AMVCAs return for 4th edition

AMVCA

Africa Magic, the continent’s leading provider of entertainment for Africa by Africans has announced entry for the 2016 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) in association with MultiChoice Africa.

October 1 now on DStv Explora

(R) Daba and a colleague in the movie

This is cheering news for movie buffs and lovers of quality entertainment.

You can rent and watch Kunle Afolayan’s multi-award nominated October 1 as it becomes available on Box Office on the DStv Explora from 15 December 2014.

October 1 which received 13 nominations in the forthcoming AfricaMagic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) is a multi-plot epic story which explores the psychological journeys of characters and events leading up to Nigeria’s independence.

Shame! NAFCA asks desperate Nollywood stars, filmmakers to pay $1500 for Invitation Letter

G-a-w-d! Who will save us from the massive exploitation going on in the name of Nollywood, which is now an all comers’ affair?

Highly reliable info filtering into SHOWBIZPLUSng has it that desperate Nollywood actors, producers, directors, marketers and many others that desperately wanted to storm Obama’s land were openly asked to pay the sum of $1500, which is over N200,000, just to get the invitation letter of Nollywood and African Film Critics Awards (NAFCA), which ordinarily should be free, if going by global best practices. J-e-e-z!

Even as big as Oscars, Grammys, Berlin, Venice, Cannes and other international film festivals and awards are, they don’t ask for a dime before issuing attendees, especially invited guests with invitation letters.

So, why are the organizers of NAFCA, a budding award scheme that is not even up to five years, asking would be participants to cough out such hefty amount of money for ordinary invitation letter?

In fact, SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt that some desperate money bags in Nollywood even paid more to get the ‘elusive’ invitation letter to enable them process their visas for this year’s award that held in September.

Star Studded Nollywood blockbuster, The Antique premieres Sunday, October 19

Movie buffs are in for a real good time as the star-studded Nollywood latest movie, The Antique premieres globally this Sunday, October 19.

SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered that the big budget film starring leading thespians such as Olu Jacobs, Bimbo Akintola, Funsho Adeolu, Ricardo Agbor and emerging talent, Oge Indiana, will premiere amid glitz and razzmatazz at the upscale Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Helen Paul unveils film academy

Helen Paul

Multi-talented entertainer, Helen Paul, also known as Tatafo, has done it again. She recently opened a multi-million naira film school, christened Helen Paul Theatre and Films Academy.

SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered that the institution is located at 14-16, Emmanuel Olorunfemi Street, by Orimolade, College Road, Ogba, Lagos.

The Glo ambassador said the opening of the academy was a dream come true, having nurtured the ambition from childhood. She explained that the effort is also geared towards contributing her own quota to the development of the entertainment sector, and education in general.

Breaking News: Armed robbers shot dead actor in Asaba

Onyeka

Painful news filtering into SHOWBIZPLUSng has it that fast rising Nollywood actor Clem Onyeka was shot dead today by some armed robbers in Asaba, Delta State.

Sketchy info at our disposal has it that the thespian was driving in his car when a stray bullet fired by the heavily armed robbers hit and killed him.

The armed robbers were said to be on the trail of a a popular politician who was traveling within the state with an undisclosed large sum of money running into millions.

Exposed: Real reasons Ini Edo’s marriage crashed +The Nollywood actor fingered

Ini and Philip when the going was rosy

Her username or handle on twitter, @ini4phil, still bears four letters from the first name of her now estranged hubby. Sadly, that is the only relic left from what was the six year old turbulent union between popular Nollywood actress, Ini Edo and Phillip Ehiagwina.

Even that too may have changed like every other thing between the estranged couple by the time you are reading this. For instance, the Akwa Ibom screen charmer has unceremoniously taken away the appellation 'wife' from her profile.

Some days after the news of her marriage break-up hit public, the Glo Ambassador broke her silence and came out to clear the air. 

Photo of the day: Cossy Orjiako bares-it-all again!

Controversial actress and dancer, Cossy Orjiako flaunts her boobs in  recent support for Nigeria's struggling national team, Super Eagles. Source- Facebook

Elizabeth Daniels teams up with Joke Silva, Joseph Benjamin, Yvonne Nelson, others in Folly

 Sexy Nollywood actress cum producer, Elizabeth Daniels, recently dazzled in Folly, a new short film from the stable of her production outfit.

Folly is a star-studded flick directed by Alex Mouth. Veteran actress, Joke Silva and Uche Jombo lead the array of stars in the award-winning film. Yvonne Nelson, Joseph Benjamin and Alex Ekubo are also part of the characters that added spice to the job, according to a statement sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng.

Star actress, Stephanie Linus becomes spokesperson for Queen of England's Young Leaders’ Awards

Stephanie

 History making Nollywood super star actress and filmmaker, Stephanie Linus has scored another first.

SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report that the talented and cerebral thespian was recently chosen as the spokesperson for the 2014 Queen of England’s ‘Queens Young Leaders Awards’ campaign.

The delectable entertainer was specially chosen alongside revered South African Archbishop, Desmond Tutu to support the global initiative.

Stephanie

According to authentic info at our disposal, Mrs. Linus, who just wrapped production on her latest big budget film, Dry, will use her fame to create awareness for the Queen’s Young Leaders Awards that seeks to  discover, celebrate and support young people from every corner of the commonwealth nations  by helping to transform their own lives and the lives of others around them.

Excitement as Laveda, Davido, others wowed Africa at Big Brother’s opening ceremony + USD 300 000 at stake

Laveda thrilling on stage

BBA Hotshots presenter, IK, opening the show with a bevy of dancers on Sunday

 By AZUH AMATUS, just back from Johannesburg: No doubt, pretty Laveda sensationally stood out among the 26 contestants battling for the ultimate prize in this year’s Big Brother Africa (BBA) reality TV show tagged Hotshots.

In fact, she stole the show at the classy and well attended unveiling ceremony that held inside the newly built studio of Big Brother in the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa, on Sunday, October 5, amid glitz and grandeur.

The Tanzania beauty dazzled and mesmerized live studio guests and the entire continent with her expertise on the saxophone when introduced on stage to deliver her one minute performance as instructed by Biggie.

Laveda, who scored the highest vote for the night among her colleagues, did not only dazzle with her sax, which was stylishly hung on her neck. She also sent the hearts of men thumping and beating very fast with her above knee length slit gray gown, which revealed parts of her spotless legs and inviting thighs.

Trending Photos: Fun as Big Brother unveils second Nigerian, two other Hotshots Housemate + their Profiles

Tayo - Nigeria

Sipe - Malawi

Trezegah - Mozambique

SHOWBIZPLUSng presents you the new hottie Hotshots Housemates recently unveiled by Big Brother Africa, ahead of its season nine global launch in South Africa, this Sunday, October 5. Check them out below in pictures and profiles.