimokun (Facetalk)
Mariam Obaz (Prettylooks)
Erica Arubayi (Labelle)
(13) FOOD MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF THE YEAR Dangote Foods
Golden Penny
Indomie
Ayoola
Honeywell
Bua(14) FEMALE ACCESSORY DESIGNER OF THE YEAR Dot
Etta Rose
Mak Nisy
Obuke Accessories
Emi Sara
Mona Mathews
Zashadu
Ariaba
Madame Coquette
Tote
Joel Lani(15) FEMALE RETAILER OF THE YEAR
Mango
Max
WoolWorth
Mr Price
Household Goods
(16) MANUFACTURING BRAND OF THE YEAR Samsung
Scanfrost
LG
Panasonic
Haier Thermocool
Chigo
Chico
FEMALE FRIENDLY COMPANY OF THE YEAR
– To be chose by ExquisiteRECOGNITION AWARDS - To be decided by the ELOY BoardMeet the 2012 winners of ELOY awards
http://loladeville.blogspot.com/2012/11/check-out-who-won-what-at-2012-eloy.html?m=1
GENEVIEVE NNAJI, PSQUARE, INI EDO, JACKIE APPIAH OTHERS WIN 2013 AFRICAN OSCAR AWARDS+ FULL LIST
The 2013 edition of the African Oscar awards, organised by Nollywood and African Film Critics, USA, was held at the Warner Theatre in Washington DC on September 14. FULL LIST OF WINNERS (1) BEST FILM IN DIASPORA1. Le Silence Pure
2. Page 36
3. One Night in Vegas – WINNER
4. Boys Cry
5. Unguarded(2) BEST DRAMA DIASPORA FILM1. Turning Point
2. Page 36
3. Boys Cry
4. Unguarded- WINNER
5. One Night in Vegas(3) BEST SCREENPLAY DIASPORA FILM1. Turning Point
2. Page 36- WINNER
3. One Night in Vegas
4. Boys Cry
5. Unguarded
(4) BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER DIASPORA FILM1. Turning Point
2. Page 36
3. One Night in Vegas
4. Black Money
5. Le Silence Pure- WINNER(5) BEST ACTOR IN LEADING ROLE DIASPORA FILM1. Igoni Archibong-Turning Point- WINNER
2. Pascal Atuma- Secret Past
3. Egbi Perez-Page 36
4. Montel Swaray-Temperamental
5. John Dumelo – One Night in Vegas
(6) BEST ACTRESS IN LEADING ROLE DIASPORA FILM1. Yvonne Nelson –One Night in Vegas
2. Jackie Appiah-Turning Point- WINNER
3. Uche Jombo- Unguarded
4. Marie Solo Peters– Le Silence Pure
5. Fatima Koroma – Nurses from Hell(7) BEST ACTOR IN SUPPORTING ROLE DIASPORA FILM1. Ernie Hudson- Turning Point
2. Jimmy Jean Louis-One Night in Vegas- WINNER
3. Ash Da Vito-African Connection
4. Van Vicker – One Night in Vegas
5. Michael Blackson- One Night in Vegas(8) BEST ACTRESS IN SUPPORTING ROLE DIASPORA FILM1. Merlisa Langellier -Page 36
2. KD Hubert-Turning Point- WINNER
3. Sarodj Bertin–One Night in Vegas
4. Gloria Washington- Nurses From Hell
5. Chisom Oz Lee – Unguarded(9) BEST DIRECTOR IN DIASPORA FILM 1. Mitchel A Jones–Boys Cry
2. John Uche-One Night In Vegas
3. Robert Peters– Le Silence Pure
4. Don Okolo-Page 36
5. Bethels Aguomoh-Ungurded WINNER(10) NOLLYWOOD & AFRICAN PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDSFAVORITE ACTOR1.Benedict Johnson. WINNER
2. Joseph Benjamin
3. Majid Michel
4. Emmanuel Mensah
5. Chamberlyne OkoroFAVORITE ACTRESS1. Ify Hollywood
2. Omotola Ekehinde
3. Fatima Jabbe- WINNER
4. Monalisa Chinda
5. Queen AminaFAVORITE DIRECTOR1. Kunle Afolayan- WINNER
2. Prinze Whyee
3. Ibrahim Ceesay
4. Pascal Amanfo
5. Kathryn FaseghaFAVORITE SCREENWRITER1. Emem Isong
2. Andrew Campbell- WINNER
3. Pascal Amanfo(11) BEST ACTOR IN LEADING ROLE 1. Majid Michel – The Price
2. Ramsey Nouah-Weekend Getaway- WINNER
3. Adjetey Anang – The Hunters
4. Jim Iyke-Blood or Wine
5. Anurin Nwunembom-Ninah's Diary(12) BEST ACTRESS IN LEADING ROLE1. Beverly Naya-Alan Poza
2. Jackie Appiah-The Hunters
3. Iretiola Doyle– Torn
4. Mbufung Seikeh-Ninah's Diary
5. Genevieve Nnaji-Weekend Getaway- WINNER(13) BEST ACTOR IN SUPPORTING ROLE1. Adjetey Annang-Letters to My Mother
2. Eddie Watson-Letters to My Mother
3. John Ijie-The Hands of Fate
4. Kofi Adjorlolo-The Price- WINNER
5. Uti Nwachkwu-Weekend Getaway(14) BEST ACTRESS IN SUPPORTING ROLE1. Kalsume Sinare-The Price
2. Patience Ozokwor – American Mama
3. Ini Edo-Weekend Getaway WINNER
4. Beverly Naya-Weekend Getaway
5. Monalisa Chinda-Weekend Getaway(15) BEST CHILD ACTOR IN A FILM1. Oley Saidykhan -The Hands of Fate
2. Elijah Kondeh-Boys Cry
3. Boakai Kimbo-Boys Cry
4. Ceareh Hamilton–Boys Cry
5. Marisha Nayee-Angel & the Mailman- WINNER(16) BEST DIRECTOR IN A FILM1. Charles Novia-Alan Poza- WINNER
2. Pascal Amanfo- Letters to My Mother
3. Tom Robson-Mrs. Somebody
4. Desmond Elliot –Weekend Getaway
5. Victor Viyuoh-Ninah's Dowry(17) FAVORITE MALE ARTISTE DIASPORA1. Koby Maxwell WINNER
2. Sky J
3. Dacapo(18) FAVORITE FEMALE ARTISTE DIASPORA1. Katumbella
2. Twissa- WINNER
3. Soleil Diva
4. Uba Unwudiwe(19) FAVORITE ARTISTE OF THE YEAR1. Yemi Sax- WINNER
2. 2Face Idibia
3. P Square(20) FAVORITE SONG OF THE YEAR1. Flavour- WINNER
2. 2Face Idibia(21) FAVORITE VIDEO OF THE YEAR1. Timaya
2. P Square- WINNER
3. FlavourGENERAL CATEGORIES(22) BEST FILM1. Alan Poza
2. Ninah's Dowry- WINNER
3. Weekend Getaway
4. One Night in Vegas
5. Le Silence Pure(23) BEST INDIGENOUS FILM1. The Blessed Curse
2. The Hands of Fate – WINNER
3. Le Silence Pure
4. Deceit of the gods(24) BEST DRAMA1. Alan Poza
2. The Hunters
3. Le Silence Pure
4. Weekend Getaway WINNER
5. Ninah's Dowry
(25) BEST COMEDY1. Alan Poza
2. Mrs. Somebody
3. American Mama WINNER
4. Wife for Ozobia
5. Unguarded(26) BEST DOCU-DRAMA1. A Wish-Brest Cancer
2. The Hand of Fate- HIV
3. Boys Cry-Bullying WINNER
4. Ninah's Dowry-Dowry
5. Le Silence Pure(27) BEST TV/ONLINE SERIES1. Wife for Ozobio
2. African Connection- WINNER
3. Adams Apples
(28) BEST SHORT FILM / TRAILER1. Fetus- WINNER
2. Unspoken
3. Hungry For You Honey
4. Five(29) BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY1. A Wish
2. Alan Poza
3. Ninah's Dowry
4. Weekend Getaway
5. One Night in Vegas- WINNER(30) BEST SCREENPLAY1. Letters to My Mother- WINNER
2. Boys Cry
3. Alan Poza
4. Ninah's Dowry
5. One Night in Vegas(31) BEST EDITING1. Weekend Getaway
2. Alan Poza
3. Ninah's Dowry- WINNER
4. One Night in Vegas
5. Boys Cry(32) BEST SOUND1. Page 36
2. Ninah's Dowry
3. Turning Point- WINNER
4. One Night in Vegas
5. Boys Cry(33) BEST ORIGINAL SCORE1. America the True Dream-The Fetus- WINNER
2. Crazy World-Somewhere in Baltimore
3. Zahara Loliwe-Pink Poison
4. False Engagement-False Engagement
5. Pariwo-Mind of the Enemy(34) BEST VISUAL EFFECTS1. The Blessed Curse
2. One Night in Vegas
3. The Hunters
4. Temperamental- WINNER
5. The Fetus(35) BEST COSTUME1. The Price
2. Unguarded
3. Page 36
4. African Connection
5. Le Silence Pure- WINNER(36) BEST MAKEUP1. The Blessed Curse- WINNER
2. The Fetus
3. Temperamental
4. Ninah's Dowry
5. The Price
AFRICAN WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS DRAW UNVEILED
(1) Ethiopia vs Nigeria
(2) Egypt vs Ghana
(3) Cote d'Ivoire vs Senegal
(4) Burkina Faso vs Algeria
(5) Tunisia vs Cameroon