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The Princess Of My Life

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By Ali Baylay A Devine Touch Film; Starring: Ini Edo, Desmond Elliot, Tonto Dikeh, Muna Obiekwe, Kofi Adjorlolo, Casandra Odita; Editor: Uche Ike; Producers: Emeka Igwemba, Kinsley Okereke, Ikechukwu Onyeka; Executive Producers: Eriobi Chibuzor, Nwegwu Hinweike; Assitant Director: B.B.C Nwachineke; Director: Ikechukwu Onyeka. 146 mins. c2008 Have you ever been asked by a friend what the book you’re reading is about, and you can’t tell in one sentence unless you tell the whole story? That is how The Princess Of […]

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Bollywood Meets Nollywood At The 6th Annual ION Int’l Film Fest

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NIGERIA’S film industry, colloquially known as Nollywood, is hoping to take inspiration from Bollywood producers. Bollywood, the largest producer of movies in the world will for the first time meet in Nigeria with Nollywood, the second largest producer of movies in terms of titles during the ION International Film Festival to be held between 9-12 December.  Leading Bollywood producers will be invited to share their experience of the industry, it’s cultural and economical value, and explore collaboration opportunities for Nollywood

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Woman On Top

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By Ali Baylay An Annex Merchandise Productions Film; Starring: St. Obi, Stephnie Okereke, Ifeoma Anyiam, Steve Eboh, Andy Chukwu,Uche Elendu, Cynthia Okereke, Chikezie Uwaizi, Esther Aikpokpoje, Nnamdi Eze; Story: Nwafor Anayo; Screenplay: Chuks Obiara; Editor: Iyke Okafor;  Production manager: Chie Jina Ephraim O; Executive  Producers: Nwafor Anayo; Producer: Nwafor Anayo; Director: Andy Chukwu. 108 Mins.  C 2006 Kevin, “you know what? You’re stupid….” (?), “I don’t mind calling me stupid, but to call my wife….” Kevin, “Nancy is not your

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6th Abuja Int’l Film Festival Press Release: Convergence Of Sport/Entertainment

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Come 27th to 30th October 2009, the beautiful city of Abuja Nigeria will witness the convergence of two great events in one city. It will be a meeting point for film and soccer enthusiast as the 6th edition of Abuja International Film Festival and the FIFA U17 world cup tournament take center stage. The festival will be declared opened by the Honorable Minister of Information and Communication, Prof. Dora Akunyili at the Bolingo Hotel and Towers Abuja by 5pm on

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All I Ever Wanted

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Ali Baylay Starring:  Desmond Elliot, Magid  Michel, Tonto Dikeh,Uru Eke, Ejine Okoroafor;  Producer: Okey Okonkwo, Director of Photography: Alex Effiong; Production Managers: Ifeanyi Udokwo, Boniface  Ogbonna; Executive Producer: Okey Okonkwo; Director: Daniel Ademinokan; Story: Ral Nwankwo. 100 mins. 2009 All I Ever Wanted is a story with voice over narrative told from the point of view of Didi (Sandra Uchemba), the oldest daughter of Eddy (Desmond Elliot). She is not warming up to the girl friend and soon-to-be wife, Binye

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Interview With Nkem Awoh

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Recently, the African Movie indus­try has seen a sig­nif­i­cant surge in the pop­u­lar­ity of African films  around the world. This is mainly due to the amaz­ing tal­ents of some of Nigeria’s finest actors. One notable Actor who has made an impact is Nkem Owoh. He has secured for him­self a mas­sive fan base from the liv­ing rooms of Lon­don to the countryside’s of Free­town.  Nkem Owoh is a Niger­ian come­dian and movie actor. His name, Nkem, means, My own. He

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Marshals

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By Ali Baylay Cast:Emeka Ike, Van Vicker, Prince Ike, Tonto Dikeh; Produced by Pressing Forward Productions; Black Star Entertainment; Screenplay: Greg Chyke Inawodoh. 145 Minutes. There’re really guys like this: wise guys, fast talking, tough-talking, smooth-talking and confident- building guys who can present before you a heaven on earth. They’re not your 9 to 5 kind of guys. They live by scamming, pilfering, lying, deceiving and robbing, peddling guns and drugs. They’re the best dressed, they hang out with big shots-governors, ministers, bank managers,

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African Film Awards Holds In London

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 THE  AFRICAN FILM & TOURISM AWARDS 2009 Mike Abiola, founder and CEO, Afro Hollywood Awards jets into Nigeria to announce nominees for the annual awards. Abiola explains that the awards popularly referred to as Afro Hollywood Awards now African Films & Tourism Awards is attracting key brand partners who will use it as a vehicle for corporate communication. Over the past 14 years, winning African Film Awards a.k.a Afro Hollywood Awards has become a distinct mark of superior achievement.

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Nigeria Gov’t Offended by Sci-fi Movie, District 9

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Nigeria’s government is asking cinemas to stop showing a science fiction film, District Nine, that it says denigrates the country’s image. Information Minister Professor Dora Akunyili said that she had asked the makers of the film, Sony, for an apology.  She says the film portrays Nigerians as cannibals, criminals and prostitutes. An actor from the film said that it was not just Nigerians who were portrayed as villains. The Malawian actor, Eugene Khumbanyiwa, plays a gang leader with the nickname

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