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MARRIED BUT LIVING SINGLE PREMIERES IN JUNE

The premiere of the highly expected drama flick – “Married but Living Single” will take place at the Silverbird Galleria on Sunday 3rd June 2012.  The event will kick off with a red carpet session at 5pm followed by the screening of the movie by 6 pm.
The movie inspired by a book written by a man of God is directed by Tunde Olaoye and produced by Kalejaiye Adeboye Paul (KAP).
 
It revolves around challenges faced by career women in the contemporary society as to their ability to blend between career and the family.  It stars Joke Silva, Funke Akindele, Joseph Benjamin, Tina Mba, Femi Brainard and a host of others.
 
 
SYNOPSIS
Mike (Joseph Benjamin) is an entrepreneur who is happily married to Kate (Funke Akindele) the creative director of an advertising agency owned by an overbearing boss played by Joke Silva. She is so much engrossed with her career that she wins big brands for her company.
Mike is diagnosed with cancer of the lungs in consequence of the smoking habit he cultivated in his school days, he needs to go to India for surgery and the Doctor advised that his wife should take a leave and come with him to hasten the recuperating process, Kate agrees to go with her husband, but as they are about to travel, the biggest telecoms company in the middle east has just been licensed to operate in Nigeria, Kate’s company stands the chance to win the bid for their adverts, and they will not be able to do the bidding without the creative director.  Kate is torn in between travelling to help her husband recuperate and winning the biggest account ever for her company.
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KEEPING A TAB ON ACTRESS HALIMA ABUBAKAR'S MISTRESSES

Bold&beautiful actress, Halima Abubakar is set to make a lasting statement with her highly-anticipated movie, ‘Mistresses’. The award-winning thespian who ventured into the motion pictures world about 13 years ago and who has remained consistent in the competitive entertainment terrain plans to premiere the movie soon.
Produced by Modehouz entertainment& headlined by Halima&Yvonne Nelson, the theme of Mistresses dwells on infidelity, misconceptions about men, relationships and all.
Watch the trailer
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PHOTOS FROM LOLA ALAO'S MOVIE PREMIERE

 
Star actress and enterpreneur, Lola Alao had the premiere of her latest movie, ‘Sikemi Oluwa’ on sunday 6th May 2012. Held at Ziggies Palace, Magodo Lagos, the event attracted some of her colleagues in the industry as well as fans and family members.  
Spotted at the occasion are the likes of Iyabo Ojo, Toyin Afolayan (Lola Idije), Rose Odika, Lanre Teriba, Kayode Akinbayo, Kevin Ikeduba, Femi Ogedengbe, Fali Werepe, Florence Onuma, Anita Hogan and many more.
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AMAA AWARDS 2012+ COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS

 
The 2012 edition of the prestigious AMAA awards was for the first time held in Lagos, at the Eko Hotel&Suites, Victoria Island Lagos on April 22, 2012. Now in its 8th edition, the famous event which is usually pitched at Bayelsa State assembled dignitaries which are mostly filmmakers (actors and actresses) from different parts of Africa as well as in other countries. The likes of A-list Hollywood stars; Morris Chesnut and Jimmy Jean Louis registered their presence at the annual occasion.
Anchored by Jimmy Jean Louis and fast rising actor, O.C Ukeje, delectable sensational act, Yinka Davies set the ball rolling with an electrifying performance of one of her latest songs. The icing of the cake were the grand and theatrical performances of Nigeria’s music exports; Asa and 2face; the audience could not hold their cool.
 

 

Complete list of winners.

 
 
AMAA 2012 BEST SHORT FILM
JAMAA – Uganda
Look Again – Kenya
Maffe Tiga – Guinea
Braids On Bald Head – Nigeria (WINNER)
Hidden Life – South Africa
Mwansa The Great – Zimbabwe
Chumo – Tanzania
The Young Smoker – Nigeria
 
 
AMAA 2012 BEST DOCUMENTARY

 

African Election – Nigeria / Germany (WINNER)
Beyond The Deadly Pit – Rwanda
Awa Ogbe An African Adventure – Algeria
Dear Mandella – South Africa
White & Black, Crime And Colour – Tanzania
The Niger Delta Struggle – Ghana
There Is Nothing Wrong With My Uncle – Nigeria
How Much Is Too Much – Kenya
 
 
AMAA 2012 BEST DIASPORA FEATURE

 

Toussanat Louverture–France (WINNER)
Ghetta Life – Jamaica
High Chicago – Canada
Elza – Guadelupe
Better Must Come – Jamaica
Kinyanrwanda – USA
 
 
AMAA 2012 BEST DIASPORA DOCUMENTARY

 

The Education Of Auma Obama – Germany (WINNER)
White Wash – USA
Almendron Mi Corazon – Guadeloupe
All Me The Life And Times Of Winfred Hubert – USA
 
 
AMAA 2012 BEST DIASPORA (SHORT FILM)

 

John Doe – USA
White Sugar In A Black Pot –USA (WINNER)
The Lost One – USA
AMAA 2012 BEST ANIMATION
The Legend Of Ngog Hills – Kenya (WINNER)
Oba – Nigeria
Climate Change Is Real – Kenya
Egu – South Africa
Chomoka – Kenya
 
 
AMAA 2012 BEST FILM BY AN AFRICAN LIVING ABROAD

 

Mystery Of Birds – USA / Nigeria (WINNER)
Housemates – United Kingdom / Nigeria
Ben Kross – Italy / Nigeria
Paparezzi Eye In The Dark – USA / Nigeria / Ghana
 
 
AMAA 2012 ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION DESIGN

 

Somewhere In Africa – Ghana
Phone Swap – Nigeria (WINNER)
Otelo Burning – South Africa
Adesuwa – Nigeria
How To Steal 2 Million – South Africa
 
 
AMAA 2012 ACHIEVEMENT IN COSTUME DESIGN

 

The Captain Of Nakara
Adesuwa – Nigeria (WINNER)
Rugged Priest – Kenya
Somewhere In Africa – Ghana
Queens Desire
 
 
AMAA 2012 ACHIEVEMENT IN MAKE-UP

 

Rugged Priest – Kenya
State Research Bureau – Uganda
Adesuwa – Nigeria
Somewhere in Africa – Ghana
Shattered – Kenya (WINNER)
 
 
AMAA 2012 ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUNDTRACK

 

Otelo Burning – South Africa
Alero’s Symphony – Nigeria (WINNER)
Adesuwa – Nigeria
How To Steal 2 Million – South Africa
Somewhere In Africa – Ghana
 
 
AMAA 2012 ACHIEVEMENT IN VISUAL EFFECTS

 

Behind The Mask
Somewhere In Africa – Ghana
Adesuwa – Nigeria (WINNER)
State Research Bureau – Uganda
Otelo Burning – South Africa
 
 
AMAA 2012 ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND

 

State Of Violence – South Africa (WINNER)
Otelo Burning – South Africa
How To Steal 2 Million – South Africa
Man On Ground – South Africa
Algiers Murder – South Africa
 
 
AMAA 2012 ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY

 

How To Steal 2 Million – South Africa
Otelo Burning – South Africa (WINNER)
Rugged Priest – Kenya
Masquerades – Ghana
Man On Ground – South Africa / Nigeria
 
 
AMAA 2012 ACHIEVEMENT IN EDITING

 

Algiers Murder – South Africa
Man On Ground – South Africa / Nigeria
Unwanted Guest – Nigeria
How To Steal 2 Million – South Africa (WINNER)
Otelo Burning – South Africa
Alero’s Symphony – Nigeria
 
 
AMAA 2012 ACHIEVEMENT IN SCREENPLAY

 

Ties That Bind – Ghana (WINNER)
Mr & Mrs – Nigeria
How To Steal 2 Million – South Africa
Otelo Burning – South Africa
Unwanted Guest – Nigeria
Two Brides And A Baby – Nigeria
 
 
AMAA 2012 BEST NIGERIAN FILM

 

Unwanted Guest
Family On Fire
Alero’s Symphony
Adesuwa- WINNER
Phone Swap
 
 
AMAA 2012 BEST FILM IN AN AFRICAN LANGUAGE

Chumo – Tanzania
State Of Violence – South Africa (WINNER)
Family On Fire – Nigeria
Otelo Burning – South Africa
Asoni – Cameroun
 
 
AMAA 2012 BEST CHILD ACTOR

 

Rahman Junior Bande (Greg) – Behind The Mask
Tsepang Mohlomi (Ntwe) – Otelo Burning (WINNER)
Reginna Danies (Jenny) – Bank Job
Benjamin Abemigisha and Racheal Nduhukire (Derick and Margaret) – JAMAA
Ayinla O Abdulaheem – ZR-7
 
 
AMAA 2012 BEST YOUNG / PROMISING ACTOR

 

Neo Ntatleno (OJ) – State Of Violence
Ivie Okujaye (Alero) – Alero’s Symphony (WINNER)
Iyobosa Olaye (Adesuwa) – Adesuwa
Martha Ankomah – Somewhere In Africa
Thomas Gumede and Sihle Xaba – Otelo Burning
 
 
AMAA 2012 BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

 
Rapuldna Seiphemo (Twala) – How To Steal 2 Million
Fano Mokoena – Man On Ground (WINNER)
Hafiz Oyetoro – Phone Swap
Okechukwu Uzoesi – Two Brides And A Baby
Godfrey Theobejane – 48
Lwanda Jawar – Rugged Priest
 
 
AMAA 2012 BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

 

Terry Phetto – How To Steal 2 Million (WINNER)
Ebbe Bassey – Ties That Bind
Empress Njamah – Bank Job
Ngozi Ezeonu – Adesuwa
Thelma Okoduwa – Mr & Mrs
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde – Ties That Bind
 
 
AMAA 2012 BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE

 

Menzi Ngubane – How To Steal 2 Million
Majid Micheal – Somewhere In Africa (WINNER)
Chet Anekwe – Unwanted Guest
Jafta Mamabolo – Otelo Burning
Karabo Lance – 48
Wale Ojo – Phone Swap
Hakeem Kae-Kazim – Man On Ground
 
 
AMAA 2012 BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE

 

Nse Ikpe Etim – Mr & Mrs
Yvonne Okoro – Single Six
Ama K. Abebrese – Ties That Bind
Rita Dominic – Shattered (WINNER)
Uche Jombo – Damage
Millicent Makheido – 48
Kudzai Sevenzo-Nyarai – Playing Warriors
 
 
AMAA 2012 BEST DIRECTOR

 

Adesuwa – Lancelot Oduwa Imaseun
Ties That Bind – Leila Djansi
Rugged Priest – Bob Nyanja
How To Steal 2 Million – Charlie Vundla (WINNER)
State Of Violence – Khalo Matabane
Man On Ground – Akin Omotoso
Otelo Burning – Sara Bletcher
 
 
 
AMAA 2011 PRIZE FOR BEST FILM

 

State Of Violence – South Africa
Adesuwa – Nigeria
Otelo Burning – South Africa
Rugged Priest – Kenya
How To Steal 2 Million – South Africa (WINNER)
Ties That Bind – Ghana
Man On Ground – South Africa / Nigeria
AMAA Special Jury Award-Akin Omotosho
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TALENTED ACTOR, AREMU AFOLAYAN TOPS THE SCORE

With excellent pedigree in acting/ filmmaking, the versatile Afolayan brothers are massively dominating the Nigerian entertainment scene.
Sons of Legendary Filmmaker Ade Afolayan known as Ade Love, through impeccable and suspence-filled storylines, great acting skills, they do not only stand out but also hoist the country’s flag locally and internationally.
About a month ago, Gabriel Afolayan showed the music part of him when he released a classic single titled Kokoro Ife, just last Saturday Kunle Afolayan, bonafide actor and producer whose award-winning Figurine film is still gaining grounds attracted the creme de la creme to the premiere of his latest movie, ‘Phone Swap’.
However, come March 29th, Aremu an established star and an household name in the yoruba sector of Nollywood will also lead a couple of his fans, colleagues and friends to the premiere of his new masterpiece, ‘The Score’.
The Score revolves about two brothers whose characters are poles different. While one relishes in breaking the law, the other prefers upholding it.
The Score which parades accomplished thespians like Aremu Afolayan, Saheed Balogun ,Eniola Olaniyan, Olumide Bakare, Sunkanmi Omobolanle and others is produced by Aremu’s Broadway Films. The movie will be open at the cinema after its premiere.
 
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UTI NWACHUKWU, BRIAN OKWARA LEAD THE TRUE CITIZENS

Ex-Big Brother winner and former Mr Nigeria, Uti Uwachukwu and Bryan Okwara have featured in a captivating movie titled TRUE CITIZENS. These two showbiz pathfinders who after their huge success in their endeavours (Big Brother and Mr Nigeria contest) did not retreat into obscurity but have continued to feature in one significant project or the other, one of which is acting. 
 
Brian played one of the lead roles in Ini Edo’s ‘I’ll take my chances’ movie while Uti also took the front seat in Desmond Elliot’s yet-to-be-released ‘Inside the cupboard’ film. Come Friday March 16, 2012, both will lead a couple of their ardent fans and movie bluffs to the cinemas to witness the premiere of the movie.
 
According to the producer, Elvis Chuks, “the movie is a must-watch especially amongst the Nigerian youths. The aim is to sensitize them as true citizens of the country to work hard and never indulge in illegal or fraudulent activities.” .
 
Asides the two husky stars, others who featured in the flick include: Alex Usifo, Kenneth Okolie, Clara Iweh, Melvin Oduah, Claret Onukogu, Alex Ekubo amongst others.
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THE 'PAST CAME CALLING' FOR RUKE AMATA

Renowned Nollywood director Ruke Amata is back with another blockbuster, ‘Past came calling’-a movie which dwells on the misconception the whites majority have over the blacks in diaspora.
 
The producer who relocated to the United Kingdom few years back has also been grooming upcoming African actors in diaspora via his “Class Act UK”reality TV show. It also aims at giving winners an opportunity to act alongside established African stars.
“The Past Came Calling” stars Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha, John Dumelo, Oliver Jolliffe, Penelope Bouchot Humbert, Demetri Turin and Class Act UK 2011 winner, Marie Kumba Gomez. The premiere will be held on the 17th of feburary at the Greenwich Odeon London and also in Nigeria during the Easter period.
 
Ruke explained further that, ‘In London, the blacks are discriminated against, in terms of getting roles in major productions. What I did was to assemble them and advised that we should start off our own productions and by the time,  do quality productions and do it long enough such that when the whites behold our productions, they will be forced to incorporate us in their own productions. That’s how I started the ‘Class Act’.
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LOLA MARGRET TO PREMIERE LATEST MOVIE 'OMO OLORO' IN THE UK

 
Come February 10th 2012, talented thespian, Lola Margret also known as ‘Bisola Alanu’ will lead a couple of her colleagues, fans and friends to the United Kingdom to premier her latest masterpiece, ‘Omo Oloro’. Billed to take place at the prestigious Planet Nollywood from 8pm, lanky comedian and actor, Bolaji Amusan popularly known as Mr Latin will anchor the event while musical performances will be granted by fuji musician, Sefiu Alao amongst others.
 
Omo Oloro whose preview has generated lots of commendation within and outside the country stars Faithia Balogun, Mercy Aigbe, Lola Margret to mention a few, it was also directed by prolific and award-winning Bayo Tijani. Promotion for the movie is being handled by top UK promoter, Ade banks, tickets for the premier goes for 20pounds for a single person and 30pounds for double.
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INI EDO SET TO PREMIERE "I"LL TAKE MY CHANCES"

Ini Edo
Ace Nollywood star, Ini Edo-Ehagwina is set to premiere ‘I’ll Take My Chances’, her latest film which she jointly produced with renowned producer, Emem Isong. The Cross. River-indigene, who had the first premiere at the banquet hall of Meridien Hotel in Akwa Ibom State, on september 24, 2011 will this december woo movie-lovers, colleagues and well-wishers to the Lagos venue of the premiere.
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FACES AT THE PREMIER OF TWO BRIDES AND A BABY

 
 
 
Above are the dazzling faces that attended the premiere of the movie, Two Brides and a Baby which took place on November 17, 201. Produced by Blessing Effiom Egbe and directed by Teco Benson, the cast include Stella Damasus, Kalu Ikeagwu, OC Ukeje, Keira Hewatch, Blessing Effiom Egbe, Okey Uzoeshi, Chelsea Eze, and Kehinde Bankole
 
Prominent Nollywood stars who turned up at the event include: Uche Jumbo, Oge Okoye, Stephanie Okereke, Rita Dominic, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Omoni Oboli, Teco Benson, Vivian Ejike, Elvis Chucks, Lonzo Nzekwe, Ufuoma Ejenobor and many more. Meanwhile Two brides and a baby would hit Nigerian cinemas from November 25, 2011.
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