Few days after its official launch, more supports and endorsements are still pouring in for the creators of new website, www.kilonshele.com,. According to those hailing them, the days of not having adequate information and data about a particular event is now over, with the berthing of the wondrous site. With the sole intention of keeping Nigerians abreast of the numerous events taking place virtually every other weekend, Kilonshele, a one stop site basically set up to inform Nigerians and the international community of the biggest events happening in the country, is truly coming at the right time.
At the grand unveiling, which held at the Atrium of the Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island, Lagos, the event drew the attendance of guests from different walks of life. Many had thronged the venue with the expectation of getting information about the newest info portal in the country, however, they got much more than they bargained for.
The portal, which was formally unveiled by the President of Silverbird Entertainment, Guy Murray Bruce, provides live entertainment management and web advertising services, aimed at taking the stress of events ticketing off its growing number of clients which, cuts across leading event promoters, multi-national corporations, showbiz agencies, event place managers, performing art venues and cinemas. In so doing, event promoters and other agencies will no longer struggle with events ticketing, which gives them time to focus on the content of the event proper to maximize event income. Also, even more importantly, the Kilonshele ticketing solution provides the general public with the much-needed convenience of buying their tickets online.
According to its Chairman, Maduka Emefule, Kiloshele, has come to make the work of event organisers and fun lovers easier by providing the right platform for both parties to pass and receive adequate information as regards events.
Speaking further, Jide Browne, a member of the group, disclosed that the site is secure from any form of fraudulent activities that characterize such sites. Credit card information of visitors, he hinted is secured. “We don’t have your details, your ATM pin number and other vital details remain between you and your bank. So it is a hundred percent secured site.”
Guy Bruce also commended the efforts of Kilonshele, stating that the days of getting tickets in a stressful manner was a thing of the past. In his words, with the innovation, Nigeria has joined the rest of the advanced world in technological advancement inherent in the showbiz industry.
Kilonshele, which is already operational, provides ticket sales, marketing and distributions through www.kilonshele.com, one of the best and dynamic e-commerce sites on the Internet. Kilonshele.com assures a safe and secure customer buying experience
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
Stars wow as Egeonu wins Etisalat’s million Dollar
It was an evening of good music and ribs cracking comedy at the grand finale of Etisalat’s 9jillions game show. The tantalizing experience, which has been all over Nigeria in a five month long series of regional game shows that saw thousands of Nigerians winning high end phones as well as millions of Naira, finally came to an exhilarating end on Friday, November 6, 2009, with the emergence of Kizito Egeonu, a medical student of University of Jos, winning the grand prize of one million Dollar. The company thus fulfilled its promise to make one Nigerian’s dream come true with the award of the singular most impressive individual cash prize in the history of promotions in Nigeria and Africa. Also, apart from the grand prizewinner, the company also doled out one million Naira each, to 34 other subscribers, who were lucky to participate at the game show.
The emergence of the million-dollar winner was the peak of the promo, which commenced in June and had produced over 40 millionaires at the regional game shows held in eight cities across the nation. Over four thousand subscribers were also rewarded with high-end phones in the “Win two phones per hour for 90 days” segment of the promotion.
Elated Mr. Egeonu, a member of family team of four, who emerged winner of the star prize money, slugged it out with nine other teams, which also got one million Naira (N1m), each in the grand finale of the game show. Egeonu’s team qualified for the final as the Kaduna regional champions.
Speaking about the promo from inception, Etisalat CEO, Mr. Steven Evans said that not many people believed that they would give out such an amount of money, the first in the history of promotions in Nigeria and indeed Africa. According to him, “When the promo started, many cast doubts over whether we would indeed give away one million dollars. The answer is standing right here in front of you; Egeonu, is a living proof that Etisalat keeps its promises all the time. A lot of Nigerians have also chosen to keep faith with us in the one year of our operations; our subscriber base is now two million and growing fast, our brand is recognizable all over Nigeria, subscribers on our network have had the quality of their lives improved through the various cash prizes that we gave out during this long promo culminating today in the giving away of one million dollar, the biggest cash prize in not just Nigeria but Africa.”
As part of activities marking the grand finale, which held at the expansive Landmark Village, Lekki, Lagos, leading music stars that included: Wande Coal, Etisalat’s ambassador, Banky W and Eldee, all thrilled the ecstatic guests. Live music and good comedy also flowed at the well-organized event, which held amid razzmatazz and glitz.
The emergence of the million-dollar winner was the peak of the promo, which commenced in June and had produced over 40 millionaires at the regional game shows held in eight cities across the nation. Over four thousand subscribers were also rewarded with high-end phones in the “Win two phones per hour for 90 days” segment of the promotion.
Elated Mr. Egeonu, a member of family team of four, who emerged winner of the star prize money, slugged it out with nine other teams, which also got one million Naira (N1m), each in the grand finale of the game show. Egeonu’s team qualified for the final as the Kaduna regional champions.
Speaking about the promo from inception, Etisalat CEO, Mr. Steven Evans said that not many people believed that they would give out such an amount of money, the first in the history of promotions in Nigeria and indeed Africa. According to him, “When the promo started, many cast doubts over whether we would indeed give away one million dollars. The answer is standing right here in front of you; Egeonu, is a living proof that Etisalat keeps its promises all the time. A lot of Nigerians have also chosen to keep faith with us in the one year of our operations; our subscriber base is now two million and growing fast, our brand is recognizable all over Nigeria, subscribers on our network have had the quality of their lives improved through the various cash prizes that we gave out during this long promo culminating today in the giving away of one million dollar, the biggest cash prize in not just Nigeria but Africa.”
As part of activities marking the grand finale, which held at the expansive Landmark Village, Lekki, Lagos, leading music stars that included: Wande Coal, Etisalat’s ambassador, Banky W and Eldee, all thrilled the ecstatic guests. Live music and good comedy also flowed at the well-organized event, which held amid razzmatazz and glitz.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
NFVCB, AMAA, others, hail AIFF
For keeping the AIFF flag flying in the last six years, despite the many challenges, several government agencies and private concerns, all working for the betterment of Nollywood, came out en masse to support and endorse Duker and his team. Leading the pack was Mr. Emeka Mba, the cerebral and motivational DG of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB). In his good will message to the organizers of AIFF, which was entitled: “ The revival of the industry” Mba, maintained that AIFF, had grown from a mere film festival to becoming a rallying point for film makers all over the world to partner and collaborate in a world that has become a global village.
“Needless saying that the Nigeria film industry has continued to present an enigma for the rest of the world.
There is certainly no doubt that the output of the industry has become an incredible global phenomenon.
To many, it has become a source of pride, and a point of inspiration to many Africans, at home and the Diaspora.
Today, Nollywood has become a global brand expression,” said Mba, whose Board, also had a pavilion at the festival’s ground.
Also commending the organizers, Mr. Afolabi Adesanya, the MD of Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), in his goodwill message, equally lauded Duker and his team for their tireless efforts at growing the festival into “a must attend event”. “The remarkable achievement of the Nigerian motion picture industry in the last few years, is a testimony to the resilience, resourcefulness and doggedness of film festival organizers and promoters like the Abuja international film festival”, he posited.
In her words, Peace Anyiam Osigwe, the CEO African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), praised the organizers for keeping the spirit of the festival alive in the past six years, promising to always partner with them in bringing out the best Nollywood can offer the rest of the world.
While felicitating with Duker and his hard working team, Mr. Adebambo Adewopo, DG, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), said it was auspicious timely as the commission was vigorously pursing the enforcement of the optical discs plants regulation, geared towards checkmating piracy of CDs DVDs and others at production level. “This, the commission believes is a bold step towards guaranteeing a more rewarding future for the Nigerian film industry.”
Other notable corporate entities that lauded AIFF for organizing a hitch free event, included; the organizers of the forthcoming AMP/EKO Film Festival, Kano and Lagos States censorship boards, under the leadership of Abubakar Abdulkareem and Dapo Awobotu respectively, Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC), among others.
“Needless saying that the Nigeria film industry has continued to present an enigma for the rest of the world.
There is certainly no doubt that the output of the industry has become an incredible global phenomenon.
To many, it has become a source of pride, and a point of inspiration to many Africans, at home and the Diaspora.
Today, Nollywood has become a global brand expression,” said Mba, whose Board, also had a pavilion at the festival’s ground.
Also commending the organizers, Mr. Afolabi Adesanya, the MD of Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), in his goodwill message, equally lauded Duker and his team for their tireless efforts at growing the festival into “a must attend event”. “The remarkable achievement of the Nigerian motion picture industry in the last few years, is a testimony to the resilience, resourcefulness and doggedness of film festival organizers and promoters like the Abuja international film festival”, he posited.
In her words, Peace Anyiam Osigwe, the CEO African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), praised the organizers for keeping the spirit of the festival alive in the past six years, promising to always partner with them in bringing out the best Nollywood can offer the rest of the world.
While felicitating with Duker and his hard working team, Mr. Adebambo Adewopo, DG, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), said it was auspicious timely as the commission was vigorously pursing the enforcement of the optical discs plants regulation, geared towards checkmating piracy of CDs DVDs and others at production level. “This, the commission believes is a bold step towards guaranteeing a more rewarding future for the Nigerian film industry.”
Other notable corporate entities that lauded AIFF for organizing a hitch free event, included; the organizers of the forthcoming AMP/EKO Film Festival, Kano and Lagos States censorship boards, under the leadership of Abubakar Abdulkareem and Dapo Awobotu respectively, Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC), among others.
Abuja Film Festival holds @ new venue
Unlike the previous editions of the annual Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF), which had always held at the cosmopolitan and expansive Shehu Musa Yar’ Adua’s Centre, this year’s event took place at the gigantic Bolingo Hotels and Towers.
According to Mr. Fidelis Duker, the Festival Director, some logistic issues led to the change of venue.
“The Yar’Adua Centre could not accommodate our new date after the festival was postponed to this current date. Bolingo is equally a good and specious venue and we hope to utilize our new found business relationship with them as well as maintaining the existing one with the Yar Adua’s Centre,” he explained.
With the theme: Nollywood! What Next?
Films from over 37 countries participated in this year’s programme, with Tunisia, Uganda, and Cuba hugely represented at the festival.
Razor, a riveting film from Australia, was screened to declare the festival open, while Femi Odugbemi’s work, entitled: Bariga Boy, a gripping documentary, was screened as part of the activities marking the eventful closing ceremonies of the festival.
Aside these two great works, other equally good feature films, short films and documentaries all screened at the festival, to the admiration of the participants.
According to Mr. Fidelis Duker, the Festival Director, some logistic issues led to the change of venue.
“The Yar’Adua Centre could not accommodate our new date after the festival was postponed to this current date. Bolingo is equally a good and specious venue and we hope to utilize our new found business relationship with them as well as maintaining the existing one with the Yar Adua’s Centre,” he explained.
With the theme: Nollywood! What Next?
Films from over 37 countries participated in this year’s programme, with Tunisia, Uganda, and Cuba hugely represented at the festival.
Razor, a riveting film from Australia, was screened to declare the festival open, while Femi Odugbemi’s work, entitled: Bariga Boy, a gripping documentary, was screened as part of the activities marking the eventful closing ceremonies of the festival.
Aside these two great works, other equally good feature films, short films and documentaries all screened at the festival, to the admiration of the participants.
The scintillating premiere @ the festival
No doubt, the sixth edition of the annual Abuja international film festival, has come and gone, but the memories of the premiere embedded in the programme of the event still lingers on.
Several participants and high profile guests graced the world premiere of “Save The Tears For Tomorrow”, a heart wrenching soap about the future of our children/ youths.
Elaborately packaged by Prich Global Resources, the historic premiere began with a red carpet session and was well attended by the festival participants as well as specially invited guests from within and outside Abuja.
In a chat with us, the lead act, Nollywood actress, Cynthia Agghohor, said they decided to storm the Abuja film festival with the soap because they wanted to showcase to the world, a very unique story that had never been seen or told before.
“Save The Tears For Tomorrow, addresses the decadence that has over the years eaten deep into the Nigeria society as well as the efforts of government and individuals to address these ugly issues. It is also a prophetic projection of what we want and where we want to be.”
Directed and produced by Paul Julius, other leading acts in the soap include: top thespians, Alex Usifo, Enebeli Enebuwa, Jude Orhorha, Tunde Alabi, Christy Okonkwo and a host of others.
Several participants and high profile guests graced the world premiere of “Save The Tears For Tomorrow”, a heart wrenching soap about the future of our children/ youths.
Elaborately packaged by Prich Global Resources, the historic premiere began with a red carpet session and was well attended by the festival participants as well as specially invited guests from within and outside Abuja.
In a chat with us, the lead act, Nollywood actress, Cynthia Agghohor, said they decided to storm the Abuja film festival with the soap because they wanted to showcase to the world, a very unique story that had never been seen or told before.
“Save The Tears For Tomorrow, addresses the decadence that has over the years eaten deep into the Nigeria society as well as the efforts of government and individuals to address these ugly issues. It is also a prophetic projection of what we want and where we want to be.”
Directed and produced by Paul Julius, other leading acts in the soap include: top thespians, Alex Usifo, Enebeli Enebuwa, Jude Orhorha, Tunde Alabi, Christy Okonkwo and a host of others.
Fidelis Duker’s passionate appeal
Although, in its sixth year, the annual Abuja international film festival, is still crawling and passionately begging for sponsorships/endorsements from both the public and private sectors.
In fact, to many, especially Duker’s colleagues and keen followers of the festival, they are yet to fathom how Duker, his wife, Temitope and the rest of his organizing team, usually manage to stage the festival yearly, since inception, without any good funding from the government or some private concerns.
According to Duker, who has kept trudging on despite the daunting task of getting corporate sponsorships, it has not been easy.
“As we prepare to enjoy the best of cinematic experience in Abuja, I will say that the festival has had its hiccups and challenges in the last six years and this also contributed to our shifting the festival from our previous date to the current one.
The festival has over the years, lacked major institutional and corporate sponsorships, which is necessitating our direction for the organization of future editions.”
Continuing, Duker, a former national president of the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN), regretted the fact that government had consistently supported foreign events at the detriment of the indigenous ones.
Adding that the trend must be reversed now, if we truly want to grow the Nigerian motion picture industry to an enviable height.
In fact, to many, especially Duker’s colleagues and keen followers of the festival, they are yet to fathom how Duker, his wife, Temitope and the rest of his organizing team, usually manage to stage the festival yearly, since inception, without any good funding from the government or some private concerns.
According to Duker, who has kept trudging on despite the daunting task of getting corporate sponsorships, it has not been easy.
“As we prepare to enjoy the best of cinematic experience in Abuja, I will say that the festival has had its hiccups and challenges in the last six years and this also contributed to our shifting the festival from our previous date to the current one.
The festival has over the years, lacked major institutional and corporate sponsorships, which is necessitating our direction for the organization of future editions.”
Continuing, Duker, a former national president of the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN), regretted the fact that government had consistently supported foreign events at the detriment of the indigenous ones.
Adding that the trend must be reversed now, if we truly want to grow the Nigerian motion picture industry to an enviable height.
And the winners/ organizers are…
Aside the daily screening of films at the festival’s venue, panel discussions, workshops and other highlights, awards were also given to deserving filmmakers in different categories contested for at the end of the festival, penultimate Friday night.
For a detailed list of winners, keep a date with us on this page, soon.
Meanwhile, aside Duker, other members of the organizers team include; Temitope Duker, (Chief Operating Officer), Frank Akamike, Ebiere Ajibola Bodude, Olalekun Makinde, Kolade Kadesh, Anote Ajeluoru and Kazeem Alarape. Others are;
Tope Lawal, Chico Ejiro (Project Adviser), Hamzat Olawale, Amarachi Chukwuma and Joseph Ogobo.
While the festival Advisory Board, is made up of Messrrs. Eddy Edion, Fidelis Duker and Joseph Ogobo, as Chairman, Director and Secretary respectively. Other members on the board include; Margaret Dimlong, Oyebola Oyewo, John Jonathan and Sule Bello.
Among the topics duly discussed and dissected at the festival by panelists were;
Nollywood: What Next? Copyright in the creative industry –The Nigeria perspective, so far, so good.
Film Content Development As a Tool for Re-Branding Nigeria, Nollywood Films- Alternative Sources of Revenue Generation and the Role of film festivals and awards in Tourism Development.
For a detailed list of winners, keep a date with us on this page, soon.
Meanwhile, aside Duker, other members of the organizers team include; Temitope Duker, (Chief Operating Officer), Frank Akamike, Ebiere Ajibola Bodude, Olalekun Makinde, Kolade Kadesh, Anote Ajeluoru and Kazeem Alarape. Others are;
Tope Lawal, Chico Ejiro (Project Adviser), Hamzat Olawale, Amarachi Chukwuma and Joseph Ogobo.
While the festival Advisory Board, is made up of Messrrs. Eddy Edion, Fidelis Duker and Joseph Ogobo, as Chairman, Director and Secretary respectively. Other members on the board include; Margaret Dimlong, Oyebola Oyewo, John Jonathan and Sule Bello.
Among the topics duly discussed and dissected at the festival by panelists were;
Nollywood: What Next? Copyright in the creative industry –The Nigeria perspective, so far, so good.
Film Content Development As a Tool for Re-Branding Nigeria, Nollywood Films- Alternative Sources of Revenue Generation and the Role of film festivals and awards in Tourism Development.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
AMP set for Eko international film festival
After a very successful outing last year at the AMP Week, the organizers have decided to re-brand, rename and completely change the concept of this year’s event. They have therefore, come up with what will henceforth be known as the AMP/Eko International Film Festival, in collaboration with the Lagos State government. According to Mr. Paul Obazele, the national president of the Association of Movie Producers (AMP), the body powering and packaging the festival, “Film, The Catalyst For Change: Positive,” has been chosen as the theme of this year’s event.
Speaking further on the objectives of the festival, Obazele, argued that it would definitely bring about behavioural change, with respect to motion picture issues: “Especially, the micro issues in motion picture, distributing and marketing. It will also help to effectively communicate film values and its impact on our tradition. It will assist immensely in the dissemination of information on emerging and new technologies that would ensure effective piracy management. It will also be a medium for operators in the film industry to promote their products and services. Lastly, this festival will create employment opportunities for the youths”, he posited.
While shedding more light on the motivating factors behind the coming festival, the Chairman of its Business Committee section, Mr. Fred Amata, maintained that the absence of any such festival that promotes the culture and values of the people of Lagos, to the outside world, through Nollywood, was one of the reasons for their coming on board. He further added that the growing awareness about Nollywood and its effect on the image of Nigeria to the outside world was another motivating factor. “You cannot rule out the importance of film, in the re-branding of Nigeria. Again, the prevalence of HIV infection, unhygienic practices and moral decadence among youths, can be reduced through films, which is a vehicle for communication and change,” explained Amata, a leading actor/filmmaker in Nollywood.
Also speaking, Mr. Emeka Ossai, a top actor and the Chairman of the Media Committee of the festival, disclosed that it would run for four days.
“National theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, has been chosen as the venue of this year’s festival. It begins on November 24 and ends on 27. We chose Lagos because of its strategic position. I can assure you that it will be comparable to other international film festivals globally. It will involve issues of interest, spotlights, interviews, presentations, movie screenings, awards and many more. Although, the language of communication is English and may be, Yoruba, so as to reach majority of the audience that will be attending”, Ossai stated.
Meanwhile, all the notable guilds in Nollywood, including the Movie Reporters Guild of Nigeria (MORGON), have all endorsed and pledged their support for the coming festival, which is currently serenading Tinsel town.
Speaking further on the objectives of the festival, Obazele, argued that it would definitely bring about behavioural change, with respect to motion picture issues: “Especially, the micro issues in motion picture, distributing and marketing. It will also help to effectively communicate film values and its impact on our tradition. It will assist immensely in the dissemination of information on emerging and new technologies that would ensure effective piracy management. It will also be a medium for operators in the film industry to promote their products and services. Lastly, this festival will create employment opportunities for the youths”, he posited.
While shedding more light on the motivating factors behind the coming festival, the Chairman of its Business Committee section, Mr. Fred Amata, maintained that the absence of any such festival that promotes the culture and values of the people of Lagos, to the outside world, through Nollywood, was one of the reasons for their coming on board. He further added that the growing awareness about Nollywood and its effect on the image of Nigeria to the outside world was another motivating factor. “You cannot rule out the importance of film, in the re-branding of Nigeria. Again, the prevalence of HIV infection, unhygienic practices and moral decadence among youths, can be reduced through films, which is a vehicle for communication and change,” explained Amata, a leading actor/filmmaker in Nollywood.
Also speaking, Mr. Emeka Ossai, a top actor and the Chairman of the Media Committee of the festival, disclosed that it would run for four days.
“National theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, has been chosen as the venue of this year’s festival. It begins on November 24 and ends on 27. We chose Lagos because of its strategic position. I can assure you that it will be comparable to other international film festivals globally. It will involve issues of interest, spotlights, interviews, presentations, movie screenings, awards and many more. Although, the language of communication is English and may be, Yoruba, so as to reach majority of the audience that will be attending”, Ossai stated.
Meanwhile, all the notable guilds in Nollywood, including the Movie Reporters Guild of Nigeria (MORGON), have all endorsed and pledged their support for the coming festival, which is currently serenading Tinsel town.
More support for MTN Nigerian Music Fest
To further raise the stakes for the forthcoming MTN Nigerian Music Festival, Terra Kulture, a Nigerian cultural outfit that promotes the richness and diversity of Nigerian languages, arts and culture has thrown its weight behind the event.
The company, widely regarded as the home of exotic antiques and entertainment, will be adding pep and spice to the event when it hosts music icons to an evening of royal retreat as a prelude to the epoch festival billed for November 21, 2009, at the Ocean View Plaza, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Terra Kulture is a good company in promoting Nigeria’s musical heritage through the MTN Nigerian Music Festival, a celebration of Nigeria’s blockbuster songs and their crooners of over five decades. Apart from MTN Nigeria, the title sponsor, the other sponsor is Skye Bank Plc.
Legendary Nigerian music ambassadors including, Sir Victor Uwaifo and Pa Fatai Rolling Dollar, as well as Christy Essien Igbokwe, Sir Shina Peters, Weird MC, Obesere, Faze and Olu Maintain would be hosted to an evening of exclusive dinner, dance and wine at the Terra Kulture. Also gracing the event are representatives of MTN Nigeria, Skye Bank, Ruyi Communications Limited, media professionals and a few other participants of the MTN Nigerian Music Fest project.
Current chart bursting artistes, namely MI, Wande Coal, Terry G and J Martins have also been signed on to perform at the festival in Lagos. Also included on the list of ground-shakers for the day is Evi Edna-Ogoli, the sonorous singer and popular act in the 1980s and 1990s. She flies in from France to join other artistes to celebrate their own works.
Also, Island Limousine, a car hire company, has also indicated interest to partner with Ruyi Communications to make the show glitzy and memorable. The company is dedicating two Hummer limousines to convey performing artistes from their hotels to Ocean View Plaza, venue of the Lagos edition of the MTN Nigerian Music Festival.
As the date draws nearer, MTN Nigerian Music Fest gets bigger and better with various individuals, artistes and corporate entities jostling to be part of it. Tickets are available at selected Skye Bank branches in Lagos and MTN Nigerian Music Fest train located at strategic neighbourhoods around the city. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.nigerianmusicfest.com.
The company, widely regarded as the home of exotic antiques and entertainment, will be adding pep and spice to the event when it hosts music icons to an evening of royal retreat as a prelude to the epoch festival billed for November 21, 2009, at the Ocean View Plaza, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Terra Kulture is a good company in promoting Nigeria’s musical heritage through the MTN Nigerian Music Festival, a celebration of Nigeria’s blockbuster songs and their crooners of over five decades. Apart from MTN Nigeria, the title sponsor, the other sponsor is Skye Bank Plc.
Legendary Nigerian music ambassadors including, Sir Victor Uwaifo and Pa Fatai Rolling Dollar, as well as Christy Essien Igbokwe, Sir Shina Peters, Weird MC, Obesere, Faze and Olu Maintain would be hosted to an evening of exclusive dinner, dance and wine at the Terra Kulture. Also gracing the event are representatives of MTN Nigeria, Skye Bank, Ruyi Communications Limited, media professionals and a few other participants of the MTN Nigerian Music Fest project.
Current chart bursting artistes, namely MI, Wande Coal, Terry G and J Martins have also been signed on to perform at the festival in Lagos. Also included on the list of ground-shakers for the day is Evi Edna-Ogoli, the sonorous singer and popular act in the 1980s and 1990s. She flies in from France to join other artistes to celebrate their own works.
Also, Island Limousine, a car hire company, has also indicated interest to partner with Ruyi Communications to make the show glitzy and memorable. The company is dedicating two Hummer limousines to convey performing artistes from their hotels to Ocean View Plaza, venue of the Lagos edition of the MTN Nigerian Music Festival.
As the date draws nearer, MTN Nigerian Music Fest gets bigger and better with various individuals, artistes and corporate entities jostling to be part of it. Tickets are available at selected Skye Bank branches in Lagos and MTN Nigerian Music Fest train located at strategic neighbourhoods around the city. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.nigerianmusicfest.com.
MC Pato ready to rule
Barely four years in the comedy world, Patrick IK Onyekaba better known as MC Pato, has been consistently carving a niche for himself. Although, he originally trained as a medical laboratory scientist, little wonder he calls himself the passionate humorist. Pato is also an entertainer par excellence; a motivational speaker; an educationist, a poet and a ‘compulsive’ comedian with a quixotic sense of humour, renowned motivational speakers and top-rated comedians have endorsed him as The Motivational Comedian of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (MCFRN).
According to Pato, he’s “the sage that uses his page to cage the rage and outrage of the populace in psychological bondage including, those at old age despite the shortage of minimum wage; that’s why I’m comedy’s total package”.
He has anchored and performed at several big events and has also featured on TV/radio programmes like: Laugh Patterns; Music Africa Comedy Slot, Laffmatazz, Laff Café and a host of others.
As a budding actor, he has also done cameo roles in movies such as: My Guy 2 and Midnite Blues
According to Pato, he’s “the sage that uses his page to cage the rage and outrage of the populace in psychological bondage including, those at old age despite the shortage of minimum wage; that’s why I’m comedy’s total package”.
He has anchored and performed at several big events and has also featured on TV/radio programmes like: Laugh Patterns; Music Africa Comedy Slot, Laffmatazz, Laff Café and a host of others.
As a budding actor, he has also done cameo roles in movies such as: My Guy 2 and Midnite Blues
Queen Bebra rocks with new album
No doubt, she’s got a sonorous voice that comes with a deft and powerful delivery each time she romances the microphone. Miss Blessing, otherwise known as Queen Bebra has come a long way in music and all this experience, she has brought to bear in her debut album, entitled; Lubulubu.
Queen Bebra who hails from Imo State is under the management of Truetalent Africa Records, the record label that discovered and produced Buga, a few years ago.
An Economic graduate of the Lagos State University, Queen Bebra has grown even more ambitious than her contemporaries, sponsors and teeming supporters would ever imagined; so much that she’s been in high demand at both local and international concerts before the release of her debut album.
She‘s not alien to stardom, she’s the lead female voice in Buga’s album and Wale Tekoma’s Expensive Boy album released under Truetalent Africa Records, Lagos.
Her debut album, which will hit the market in few weeks from now, caters for everyone and its laden with hip hop fusion. Tracks like “Lubulubu”, “Mama Africa”, ”D Guy is Mine” featuring Yinka Davis and “Enu won L’efa, are all good for listening pleasures.
Her record and management company, Truetalent, is widely represented in Nigeria, Dublin, Atlanta and London
Queen Bebra who hails from Imo State is under the management of Truetalent Africa Records, the record label that discovered and produced Buga, a few years ago.
An Economic graduate of the Lagos State University, Queen Bebra has grown even more ambitious than her contemporaries, sponsors and teeming supporters would ever imagined; so much that she’s been in high demand at both local and international concerts before the release of her debut album.
She‘s not alien to stardom, she’s the lead female voice in Buga’s album and Wale Tekoma’s Expensive Boy album released under Truetalent Africa Records, Lagos.
Her debut album, which will hit the market in few weeks from now, caters for everyone and its laden with hip hop fusion. Tracks like “Lubulubu”, “Mama Africa”, ”D Guy is Mine” featuring Yinka Davis and “Enu won L’efa, are all good for listening pleasures.
Her record and management company, Truetalent, is widely represented in Nigeria, Dublin, Atlanta and London
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Vivian Ejike hits location again
With the rate at which she’s currently going, leading female filmmaker and the CEO of Purple Pine productions, Vivian Ejike will definitely cart home the award for the busiest female film producer at the end of the year. Just few months, after completing work on her yet to be released big budget movie-Silent Scandal, workaholic Ejike and her crew have gone back to set, lensing another thriller. In fact, the effervescent filmmaker who’s currently lensing at some choice locations within the Lagos metropolis disclosed that the flick would definitely raise the bar within and outside Nollywood. Her good pal, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, is the lead act; while Ngozi Ezeonu and some popular thespians from neighbouring Ghana also made the intimidating cast list. Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, the multiple award winning film director with over 200 movies to his credit, is the one calling the shots. According to pretty Ejike, a former top banker, the production is expected to come to an end this weekend, with an after party for the cast and crewmembers. The new movie, which is expected to hit shelves nationwide, before the end of the year, is yet to be entitled. Keep a date with us for an update on the flick.
Emem Isong to premiere two Nollywood blockbusters
Respected and frontline female filmmaker, Emem Isong, has concluded plans to premiere two scintillating and electrifying Nollywood movies, same day, under one star-studded roof.
Sensationally entitled: Guilty Pleasures and Nollywood Hustlers respectively, Isong jointly shot both big budget productions with the acting duo of Desmond Elliot and Uche Jombo.
While the duo of Desmond Elliot and Daniel Ademinokan co-directed Guilty Pleasures, dreadlocks donning Moses Inwang, directed Nollywood Hustlers.
According to Isong, whose Royal Arts Academy is packaging and promoting the two-in-one premiere; it is expected to hold soon in both Lagos and Abuja respectively amid razzmatazz and glitz.
“Its definitely going to be great on the D-Day. Imagine two box office movies sensationally billed to premiere same day, under one roof with all the Nollywood stars and many more in attendance. In fact, we have already dubbed it: Nollywood Superstars, One Big Premiere.” Isong, whose Royal Arts Academy is expected to kick off soon, further promised that the acting school, would definitely bridge the gap between stars and emerging stars in Nollywood.
“This academy, which will serve as a proper training ground for intending actors and actresses in Nollywood, is taking off soon. We have concluded all arrangements. Nigerians, especially the entertainment community will be very proud of us when it becomes fully operational very soon”, Isong assured.
Leading the pack of stars that thrilled endlessly in Nollywood Hustler, a hilarious comic movie was: Uche Jombo. She was ably supported by other great thespians like: Ejike Asiegbu, Ramsey Noah, Monalisa Chinda, Charles Inojie, Susan Peters and a host of others.
For Guilty Pleasures, which is thematically centred on love and betrayal, the trio of Ramsey Noah, Nse Ikpe Etim and Majid Macheal, spearheaded the thespians onslaught.
Others include: Mercy Johnson, Omoni Oboli, Rukky Sanda and several other emerging starlets.
Sensationally entitled: Guilty Pleasures and Nollywood Hustlers respectively, Isong jointly shot both big budget productions with the acting duo of Desmond Elliot and Uche Jombo.
While the duo of Desmond Elliot and Daniel Ademinokan co-directed Guilty Pleasures, dreadlocks donning Moses Inwang, directed Nollywood Hustlers.
According to Isong, whose Royal Arts Academy is packaging and promoting the two-in-one premiere; it is expected to hold soon in both Lagos and Abuja respectively amid razzmatazz and glitz.
“Its definitely going to be great on the D-Day. Imagine two box office movies sensationally billed to premiere same day, under one roof with all the Nollywood stars and many more in attendance. In fact, we have already dubbed it: Nollywood Superstars, One Big Premiere.” Isong, whose Royal Arts Academy is expected to kick off soon, further promised that the acting school, would definitely bridge the gap between stars and emerging stars in Nollywood.
“This academy, which will serve as a proper training ground for intending actors and actresses in Nollywood, is taking off soon. We have concluded all arrangements. Nigerians, especially the entertainment community will be very proud of us when it becomes fully operational very soon”, Isong assured.
Leading the pack of stars that thrilled endlessly in Nollywood Hustler, a hilarious comic movie was: Uche Jombo. She was ably supported by other great thespians like: Ejike Asiegbu, Ramsey Noah, Monalisa Chinda, Charles Inojie, Susan Peters and a host of others.
For Guilty Pleasures, which is thematically centred on love and betrayal, the trio of Ramsey Noah, Nse Ikpe Etim and Majid Macheal, spearheaded the thespians onslaught.
Others include: Mercy Johnson, Omoni Oboli, Rukky Sanda and several other emerging starlets.
Orange Drugs splashes millions on pageant
All is now set for this year’s Miss Delta Soap beauty pageant powered by Orange Drugs group. According to the organizers, the lucky damsels who won the March, April, May and June contests also will be presented with their cash prizes on Wednesday, October 14, 2009.The cash presentation will take place at Orange drugs headquarters’ at Ilupeju, Lagos. The beauty event, which kicked off on July 1, 2008, has generated positive accolades from beautiful young girls who saw it as an opportunity to display their good skins that have been enhanced by Delta Soap. Expectations are already high for the cash presentation, which will be the last before the grand finale of the prestigious Miss Delta Soap 2009, Competition.
The Miss Delta Soap Queen Beauty pageant has been on for so many years with the aim of promoting Delta soap brands and most importantly, assisting young ladies to enhance their beauty with the soap. Delta Soap Girl of the month attracts a prize of N150, 000, while the first runner up goes home with N100,000 and the second runner-up collects N50, 000. The star prize for the grand finale is a BMW 3 series (2009 model), N2.5 million (cash), 10,000 USD, shopping trip over seas, first runner up will get N1.5million, second runner will smile home with N1.0Million, the third runner up in the competition will win N500,000 while the fourth runner up will get a consolation cash of N250,000.
The Miss Delta Soap Queen Beauty pageant has been on for so many years with the aim of promoting Delta soap brands and most importantly, assisting young ladies to enhance their beauty with the soap. Delta Soap Girl of the month attracts a prize of N150, 000, while the first runner up goes home with N100,000 and the second runner-up collects N50, 000. The star prize for the grand finale is a BMW 3 series (2009 model), N2.5 million (cash), 10,000 USD, shopping trip over seas, first runner up will get N1.5million, second runner will smile home with N1.0Million, the third runner up in the competition will win N500,000 while the fourth runner up will get a consolation cash of N250,000.
Catherine Ruelle, cinema guru, to storm IONIFF
To further raise the bar of film festivals in Nigeria and make it compete favourably with others globally, the organizers of IONIFF, holding in Port Harcourt, has concluded plans to fly in one of the world’s most celebrated cinema experts based in Paris, France, Catherine Ruelle, as Artistic Director. Ruelle, producer of “Golden Camera” a programme on Cannes Festival TV, which portrays and interviews young filmmakers from all over the world, is billed to bring her wealth of experience to IONIFF, Port Harcourt 09, holding in the Rivers State capital from December 9 to 12, 2009.
Ruelle, who has been working in various capacities as President, Organizer or Committee Member of International Film Festivals in Paris, Cannes, Milan, and Geneva since 1979, has expressed her delight to be part of a festival that celebrates Nollywood which is a film industry she considers to be phenomenal given its growth over the years.
According to the organizers of IONIFF Port Harcourt 09, she’s coming to Nigeria with her wealth of experience at the international level to share with participants particularly Nollywood while at the same time learning from Nollywood on how best to tell the Nigerian story.
Valentine Charles, one of the organizers of the festival, said she was chosen because of her experience in film festivals especially as it pertains to the Black films. This deduction she said was drawn from the fact that in 1980, Ruelle, co-organized the first ever festival in Europe to celebrate Independent Black American Filmmakers and in 1984, founded the Association Racines, which produced its first edition of Racines International Film Festival at Centre Georges Pompidou, the most prestigious cultural centre in the French capital.
“As a result of her interest in black filmmaking, she became a part of the organization of Noir, Black, Negra, an artistic composition of film screenings, tales, music events and creation of an African village at Cannes Festival. In line with her black cinema knowledge, she created a special category called Raices Negras/ Black Roots at the French cinema festival in Cuba in 1999 and 2000.”
Valentine said Ruelle, also co-founded in partnership with the renowned Senegalese director Mahama Traore the special Djibril Diop Mambety prize at Cannes Festival and in 2008, was appointed Artistic Director of a Midsummer’s Night Dream Digital Film Festival in Paris till date. “This lady of creativity has also co-authored some great works such as UNESCO report about African cinema, a book about Brazilian Cinema, Cuban Cinema to name a few.”
Ruelle, who has been working in various capacities as President, Organizer or Committee Member of International Film Festivals in Paris, Cannes, Milan, and Geneva since 1979, has expressed her delight to be part of a festival that celebrates Nollywood which is a film industry she considers to be phenomenal given its growth over the years.
According to the organizers of IONIFF Port Harcourt 09, she’s coming to Nigeria with her wealth of experience at the international level to share with participants particularly Nollywood while at the same time learning from Nollywood on how best to tell the Nigerian story.
Valentine Charles, one of the organizers of the festival, said she was chosen because of her experience in film festivals especially as it pertains to the Black films. This deduction she said was drawn from the fact that in 1980, Ruelle, co-organized the first ever festival in Europe to celebrate Independent Black American Filmmakers and in 1984, founded the Association Racines, which produced its first edition of Racines International Film Festival at Centre Georges Pompidou, the most prestigious cultural centre in the French capital.
“As a result of her interest in black filmmaking, she became a part of the organization of Noir, Black, Negra, an artistic composition of film screenings, tales, music events and creation of an African village at Cannes Festival. In line with her black cinema knowledge, she created a special category called Raices Negras/ Black Roots at the French cinema festival in Cuba in 1999 and 2000.”
Valentine said Ruelle, also co-founded in partnership with the renowned Senegalese director Mahama Traore the special Djibril Diop Mambety prize at Cannes Festival and in 2008, was appointed Artistic Director of a Midsummer’s Night Dream Digital Film Festival in Paris till date. “This lady of creativity has also co-authored some great works such as UNESCO report about African cinema, a book about Brazilian Cinema, Cuban Cinema to name a few.”
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