Osuofia Kidnapped!
The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Mr. Segun Arinze has confirmed the kidnapp of ace comedian and multiple award-winning actor, Nkem Owoh popularly known as Osuofia. Mr. Owoh was kidnapped on Monday along Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway and his kidnappers are demanding for a ransome of N15million about $100,000. His kidnap came barely
Tonto Dikeh Dates Fred Nuamah
BY DAVID AJIBOYE Nollywood’s current hottest, richest and pretty-faced young actress, Tonto Dike, who once dated Nigerian top music producer, Don Jazzy, has found the best rhythm to her heart’s desire in Ghana, African Movie Star has gathered. The light-skinned actress, a close source told this reporter, is having a clandestine love affair with Ghanaian
The Princess Of My Life
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
Bollywood Meets Nollywood At The 6th Annual ION Int’l Film Fest
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
Woman On Top
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.
6th Abuja Int’l Film Festival Press Release: Convergence Of Sport/Entertainment
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
All I Ever Wanted
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
Interview With Nkem Awoh
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
Marshals
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.
African Film Awards Holds In London
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
Nigeria Gov’t Offended by Sci-fi Movie, District 9
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
Chief Lere Paimo (EDA) at 70
One of the pioneers of the thriving Nigeria movie industry otherwise known as Nollywood, Chief Lere Paimo, MFR aka Eda clocked 70 years on Friday, 18 September, 2009. The birthday celebration was a huge success considering the known faces in the Yoruba sector of Nollywood that graced the event which was held at the Genesis