30 Days In Atlanta storms cinemas nationwide

The much anticipated AY’s all-star cast 2014, ‘30 Days In Atlanta’ movie is billed for release in cinemas across Nigeria on Friday, October 31, 2014.

According to the executive producer, Ay, in a statement sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng, the release of the movie will be heralded with the glitz and glamour of a, strictly-by-invitation star-studded, red carpet premiere which will hold at Silverbird Galleria, Lagos on Friday-October 31, 2014.

Finally! Controversial actress, Uche Ogbodo opens up on why her marriage crashed

Ogbodo

To keen followers of events in Nollywood, it is no longer news that the few months old marriage of controversial Nollywood actress, Uche Ogbodo has crumbled like a pack of poorly arranged cards.

The big news is the fact that Ogbodo who just returned from the United States after the delivery of her baby girl, has finally opened up on why her topsy turvy marriage failed like that of many of her colleagues in tinsel town.
While stating her own side of the story, she vehemently denied the story that her marriage to the ex-Nigerian footballer, Ato Ubby hit the rocks because he had a brain tumour.
"My marriage was full of lies. I cannot tell you in details what those lies were, if that’s what you’re trying to make me do but it was based on lies. It’s a pity it didn’t work out. I didn’t go into the marriage to crash it. I wanted a family; I wanted a loving home and a loving husband. That was why I went into it in the first place but as nature would have it, I didn’t get any of those. I still thank God my head is intact. It’s not about women. Like I always say, you cannot build a home on sinking sand. You need to build a home on a rock, so the lies are my reasons."

What I want in my ideal man - Single and sexy actress, Beverly Naya opens up

Naya

In this hearty chat culled by SHOWBIZLUSng, sexy and talented actress, Beverly Naya speaks candidly on a wide range of issues revolving around her private and public lives.

How I’ve been avoiding sexual harassment in Nollywood - Chiamaka Nwokeukwu

Chiamaka

Sexy and emerging actress, Chiamaka Nwokeukwu in this interview monitored by SHOWBIZPLUSng, opens up on her career, journey to stardom, how some Nollywood producers lure desperate actresses to bed, among other trending issues.

Denzel Washington wows movie buffs in Equalizer

Academy award winning actor Denzel Washington and acclaimed director of the award winning box office movies ‘Training Day’ ( 2001) and Olympus has fallen (2014), Antoine Fuqua, recently teamed up for ‘Equalizer’, a Sony Pictures movie, which hits cinemas from Friday, September 26, 2014.

The action packed thriller which is distributed across West Africa by Silverbird Film Distribution, sees Denzel re-teaming up with his Training Day director, Antonie Fuqua for a dark and violent reboot of the 1980s Equalizer TV series. Lovers of action movies are in for an experience as The Equalizer will deliver something worthwhile and leave them gasping for more and not without good reason.

My sexy shape embarrasses me a lot + Why I have a crush on Alexx Ekubo - Actress, Amaka Destiny

Amaka

Born to a Nigerian father and white Tanzanian French mother, Destiny Amaka first caught public attention at the tender age of 14 with a BAFTA nomination for a teen documentary on human rights issues.
In this interview monitored by SHOBIZPLUSng, the curvy and multi-talented beauty shared her fears, dreams, challenges and the pains of being blessed with a curvy physique by God among other riveting issues.

Nollywood actress Amanda Ebeye inks mega deal with Etisalat

Ebeye

After weeks of speculations, it has finally been confirmed that sexy Nollywood actress, Amanda Ebeye has signed a multi-million Naira modeling contract with telecommunications giant Etisalat. The deal, which was sealed a few weeks ago, according to a statement sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng, is a one-year contract that involves indoor and outdoor adverts and television commercials. She will also represent the brand at specific events.

Fast rising Nollywood actress, Oghenekaro Itene shines in Ghollywood movies

Oghenekaro at Emina Castle, Ghana

Pretty and fast rising Nollywood actress, Oghenekaro Itene recently returned from Ghana’s Ghollywood, where she dazzled in two big budget movies that would soon hit shelves internationally.

In a hearty chat with SHOWBIZPLUSng, the Delta State-born actress, who is also an international make-up artist, disclosed that her recent trip to Ghana for movie productions was fun filled and memorable.

 “I just came back from Ghana, where I shot several movies back to back. My locations experience in Ghana has really opened my eyes and enriched me more as a budding thespian. Some of the movies I shot had working titles like: Our Community School, What Life Took From Me among others.

Theodore Anyanji’s Ambulance Woman set to rule Nollywood

Anyanji

Ambulance Woman, a new suspense filled and heart wrenching movie starring hot Nollywood actress, Queen Nwokoye as an ambulance driver, is about to hit shelves nationwide soon amid excitements, this SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report.

Produced and directed by one of the most cerebral filmmakers in Nollywood, Theodore Anyanji, the flick will surely set new agenda for discuss within and outside Nollywood when eventually released.

Other stars that thrilled and dazzled in the sensational movie from the stable of Cosmic Pictures Production Limited include: Ngozi Ezeonu, Ken Eric, Browny Igboegwu, Ngozi Evuka, Harry B among others.

Queen Blessing Ebigieson drops latest movie, Ejomiko, speaks on her deal with Jimi Agbaje

Queen

After many months of high anticipations from movie buffs, the Yoruba movie, Ejomiko has finally hit movie shelves nationwide, this SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report.

In the words of the producer, Queen Blessing Ebigieson, who also produced other hit flicks such as: Borokini, Lori Ere and others, Ejomiko is a story of a girl who lost her mother at a young age, met her father for the first time at age 16, went through hell in the hands of her step mother, yet became successful in life.

Excitement as Nollywood Movies Awards unveils nominees

Nollywood stars

A display of glamour and glitz with a mix of suspense will unfold when Nollywood Movies Awards (NMA) formally reveals the much anticipated nominees for the centenary edition, this SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report.

The colourful occasion which is the third edition of the prestigious awards holds this Saturday, September 20 at the Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island.

Organizers of NMAs have dedicated this edition in commemoration of Nigeria’s 100 years Centenary in celebration of the nation's long-standing film and movie industry.

Trending Photos: Famous faces at top actress, Monalisa Chinda's star-studded 40th birthday Charity Walk in Lekki, Lagos

Monalisa walking with some of the 200 kids her foundation gave scholarships and will be paying their school fees of N30k each, for one year

L-R:Tonye Cole, Ali Baba, Julius Agwu, Zik Zulu, Ay and a volunteer

EE/SE editor, Azuh Amatus controlling traffic at the event in his kit as an FRSC Celebrity Special Marshal

Segun Arinze and Ibinabo

Timi Dakolo chatting with Tonye Cole

Shocker: Nollywood star, Queen Nwokoye turns Ambulance driver

Nwokoye in front of one of the ambulances she drives: Photo credit-SHOWBIZPLUSng

Ambulance Woman, a new suspense filled and heart wrenching movie starring hot Nollywood actress, Queen Nwokoye as an ambulance driver, is about to hit shelves nationwide soon amid excitements, this SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report.

Produced and directed by one of the most cerebral filmmakers in Nollywood, Theodore Anyanji, the flick will surely set new agenda for discuss within and outside Nollywood when eventually released.

Other stars that thrilled and dazzled in the sensational movie from the stable of Cosmic Pictures Production Limited include: Ngozi Ezeonu, Ken Eric, Browny Igboegwu, Ngozi Evuka, Harry B among others.

Breaking: Applause as Stephanie Linus unveils trailer of her star studded new film ‘Dry’

Cerebral Nollywood A-List actress, director and producer Stephanie Linus has wrapped up production on her new film Dry, the latest effort from her company, Next Page Productions. Written, produced and directed by Stephanie Linus, the film is an inspired true story based on a young girl Stephanie met in Nigeria many years ago, Aisha.

Stephanie as Dr. Zara in Dry

According to an official statement elated Stephanie sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng, the movie follows a trail of Zara’s (played by Stephanie Linus) trip to Africa, her constant turmoil as a result of inexplicable horrors from her childhood, her experiences and heartaches while working with young girls suffering from complications from early child birth as child brides, against the backdrop of a rich African culture. It is full of intrigue, suspense, unbelievable surprises, the joy of reconciliation and the power of the human spirit that will captivate and engage movie enthusiast.

Okey Bakassi still celebrating marital bliss

 

Okey Bakassi and wife, Ezinne

Leading Nigerian entertainer Okey Bakassi is still celebrating with his darling wife and thanking God, few days after his marriage to Ezinne clocked 13 years.

The elated actor who recently took to his Instagram account to announce and celebrate his marriage anniversary, said he can’t stop thanking God for bringing his wife and mother of his children into his life.

Nigerian politicians are spoiling, misleading our actresses with money, Zeb Ejiro cries out

Zeb Ejiro

Respected filmmaker, Zeb Ejiro has accused Nigerian politicians of spoiling and misleading Nollywood actresses and actors with their wealth, in a recent interview he granted Yes International magazine.

 The veteran filmmaker said Nigerian female politicians give money and buy cars for Nollywood actors, while their male counterparts equally give money, buy cars and homes for Nollywood actresses, for accepting to date them.

He said this new found wealth has made the once struggling thespians to completely disregard those who helped them become the stars that they are today - producers. He also claimed that politicians are the ones giving money to actresses to make movies and live about their means.

How wife’s battery, assault crashed Ibrahim Chatta’s marriage to governor’s daughter

The couple when the going was good

It is no longer news that pretty Salamatu Muhammed Lafiaji, wife of controversial Yoruba actor, Ibrahim Chatta has abandoned their 16-months old turbulent marriage. What many are oblivious of is the fact that the vulnerable woman decided to flee her home when she could no longer bear the incessant battery and assault from her irrational hubby.

The embattled beautiful daughter of Kwara State ex-governor, Muhammed Lafiaji, SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt quit the marriage early in the year but sought for divorce months after.

Uduaghan’s N10m largesse to Eddie Ugboma tears Nollywood apart as short changed journalist alleges fraud

L-R: Uduaghan presenting the cash to Ugboma in Govt. House, Asaba

The recent N10 million largesse given to controversial filmmaker, Chief Eddie Ugboma by Delta State governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, after the former declared in a national newspaper the frustrations and bottlenecks he has been experiencing in his quest to meet the latter one on one, is already causing a serious problem in Nollywood. 

SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report that one of the journalists involved in the ‘deal’ is already crying foul play and alleging fraud.

Segun Arinze, Monalisa Chinda, Beverly Naya, Tope Tedela, others sizzle in new tele-novela Oasis

Monalisa Chinda and Zik Zulu Okafor, producer of Oasis

Oasis, a fascinating new tele-novela jointly produced by Zik Zulu-Okafor led Zulu Films in collaboration with The Incubator, is set to wow, entertain and educate lovers of quality programmes on TV.

SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered that among the leading and emerging thespians that thrilled and tantalized in this riveting and enthralling soap directed by Abay Esho and written by Vivian Chiji include: Monalisa Chinda, Segun Arinze, Beverly Naya, Tope Tedela and David Nnaji. Others are: Moet Abebe, Maryjane Ugbaja, Ifeanyi Williams, Sean Faqua, Mor Okonkwo among others.

Oasis, which is a sequel to the now rested Heavensgate from Zulu Films also, has Pastor Idowu Iluyomade as the executive producer and is expected to hit air nationwide this October.

Revealed! 10 leading movie stars in politics

Nkiru Sylvanus

SHOWBIZPLUSng in this exclusive report examines the authentic list of ten leading Nollywood stars that temporarily abandoned acting for the murky waters of politics.