Monalisa Chinda's CATWALQ Now Showing Every Friday At 8pm On TV Continental, Lagos.

Talented and beautiful actress, Monalisa Chinda's posh soap opera  series, CATWALQ, showing on TV Continental, Lagos, has now been moved to the new viewing time of Friday, every week, at 8pm, so please tune in as usual, to watch this not-to-be-missed glamourous soap.

Catwalq stars Monalisa Chinda and a host of other talented stars. It was produced by Monalisa Chinda and Co-produced by Emem Isong and directed by Desmond Elliott.

Monalisa Chinda And Joseph Benjamin Support Bloke Magazine/Bloke Lounge's "MINDBENDING" Domestic Violence Themed Event This Sunday - See Details Inside & Please Spread The Word

BLOKE MAGAZINE presents its bi-monthly music and mingling event hosted BLOKE LOUNGE titled, MINDBENDING.  

The spot light this time around, is on the growing menace of Domestic Violence and the plight of women living under this scourge. From its first edition of Bloke Lounge, the organisers have emphasised on the casual atmosphere that would encourage people to mingle and expand their network, laying greater emphasis on creating a hub, a ‘mixer’ of some sort, against the backdrop of music. 

Bloke Lounge has succeeded in the last 3 editions to pull the musical talents of OC Ukeje, Timi Dakolo, Ibiyemi, Praiz, Eric Arubayi, Jodie, Pita and a host of others. A few musical surprises including TV superstar Yvonne Vixen Ekwere and Fashion entrepreneur Uche Nnaji, have also graced the stage.

Omena Daniels

MINDBENDING, according to Omena Daniels, "seeks to throw up discussions on physical and psychological abuse in relationships and its effects on women". With the strong support of Monalisa Chinda, Complete Fashion, BellaNaija and Project Alert for Violence Against Women, and media support from E4 PR, Rhythm 93.7FM and City 105.1FM, this fun evening will feature a high panel of discussants which include Mrs Bukky George (CEO HealthPlus & Casabella), Mrs Josephine Chukwuma (ED, Project Alert for Violence Against Women), Mr Fela Durotoye (Author of Mr Fantastic), Chris Ihidero (Writer and producer of ‘Big Daddy’) and Uche Jombo (Actor and Executive producer ‘Damage’).

"The ‘Girls Night-Out’ themed event will have a large attendance of beautiful and powerful women throwing their weight behind the cause" Omena adds. MINDBENDING kicks off at 5pm on Sunday 20th May at the brand-new Shaunz Bar and lounge, Murphis Plaza, Sanusi Fafunwa, Victoria Island. It would feature a private screening of ‘Big Daddy’, a short film on rape by Chris Ihidero, a short skit by Lala Akindoju, Joseph Benjamin on the mic, and Kome’s performance of Uche Jombo’s movie soundtrack, "Damage".

There will be a raffle draw with a variety of gifts from an array of designers such as TTDALK, EJIRO AMOS TAFIRI, AKPOS OKUDU, TOSHO WOODS, 1407STYLE, STYLE TEMPLE, NACK SHIRTS, RENEES AND CLARKES, SEKU, OVERALL BESPOKE APPAREL, and the icing on the cake is an all star karaoke session.

Please lend your support to this good cause in any little way that you can. Share this post on your various social networks like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc; and if you're a blogger, please use your sites to spread the word. Many thanks in advance.

Domestic Violence Gruesome SHOCKER Update: Graphic Photos - Viewer Discretion Is Advised (Please Support Actress, Monalisa Chinda's Cause).

Do you recall the story of the lady whose husband scarred her with an iron, and in his further evil quest to justify his paranoia about her alleged affair with his father, killed their baby boy? If you missed it, please check it out here: Domestic Violence Gruesome Shocker. Well, the brute has finally "given his reasons" for doing what he did and here is how Vanguard are reporting it:

Henry Nnadi, the 38- year-old dry cleaner that killed his 1-year-old son, Ebuka, and burnt his wife, Mercy, 36, with hot iron for allegedly sleeping with his 65-year-old father, has finally spoken on the circumstances that led to his beastly act from the confines of his prison cell at Kirikiri, Lagos.

Looking remorseless over the pains he inflicted on his wife of two years, the fair-skinned Henry only showed regrets when the issue of his dead son came up. “That was the worst thing I have ever done in my entire life. When he woke up crying for milk, I looked at him in anger and a voice came saying kill him, he is not your son. In obedience to that voice, I hit him hard on the neck several times.”

Insisting that he was unsure of the paternity of the boy, Henry gave vivid details of what transpired on the fateful Saturday, April 7, 2012. Excerpts:

“I am sure of what I am talking about. My wife, Mercy has been sleeping with my father. Before the incident, I have cautioned her to stop going to my father’s house because I suspected their moves . But she wouldn’t listen. Then one day, when she was about going out, I told her not to leave the house but she disobeyed me and went out. I waited for a while before going straight to my father’s place which is not far from where I live.

Mrs Nnadi at hospital

And to confirm my claim, immediately I arrived there, I knocked and my father opened the door with a towel round his waist. As I made to go in, he prevented me by blocking the entrance with his hand. I do not know how my wife managed to escape . But after waiting for a while, I left and immediately I got home, my wife had reached the house, I laughed and went to smoke to cool my temper. I was keeping all that in mind until that Saturday night.

“As I was ironing my customer’s clothes, I looked at my wife where she was sleeping on the bed and anger surged inside of me. I then heard a voice instructing me to go and ask her why she was sleeping with my father. By then, the iron was very hot and I thought I could use that to scare her.”
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Monalisa Chinda At The Premiere Of "Enemy Of The Family" In Sierra Leone, Also Starring Jimmy Bangura.

"Enemy of the family" a new movie starring Monalisa Chinda, Jimmy Bangura and other stars, is coming soon. 

This movie was filmed last year in Sierra Leone. Stay tuned for more details.

Monalisa Chinda Stars In "Silver Lining" - First Short Film On Autism (A Cause Near And Dear To The Beautiful Star's Heart) To Be Premiered This May.

Patrick Speech & Languages Centre & Royal Arts Academy presents the premiere of the first short film on Autism in Nigeria, 'Silver Lining'.  Starring Monalisa Chinda, Whoba Ogo and introducing Obiora Olife.

‘Silver Lining’ is a short film about Ama, a doting mother of an only child, Junior who harbours a painful secret; Junior is severely autistic and displays classic signs, causing Ama and Femi her husband to run from pillar to post, taking him from school to school, seeking help in all sorts of places.  Can there be any hope for the boy? Is there any solution to Ama’s struggles? Find out in this touching and emotionally-charged short film. 

According to Dotun Akande, executive producer of the film and proprietress of the centre; 'We decided to put this message on film because film is a very powerful medium. This is a tool we intend to use to touch people and let them know that Autism is not a death sentence however early intervention is key.  

The film was produced by award winning producer Emem Isong and co-produced by Uduak Oguamanam, directed by Tom Robson and screenplay was by Rita C. Onwurah.

Date: May 27th 2012 

Time; 4.00 pm  |   Screening: 6.00pm

Venue: 10A  Services, Ikoya Street, off Mac Pherson Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. 

Strictly by Invitation

Monalisa Chinda, Emem Isong, Chelsea Eze, DJ Abass & Many More Celebrities Dazzle At The Nollywood Movies Awards (NMA) Nominees Party - Check Out Photos From The Star Studded Bash

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Monalisa Chinda, Desmond Elliott, Jim Iyke, Tuface, PSquare, Kunle Afolayan & A Host Of Other Stars Dazzle At The Lagos Premiere Of Emem Isong & Ini Edo's Hit Dance Themed Movie, "I'll Take My Chances", Directed By Desmond Elliott. (Red Carpet Photos)

Monalisa Chinda and Paul Okoye of PSquare

Awwww...my two favourite people, handsome Des and pretty lisa. Yessur!!!

The Lagos Premiere of Emem Isong and Ini Edo's Blockbuster Movie, "I'll Take My Chances", held on Friday, 24th January and to say that it was star studded, is an understatement!!! Below is a detailed account of exactly what went down, as narrated by Naijapals.

In what was a superlative amalgam of stars from the movie industry Nollywood & the Music industry, the Lagos Premiere of the blockbuster movie, 'I'll Take My Chances' was a watershed in many respects.

It went down as the biggest gathering of stars from the entertainment in recent times. The roll call boasted celebs like Paul Okoye of PSquare with his manager/brother Jude 'Engees' Okoye, Rugged Man, Faze, Slam (who did the musical score for the film) all mingled with Nollywood stars like Monalisa Chinda,Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha, Uche Jombo, Susan Peters, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Mahmoud Alli-Balogun, Segun Arinze, Kunle Afolayan and ofcourse the 'celebrants' of the day, Emem Isong & Ini Edo etc.

Also present were Director of the movie, Desmond Elliot, lead actor Bryan Okwara, Big Brother winners past & present Uti Nwachukwu & Karen Igho. New Nollywood was well represented with the presence of Uru Eke, Alexx Ekubo, Beverly Naya, O.C.Ukeje, Anthony Monjaro, Chelsea Eze etc.

The setting was authentically African and in keeping with the theme of the movie, ushers were dressed in native Akwa Ibom dance costumes, adding colour & flair to an already lively event! Observers were in for a treat when the lovelyDakore-Egbuson made an entrance!
Rarely seen on the Red Carpet these days, her appearance was a pleasant surprise as was the arrival of newly wed Mercy Johnson and Nollywood 'Bad Boy' Jim Iyke!

But what caused the biggest commotion of all was the arrival of soulful crooner, Tuface with the latest fiance in town, Annie Macauley! The place almost went berserk! They had to be ushered in through a back entrance and whisked upstairs to the cinema screening room.

The MC of the evening was Comedian, A.Y. who had everyone laughing as he introduced and recognized some familiar faces in the House! In what seems to be a Royal Arts trademark, the two halls used for screening were jam-packed with many having to make do with standing and some, sitting on the floor! But when the lights deemed and the movie came on, it was all worth it. The crowd loved it! Several times during the production, the audience broke into applause. Though in one of the halls, the screen setting (by Silverbird) was rather dark, it was later rectified and the audience continued to enjoy the movie till it ended in tumultuous applause. Overall, everybody had a great time an left with goodie bags laden with lots of stuff including packs of hair from Noble Hair & Chivita Juice!


Synopsis:
The dance themed movie boasts of an impressive cast of Ini Edo, Bryan Okwara, Sam Loco Efe (of blessed memory), President of ANTP Prince Jide Kosoko, Biola Williams, Lilian Ikpe, and dance act Ashleigh Clark among others. The movie was directed by Desmond Elliot, a versatile actor. The movie tells the story of IK, a young theatre arts graduate, who majored in dance in the U.S. He hopes to stage a drama, but lacks the fund to get through with it, and he seeks the help of his girlfriend, Giselle. However, IK has to go for his youth service in a village in Cross River and there he meets the beautiful Idara (Ini Edo).


Despite their obvious differences, the two are drawn together, but Idara harbours a secret. She has been selected to be the next high priestess of Unek, a deity worshipped by her people through dance. Something will have to give as she is torn between her love for IK and the path destiny had chosen for her.

Hehehe...check out that sexy backside!!! *legs it*

A very toned and dapper looking Desmond Elliott.

I'm so loving Dessy's new slim look. Too cool!!!

Cool director of the movie, Desmond Elliott, posing with friends.

Work it Sue!!! Oh yeah!!!

Susan Peters, looking regal.

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Catwalq Soap Opera Media Presentation: Produced By Monalisa Chinda And Emem Isong (Photos)

 E4 PR is pleased to introduce to you, Royal Arts Academy's new TV Soap Opera, Catwalq, which was created and produced by our very own sexy Monalisa Chinda and Emem Isong; and directed by our talented Desmond Elliott.

The star-studded launch of Catwalq which took place on the 1st of February, 2012 at Sheraton Hotel in Ikeja, received rave reviews.

Catwalq is a 26 episode Soap Opera about three ladies- Kima, Paris and Wange, who are also friends and business partners that run a glamorous fashion magazine together. The soap, which is also full of humour, drama, intrigue and betrayal, explores the love lives of these ladies, relationships and work in the dazzling and exciting world of high fashion.

The cast include: Monalisa Chinda, Memry Savanhu, Joy Scrase, Susan Peters, Uru Eke, Keneth Okolie, Imeh Bishop Umoh, Gbenga Titiloye, amongst others.

Stay glued to your TV screens, as Catwalq will be unleashed very soon. As for me, i am so excited and will be waiting with bated breath! *doing the azonto dance* ;) :D

More photos after the cut:
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Monalisa Chinda Signs N30m Endorsement Deal!

No doubt multi million Naira endorsement deals are currently flying left, right and centre in Nollywood with most of the stars involved smiling heavily to the banks with mouth watering offers. Star actress and Glo ambassador, Monalisa Chinda recently landed a juicy endorsement deal as the face of Vita500, a new energy drink from South Korea that recently stormed Nigeria and all West African countries.

We gathered that sexy Chinda was paid a whopping N30 million, for her pretty and popular face to be associated with the wave making drink currently being marketed and distributed in the whole of West Africa by Mescon Industries limited.

Chinda, who's also the face of the ongoing Rivers State cultural fiesta, tagged CarniRiv 2011, happily confirmed the deal, but blatantly refused to disclose the amount involved.

"Yes, I'm the new face of Vita500 energy drink; we recently concluded all contractual agreements with both parties being very happy with the deal. I'm not denying the fact that I was handsomely paid, but the amount is what I cannot disclose, it's personal. My job for them as an ambassador is to basically use my face and goodwill to help promote the brand in Nigeria and other West African countries. This involves a lot of traveling and strategic public appearances", she disclosed.

The top actress who recently returned from Atlanta Georgia, US, where she shot a new film and equally participated in the annual new media Nollywood programme, which was hosted by the Georgia Institute of Technology.

On her plans for 2012, Chinda added: "Now that I'm back, the next thing on my agenda is to conclude work on my soap, Catwalq, which I intend releasing early 2012. It is a soap that will change the face of programming on TV when it finally hits the airwaves. I have a lot to do and unveil in 2012 and my fans should be ready to see more of me, because I will be thrilling them nonstop."

Desmond Elliott, Monalisa Chinda, Chioma Akpotha And Emem Isong In FLY ARIK PRIZE FOR AFRICAN MOVIE STARS Competition: Please Vote For Them

Hi all,


Arik Air is providing free return tickets to the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival holding in New York for the winners of this poll/competition. Please vote for our Nollywood stars to make this happen.

Please click on the link below and vote in all categories thus:

Africafilmfest.org/Poll


Click on: The Fly Arik Air Prize For Best Female Actress and vote for Monalisa Chinda or Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha (See as these people come put my two girls together...kai! Yeye! lol! Please choose one)


Click on: The Fly Arik Air Prize For Best Male Actor and vote for Desmond Elliot (Undisputed oh)


Click on: The Fly Arik Air Prize For Best Film Producer/Director and vote for Emem Isong

Many thanks and God bless.

Monalisa Chinda As The 2011 Port Harcourt Carnival Queen!

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Kiss & Tell Premieres In The UK Soon (Details Below)

EVENT: The UK premiere of KISS & TELL


DATE: Saturday, 22, October, 2011


VENUE: Odeon Cinema, Bugsby Way, Greenwich, SE10 0QJ


RED CARPETS guests will include MONALISA CHINDA, DESMOND ELLIOTT, INI EDO & many more.


TIME: Red Carpet 9pm Movie Screening 10pm


TICKETS: £10, £15, £20


INFO/TICKETS: Nollywoodmovies.tv - 0794681125


E4 PR is very proud of our stars, Desmond Elliott (Director) and Monalisa Chinda (Producer). Please come out and support them. The Red Carpet will be so star studded. ;) Let's go there peeps!!!

Desmond Elliott, Monalisa Chinda, Genevieve Nnaji, Ramsey Noah, Ini Edo, Uru Eke And Others On The Set Of "Weekend Getaway".

Cast On The Set Of  WEEKEND GETAWAY

  The cast: Monalisa Chinda, Genevieve Nnaji, Ramsey Noah, Ini Edo, Brian Okwara, Uti Nwachukwu, Alexx Ekubo, Uru Eke and Beverly Naya. Also in the film are Bishop Ime Umoh, Ini Ikpe and loads more. Directed by Desmond Elliott.

The Cast

Emem Isong, Davies Bassey and friend.

Ini Edo and Bryan Okwara

Beverly Naya with her love interest in the movie, Bobby.

Desmond Elliott directing his actors.

Ini With Her hubby on the Set

Photo credit: Davies Bassey (except group pic which was taken by Kelechi of K.C Photos)




Source & Image Credit: Nollywood Uncut