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by Wilfred Okiche 1. We saw Genevieve’s bosom. And Funke Akindele’s. And Karen Igho’s. And Rita Dominic’s Remember Seth MacFarlane’s boob song at the Oscars some weeks back? Yes the one where he name checked everyone- from Meryl Streep to Kristen Stewart for showing their boobs on camera. Well at the AMVCA, we mimed a... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Genevieve Nnaji was there, showing some bosom, Olu Jacobs was present, reliably eloquent while accepting his lifetime achievement award. Tunde Kelani stood defiant, daring anyone to refer to the indigenous languages as local and Sara Blecher was a proud mother, taking home the night’s biggest award for ‘Otelo burning’. Yesterday’s men Zach... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu What:The Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards When: march 9, 2013. Where: Eko Hotel, Lagos. (Photos: H/T to LIB)
by Akan Ido The AMVCA nominees brunch event took place recently at the Wheatbaker Hotel in Ikoyi with celebrities attending the classy event. The event was attended by Genevieve Nnaji; Funke Akindele-Oloyede and Biola Alabi, the MD of MNET Nigeria. Some of the nominees who were at the event were Ariyike Oladipo, Frank Osodi, Nkiru... Read More
by Isi Esene YNaija.com, which has emerged as one of the most influential and popular online platforms in the country, has unveiled its first ever ad campaign – emphasising its leading identity as “The Internet Newspaper for Young Nigerians.” “We’ve very excited to crystallise the character and focus of the brand with this attractive new... Read More
by Akan Ido Nollywood’s Genevieve Nnaji was two days spotted at the premiere of a movie, ‘Unguarded.’ She was looking graceful and elegant as always. See more photos below. – Photos courtesy of LIB
What: Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards Nominee Party Where: Porsche Centre, V.I., Lagos When: January 28, 2013 Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa ... Read More
by Akan Ido Ibinabo Fiberesima recently celebrated her birthday party at Chesney Hotel in Victoria Island and Nollywood A-listers were well represented. The likes of Genevieve, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Ini Edo, Monalisa Chinda, Uche Jombo, Chidi Mokeme, Rita Dominic and superstar artiste, 2face Idibia were there to have fun. See photos below:
by Wilfred Okiche Nollywood is dead! Popular actor and sometime movie star Emeka Ike declared ominously in a recent interview. He highlighted developments like the death of such production houses as Kas Vid, Bayowa films and Remmy Jes, the recent inability of films to shift copies in record numbers and the present dominance of the... Read More
by Chinonso Ogbogu Well, unfortunately, it has become fashionable that a person who tries to stand out from the crowd in his field of endeavour would eventually be labeled ‘ITK’ by those around him. When the figures of the last national census conducted in 2006 were released, it dawned on us that we were the... Read More
#BBViral: “Why do ghosts look left and right before crossing the road?” – 23 questions for Nollywood
by Isi Esene There’s no doubt that Nollywood is already an established global phenomenon with fans of all races addicted to the faces of movie stars like Genevieve, Mercy Johnson, Tonto Dikeh and many other actors. But you can’t watch a Nollywood flick without having one or two questions to throw at the apparently sloppy... Read More
by Caleb Olorunmaiye Listening to Tonto’s songs made me sad on so many levels. She could have done better. You would think that being a very successful actress in Nigeria and living the dream of 30 million girls would be enough for one person. Well, you know what they say about human nature. If a... Read More
photos by Hycinth Iyereosa Event: Red Ball for the Children of Bakassi Date: 23 September, 2012 Venue: Expo Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites
by Akan Ido Many Nollywood insiders and observers alike are aware of the rivalry between ‘Omosexy’ – Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and screen goddess Genevieve Nnaji, but few must have heard there has been a lasting “professional rivalry” between Nnaji and Stella Damasus. This much is contained in Charles Novia’s yet-to-be-released book which dished out off-screen... Read More
by Isi Esene Yes, she studied International Business Management in the university but music has always been her calling. Ebisan is a talented singer/songwriter, she’s got lots of soul, a flavour that shines in all her work. In 2006 Ebisan co-wrote and recorded a song called ‘What Women Want’, which was very well received by... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Since 2008 when she broke onto the scene, soul singer, Waje, has been one of the top female entertainers in Nigeria. Recently, she’s been on a media blitz, promoting her two new singles, Oko Mi and I wish. At every stop – including her conversation below with the Punch – she has emphasised... Read More
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