NCC arrests 35 in Lagos over pirated movies

35 Arrested

The Nigerian Copyright Commission on Monday arrested 35 suspected pirates who were parading the street of Lagos with illicit copies of home videos and audio CDs

Jide Kosoko, Keira Hewatch, others in Anger

Jide Kosoko

AFTER the successful   release of one of his blockbuster movie, Diana’s Verdict, which was released in March this year, one of the Nigeria’s finest movie producers, Ideh Chukwuma, a.k.a , Onesoul, has concluded plans for the release another flick, titled, “Anger”, into the DVD market.

Nollywood star, Stephanie Linus becomes USAID, NDI ambassador

Stephanie Linus

 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI), a US-based International Agency, on September 1st 2015, announced A-list actress, producer and director Stephanie Linus as the Ambassador for the ‘Stop Violence Against Women In Elections’ Campaign.

DAYLIGHT TOP 10 QUESTIONS WITH STEPHANIE OKEREKE-LINUS: ‘Why I shot Dry + How I’m coping with pregnancy’

Stephanie

By AZUH AMATUS

Unarguably one of the most gifted female super stars to have come out of Nollywood, Stephanie Okereke-Linus needs no introduction, in Nigeria’s Nollywood, where she is loved, admired, celebrated, respected and revered.

In this exclusive interview with Azuh Amatus, publisher/editor-in-chief of leading online newspaper, Daylight.ng, the beautiful thespian happily married to Linus Idahosa spoke passionately about her latest and wave making movie, Dry, visit to Buckingham Palace, passion for Nollywood, campaign against VVF, marriage, pregnancy and more.

Enjoy the rare chat with the cerebral entertainment ambassador and amiable Imo State-born graduate of the University of Calabar.

Top filmmaker, Tina Amuziam celebrates, moves into multi million home

Amuziam

By AZUH AMATUS

Daylight.ng gathered that some of the biggest names in Delta State politics stormed Abuja recently, when Pastor Princess Tina Amuziam, the former special assistant on Politics to the immediate past governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan was hosted to a rousing birthday shindig.

Nigerian-born David Oyelowo returns as new James Bond

Oyelowo

Actor David Oyelowo has been asked by the Ian Fleming estate to record the audio book for Trigger Mortis, a new officially commissioned Bond book written by Anthony Horowitz.

Probe Jonathan’s $200 million Nollywood fund – Lari Williams begs Buhari

Lari Williams

A veteran thespian, Lari Williams, on Tuesday urged the government to inquire into the current state of the grant the Goodluck Jonathan’s administration gave to the entertainment sector. Williams told pressmen on Tuesday that he and others needed to know what had been disbursed and what had yet to be disbursed.

Solid Movies rebrands, appoints Acquisition Manager

Chinonso

By AZUH AMATUS

In line with global best practices and to further strengthen its marketing department, leading Nollywood production company, Solid Movies International Limited has approved the appointment of Mr. Duru Chinonso, as its Acquisition Manager.

Community honours Victor Osuagwu with chieftaincy ... As he floats children foundation

Chief Victor Osuagwu, wife and well wishers at the event

Leading Nollywood star and Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Victor Ifeanyichukwu Osuagwu began the new year on a higher level, this Daylight.ng, can authoritatively reveal.

The multi-talented and enterprising entertainer was honoured by his community with a very rare chieftaincy title.

Macnuel Productions shoots voters’ sensitisation movie for INEC

From Left: Mr. Chidi Nwokeabia, boss of Macnuel Productions Limited on the set of the INEC movie with his crew

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is leaving no stone unturned ahead of the February general elections, this SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively reveal.

The Attahiru Jega-led electoral umpire recently contracted one of the leading film companies in Nollywood, Macnuel Productions Limited to produce and package a short movie aimed at sensitising and educating the voting public on the procedures for accreditation and voting during the forthcoming national exercise.

Ini Edo opens Nmulti million mansion in Lekki...Throws lavish party, Akwa Ibom State PDP C’man, others attended

Ini and her new mansion

Few weeks after launching her G-Wagon Benz, controversial Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, has bought a Nmulti million mansion in the Lekki area of Lagos.

A reliable source told SHOWBIZPLUSng that the eye popping edifice is located in the Elegushi area of Lekki and reeks of opulence.

The divorcee actress, according to our source declared the house open yesterday, December 30, with a lavish party that was attended by some of her colleagues and dignitaries.

Applause as In-Short 2014 holds + Authentic winners list

Okhai with Stephanie Okereke at the estival

The fourth edition of the In-Short International Film Festival recently held at the upscale Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos amid applause and commendations.

Mbanefo at the festival

SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered that the hugely attended festival held in collaboration with Access Bank Plc, the International Film and Broadcast Academy (IFBA) and Goethe Institut, Lagos, respectively.

Photo of the day: Ibinabo's stunning new look!

Newly married AGN National President, Ibinabo's new hot look

Nollywood stars, celebs storm premiere of Folly...Hits cinemas Dec 26

Folly, a big budget film produced by Elizabeth Daniels recently premiered at the Silverbird Cinema amid ovation.

Some of the celebrities on the Red Carpet included Jude Okoye, Joseph Benjamin, Bracket, Moyo Lawal, Alex Ekubo and several others.

Rare photo of the day: Nollywood heavyweights unite for Ibinabo Fiberesima

L-R: Nollywood stars and stakeholders, Kate Okunnu, Victor Okhai, Azuh Amatus (in hat), Lilian Bach, Jennifer Eliogu, Chike Bryan, Iyen Agbonifo, Kabat Esosa, Keppy Ekpeyong and wife, Ifeanyi Dike, Dozie Eriobu, Maurice Ejike and others returning to Lagos after attending the wedding of AGN National President, Ibinabo Fiberesima in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State...recently

Funke Akindele makes bold statement in new movie, Sababi

Funke Akindele

Funke Akindele's production outfit, Scene One Production in collaboration with Adekaz Production LTD recently presented a new Yoruba  movie entitled 'Sababi Eda (Fate).  
Fully subtitled in English.Sababi Eda depicts the life of a single mother (Funke Akindele), and her struggle with fate.   

O’Jez boss clocks 50, holds Xmas concert

O'Jez boss, Odobeatu

On Sunday, December 28, entertainment entrepreneur and boss of O'Jez celebrity restaurants, Joseph Odobeatu will clock 50 years on earth.

SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered that several events have been lined up to celebrate the business mogul as he clocks the golden age. A family get together will hold at his home in Anthony on December 26, Boxing Day, while the D-Day, 28 will begin with a thanksgiving mass at St’ Dominic Catholic Church, Yaba, Lagos.

The birthday party will begin immediately at his Anthony home till late into the night.

Also, this year’s O’Jez Xmas Blast concert, scheduled to hold on January 4 at the celebrity restaurant, inside the National Stadium premises from 7pm, will be a continuation of the birthday celebration.

Photos: More famous faces at Ibinabo's carnival-like wedding

Ibinabo and hubby, Uche dancing

Zeb, Empress, Chico, Fidelis Duker and Steve Eboh

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Ibinabo and hubby, Uche, Ateke Tom, Victor Osuagwu, Ifeanyi Dike and Patience Ozokwo

Couple dancing

Keppy, wife and Empress

Excitement, applause as GOtv storms Warri with Go Gaga offer

L-R: Efe Obiomah, Public Releations Manager, GOtv; MultiChoice Mega Dealer, Jacob Awona and Elizabeth Amkpa, General Manager, GOtv during the Media Launch of GOtv in Warri, Delta State...recently.

More Nigerians in Delta state can now access quality entertainment at an affordable price with GOtv signals now live in more towns and communities in Delta state.

Following an announcement on Wednesday, December 10, 2014, TV lovers in Abraka, Agbarho, Effurun, Ekpan, Jeddo, Kokori, Oghara, Okpe, Sapele, Udu, Ughelli, and Warri can join in the digital television revolution by purchasing a GOtv decoder including one month subscription to GOtv Plus at the highly subsidised price of N2,900.

Photo of the day: Creative Professionals dazzles Jonathan with double gifts!

Leader of Creative Professionals, Segun Arinze and Ibinabo Fiberesima presenting their members autographed portraits to   elated President Jonathan, while Sambo, Duke and others applaud...in Aso Rock recently.