Nollywood http://maxibeats.com/nollywood.cfm Wed, 22 May 2013 16:34:31 GMT http://bandzoogle.com Trailer: Invasion 1897 http://maxibeats.com/nollywood.cfm?feature=2506155&postid=4324873   Invasion 1897 is a historical film produced and directed by acclaimed director, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen. The film stars Mike Omoregbe, Segun Arinze, and Paul Obazele. There is also a special appearance by late veteran actor, Justus Esiri. Invasion 1897 is scheduled to be released in 2014. About the Film In 1897 the British Empire invaded the Benin Kingdom and made away with artifacts belonging to the Benin Kingdom. Invasion 1897 attempts to open up the hidden truths behind the invasion of the Benin Kingdom from the Nigerian perspective to the world.
Invasion 1897 is a historical film produced and directed by acclaimed director, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen. The film stars Mike Omoregbe, Segun Arinze, and Paul Obazele. There is also a special appearance by late veteran actor, Justus Esiri. Invasion 1897 is scheduled to be released in 2014.

About the Film
In 1897 the British Empire invaded the Benin Kingdom and made away with artifacts belonging to the Benin Kingdom. Invasion 1897 attempts to open up the hidden truths behind the invasion of the Benin Kingdom from the Nigerian perspective to the world.

]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 16:34:31 GMT E2AD3D3567FC44D1DF8ADBFCD8063C73 Trailer: Cheaters http://maxibeats.com/nollywood.cfm?feature=2506155&postid=4285256   Cheaters is a romantic comedy directed by Frank Rajah Arase. It stars Jackie Appiah, Ajetey Annan, Omar S. Captan, Okawa Shaznay, Henry Aseido, Uche Iwuanyanwu and Elikem Kumordzie. The movie tackles some of the problems, which couples face, and it is scheduled to premiere on May 24, at Silverbird Cinemas, Accra.
Cheaters is a romantic comedy directed by Frank Rajah Arase. It stars Jackie Appiah, Ajetey Annan, Omar S. Captan, Okawa Shaznay, Henry Aseido, Uche Iwuanyanwu and Elikem Kumordzie. The movie tackles some of the problems, which couples face, and it is scheduled to premiere on May 24, at Silverbird Cinemas, Accra.

]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 15:24:09 GMT 5B8BA40A14D813CA1AE23D95634A1FC6 Nollywood Movies Awards 2013 Call For Submission http://maxibeats.com/nollywood.cfm?feature=2506155&postid=4267927   The Nollywood Movies Award’s (NMA’S) is now open for entries for the 2013 edition. The award ceremony will take place on September 7, 2013, in Lagos, Nigeria. This year, two new categories have been introduced, namely Best Short Movie, and Best Nollywood Diaspora Movie. Submission Process 1. Fill submission form at www.nollywoodmoviesawards.tv 2. Deliver movies in hard drive or DVD’s to: SW1 MEDIA, 18 Esomo Close, Ikeja, Lagos. The deadline for submissions is the June 7, 2013 and nominations will be announced in July 2013. Submission Criteria Only English and Nigerian indigenous language movies produced, released or premiered between January 1st, 2012, and January 31st, 2013 will be eligible for consideration. Submitted movies should not exceed 180 minutes and/or should be in a maximum of four parts. Short movies should not exceed 40 minutes. This year, in addition to the regular awards, entries for Best Short Movie, and Best Nollywood Diaspora Movie, will also be accepted. Final decisions will be at the discretion of the nominations panel.
The Nollywood Movies Award’s (NMA’S) is now open for entries for the 2013 edition. The award ceremony will take place on September 7, 2013, in Lagos, Nigeria. This year, two new categories have been introduced, namely Best Short Movie, and Best Nollywood Diaspora Movie.

Submission Process
1. Fill submission form at www.nollywoodmoviesawards.tv
2. Deliver movies in hard drive or DVD’s to: SW1 MEDIA, 18 Esomo Close, Ikeja, Lagos.

The deadline for submissions is the June 7, 2013 and nominations will be announced in July 2013.

Submission Criteria
Only English and Nigerian indigenous language movies produced, released or premiered between January 1st, 2012, and January 31st, 2013 will be eligible for consideration. Submitted movies should not exceed 180 minutes and/or should be in a maximum of four parts. Short movies should not exceed 40 minutes. This year, in addition to the regular awards, entries for Best Short Movie, and Best Nollywood Diaspora Movie, will also be accepted.

Final decisions will be at the discretion of the nominations panel.
]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 16:17:40 GMT 4B6F9831664D1CC87F4BEF4E716AB754 Celebrity Birthday: Genevieve Nnaji http://maxibeats.com/nollywood.cfm?feature=2506155&postid=4190313   Today is the birthday of star actress, Genevieve Nnaji. She was born on May 3, 1979. She is from Mbaise, Imo State (Nigeria). She attended Methodist Girls College, Yaba. She began her acting career at the age of 8, when she featured in the popular 80s Nigerian soap opera, Ripples. The first Nollywood movie, she appeared in was the 1998 movie, Most Wanted. Since then she has gone on to establish herself as a fan favourite and one of the leading actresses in Nollywood. Some other movies, which she has featured in include Mirror Boy, Tango With Me, Bursting Out, Ije: The Journey, Silent Scandal, Beautiful Soul, Letters to a Stranger, 30 Days, and Girls Cot.
Today is the birthday of star actress, Genevieve Nnaji. She was born on May 3, 1979. She is from Mbaise, Imo State (Nigeria). She attended Methodist Girls College, Yaba. She began her acting career at the age of 8, when she featured in the popular 80s Nigerian soap opera, Ripples.

The first Nollywood movie, she appeared in was the 1998 movie, Most Wanted. Since then she has gone on to establish herself as a fan favourite and one of the leading actresses in Nollywood. Some other movies, which she has featured in include Mirror Boy, Tango With Me, Bursting Out, Ije: The Journey, Silent Scandal, Beautiful Soul, Letters to a Stranger, 30 Days, and Girls Cot.
]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 23:28:26 GMT 6DFC0AAC7E5ED97B873B1F6DF4D2D059 The 2013 Africa Movie Academy Awards http://maxibeats.com/nollywood.cfm?feature=2506155&postid=4165970 &nbsp; The African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) held on April 20th in Yenogoa, Bayelsa. The event was well attended by film personalities from around the world. The event which is organized yearly by Peace Anyiam Osigwe is in its 10th year and had as special guest, African-American actor and director, Mario Van Peebles. Winners announced included the late Justus Esiri who won the award for Best Actor in a Lead role for his role in the movie The Assassin&rsquo;s Practice. South African actress, Florence Masabe won the Best Actress award for her role in the film, Elelwani. Other winners include Belinda Effah who won for Most Promising Actress (Kokomma), Niji Akanni won the Best Director (Heroes &amp; Zeroes), Gabriel Afolayan won Best actor in a supporting role (HoodRush) Kenneth Gyang won Best Film for Confusion Na Wa. AMAA honored Chief Eddie Ugboma (OON), Sir Osifadinma Okeke Oguno (Ossy Affason), Ayuko Babu, Pete Edochie and Tunde Kelani with Life Time Achievement Awards. The award body also gave Special Recognition to ace producer, Emem Isong, veteran actors, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Kenneth Okonkwo, recognizing them as pillars of Nollywood. A list of winners at the 2013 Africa Movie Academy Awards can be seen at &ndash; <a href="http://nollywoodmindspace.com/2013/04/27/amaa-2013-list-of-winners/" target="_new">AMAA 2013: List of Winners.
The African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) held on April 20th in Yenogoa, Bayelsa. The event was well attended by film personalities from around the world. The event which is organized yearly by Peace Anyiam Osigwe is in its 10th year and had as special guest, African-American actor and director, Mario Van Peebles.

Winners announced included the late Justus Esiri who won the award for Best Actor in a Lead role for his role in the movie The Assassin’s Practice. South African actress, Florence Masabe won the Best Actress award for her role in the film, Elelwani. Other winners include Belinda Effah who won for Most Promising Actress (Kokomma), Niji Akanni won the Best Director (Heroes & Zeroes), Gabriel Afolayan won Best actor in a supporting role (HoodRush) Kenneth Gyang won Best Film for Confusion Na Wa.

AMAA honored Chief Eddie Ugboma (OON), Sir Osifadinma Okeke Oguno (Ossy Affason), Ayuko Babu, Pete Edochie and Tunde Kelani with Life Time Achievement Awards. The award body also gave Special Recognition to ace producer, Emem Isong, veteran actors, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Kenneth Okonkwo, recognizing them as pillars of Nollywood.

A list of winners at the 2013 Africa Movie Academy Awards can be seen at – AMAA 2013: List of Winners.

]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 00:48:38 GMT 17CFAB7B8CA7177B8541E0EC4492C8E9 Trailer: The Twin Sword http://maxibeats.com/nollywood.cfm?feature=2506155&postid=4153168 &nbsp; The Twin Sword is an epic fantasy movie produced by Samaila Vangawa and directed by Geoffrey Gaina. It stars Justus Esiri, Alex Usifo, Ibinabo Fiberesima, and Emmanuel France. Also in the movie are Alfred Atungu, Kas Jonathan, Sugar Chika Asoegwu, Tony Goodman, Magaji Mijinyawa, and Lonny John Lohnan. The Twin Sword won the 2013 AMAA Prize for Achievement in Visual Effects. It is scheduled to be released on DVD, April 2013. Synopsis The Kingdoms of the middle world most perform the ritual of Rai after every 200 years to keep all humans in perpetual peace, unity and prosperity. It is the turn of another 200 years and the right hand man (Waziri) of King Muktar of Arah in whom&rsquo;s kingdom is the responsibility of performing the rituals betrays humanity and uses the Sword instead to perform the ritual that makes him the most powerful man on earth, hence, he unleashes evil. It is a race against time as The Twin Sword most be retrieved before the next full Moon to undo the powers of Waziri and reverse the evil that is about to consume mankind.
The Twin Sword is an epic fantasy movie produced by Samaila Vangawa and directed by Geoffrey Gaina. It stars Justus Esiri, Alex Usifo, Ibinabo Fiberesima, and Emmanuel France. Also in the movie are Alfred Atungu, Kas Jonathan, Sugar Chika Asoegwu, Tony Goodman, Magaji Mijinyawa, and Lonny John Lohnan. The Twin Sword won the 2013 AMAA Prize for Achievement in Visual Effects. It is scheduled to be released on DVD, April 2013.

Synopsis
The Kingdoms of the middle world most perform the ritual of Rai after every 200 years to keep all humans in perpetual peace, unity and prosperity. It is the turn of another 200 years and the right hand man (Waziri) of King Muktar of Arah in whom’s kingdom is the responsibility of performing the rituals betrays humanity and uses the Sword instead to perform the ritual that makes him the most powerful man on earth, hence, he unleashes evil. It is a race against time as The Twin Sword most be retrieved before the next full Moon to undo the powers of Waziri and reverse the evil that is about to consume mankind.


]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:46:04 GMT 948509C118D58AE6DE1FA2F56B654563 Trailer: On Bended Knees http://maxibeats.com/nollywood.cfm?feature=2506155&postid=4153162 &nbsp; On Bended Knees is a drama film, produced by Emem Isong and Chioma Akpotha. It was directed by Lancelot Imasuen, and it stars Chioma Akpotha, Chet Anekwe, Seun Akindele, Francis Onwochei, Sylyia Oluchy, Memory Savanhu, and Chukwudi Orji. The theatrical release of the movie has been fixed for May 10, 2013. Synopsis Pastor Reuben (Seun Akindele) is fiercely passionate about the things of God and committed to the church. This doesn&rsquo;t go down well with his wife, Kemi (Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha), who has to remind him that he&rsquo;s also a husband as well as a pastor. Temptation comes in form of a dark, handsome stranger (Chet Anekwe), who becomes attracted to her. Secrets are opened, hidden pasts are unearthed and Reuben finds himself torn between his love for his wife and his devotion to the church. Who wins this epic battle?
On Bended Knees is a drama film, produced by Emem Isong and Chioma Akpotha. It was directed by Lancelot Imasuen, and it stars Chioma Akpotha, Chet Anekwe, Seun Akindele, Francis Onwochei, Sylyia Oluchy, Memory Savanhu, and Chukwudi Orji. The theatrical release of the movie has been fixed for May 10, 2013.

Synopsis
Pastor Reuben (Seun Akindele) is fiercely passionate about the things of God and committed to the church. This doesn’t go down well with his wife, Kemi (Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha), who has to remind him that he’s also a husband as well as a pastor. Temptation comes in form of a dark, handsome stranger (Chet Anekwe), who becomes attracted to her. Secrets are opened, hidden pasts are unearthed and Reuben finds himself torn between his love for his wife and his devotion to the church. Who wins this epic battle?



]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:43:36 GMT 7CD6621FC8FBAD04B351E2C7976B6C82 Full Movie: The Figurine (French Edition) http://maxibeats.com/nollywood.cfm?feature=2506155&postid=4084425 &nbsp;

]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:20:38 GMT 4F26F01FB93396A433E29D531B935DA2 Trailer: Red Hot http://maxibeats.com/nollywood.cfm?feature=2506155&postid=4031751 &nbsp; Red Hot is a romantic thriller produced and directed by Teco Benson. It stars Bimbo Manuel, Bukky Wright, Uti Nwachukwu, and Akin Lewis. It is due for theatrical release in 2013. Synopsis Red Hot is the story of Kofo, a beautiful Nigerian lady married to an extremely affluent husband. She seems to have all the good things of life at her disposal, but the absence of a child in the over ten year marriage leaving her frustrated. Medical research suggests her husband has some fertility issues &ndash; absolving her of any complicity. In frustration and desperation she hatches a plan with her friend, Princess which brings Freddie into the picture. Just at the peak of this new found solution, crisis erupts leading to one disaster to the other.

Red Hot is a romantic thriller produced and directed by Teco Benson. It stars Bimbo Manuel, Bukky Wright, Uti Nwachukwu, and Akin Lewis. It is due for theatrical release in 2013.

Synopsis
Red Hot is the story of Kofo, a beautiful Nigerian lady married to an extremely affluent husband. She seems to have all the good things of life at her disposal, but the absence of a child in the over ten year marriage leaving her frustrated. Medical research suggests her husband has some fertility issues – absolving her of any complicity. In frustration and desperation she hatches a plan with her friend, Princess which brings Freddie into the picture. Just at the peak of this new found solution, crisis erupts leading to one disaster to the other.


]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:08:35 GMT F5C33A11E30DF5A1610F34E17661FB99 Trailer: Room 027 http://maxibeats.com/nollywood.cfm?feature=2506155&postid=3954204 &nbsp;

]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:37:59 GMT 8E47C5998A114FEB77FC2E6C79FCCDC7 Ramsey Nouah Stars in 'Gem of the Rainforest http://maxibeats.com/nollywood.cfm?feature=2506155&postid=3954105 &nbsp; Nollywood star, Ramsey Nouah, has just finished shooting a new adventure film, titled Gem of the Rainforest. The movie was shot in Houston and Cat Spring, Texas, and it was written and directed by Don Okolo. Also starring in the movie are Joe Grisaffi, Kae Shakir, and Perez Egbi. Synopsis The two-faced diamond mask stolen from Africa three hundred years ago when the first white men landed on the shores of the River Niger suddenly, for the first time, surfaced in the hands of a Texan resident, Dr. Dye Oppenheimer (played by Joe Grisaffi). Geologist and Anthropology professor, Dr. Catherine Ileka (played by Kae Shakir) gets a phone call from a friend, Sweetwater Brown (played by Perez Egbi), regarding the unveiling of the stone in Houston, Texas. Cat comes to Houston to see if it&rsquo;s true, and not just a myth. To ascertain that the stone most believed never existed, did indeed exists, Cat and Sweetwater will crash the exhibition event to confront Dr. Oppenheimer and Jesse Holland (played by Ramsey Nouah) about the Stone&rsquo;s provenance (origin). Now, this is where the adventure begins. Cat and Sweetwater will attempt to steal the stone and return it back to Africa.
Nollywood star, Ramsey Nouah, has just finished shooting a new adventure film, titled Gem of the Rainforest. The movie was shot in Houston and Cat Spring, Texas, and it was written and directed by Don Okolo. Also starring in the movie are Joe Grisaffi, Kae Shakir, and Perez Egbi.

Synopsis
The two-faced diamond mask stolen from Africa three hundred years ago when the first white men landed on the shores of the River Niger suddenly, for the first time, surfaced in the hands of a Texan resident, Dr. Dye Oppenheimer (played by Joe Grisaffi). Geologist and Anthropology professor, Dr. Catherine Ileka (played by Kae Shakir) gets a phone call from a friend, Sweetwater Brown (played by Perez Egbi), regarding the unveiling of the stone in Houston, Texas. Cat comes to Houston to see if it’s true, and not just a myth. To ascertain that the stone most believed never existed, did indeed exists, Cat and Sweetwater will crash the exhibition event to confront Dr. Oppenheimer and Jesse Holland (played by Ramsey Nouah) about the Stone’s provenance (origin). Now, this is where the adventure begins. Cat and Sweetwater will attempt to steal the stone and return it back to Africa.
]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:07:30 GMT 6F7B9412E26B3A4E43649BF784F28AFF Trailer: Gold In Fire http://maxibeats.com/nollywood.cfm?feature=2506155&postid=3947713 &nbsp; Gold in Fire is a movie produced and directed by Doris Ike-Okereke. It stars Michael Uchegbu, Victoria Ubani, John Okafor, Amaechi Munagor, Cynthia Okereke, and Akas Baba. Gold in Fire is a production of Epheta Studios. Gold in Fire is tentatively scheduled for theatrical release in June 2013. Synopsis Love is not Love unless it is tested and proven. Alex (Michael Uchegbu) and Nelly( Victoria Ubani) were sure their love was real and strong, until Alex proposed. Nelly&rsquo;s father (Amaechi Muonagor) rejected Alex but her Uncle Thomas (John Okafor) gave his blessings. When fate offered them two weeks to wed, they realized that the journey to the altar could be demanding. With their love experiencing doubts, deceit, and delays, Nelly and Alex lost faith in their love and right at the altar they both decided to stop the wedding. This confirmed that under pressure, only true love&rsquo;s shine gets stronger like gold in fire. The question is, what went wrong? How much trials can make one stop a wedding at the altar?
Gold in Fire is a movie produced and directed by Doris Ike-Okereke. It stars Michael Uchegbu, Victoria Ubani, John Okafor, Amaechi Munagor, Cynthia Okereke, and Akas Baba. Gold in Fire is a production of Epheta Studios. Gold in Fire is tentatively scheduled for theatrical release in June 2013.

Synopsis
Love is not Love unless it is tested and proven. Alex (Michael Uchegbu) and Nelly( Victoria Ubani) were sure their love was real and strong, until Alex proposed. Nelly’s father (Amaechi Muonagor) rejected Alex but her Uncle Thomas (John Okafor) gave his blessings.

When fate offered them two weeks to wed, they realized that the journey to the altar could be demanding. With their love experiencing doubts, deceit, and delays, Nelly and Alex lost faith in their love and right at the altar they both decided to stop the wedding. This confirmed that under pressure, only true love’s shine gets stronger like gold in fire.

The question is, what went wrong? How much trials can make one stop a wedding at the altar?

]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:26:28 GMT 15395DA6E6DA59C55BC5E980E8DD5175 Trailer: A Mile From Home http://maxibeats.com/nollywood.cfm?feature=2506155&postid=3947712 &nbsp; A Mile From Home is an action drama, directed by Eric Aghimien. It stars Tope Tedela, Chiedozie &lsquo;Sambasa&rsquo; Nzeribe, Alex Ayalogu, Tolu Akinbileje, and Eric Nwanso. Also in the movie are Charles Decker, Victor Osinuga, Mario Dave, and Tunde Ayam. A Mile From Home is scheduled for theatrical release in May 2013. Synopsis A student, Jude Odaro gets into a notorious gang in order to get a revenge. He got the revenge but lost his freedom, his future and decides to walk away from home. Jude&rsquo;s childhood friend in U.K. asked him to help his younger brother, Deba, who just got an admission into the school settle down. While staying with Jude before he could get him place, Deba gets curious about Jude&rsquo;s weird behavior which gets him between two lines in The gang&rsquo;s den and Jude has to break a code to save him thereby endangering both their lives.
A Mile From Home is an action drama, directed by Eric Aghimien. It stars Tope Tedela, Chiedozie ‘Sambasa’ Nzeribe, Alex Ayalogu, Tolu Akinbileje, and Eric Nwanso. Also in the movie are Charles Decker, Victor Osinuga, Mario Dave, and Tunde Ayam. A Mile From Home is scheduled for theatrical release in May 2013.

Synopsis
A student, Jude Odaro gets into a notorious gang in order to get a revenge. He got the revenge but lost his freedom, his future and decides to walk away from home. Jude’s childhood friend in U.K. asked him to help his younger brother, Deba, who just got an admission into the school settle down. While staying with Jude before he could get him place, Deba gets curious about Jude’s weird behavior which gets him between two lines in The gang’s den and Jude has to break a code to save him thereby endangering both their lives.


]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:24:46 GMT C9F9BEDF000F38E920546E52040A2F73 Teaser Trailer: The Number One Fan http://maxibeats.com/nollywood.cfm?feature=2506155&postid=3921565 &nbsp; A teaser for the movie, The Number One Fan, has been released. The Number One Fan is a thriller produced by Juliet Ibrahim, and directed by Moses Inwang. It stars Juliet Ibrahim, AY (The Comedian), Yemi Blaq, Kofi Adjorlolo, Prince David Osei, Eddie Nartey, Zainab Sheriff, and Keita Ossei. Also in the movie are Emmanuel Mensah, KC Ejelonu, Sonia Ibrahim, and Narsh Smith. The Number One Fan is due to be released in 2013. It exposes the life behind the scenes of every movie star. It reveals the love from fans, hatred from colleagues and most especially the problems they face in their marital homes. The movie features a lead character, Lala Gam-Hammond (actress) who got bored with her acting career after winning multiple awards. She announces her retirement in order to start a family with her husband. In a quest to do so, Lala Gam-Hammond lost her pregnancy. Who amongst her numerous colleagues, friends, fans is responsible for her loss?
A teaser for the movie, The Number One Fan, has been released. The Number One Fan is a thriller produced by Juliet Ibrahim, and directed by Moses Inwang. It stars Juliet Ibrahim, AY (The Comedian), Yemi Blaq, Kofi Adjorlolo, Prince David Osei, Eddie Nartey, Zainab Sheriff, and Keita Ossei. Also in the movie are Emmanuel Mensah, KC Ejelonu, Sonia Ibrahim, and Narsh Smith.

The Number One Fan is due to be released in 2013. It exposes the life behind the scenes of every movie star. It reveals the love from fans, hatred from colleagues and most especially the problems they face in their marital homes.

The movie features a lead character, Lala Gam-Hammond (actress) who got bored with her acting career after winning multiple awards. She announces her retirement in order to start a family with her husband. In a quest to do so, Lala Gam-Hammond lost her pregnancy. Who amongst her numerous colleagues, friends, fans is responsible for her loss?

]]> Sat, 06 Apr 2013 19:02:46 GMT 80D5856AF16FDD9B731F613437AE4CFE Gidi Up (Episode 3,4 & 5) http://maxibeats.com/nollywood.cfm?feature=2506155&postid=3911300 &nbsp; Gidi Up is an 8-part web series centered around the lives of four friends in pursuit of happiness, success and independence. However, a few wrong choices quickly turn their Lagos dreams into a Gidi nightmare. In this third episode, Tokunbo (Deyemi Okanlawon) and Eki (Oreka Godis) make a connection. Obi (Karibi Fubura) and Yvonne (Somkele Iyamah) share a lot but don&rsquo;t realise how much they have in common, and Folarin (Daniel Effiong)gets desperate.
Gidi Up is an 8-part web series centered around the lives of four friends in pursuit of happiness, success and independence. However, a few wrong choices quickly turn their Lagos dreams into a Gidi nightmare. In this third episode, Tokunbo (Deyemi Okanlawon) and Eki (Oreka Godis) make a connection. Obi (Karibi Fubura) and Yvonne (Somkele Iyamah) share a lot but don’t realise how much they have in common, and Folarin (Daniel Effiong)gets desperate.





]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:40:51 GMT DAF1830EA08D65B351B897F9C5DA22AA Trailer: The Gods Are Still Not To Blame http://maxibeats.com/nollywood.cfm?feature=2506155&postid=3868244 &nbsp;Title: The Gods Are Still Not To Blame Director: Funke Fayoyin Producer: Mohammed Ayoub, Byron Ene and Funke Fayoyin Cast: Carol King, Bayo Alawiye, Seun Akindele, Iretiola Doyle, Gabriel Afolayan, Gloria Anozie-Young, Kareem Adepoju, Akin Lewis, Yemi Elebuibon, Dele Odule, Bukky Ajayi, Moji Olaiya, Nobert Young, Funsho Adeolu, Omowunmi Dada The Story As the story goes, a child was born to King Adedoyin, and while the naming ceremony is in progress, the diviner proclaims that the new baby will kill his father and marry his mother. In the ensuing melee, the grief-stricken mother connives with one of her maids to adopt the baby and relocate to her native Cameroon in order to avert the prophecy. Twenty-eight years later, duty calls, and the young man returns to his motherland where he would fulfill the prophecy, warts and all. Title: The Gods Are Still Not To Blame
Director: Funke Fayoyin
Producer: Mohammed Ayoub, Byron Ene and Funke Fayoyin
Cast: Carol King, Bayo Alawiye, Seun Akindele, Iretiola Doyle, Gabriel Afolayan, Gloria Anozie-Young, Kareem Adepoju, Akin Lewis, Yemi Elebuibon, Dele Odule, Bukky Ajayi, Moji Olaiya, Nobert Young, Funsho Adeolu, Omowunmi Dada

The Story
As the story goes, a child was born to King Adedoyin, and while the naming ceremony is in progress, the diviner proclaims that the new baby will kill his father and marry his mother. In the ensuing melee, the grief-stricken mother connives with one of her maids to adopt the baby and relocate to her native Cameroon in order to avert the prophecy. Twenty-eight years later, duty calls, and the young man returns to his motherland where he would fulfill the prophecy, warts and all. ]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:52:07 GMT 6127AE65D93AEF944A4DB322A9F47128 Trailer: Journey To Self http://maxibeats.com/nollywood.cfm?feature=2506155&postid=3868230 &nbsp; Title: Journey To Self Director: Tope Oshin Ogun Producer: Ashionye Michelle-Raccah, Cast: Nse Ikpe-Etim, Dakore Akande, Ashionye Michelle Raccah, Katherine Obiang, Tosin Sido, Kalu Ikeagwu, Femi Brainard, Femi Jacobs, Chris Attoh Synopsis Four childhood friends, Regina, Nse, Rume and Alex, receive news that another long time friend of theirs, Uche, has died. Uche was the magnet that pulled her friends together and over the years had become their shoulder to cry on, so much so in fact that she never felt she could tell them about her own problems. As part of her last request, the ladies travel to Uche&rsquo;s home in Abuja for her funeral. The four ladies, on arriving at Uche&rsquo;s house, find that she has left a series of letters in which she speaks to them from beyond the grave. The letters provoke her friends to open up on emotional baggage, as secrets and fears are revealed, leading to a journey of self discovery. For Regina, Nse, Rume and Alex the weekend they spend in Uche&rsquo;s house becomes an emotional roller coaster as individual characters are tested.
Title: Journey To Self
Director: Tope Oshin Ogun
Producer: Ashionye Michelle-Raccah,
Cast: Nse Ikpe-Etim, Dakore Akande, Ashionye Michelle Raccah, Katherine Obiang, Tosin Sido, Kalu Ikeagwu, Femi Brainard, Femi Jacobs, Chris Attoh

Synopsis
Four childhood friends, Regina, Nse, Rume and Alex, receive news that another long time friend of theirs, Uche, has died. Uche was the magnet that pulled her friends together and over the years had become their shoulder to cry on, so much so in fact that she never felt she could tell them about her own problems.

As part of her last request, the ladies travel to Uche’s home in Abuja for her funeral. The four ladies, on arriving at Uche’s house, find that she has left a series of letters in which she speaks to them from beyond the grave. The letters provoke her friends to open up on emotional baggage, as secrets and fears are revealed, leading to a journey of self discovery. For Regina, Nse, Rume and Alex the weekend they spend in Uche’s house becomes an emotional roller coaster as individual characters are tested.
]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:49:20 GMT B5CC0E18F06A6690FE69624BCAF82E05 MTN Afrinolly Short Film Competition Winners Awarded http://maxibeats.com/nollywood.cfm?feature=2506155&postid=3862462 &nbsp; Winners in the Afrinolly Short Film Competition were on Friday, March 22nd presented with cheques for their respective cash prizes. The ceremony was part of the MTN Link Forum that took place at the Federal Palace Hotel, V.I. Lagos. The Afrinolly Short Film Competition had kicked off on November 1, 2012 with over 500 entries received by the submission deadline of January 31, 2013. An international panel of judges led by documentary filmmaker Femi Odugbemi, screened the 200 plus entries that met the competition&rsquo;s requirements and arrived at a shortlist of 20 films in both the short film and documentary categories. From February 15 to March 8, a voting public decided what films would claim the top three prizes in both categories. On March 11, Anthony Onah&rsquo;s Dara Ju, The Promise (Akin Okunrinboye) and To Serve With All Our Strength (Ishaya Bako) were announced as first-to-third place winners in the short film category while in the documentary category Bemigho Awala&rsquo;s Hustle On A Mile took first prize with A Short &lsquo;Documentary&rsquo; (Olusoji Oyinsan II) and Black and Gold (Joseph Akwasi) taking second and third place. The award presentation was compered by Buchi, comedian and MC, with Afrinolly&rsquo;s Andre Blaze introducing Chike Maduegbuna CEO of FCO Limited, developers of the MTN Afrinolly mobile phone app and initiators of the Afrinolly Short Film Competition. Mr. Maduegbuna spoke about Afrinolly and how the short film contest was born. Some of the awardees were around to receive their prizes with others sending in proxies. Director of The Promise, Akin Okunrinboye, was on hand to receive his $10,000 prize for second-best short film from life coach Lanre Olushola, who also gave the $5,000 cheque for third-best to Ishaya Bako and Samuel Umejiaku of Homevida for To Serve with All Our Strength. Saidat Lawal-Mohammed; Segment Manager MTN Nigeria gave the cheques for the second- and third- best documentaries to Dipo Olugbode and Charles Binitie respectively. Both were proxies for the winners Soji Oyinsan II and Joseph Akwasi, who are based outside Nigeria. The first place winner in the short film category, Anthony Onah (Dara Ju) was represented by Arie Esiri. Esiri, received the $25,000 cash prize from Sahara Energy&rsquo;s Tonye Cole. Bemigho Awala, who directed first-place documentary Hustle On A Mile, in company of the film&rsquo;s producer Bayo Omoboriowo received their cheque from MTN Guinea&rsquo;s Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Sekou Oumar Barry. The Afrinolly Short Film Competition aims to digitally showcase African cinema talent and provide a platform to foster the production of African content and make same available online. The Competition was supported by MTN, Goethe Institut, Blackberry, IREP and Google as the social media partner.
Winners in the Afrinolly Short Film Competition were on Friday, March 22nd presented with cheques for their respective cash prizes. The ceremony was part of the MTN Link Forum that took place at the Federal Palace Hotel, V.I. Lagos. The Afrinolly Short Film Competition had kicked off on November 1, 2012 with over 500 entries received by the submission deadline of January 31, 2013. An international panel of judges led by documentary filmmaker Femi Odugbemi, screened the 200 plus entries that met the competition’s requirements and arrived at a shortlist of 20 films in both the short film and documentary categories.

From February 15 to March 8, a voting public decided what films would claim the top three prizes in both categories. On March 11, Anthony Onah’s Dara Ju, The Promise (Akin Okunrinboye) and To Serve With All Our Strength (Ishaya Bako) were announced as first-to-third place winners in the short film category while in the documentary category Bemigho Awala’s Hustle On A Mile took first prize with A Short ‘Documentary’ (Olusoji Oyinsan II) and Black and Gold (Joseph Akwasi) taking second and third place.

The award presentation was compered by Buchi, comedian and MC, with Afrinolly’s Andre Blaze introducing Chike Maduegbuna CEO of FCO Limited, developers of the MTN Afrinolly mobile phone app and initiators of the Afrinolly Short Film Competition. Mr. Maduegbuna spoke about Afrinolly and how the short film contest was born.

Some of the awardees were around to receive their prizes with others sending in proxies.

Director of The Promise, Akin Okunrinboye, was on hand to receive his $10,000 prize for second-best short film from life coach Lanre Olushola, who also gave the $5,000 cheque for third-best to Ishaya Bako and Samuel Umejiaku of Homevida for To Serve with All Our Strength.

Saidat Lawal-Mohammed; Segment Manager MTN Nigeria gave the cheques for the second- and third- best documentaries to Dipo Olugbode and Charles Binitie respectively. Both were proxies for the winners Soji Oyinsan II and Joseph Akwasi, who are based outside Nigeria.

The first place winner in the short film category, Anthony Onah (Dara Ju) was represented by Arie Esiri. Esiri, received the $25,000 cash prize from Sahara Energy’s Tonye Cole. Bemigho Awala, who directed first-place documentary Hustle On A Mile, in company of the film’s producer Bayo Omoboriowo received their cheque from MTN Guinea’s Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Sekou Oumar Barry.

The Afrinolly Short Film Competition aims to digitally showcase African cinema talent and provide a platform to foster the production of African content and make same available online. The Competition was supported by MTN, Goethe Institut, Blackberry, IREP and Google as the social media partner.

]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:22:15 GMT FA273EE105C81E06713AA4CCA675F3EF Afrinolly Short Film Competition: List of Winners http://maxibeats.com/nollywood.cfm?feature=2506155&postid=3688995 &nbsp; The top three winners in the Afrinolly Short Film Competition have finally been selected. After the event was launched on November 1, 2012, over 500 entries were received from African filmmakers from 14 countries by the deadline of January 31, 2013. Following an initial screening that found only 214 eligible entries, an international panel of judges in the creative industries pruned it down to the best 10 films in both the Short and Documentary categories. The jury, chaired by documentary filmmaker Femi Odugbemi, comprised acclaimed filmmakers Tunde Kelani, Emem Isong, Juliet Yaa Asante and Obi Emelonye; content producer Bongiwe Selane, New York African Film Festival&rsquo;s Mahen Bonetti, The Black List&rsquo;s Franklin Leonard, writer Tolu Ogunlesi, Carol Kathurima and Nmachi Jidemma. The jury shortlisted 20 entries based on concept and execution i.e the story&rsquo;s originality and imaginative force, clarity of purpose and its ability to captivate as well as how effectively the filmmaker reflected technical knowledge of acting, editing, sound, lighting, camera work et c. A voting public then had three weeks from February 15 to choose their top three favourites for the $100,000 cash prize. Voting ended on March 8 and the following films took the top three positions in both categories. Check out the winning videos at afrinollyshortfilmcompetition.com/winners Short Film First Prize ($25,000): Dara Ju &ndash; By Anthony Onah Second Prize ($10,000): The Promise &ndash; By Akin Okunrinboye Third Prize ($5,000): To Serve With all our Strength &ndash; By Ishaya Bako (HomeVida) Documentary: First Prize ($25,000): Hustle On A Mile &ndash; By Bemigho Awala Second Prize ($10,000): A short &ldquo;DOCUMENTARY&rdquo; &ndash; By Soji Oyinsan II Third Prize ($5,000): Black and Gold &ndash; By Joseph Akwasi The winners in the 4th to 10th positions in both categories will receive $500 each. The official awards presentation will take place at 6pm on Friday, March 15 at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos. The Afrinolly Short Film Competition is an initiative of FCO Limited, developers of the MTN Afrinolly Mobile phone app. Its aim is to digitally showcase African cinema talent and provide a platform to foster the production of African content and make same available online. The Competition was supported by MTN, Goethe Institut, Blackberry, IREP and Google as the social media partner.
The top three winners in the Afrinolly Short Film Competition have finally been selected. After the event was launched on November 1, 2012, over 500 entries were received from African filmmakers from 14 countries by the deadline of January 31, 2013. Following an initial screening that found only 214 eligible entries, an international panel of judges in the creative industries pruned it down to the best 10 films in both the Short and Documentary categories.

The jury, chaired by documentary filmmaker Femi Odugbemi, comprised acclaimed filmmakers Tunde Kelani, Emem Isong, Juliet Yaa Asante and Obi Emelonye; content producer Bongiwe Selane, New York African Film Festival’s Mahen Bonetti, The Black List’s Franklin Leonard, writer Tolu Ogunlesi, Carol Kathurima and Nmachi Jidemma.

The jury shortlisted 20 entries based on concept and execution i.e the story’s originality and imaginative force, clarity of purpose and its ability to captivate as well as how effectively the filmmaker reflected technical knowledge of acting, editing, sound, lighting, camera work et c.

A voting public then had three weeks from February 15 to choose their top three favourites for the $100,000 cash prize. Voting ended on March 8 and the following films took the top three positions in both categories. Check out the winning videos at afrinollyshortfilmcompetition.com/winners

Short Film

First Prize ($25,000): Dara Ju – By Anthony Onah

Second Prize ($10,000): The Promise – By Akin Okunrinboye

Third Prize ($5,000): To Serve With all our Strength – By Ishaya Bako (HomeVida)

Documentary:

First Prize ($25,000): Hustle On A Mile – By Bemigho Awala

Second Prize ($10,000): A short “DOCUMENTARY” – By Soji Oyinsan II

Third Prize ($5,000): Black and Gold – By Joseph Akwasi

The winners in the 4th to 10th positions in both categories will receive $500 each. The official awards presentation will take place at 6pm on Friday, March 15 at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos.

The Afrinolly Short Film Competition is an initiative of FCO Limited, developers of the MTN Afrinolly Mobile phone app. Its aim is to digitally showcase African cinema talent and provide a platform to foster the production of African content and make same available online. The Competition was supported by MTN, Goethe Institut, Blackberry, IREP and Google as the social media partner.


]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:57:22 GMT 8928A429AB9D793B9F0DB8199CD59462 Coming Soon: Jujuwood http://maxibeats.com/nollywood.cfm?feature=2506155&postid=3676619 &nbsp; Jujuwood is a movie produced by Nuella Njubigbo and directed by Tchidi Chikere. It features Funke Akindele, Halima Abubakar, Nuella Njubigbo, Ken Erics, Ruth Kadiri, Daniel K Daniel, Junior Pope, and Esther Audu. It is scheduled to be released April 2013, and it is marketed by O Gabby Innovations Ltd. Synopsis The journey to stardom in Nollywood is filled with intense drama and competition. Jujuwood is a controversial explosion of bitter truths. Jujuwood is a movie about girls in the entertainment world; their lust for fame and the lengths they are willing to go to be famous.
Jujuwood is a movie produced by Nuella Njubigbo and directed by Tchidi Chikere. It features Funke Akindele, Halima Abubakar, Nuella Njubigbo, Ken Erics, Ruth Kadiri, Daniel K Daniel, Junior Pope, and Esther Audu. It is scheduled to be released April 2013, and it is marketed by O Gabby Innovations Ltd.

Synopsis
The journey to stardom in Nollywood is filled with intense drama and competition. Jujuwood is a controversial explosion of bitter truths.

Jujuwood is a movie about girls in the entertainment world; their lust for fame and the lengths they are willing to go to be famous.
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