Look who are in school uniforms! Veteran thespians, Chiwetalu Agu and Ngozi Ezeonu
Mikel Obi makes Nollywood debut
Few weeks ago, I posted pictures of CAF award nominees/Nigerian midfielder and top actress, Genevieve Nnaji heading into a private jet in South Africa and I remember I stated that it’s either a TV commercial or they were on set of a high-budget film. Well, it’s a film.
Titled, “The Journey” and sponsored by Amstel Malta, The movie which centres on the challenges and success stories of the two Nigerian superstars will premiere at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards on the 8th of March, 2014.
Chris Attoh and Damilola Adegbite: Marriage in the offing for the ex Tinsel sweethearts?
Someone should tell me this is a big Yes! *winks*winks*. Love is indeed a beautiful thing. Sources in the know have claimed that the relationship between budding thespians and ex Tinsel series sweethearts, Chris Attoh and Damilola Adegbite is about leading to the altar. And a grand wedding has reportedly been slated for April 12, 2014.
When love takes over! Check out Toyin Aimakhu and hubby's romantic pictures.
die together”. She wrote.
Photos: 2014 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) organizers host nominees to a brunch.
In attendance include, Managing Director of MNET, Biola Alabi, actors; Funke Akindele, Bimbo Manuel, Kate Henshaw, Nkiru Sylvanus, Mercy Aigbe-Gentry, Ufuoma, Rukky Sanda, Afeez Eniola, Ivie Okujaye, Ashionye and Carl Raccah, Michelle Dede, to mention a few.
Alex Ekubo, Flower Girl, Half of a Yellow Sun, Lupita Nyong'o, others shine at the 9th Screen Nation Film&Television Awards. (Full list of winners)
Grace Amah is back with a bang. Check out her amazing promo shots.
BAFTA Awards: Chiwetel Ejiofor wins Best Actor for '12 Years A Slave'. (Full list of winners)
FULL LIST OF WINNERS!
(1) Best Actor: Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave)
(2) Best Actress: Cate Blanchett (Blue Jasmine)
(3) Best Supporting Actor: Barkhad Abdi (Captain Phillips)
(4) Best Supporting Actress: Jennifer Lawrence (American Hustle)
(5) Best Picture: 12 Years A Slave
(6) Best British Film: Gravity
(7) Best Director: Alfonso Cuarón (Gravity)
(8) Best Original Screenplay: American Hustle (Eric Warren Singer, David O. Russell)
(9) Best Adapted Screenplay: Philomena (Steve Coogan, Jeff Pope)
(10) Best Foreign: The Great Beauty Paolo Sorrentino, Nicola Giuliano, Francesca Cima
(11) Best Documentary: The Act of Killing (Joshua Oppenheimer)
(12) Best Animation: Frozen, Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee
13) Best Cinematography: Gravity (Emmanuel Lubezki)
(14) Best Editing: Rush, Dan Hanley, Mike Hill
(15) Best Production Design: The Great Gatsby, Catherine Martin, Beverley Dunn
Best Costume Design: The Great Gatsby, Catherine Martin
(16) Best Make Up and Hair: American Hustle, Evelyne Noraz, Lori McCoy-Bell
(17) Best Sound: Gravity, Glenn Freemantle, Skip Lievsay, Christopher Benstead, Niv Adiri, Chris Munro
(18) Best Original Music: Gravity, Steven Price
(19) Best Special Visual Effects: Gravity – Tim Webber, Chris Lawrence, David Shirk, Neil Corbould, Nikki Penny
(20) Best British Short Animation: Sleeping with the Fishes, James Walker, Sarah Woolner, Yousif Al-Khalifa
(21) Best British Short Film: Room 8, James W. Griffiths & Sophie Venner
(22) Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer: Keiran Evans (Director/Writer), Kelly + Victor
(23) The EE Rising Star Award (voted for by public): Will Poulter
5 NIGERIAN MOVIES TO WATCH OUT FOR IN 2014
It’s my list of 5 Nigerian movies to watch out for in 2014. These are films with mind-blowing trailers, classic behind-the-scene photos and top-flight cast and crew. Trust me, these are films the public will wait for with bated breath next year.
(1) Half of a Yellow Sun- When the first trailer came out, we were all taken by surprise over how good this movie looks so far. The film explores the effect of the Biafran war on the relationship between political figures, a Professor, a British Citizen and a houseboy. Directed by renowned Nigerian Playwright Biyi Bandele. The cast include international actress, Thandie Newton, Dominic Cooper, Onyeka Onwenu, Genevieve Nnaji, Chiwetel Ejiofor and so on.
(2) October 1- Did anyone see the location pictures of Kunle Afolayan’s new film titled October 1? Oh well, you need to google if you missed out. The award-winning actor is such an intriguing film-maker and he’s the type who takes his time to produce classic movies. Interestingly, the film has gotten an award before it’s release date; it recently won the International Movie Trailer’s Festival’s (IMTF) award in the Best Fiction Trailer Category. October 1 cast include Sadiq Daba, Kehinde Bankole, Kayode Aderupoko, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Bimbo Manuel, Ibrahim Chatta, Femi Adebayo, Kunle Afolayan, David Bailie, Nick Rhys, Colin David Reese, Lawrence Stubbings and Ifayemi Elebuibon etc.
(3) Dazzling Mirage- seasoned film-maker Tunde Kelani’s middle name is blockbuster, anything he touches seem to turn to gold. Dazzling Mirage tells the story of a young sickle-cell patient who
overcomes social stigma and prejudice to achieve her dreams. Dazzling Mirage features Kemi (Lala) Akindoju, Kunle Afolayan, Yomi Fash-Lanso, Seun Akindele, Taiwo Ajai Lycett, Bimbo
Manuel, Carol King, Khabirat Kafidipe, Bukola Awoyemi among others.
(4) Unconditional- The buzz that surrounded Uche Jombo’s yet-to-be-released film, ‘Unconditional’ makes it a must-watch for me next year . The movie tells the story of a woman whose 8 month old child was stolen, and her struggle to get the child back 11 years later, after she was found. The flick features, Uche Jombo, Dakore Egbuson, Annie Macaulay Idibia, Lepacious Bose, Ruth Kadiri and others.
(5) Father Moses- asides being a popular face on screen, Yomi Fabiyi is also a fantastic producer and that’s evident in his new movie, Father Moses. The film will also rule the cinemas next year. It tells the story of a Catholic Church with diverse families; The Governor, a Revered father and Adaobi. It features Jide Kosoko, Ini Edo, Desmond Elliot, Yomi Fabiyi, Hafeez Oyetoro, Kemi Afolabi etc