On sunday June 3, 2012, guests trooped the Cultural Centre, kuto, Abeokuta venue for the inaugural edition of the Yoruba Movie Academy Awards (YMAA). The maiden awards whose sole intent was to celebrate outstanding artistes in the Yoruba movie industry was put together by the Ogun State government and spearheaded by Tunde Oshinibosi also known as Laface. Like I mentioned earlier, it was a fierce battle as all the nominees are all exceptional in their rights but the awards if you agree with me went to the deserving nominees. Glo ambassadors, Odunlade Adekola&Funke Akindele won for their categories (best actor&actress) as well as Gabriel Afolayan who clinched the most promising actor award etc.Funke Akindele-Oloyede and Gabriel Afolayan were unavoidably absent at the event.
A hearty congratulations to the winners!
WINNERS' LIST (1) BEST ACTOR IN A LEAD ROLE Yomi Fash Lanso Odunlade Adekola WINNER Muyiwa Ademola Femi Adebayo Femi Branch
(2) BEST ACTRESS IN A LEAD ROLE Fathia Balogun Toyin Aimakhu Funke Akindele WINNERBimbo Akintola Mosun Filani
(3) BEST MUSICIAN IN AN ACTING ROLE Pasuma Idris Abdulkareem Saheed Osupa WINNER Obesere Sexy Steel
(4) MOST PROMISING ACTOR Tinuke Ogungbe Damola Olatunji Gabriel Afolayan WINNERBisi Komolafe Kayode Akinbayo (5) YMAA BEST CROSSOVER ACTOR Kelvin Ikeduba. WINNERRykardo Agbor WINNERMercy Aigbe Doris Simeon Rose Odika (6) BEST COMEDY ACTOR Lanre Omiyinka (Ijesa) Bolaji Amusan (Mr. Latin) Afeez Oyetoro (Saka) WINNER Adekola Tijani Olaniyi Afonja (Sanyeri) (7) BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE Rachel Oniga Sola Sobowale Fausat Balogun Toyin Afolayan Peju Ogunmola WINNER(8) BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE Ebun Oloyede Antar Laniyan Dele Odule Taiwo Hassan Adebayo Salami. WINNER(9) BEST YORUBA CULTURAL MOVIE Isese WINNERKujenra Kolo Kolo Akuko Oran Irawo Oke (10) BEST DIRECTOR Bayo Alawiye Abbey Lanre WINNERAdebayo Tijani Muyideen S. Ayinde Lasun Ray
(11) ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND Imisi Esu Emi Abata WINNERIse Baba Kamimo Won Kuta Nle (12) ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY Kuta Nle Ise WINNERRansom Baba Kamimo Won Emi Abata
(13) YMAA BEST MARKETER Olasco Films Corporate Pictures WINNERToymax Film Almaroof Epsalum Productions
GENEVIEVE NNAJI BECOMES RANGE ROVER AMBASSADOR
Genevieve Nnaji is in the news again, the ageless Nollywood icon is making the headlines for securing a multi-million naira deal with Coscharis, brand owners of Range Rovers in Nigeria to be the face of the premium brand.
According to Bononline, asides the Mbaise, Imo State born screen goddess another person who has been bidding for the profitable contract is actor cum director Desmond Elliot but the lot fell on Genevieve's laps.
Bononline also learns that the 33 year-old mother of one's package consists of a brand new Range rover Evoque and a whooping sum of $100, 000 for the first 6 months.
Genevieve deserves this, she's paid her dues!
It is well with my soul. God will not forget me too.
Source: Bononline
MEET THE ELLIOTS: DESMOND ELLIOT&FAMILY COVER THE JUNE ISSUE OF GENEVIEVE MAGAZINE
SLYK&DISTINCT MAGAZINE PRESENTS SECOND EDITION RELEASE PARTY
Themed, 'Glamour, Style&Swag' and deemed one of the most anticipated events in Lagos, Slyk&Distinct magazine is fully set to present its second edition release Party.
Powered by MayDay Ent&Tattoo Ent, the event which will be anchored by fast-rising comedian MC Ajele, the event is scheduled for June 9, 2012 at the LUMINOUS LOUNGE, 77 Opebi Road Ikeja,opposite first Nation Airline.
Time : 2pm- 10pm.
Gate Fee : 1,500K
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Guest Appearance By Lace, Sabi, Oluwasegun aka Mife-Mo(No be Mouth), Kajjor Family Entertainment,Slim Dee (Tattoo Records) & Stef from Zoodrums(Naija hottest Online Radio) Dabat.
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POEM: RIP DANA VICTIMS
Happily, they mounted
the beautiful iron bird
switching jeers,
awaiting their decent
into warm hands
of family and friends
smoke, fire, noise
was next
over seven scores bodies
burning before us
we couldnt save,
we shared gory tales
the young girl,
that old man
that was my neighbour
all sank
in one soiled night
our loved ones depart
drilling a wide abyss in the heart
Assured us a pleasant return
Now they've sent thousands mourn
Where are the effervescent guys we see?
The men who settle the fees?
They are harbouring the bossom of the dead
Where
Only the calm can tread
My country is dark
Our people pained
What have we done?
Where have we failed?
Who except God our voices raise
Deliver us from daily plagues
Yes, people die everyday
Not this we pray
Let the old die well
The young grow in age
We've stopped weeping
Through with sleepless nights and rolling
Over between us & overdose barbiturates
We've managed to extricate
It is well with my country!
May their souls find repose…
May the Lord comfort their families&give them fortitude to bear these irreplaceable losses! Amen!
RADIO HIT SHOW S2 E7: KELLY HANDSOME MAKES AN IMPRESSIVE COMEBACK
I want to use this opportunity to thank you guys for contributing to the mild success of RHS, the feedback is overwhelming. Every argument, comment, tweet, download and statement has made an impression in the industry and together we commit to the struggle to sanitise our music.
The truth is Nigeria music is one of the few good things about Nigeria, we only aim to make it better.
These are the songs we reviewed this time around;
1) Solidstar – Skibo
2) Kelly Handsome – My Queen
3) Davido feat. Shina Rambo – Overseas
4) W4 – Like Fada, Like Son
5) Christine Ben-Ameh – My Daddy
DOWNLOAD: http://www.hulkshare.com/dl/yuf2vhhzacu8/RHS_S02_E07%28FlavaProduction.mp3?d=1
PHOTOS FROM THE NOLLYWOOD MOVIES AWARDS+ COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS
The first edition of the Nollywood Movies Awards went pretty well. The event which was conceptualized to recognize and honour outstanding talents in the Nigerian film industry was held yesterday, 2nd June 2012 at the Civic Centre Lagos, Nigeria.WINNERS' LISTBEST ACTOR IN A LEAD ROLE1) Van Vicker (Against The Law)
2) Ramsey Nouah (Private Storm)
3) Trybson Dudukoko (Ghetto Dreams)
4) Joseph Benjamin (Tango With Me) WINNER
5) Joseph Benjamin (Kiss And Tell)
6) Charles Okafor (Fake Prophet)BEST ACTRESS IN A LEAD ROLE1) Genevieve Nnaji (Tango With Me)
2) Omoni Oboli (Anchor Baby)
3) Mercy Johnson (Weeping Soul) WINNER
4) Uche Jumbo (Damage)
5) Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde (Private Storm)BEST MOVIE1) Mirror Boy
2) Anchor Baby
3) Private Storm
4) Memories Of The Heart
5) Tango With Me-WINNER
6) Kiss and Tell
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE1) Junior Pope Odumodoh (Nkwocha)
2) John Dumelo (Private Storm)
3) Yul Edochie (Against The Law)
4) Gabriel Afolayan (Ghetto Dreamz) WINNERBEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE1) Tina Mba (Tango With Me)
2) Rachel Oniga (Ghetto Dreamz)
3) Stella Damasus (Bent Arrows)
4) Nse Ikpe-tim (Kiss And Tell) WINNERBEST ACTOR IN AN INDIGENOUS MOVIE (NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING LANGUAGE)1) Chiwetalu Agu (Nkwocha)
2) Yinka Quadri (Aye Dudu) WINNER
3) Saidi Balogun (Eti Keta)
4) Brown Igboegwu (Apparition)
5) Femi Adebayo (Emi Abata)
6) Odunlade Adekola (Ikuforiji)BEST ACTRESS IN AN INDIGENOUS MOVIE (NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING LANGUAGE)1) Funke Akindele (Emi Abata) WINNER
2) Funke Akindele (The Return Of Jenifa)
3) Queen Nwokoche (Nkwocha)
4) Mercy Aigbe (Oladunjoye)
5) Dupe Adejare (Alantaku)BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE (NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING LANGUAGE)1) Eti Keta
2) Ikuforiji
3) Nkwocha
4) Apparition
5) Aye Dudu-WINNER
6) Oladunjoye
BEST DIRECTING1) Mahmood Alli-Balogun (Tango With Me) WINNER
2) Obi Emelonye (Mirror Boy)
3) Lancelot Imasuen (Private Storm)
4) Daniel Ademinokan (Ghetto Dreamz)
5) Desmond Elliot (Kiss And Tell)BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY1) Mirror Boy
2) Private Storm
3) Changing Faces
4) Anchor Baby
5) Tango With Me WINNER
6) Kiss And TellBEST MOVIE EDITTING1) Mirror Boy WINNER
2) Anchor Baby
3) Ghetto Dreamz
4) The Return Of Jenifa
5) Changing Faces
6) Memories Of The HeartBEST MOVIE SOUNDTRACK1) Bent Arrows
2) Mirror Boy
3) Ghetto Dreamz WINNER
4) Changing Faces
5) Memories Of The Heart
6) Tango With MeBEST SOUND EDITTING1) Tango With Me WINNER
2) Private Storm
3) Apparition
4) Anchor Baby
5) Mirror Boy
6) Ghetto DreamzBEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY/SCRIPTWRITING1) Obi Emelonye (Mirror Boy) WINNER
2) Ugezu J Ugezu (Against The Law)
3) Daniel Ademinokan &Ope Banwo) (Ghetto Dreamz)
4) Uduak Isong Oguamanam (Kiss And Tell)
5) Lonzo Nzekwe (Anchor Baby)
6) Chinwe Sele (Soul After Soul)BEST COSTUME DESIGN1) Mirror Boy
2) Ghetto Dreamz
3) Tango With Me
4) Apparition
5) Entrapped(Chiemela Nwagbaoso)BEST MAKE-UP1) Ghetto Dreamz
2) Tango With Me
3) Apparition
4) Mirror Boy* (Gabriel Okorie) WINNER
5) Damage (Temisan Isioma Etsede)RISING STAR AWARD (MALE&FEMALE)
1) Halima Abubakar (Entrapped)
2) Helen Paul (The Return Of Jenifa)
3) Nuella Njubigbo (Apparition)
4) Sylvia Oluchi(BENT ARROWS) WINNER
5) Gabriel Afolayan (Ghetto Dreamz) WINNER
6) Chinyere Madubuike Kosi (Apparition)VIEWERS' CHOICE AWARD (MALE&FEMALE)Genevieve Nnaji
Ramsey Nouah
Lifetime Achievement Award: Chief Kenneth Nnebue
Photo credit: Nollywood Movies 329
PHOTOS: DANCE QUEEN KAFAYAT 'KAFFY' SHAFAU WEDS
‘LOVE ME JEJE’ CROONER, SEYI SODIMU RETURNS WITH GBEDU
After a long time break from the music industry, King of Afro-Soul music and Love Me Jeje crooner, Seyi Sodimu is back. The hefty musician's returns with a very captivating single and one of the hottest singles of the year, 'Gbedu'
The musician who garnered fame after seducing the audience with alluring hits like Love Me Jeje, Money Man, Sophisticated woman, featuring Jamaican Superstar, Wayne Wonder and Dying amongst others sometime ago is poised to take his music to an all-new height.
Seyi's latest song, Gbedu, produced under Sax records is an Afrocentric style of music blended with hiphop soul, it is also the leading single from his forthcoming album which should be released this year. The song does not only command a compulsive listen, it will also whet the appetite of music lovers particularly his stalwarts who had yearned for more of his easy-on-the-ear songs.
"This means a great deal to me. I will like to appreciate my fans for their support and encouragement over the years, i am back again and back for real." Seyi avowed.
Download the song here:
MUSIC: C-WONDER, 'KOMOLE'
Nzeribe Chibuikem Kingsley fell in love with music at the age of 11, since then he has been honing his musical skills.
This young artiste who picked C-wonder as his stage name has worked with top acts like 2face, Sound Sultan, Catiar as well as other prominent music producers.
C-Wonder's music is reassuring and he draws a lot of inspiration from MI, Asa, 2face, the legendary fela, Nneka and the likes.
Listen to his song:
http://unilagolodo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Komole-_-C-Wonder.mp3
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