He disclosed in a press conference that the aim of establishing AFTTA however is to offer an advanced training for Nigerian film and Television professionals.
"Training of professionals had been an adhoc exercise over the last decade in Nigeria because just a few have the time, resources or inclination to plan for longer-term training". He explained.
"MY MARRIAGE HAS NOT BEEN IDEAL"- KIM KARDASHIAN
The couple's schedules since they signed the dotted lines have been tight, moreso, sharing their hotel with their family is not an ideal honeymoon.
Kim while celebrating her 31st bday in Las Vegas with her family and hubby reacted to the speculations, "we have to find our home base, it's not been ideal because you are newly weds and you want privacy". She concluded.
NFF'S VERDICT DIFAVOURS SIASIA
This decision came after he failed to qualify the Super Eagles for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.
Appointed as head coach of the Nigeria national football team on November 4 ahead of former Togo coach, Stephen Keshi. Siasia who played 51 times for Nigeria's Super Eagles between 1984 and 1999 scoring 16 goals resumed officially as Nigeria head coach on December, 1 2010 and did not lose any game during his time in charge of the national team.
His only defeat came on October 11 in an international friendly against Argentina in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
MTN LAGOS FASHION&DESIGN WEEK 2011. (DAY 2)
A-LIST NOLLYWOOD STARS TO BE CONFERRED MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC (MFR) HONOUR
The award is a further recognition of the immense contribution of the Nigerian Entertainment industry, also called Nollywood to the country.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH SUPERMOM SEASON 2 WINNER
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| Mrs Folajogun Adesona |
Mrs Folajogun, a 61-year old trader became the winner of the just concluded Supermom reality TV show season 2. She opens up on how the programme has changed her life for good and many more.
INTERVIEW
1) Let’s meet you.
I’m Mrs Folajogun Adesona. I’m from Ondo town in Ondo State. I am a trader with six children. I was a timber merchant for so many years and also delved into other trades.
2) How did you get to know about the programme?
I didn’t hear about it at all. Infact, I hardly watch television. My second born’s wife who is very close to me learnt about it through the internet. She told her husband who is my son that I deserve to be on the programme, I wasn’t informed until my son came back from the interview.
3) How did you feel when he informed you that you will be on the show?
I laughed and laughed. Though I had been praying to God to reward my efforts bountifully, I was so excited to receive the Supermom crew when they came for the initial interview.
4)Your story was aired on the 11th episode, as at the time the programme was about rounding up. Did you think you were going to win or you had lost hope?
I was really praying for God to reward me for good. I listened to my contender’s story, hers was equally emotional, I was just asking God to have mercy on me and I believed there was nothing He couldn’t do.
5) How did you feel when you were amongst the three finalists?
I felt very surprised. At some point, I had already counted myself out. Infact, I know one of the contestants, Mrs Cecilia odunaya, I was praying to God for her to be among the last three standing because her late husband was very kind to my family, he helped one of my children when she was in the polytechnic. Seeing myself amongst the last three standing came to me as a big surprise.
6) What went through your mind when you were announced winner?
The suspence of that lady was too much. Then I had already told my children that if I didn’t win, we would still give God the Glory. Immediately I saw my picture in the middle and was announced winner afterwards, I fell down, I screamed, I jumped, my children who were equally watching with me also shouted, we went out and shouted so much that people rushed into our house to ask what the matter was. I was so thankful.
7) Did you think your story was strong enough to make you win?
Yes it was but most importantly God helped me. My story was more than what I narrated in the interview. There were so many things I just couldn’t say cos I went through a lot but I thank God for the victory.
8)Who amongst your children knows so much about the pains of the family?
It is Adebola my first daughter. Debola was always with me, she stood by me in so many circumstances, at times she would cry so much when she saw how much I struggled. There was a time she wanted to join me in the timber business but I refused because it was too strenous. We hawked togetherin so many places including Abuja, she even turned a marketer at redemption camp, she would advertise our goods and direct people to come to my shop to buy them. Although Demola too helped in his own capacity.
9)Have your husband’s relations heard about the victory?
I even called them before I won. I asked them to watch out for my story on AIT. One of them called me and said God has indeed rewarded me. They are aware of my victory.
10)How will you spend your cash prize?
We havnt even made any decision on it yet but I will use it judiciously.
11) What do you think others can learn from your story?
The mothers in particular should be very steadfast, brave and endure whatever comes their way. They should be loving in times of trouble, they should love their children and their husbands, they shouldn’t place one above the other else it will fail. Another point is that they shouldn’t leave their children in the hands of other people and shouldn’t be lazy at all, I have a success story today because I took care of my children through so many trades. If I had placed them in other people’s care, so many things could have happened. They should forgive easily and be more accomodating.
12)What fond memories of Supermom reality show lives with you at the moment?
There are so many things. The fact that the organizers could think deeply and bring up this programme is something I will never forget in a hurry. There are so many millionaires out there who do not remember the poor ones. The love the crew bestowed on me the day they came to interview me lives with me till date.
13)Would you like to take another shot at the contest if given the opportunity again?
Yes I will provided I won’t be disturbing others but rather than come I would like to give others the opportunity so they will get celebrated like me.
14)How would you describe the show?
The show is absolutely surprising. It is very outstanding. When the mother of the winner of the last Project fame show came out crying when her daughter, I was very touched. I used her as a prayer point and I’m glad God has finally heard me. The Producer of the show has done a good job, may the Lord continue to bless him and may the Supermom show go beyond the shores of this country.
15) Do you really feel like a Supermom?
Yes I really do. Though I didn’t feel that way the day I won even when others were rejoicing, the Supermom term had not really occured to me then. Each time my son called, he would call me a ‘Supermom’ and then gradually I started getting used to the term, now I feel so much like a Supermom
16)Has the victory changed your life?
Yes it has. I was a nobody before, now winning a house, car and cash prize is a big turn around. It has changed my life mentally because now I see myself as an overcomer, a celebrated individual, each time I want to fall sick, I remind myself of my victory and become strong again. Before now, nobody wanted to associate with me and my children even my own relations but now everything has changed, they now call us frequently and ask after our welfare. Moreso, this time last year, I was in coma and thus placed on oxygen, infact the doctor had told my children to call our pastor to say the last prayer for me, everybody had given up on me but I’m grateful to God that He delivered my victory to me at His own time, in good health and peace. I’m forever grateful to the Supermom organizers for the honour they have bestowed on me.
MEET THE 2011 NEXT MOVIE STAR CONTESTANTS
24 shortlisted contestants passed through thorough training and grooming for 10 days, lo and behold, the required 16 candidates have emerged.
Speaking about this year's edition, Sola Fajobi, Executive Producer, Next Movie Star said "the 2011 edition promises to be an awesome package, the 16 contestants are great and I'm sure can't wait to unleash fantastic performances."
The Next Movie Star reality show which is now in its seventh edition is reputed to be one of the most consistent reality shows in Nigeria. As usual, it will be broadcast for 30 days on all major television stations across the country. This year's edition themed "Galaxy of Stars" would spread its reach all over Africa, selecting housemates from all the different regions of Africa and broadcasting to these countriesMeet the 2011 contestants1) Aishat Alli-Balogun hails from Lagos State. She is a Lagos State University graduate of English Language. She is 23 years old.2)Alexa Ehi is from Edo State. She is a french graduate of Ambrose Ali University. She is 28 years old. 3)Anita Obodo is a Delta State indigene. She studied Theatre Arts at the University of Benin. She is 22 years old.4)Beddie Memberr is from Rivers State. He studied Information technology at The Bells University. He is 24 years old5)Cassandra Tamar comes from Bayelsa state. She studied Biological Sciences at the Niger-Delta University. She is 23 years old.6)Funmi Ogunrinola is an Oyo State indigene. She is a 400level Mass Communication undergraduate of Olabisi Onabanjo University. She is 25 years old.7) Goodnews Amar hails from Imo state. He is 23 years old.8) Grahams Ozi is an Imo State indigene. He is 26 years old9) Kimberly Oguejiofor is from Anam
bra state, she is 23 years old10)Priscillia Orafu hails from Imo state. She is a 200 level Psychology undergraduate of Nnamdi Azikwe University11)Shafar Bowale is from Lagos State. She is an Events Manager. She is 24 years old12) Tamara Eteimo is a Bayelsa State Indigene. She studied Theatre Arts from University of Port Harcourt. She is 24 years old13)Tomiwa Kukoyi is a graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Ibadan. He is an Enterpreneur and Producer. He is 24 years old.14)Vivian Egbon hails from Delta State. She is 24 years old.15) Wisdom Macauley is from Akwa Ibom State. He has a certificate in software designing from NIIT. He is a Salsa dance instructor and a model. He is 28 years old.16) Yinka Salau is an Ogun State indigene.
'SUNDAY OLISEH CAN REPLACE SIASIA'- BONFRERE JO
The China-based ex-coach however suggested former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Olisey as a suitable replacement if the Nigeria Football Federation doesn't want to give him a second chance.
"Nigeria is blessed with talented players but this current set of players lack discipline on and off the pitch and they need a coach that can handle them well. Siasia tried to do it off the pitch, but it backfired on the field of play.
"In 2000 when I was in charge, I had a great team that paraded one of the best attacks at the Nations Cup, but we lost in the final match after coming back from two goals down. Nigerians saw the kind of efforts the team put in and they decided to give me a second chance, but these current Eagles did not play as if something was at stake. So they should decide on his fate now,"
DAY 1 PICTURES OF THE MTN LAGOS FASHION&DESIGN WEEK 2011.
The event which aims to bring together media, industry, buyers and consumers to view the current collections of designers in the fashion capital of Lagos, Nigeria was sponsored
by MTN.
JULIUS AGWU, I GO DYE OTHERS WOO LAFFS N JAMZ
Scheduled to hold on Saturday, 29th 0ctober, 2011 at the Ember Creek Ikoyi and with musical performances from eLDee The Don, Overdose, Terry Da Rapman, Idris Abdul Kareem, Kas, Mode 9, Solid Star, 6ft Plus,DJ Jimmy Jatt & others, the show promises to be exciting and worthwhile