For his inspiring role in nation building and firm belief in the Nigerian dream and project, endless tributes and encomiums were showered on the founder and CEO of HiTV Nigeria, Toyin Subair, by the management of Ojez Entertainment Centre, Surulere, Lagos, at its monthly O’jez Entertainment Forum. The grand gathering held amid glitz last Sunday night, in collaboration with the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN.
From veteran broadcaster and arts patriarch, Ambassador Segun Olusola, to highlife music promoter Chief Femi Eso, and even Nollywood/music stars like: Zack Orji, Charles Inojie, Ejike Asiegbu, Chidi Nwokeabia, Emeka Enyiocha, Ras Kimono, D’banj and many others, they all agreed that Toyin Subair, has done the nation proud with his modest achievement of setting up a proudly Nigerian pay TV station.
HiTV’s joint initiative with D’banj, Koko Mansion, also received kudos and endorsements from all the celebrities as well as top personalities gathered at O’jez that lovely evening. Billed to begin soon, Koko Mansion is a reality television show featuring D’banj and being facilitated by HiTV. Koko Mansion revolves around the quest of 12 beautiful and talented girls that will live in a mansion for eight weeks, in their quest to become the final woman standing. Hip -hop superstar D’banj will play a vital role in the coming show.
Pic-Amd Segun Olusola, Subair and Ejike Aseigbu ...... (Pic by Niyi Tabiti)
In these weeks, the young women will be groomed and tested in various activities in order to determine the one with the greatest Koko Virtues, worthy of becoming a wife –a Kokolette. The winner will among other benefits, be crowned Kokolette 1, get a Chris Aires Diamond ring, a brand new convertible car, feature in his next music video, You Don Make Me Fall In Love alongside N5 million in cash.
Ambassador Olusola described Subair as a “young and resilient Nigerian who has done the nation proud.”
As the oldest in the gathering, he prayed God to give him (Subair) more strength to achieve more successes in life.
Amadi Ogbonna, Group Entertainment Editor, Vanguard newspapers, showered encomiums on Subair, even as he traced his success story from when he was involved in active legal practice.
The distinguished guest revealed he was humbled by the show of love. He said HiTV was set up sorely as “a catalyst. We wanted to prove that Nigerians can own and effectively run a pay TV as against the disinformation being passed by many people outside.”
He said plans have being concluded in the United States, Africa, France and some parts of Europe, to get HiTV signals. “We are grateful about that, because we are out to sell Nigeria positively to the world, our purely Nigerian channels, Hi Nolly, Nigezie are what the world will see and view us from a different perspective. We are not promoting immorality.
Ejike Asiegbu, president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria reiterated the guild’s support for HiTV and Koko Mansion “because it is a Nigerian company and Koko Mansion is something fresh, that we are all looking forward to.”
D’banj further lit up the venue with a refreshing performance, alongside the Evergreen band that also dished out melodious highlife tunes.
Kate Henshaw, others dine with orphans
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Former AMAA best actress on the continent, Mrs. Kate Henshaw-Nuttal, was among the few celebs in tinsel town that celebrated with children during the recently held Children’s Day. The delectable actress and Onga ambassador used her face and position to donate the company’s products, to five orphanages, at the second edition of the needy inclined programme tagged: They Are Stars. The event, which was put together by Avenue 3, a brands building firm, was a fun filled time for the children of select orphanages in Lagos, among them, Love on the Street (LOTS) project and Little Saints home.
The event could also be best described as a loving and caring moment, as Henshaw and other celebs were seen hugging, cuddling and playing games with the kids, most of whom are physically challenged.
Among the guests, consisting celebrities from the entertainment and media industries were: Bimbo Akintola, Chioma Chukwuka, Wale Adebayo, Amstel Malta Box Office (AMBO) winner, O.C Ukeje and Idol West Africa’s Omawumi and Eric. Others include: Frank Edoho, Mode 9, Djinee, Segun Obe and Kalu Ikeagwu.
Film on Isaac Boro on the way
In the spirit of further strengthening and propagating the Niger Delta cause, Icon Multimedia Limited, owned by youthful Ijaw born comedian and entertainer, Jeff Botimi Amusu, popularly known as Talkative, is poised to shoot a movie on the life and times of Isaac Adaka Boro, the late revolutionist from the troubled region.
Already, Talkative and his team at Icon Multimedia with offices in Bayelsa and Lagos States respectively, are currently discussing with their foreign partners from Hollywood, US and South Africa, in the areas of production equipment as well as technical support. “No doubt, it’s our story, which we have also researched properly on, but our aim is to have this movie shot by international filmmakers.
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We want it so because we do not want to compromise on standards, which is our priority for the project,” maintained Mr. Kelvin Ebivwiere, the outfit’s vice president.
Also speaking on why he is documenting the life and times of late Boro, who is regarded as the father of genuine and modern day struggle for the emancipation of the people of the Niger Delta region, Amusu, has this to say: “Sincerely, having read so much about Boro, in the course of my researches on this project, as well as my interactions with his immediate and extended family members, it immediately dawned on me that he was not the kind of person, many people were mistaking him to be. Boro was a brilliant young man filled with the passion to restore freedom and expunge oppression from our region, but unfortunately, he was not allowed to complete his God given mandate on earth, before he was killed in his prime. Mind you, while fighting for our collective good, he never engaged in hostage taking, kidnapping and illegal bunkering. Together with his followers, they fought for freedom in the Niger Delta with a high level of diplomacy and caution”.
Continuing, Amusu posited that when completed the big budget movie would further reveal to the world, the stuff Boro was made of, adding that it would be an insightful flick chronicling his childhood to his eventual death.
Several leading names in Nollywood would also star in the movie, which is expected to be supported by some Niger Delta State governors as well as some well-meaning individuals from the region. When completed the flick would be premiered to a global audience within and outside Nigeria.
Deraco production fixes nationwide audition
For all the intending actors, actresses and musicians seeking to become famous in the nation’s entertainment landscape via the Deraco Production talent hunt search; this is another cheering news. After several months of planning and fine-tuning arrangements, the organizers have finally rolled out a nationwide audition timetable. According to Chief Edwin Oragwam, the honcho of the outfit, the first set of auditions for actors/actresses holds in Lagos on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, in Surulere, Lagos, while that of musicians follows suit the next day, same location. The Abuja audition for acting and singing holds on Wednesday and Thursday, June 24 and 25 respectively, at Zone 7.
For dates and venues for other states auditions, the organizers urged those already registered to visit:www.deracoproductions.com.
Meanwhile, sale of forms continues for those still interested in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry.
Queenikky, models show some love
Children and staff of the Surulere, Lagos based Heart of Gold Children Hospice were recently treated to a scintillating Children’s Day party/special visit by Queen Lott Onu and her bevy of models from Queenikky modeling agency. Also on her entourage was pretty Miss Amanda Onwudilo, the current winner of the recently held Face of Queenikky beauty pageant, as well as the two runners up and the other contestants.
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Aside donating cash and several gift items, Queenikky and her team, also came with a popular disc jockey, who spent several hours dishing out good music to the admiration of the elated children and the staff. The groovy visit climaxed with the dancing competition organized by Onu and her models, for the inmates, who kept asking for more fun.
Speaking on the rationale behind the visit, Onu, hinted that the need to show love to the less privileged as well as to formally unveil her foundation, were the reasons for the visit. She further promised to do more for the needy in the society through her Queenikky Foundation. “ This visit really touched my inner most part, and from this day, we have promised to make it an annual thing and to also breeze in once in a while, to say hi to the kids. Such children need love and attention, the sight of some of them brought tears to my eyes. We must continue to show love to them, no matter their fate or level of physical disability”. While responding, Mrs. Laja Adedoyin, the proprietress of the home, which was established in 2003, thanked Onu and her team for coming. She further promised to continue with her good works at the home.
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