LEGENDARY SINGER, BONGOS IKWUE NAMED NIGERIA FILM CORPORATION (NFC) CHAIRMAN

If you were a fan of popular 80's drama series, Cock Crow at Dawn, then the name Bongos Ikwue shouldn't be strange. The Legendary singer, acoustic guitarist has just been appointed Chairman of the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) board by President Goodluck Jonathan.

The veteran entertainer who recently remixed of the Cock Crow at Dawn song with a reggae artiste is also the brain behind the soundtrack of award-winning movie, Inale.

PHOTOS: BEST OF NOLLYWOOD (BON) CELEBRATES NGOZI NWOSU AT 50

Few months after undergoing a successful kidney surgery in the UK, hale and hearty veteran actress Ngozi Nwosu was treated to a birthday bash to mark her Golden anniversary.

The event which was put together by Seun Oloketuyi, CEO, Best of Nollywood was held yesterday August 21 at the Eagles Park, Obokun Close in Ikeja.

Present at the event include Ibinabo Fiberesima, AGN President, Bukky Ajayi, Segun Arinze and a host of others. The second and third part of the 3-in-1 event will take place tomorrow 23rd August and Sunday, 25th August 2013.

GARETH BALE SHARES STRIKING RESEMBLANCE WITH C RONALDO AS HIS SHIRTS GO ON SALE IN MADRID

You have no idea how badly he's needed in Bernabeu. He's not even been signed yet, some stores in spain have already started selling his shirts. He's also been given number 11 squad number.

The Tottenham star was spotted in Spurs' Enfield Training Centre today looking like C Ronaldo. He was garbed in a backwards baseball cap and aviator sunglasses, exactly the way Ronaldo dresses.

The latest in the record breaking Bale-Madrid transfer is that talks are still ongoing and the deal might be sealed this week.

2013 GOLDEN ICONS ACADEMY MOVIE AWARDS (GIAMA) NOMINATIONS-FULL LIST

Take a good look at the nominees and the categories, the competition is so stiff. You'll feel like tipping about two, three or four actors/actresses for one particular category, yet it can only be picked up by one person. The line up is crazy. The 2013 edition of the Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards will hold in the United States on October 19, 2013. Nominated in this year's edition are most of our movie darlings. The nominations list was released on August 19, 2013 by the 7-member GIAMA Jury panel. Some of the actors nominated include; Rita Dominic, Jackie Appiah, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha, Iretiola Doyle, Nse Ikpe Etim, Ini Edo, Tonto Dikeh, Uche Jombo, Yvonne Nelson, Desmond Elliot, Jim Iyke, John Dumelo, Ramsey Nouah, Omoni Oboli, Yemi Blaq, Kalu Ikeagwu and Majid Michael to mention a few.Films include Torn, Last Flight To Abuja, Brothers' Keeper, On bended knees, Hunter, House of Gold, Phone Swap, Finding Mercy, Mrs Somebody, Desperate Housegirls, Weekend Getaway and many more.
FULL LIST OF NOMINEES
 (1) BEST MOTION PICTUREBrother's KeeperFinding MercyTornContractNinah's DowryPhone Swap (2) BEST DRAMAHuntersOn Bended kneesHouse of GoldDesperate HousegirlsFinding MercyTorn(3) BEST CINEMATOGRAPHYOn Bended kneesHuntersHouse of GoldDesperate HousegirlsFinding MercyTorn(4) BEST COMEDYOkon goes to schoolCheatersMrs SomebodyLies men tellPhone SwapHouse of Gold(5) BEST COSTUMEThe Twin swordWeekend GetawayHouse of GoldVolunteersThe Gods are still not to blameKeeping my Man(6) MOST PROMISING ACTRESS (Best New Actress)Mary Lazarus – (Desperate House girls)Omawumi Megbele – (House of Gold)Mbufung Seikeh – (Ninah's dowry)Okawa Shaznay – (Cheaters)Tamara Eteimo – (Desperate House girls)Itz Tiffany – (Single and married)(7) BEST ACTRESSIreti Doyle – (Torn)Rita Dominic – (Finding Mercy)Jackie Appiah – (Hunters)Omoni Oboli – (Brother's Keeper)Chioma Chukwuka – (On Bended Knees)Yvonne Okoro – (Contract)Nse Ikpe Ntim – (Phone Swap)(8) BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESSMonalisa Chinda (Torn)Uru Eke – (Weekend getaway)Keira Hewatch (Lies men tell)Roselyn Ngissah – (Letter to my Mother)Betty Olumowe – (Scam)Kate Henshaw – (False)(9) MOST PROMISING ACTOR (BEST NEW ACTOR)Bobby Obodo – (The Volunteers)Anurin Nwunembom – (Ninah's Dowry)Wale Ojo – (Phone Swap)Umar Krapp – (House of Gold)Blossom Chukwujekwu – (Finding Mercy)Seun Akindele – (On bended knees)(10) BEST ACTORKalu Ikeagwu – (False)Adjetey Annan – (Hunters)Hlomla Dandala – (Contract)Majid Michel – (Brother's Keeper)O.C Ukeje – Alan PozaYemi Blaq – (Bridge of Hope)(11) BEST SUPPORTING ACTORJoseph Benjamin – (Torn)Eddie Watson – (Letter to my Mother)Alex Ekubo – (Weekend Getaway)Francis Odega – (House of Gold)Chet Anekwe – (On Bended Knees)Uti Nwachukwu – (Finding Mercy)(12) BEST DIRECTORMoses Inwang – (Torn)Kunle Afolayan – (Phone Swap)Ikechukwu Onyeka – (Brother's keeper)Desmond Elliott – (Finding Mercy)Victor Viyuoh – (Ninah's Dowry)Pascal Amanfo – (House of Gold)(13) BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAYPhone SwapTornFinding MercyDesperate HousegirlsHouse of GoldFalse(14) BEST SOUNDLast Flight To AbujaRed HotFinding MercyContractHuntersMrs. Somebody(15) PRODUCER OF THE YEARMoses Inwang – (Torn)Che Hilaire – (Ninah's Dowry)Abdul Salam – (Hunters)Kunle Afolayan – (Phone Swap)Uduak Isong – (Desperate Housegirls)Yvonne Okoro – (Contract) (16) BEST ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACKHuntersMrs SomebodyNinah's DowryWeekend GetawayBridge of HopeCheaters(17) BEST FILM (DIASPORA)Still Standing (USA)Feathered Dreams (Ukraine)Unguarded (USA)When One door closes (USA)(18) BEST FILM DIRECTOR – DIASPORAAndrew Rozhen – (Feathered Dreams)Desmond Elliot & Bethels Agomuoh – (Unguarded)Michael Uadiale – (Still Standing)Robert Peters – (When one door closes)(19) BEST MALE ACT (VIEWERS' CHOICE)Mike EzuruonyeMajid MichelDesmond ElliotJim IykeJohn DumeloRamsey Nouah(20) BEST FEMALE ACT (VIEWERS' CHOICE)Ini EdoYvonne OkoroJackie AppiahTonto DikehUche JomboYvonne Nelson

MIKE ANYASODO AND MANAGEMENT AT WAR OVER MTN ENDORSEMENT DEAL

A big war is reportedly brewing between MTN Project Fame (2) winner, Mike Anyasado (who recently took up the moniker iMike) and his management, August Pee entertainment.

The problem started when his management discovered he concealed his endorsement deal with top telecommunications company, MTN.

They were perplexed when they saw the pictures of iMike signing the documents on social media.

The 30 year old whose career was in limbo before he was signed onto the H-Man led August pee entertainment released the audio and video of his present single "Adaure" between April and May 2013.

The Adaure star when asked to state his own side of the story reportedly called their bluff. We reliably gathered that legal actions is being prepared against him and he's been given 14 days to reply the letter sent to him. However, on a career note, iMike is preparing to release a new single tagged 'rundown'.

TIWA SAVAGE, CHRIS ATTOH, KC EJELONU OTHERS IN PROMO SHOT FOR MTV SHUGA

These are some of the faces you would be seeing in the new season of MTV drama series Shuga. The photoshoot was recently done at the Protea Hotel, Ikoyi, Westwood, Lagos by award-winning photographer, Kelechi Obi-Amadi.

The line up of actors/actresses include Tiwa Savage, Chris Attoh, Sharon Ezeamaka, James Timini Egbuson, Kachi Nnochiri, Leonora Okine, KC Ejelonu, Olumide Oworu to mention a few.

Directed by Biyi Bandele (the maverick director who handled Half of a Yellow Sun), the series will premiere on World AIDS Day, December 1st, 2013.

SHE'S BACK WITH A BANG! DAKORE EGBUSON-AKANDE STUNS ON THE COVER OF MOTHERHOOD-IN-STYLE MAGAZINE

She's not only scandal-free, she's earned the respect and admiration of a million and one movie fans at home and abroad. The talented and beautiful Dakore Egbuson- Akande who went on a "maternity-leave" is back with a bang.

Although the mother of one shot a film lastyear (Journey To Self), she was recently spotted on the set of Uche Jombo's yet-to-be released flick, 'Unconditional'. She's stunning and as chic as ever on the cover of the newest issue of Motherhood-in-style magazine.

ACTOR, KANAYO O KANAYO GETS POLITICAL APPOINTMENT

Seasoned Nigerian actor, Kanayo O Kanayo alongside 41 others have been appointed chairmen and members of the governing boards of 42 federal government agencies and parastatals.

The approval was done by President Goodluck Jonathan and the announcement made yesterday via a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).

The Mbaise-born thespian cum Pastor was appointed Chairman of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism Studies.

PHOTOS: STEPHANIE OKEREKE JAYJAY OKOCHA, BANKY W, EKU EDEWOR OTHERS FOR 'FLOOD WITH LOVE' CAMPAIGN

Top Nigerian celebrities; Stephanie Okereke-Linus, Banky W, Wizkid, Eku Edewor, JayJay Okocha, Iyanya to mention a few have joined a campaign for flood victims.

Tagged Flood with love, the celebrities are spotted "crying for help in" a weird but dramatic photoshoot; depicting victims drowning/struggling for their lives.

The campaign which was inspired by various flood incidents that ravaged the country is being sponsored/bankrolled by Nigerian business tycoons; Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija and Tony Elumelu.

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