The nominees for the second edition of the Yoruba Movie Academy Awards (YMAA) has been unveiled.The event which was created to celebrate and honour outstanding Yoruba actors/actresses had its maiden edition at Abeokuta Ogun state. This year's edition will be held at Oyo State and the date is yet to be announced.Select veteran actors; Professor Akinwunmi Ishola, Late Duro Ladipo, Late Kola Ogunmola, Lanre Hassan (Iya Awero) and Adebayo Faleti will be presented with Honorary awards. NOMINEES(1) BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE Muyiwa Ademola (Tangiri)Yomi Fashlanso (Eja Tutu)Femi Adebayo (Aiyekoto)Odunlade Adekola (Mufu Olosa Oko)Ibrahim Chatta (Onidajo)Muka Eyiwinmi (Asiru Ejire) (2) BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE Lizzy Anjorin (Kofo Tinubu)Ayo Adesanya (Amope Alasela)Funke Akindele (Ife Gbona)Bimbo Oshin (Faderera)Iyabo Ojo (Arinzo)Fathia Balogun (Opo) (3) BEST ACTOR IN SUPPORTING ROLE Akin Lewis (Obayeje)Antar Laniyan (Ibinu Oba)Taiwo Hassan (Eni Jogun)Olaiya Igwe (Ile Alayo)Aina Gold (Ika kan)Dele Odule (Feranmi) (4) BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE Joke Muyiwa (Ayitale)Ayo Mogaji (Mama Insurance)Dupe Jaiyesimi (Oloja Ere)Rose Odika (Tori Ogun)Aishat Abimbola (Mulika Nkako)Iyabo Ojo (Ile Alayo) (5) BEST CROSS-OVER ACTOR Mercy Aigbe (Osas Omoge Benin)Kelvin Ikeduba (Adanikan Rin)Doris Simeon (Gucci Girls)Ricardo Agbor (Iyo Aye)Toyin Aimakhu (Jejeloye) (6) BEST MUSICIAN IN AN ACTING ROLEWasiu Alabi Pasuma (Irawo Meji)Saheed Osupa (Labake Omo Oko)Ajoke Cinderella (Shakyra)Sule Alao Malaika (Aminatu Papa)Salawa Abeni (Asiru Ejire) (7) BEST COMEDY FILMIle AlayoIjewuruOlojojoIyawo GbajumoAlani Baba Labake (8) BEST COMEDY ACTORAfonja Olaniyi Sanyeri (Amisu)Wale Akorede Okunnu (Ile Alayo)Adekola Tijani Kamilu (Jonathan)Tayo Amokade (Kofo Tinubu)Ronke Ojo (Awa Meje)Hafiz Oyetoro Saka (Asiru Ejire) (9) MOST PROMISING ACTORGabriel Afolayan (Aba Meta)Tunde Owokoniran (Penkelemesi)Damola Olatunji (Adetutu)Bigval Jokotoye (Ika Kan)Austine Emmauel (Agbara)Korede Wealth (Arole Are) (10) MOST PROMISING ACTRESSMemunat Yinusa (Mimiano)Titi Oludipe (Aran)Misola Iyun (Adetutu)Tayo Sobola (Arewa Onijogbon)Olaitan Ogunbile (Ona Wura) (11) BEST CULTURAL MOVIEAramotuTangiriAdayeba OteIgba OroAbeni Alagbo Oru
(12) ACHIEVEMENT IN DIRECTINGSaidi Balogun (Alami Ayemi)Adebayo Tijani (Aiyekoto)Abiodun Olanrenwaju (Arinzo)Niji Akanni (Aramotu)Kunle Afod (Ika Kan)Muyideen Ayinde (Amope Alasela) (13) ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHYIraweGucci GirlsJejeloyeArole AreOna AbayoRichie Richie (14) ACHIEVEMENT IN EDITTINGIyo Aye by Taiwo OlajireEja Tutu by Shola AyorindeArire Oko Deola by Hakeem LawalOwu by Biodun AdeoyeIle Alayo by Riliwan AdebayoAdetutu by Adebayo Aranisola
(15) BEST MARKETERToymax HoldingOlasco FilmsCorporate PicturesAlmaroofZainab VenturesLawlah His Grace (16) BEST PICTUREArinzoAramotuAlami AyemiIka KanAmope Alasela
(17) HONORARY AWARDSProf. Akinwunmi IsholaLate Duro LadipoLate Kola OgunmolaLanre Hassan (Iya Awero)Adebayo Faleti
MUSIC: LIZ FRANCIS, 'BARTENDER'
Elizabeth Francis Udonsah aka Liz Francis is poised to take the Nigerian music industry by storm; her newly released mind-blowing single titled "Bartender" further butresses this fact.
Signed to KCT RECORDS, the Akwa Ibom born diva who has her unique genre of R n B soul music captivated her increasing fans and music lovers in this brand new song.
While we are still waiting for the video of Bartender which has been shot & directed by James Oludare, let's join the groove and enjoy the rhythm of Bartender.
HULKSHARE LINK: http://www.hulkshare.com/t4t798e028zk LIZ FRANCIS – BARTENDER
CHECK OUT THE POSTER FOR NELSON MANDELA'S BIOPIC.
Here's the poster to the much-awaited biopic on Politician and anti-apartheid revolutionary, Nelson Mandela. The film which has been titled "Long Walk to Freedom" chronicles the life and times (education, 27 years imprisonment etc) of the former South Africa President.
Starring British film actor, Idris Elba as Nelson Mandela and Naomie Harris as Winnie Mandela, the movie trailer was shown at the recently-held Cannes Film Festival.
Written by William Nicholson and Produced by Anant Singh, The film will be available in cinemas on November 29, 2013.
2FACE IDIBIA ESCAPES AIR MISHAP
Multiple-award winning singer has cheated death again and for the fourth time. It wasn't armed robbers this time around but on the plane. Thank God it was averted.
According to Hiphop World Magazine, the Benue indigene was on his way to Lagos from South Africa. It was a night flight, he was listening to music from his iPod when he perceived a foul burning odor and then the lighting system in the aircraft suddenly went off; throwing passengers in panic.
The captain announced that the plane had developed an electrical fault and they were going to have an emergency landing. 2face according to sources had to calm his crew who were also panicking.
And in what seemed like a miracle, the tires came out, the plane successfully landed and the passengers were evacuated.
Source: Hiphop World Magazine
OLD SCHOOL LADY: CHIMAMANDA ADICHIE COVERS GUARDIAN ART LIFE
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES REALITY SERIES TO PREMIERE IN LAGOS
Popular American reality TV-series, 'The Real Housewives', just like other franchised reality shows has made its way to Nigeria and it will premiere in few weeks time .
The Nigerian version of the one-hour reality television series which xrays the lives of affluent housewives and professional women in the suburban/urban parts of American cities would be sponsored by the NBC.
The participants have not been unveiled but the series is expected to feature eight ladies who reside and work in Nigeria.
Trust Nigerian women to add more spark to the show.
LARA GEORGE, TIMI DAKOLO, COBHAMS ASUQUO OTHERS FOR PITA'S CONCERT
Talented song
writer, singer/composer, PITA is is slowly but steadily taking the gospel scene
by storm as he is set to release his debut. PITA is truly a vibrant, witty and intelligent young Man,
who has a deep understanding of what music, ministry and business is all
about. Passionate about what he does, you can literally see the sparkle
and excitement in his eyes when he talks about his music.
This young man, after recently
escaping a ghastly car accident that almost took his life, but left him
still with a broken arm n fractured hip bone, recently launched a mobile
application “PITapp” for his fans and friends to keep up with what he
is up to.
Speaking about the forthcoming event, PITA says, “June 30th is going to be the most important day of my life
Still‘, says PITA as he gets on stage to thank God and also drop his
album “AS I AM… The Journey So Far” at the prestigious Victory Dome of
David’s Christian Centre, Amuwo Odofin. Lagos.
LARA GEORGE, TIMI
DAKOLO, COBHAMS ASUQUO, IN HIS IMAGE, and OLUFUNMI are few of the A
CLASS gospel artistes that will be at the Event. Get ready for an evening of top-class praise.
For more info: follow
PITA on twitter @pitasings or
e-mail [email protected] or call 08095913399
Download PITapp: http://www.buildanapp.com/dld/86_da7UWskw/PITA.jad
IT'S HAPPY DAY FOR GOSPEL ARTISTE, ANNY
who won the Award for the best Gospel Artiste of the year at the 2012 edition
of the Nigeria Gospel Awards (NGA) released the single and video under her
own record label “Annylove Music”.
The HAPPY DAY music video is simply
amazing and if you are yet to have your wedding ceremony, this will get you
wishing. Produced by Mekoyo and directed by Nodash, Happy Day video has cameo appearances from Eben,
Essence, Jodie and many others.
"NOW IS THE RIGHT TIME TO FINISH MY CAREER" DAVID BECKHAM TO RETIRE FROM FOOTBALL.
After a very successful 2-decade career, David Beckham has announced his decision to retire from football at end of season.
Within the space of 20 years, the 38 year-old Chinese football ambassador played for five clubs namely; Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan and PSG.
"I'm thankful to PSG for giving me the opportunity to continue but I feel now is the right time to finish my career, playing at the highest level."
The PSG midfielder continued, "To this day, one of my proudest achievements is captaining my country. I knew every time I wore the Three Lions shirt, I was not only following in a long line of great players, I was also representing every fan that cared passionately about their country.
Beckham who has lifted 19 trophies including 10 league titles stated, "Nothing will ever completely replace playing the game I love. However, I feel like I'm starting a new adventure and I'm genuinely excited about what lies ahead.
I'm fortunate to have been given many opportunities throughout my career and now I feel it's my time to give back.
"I wouldn't have achieved what I have done today without my family. I'm grateful for my parents' sacrifice, which made me realise my dreams. I owe everything to Victoria and the kids, who have given me the inspiration and support to play at the highest level for such a long period."
DRUG TRAFFICKING: KING SUNNY ADE'S EX-GUITARIST GETS 3 YEARS SENTENCE
Veteran musician, King Sunny Ade's ex-guitarist, Fatoke Abiodun, who was arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on January 1, 2013 at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) after found with two parcels of cocaine weighing 1.575kg on his way to Italy has been sentenced to 3 years imprisonment.
He was sentenced by The Federal High Court in Lagos, yesterday after appealing and pleading guilty to one count charge of unlawful exportation of 1.575kg of cocaine.
On how he got into the mess, 62-year old Abiodun claimed he was unceremoniously retired after playing for King Sunny Ade for 30 years. He had to do something to pull though poverty and feed his large family (3 wives and 12 children).
"I live in Ibadan with my family. I was invited to Lagos where I was given 50,000 naira and they promised that every arrangement will be ready for me to travel soon. They promised to pay me one million naira. If not for my condition, I would have turned down the offer but it was my last hope to be free from financial difficulty.
I was given the bag and my ticket but at the airport NDLEA detected the drug. Since then, I have been in deep pain. I feel bad because I have no one to help me"
He regretted.
Source: Vanguard