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, Nse Ikpe-Etim And Chioma Akpotha: Addressing False Rumours About E4 PR Stars

Hi all,

There have been false rumours circulating everywhere about some of our stars and frankly, i am very disappointed that some people whom i considered good friends/acquaintances went ahead and printed these stories without verifying first from either myself or the stars involved.

Many times, i ignore false rumours, as i realise that it goes with the territory and it is too much negative energy for me to keep trying to correct everyone anyway. However, when boundaries are crossed and maliciousness is taken to another level as a result, then steps have to be taken to prevent further occurrences.

Firstly, there is no truth in the rumour about Monalisa kicking Nse out of her home. Monalisa and Nse are friends and they do not live together. Nse lives in Abuja and it is standard procedure that if herself or any other actor or actress for that matter, has to travel outside their location, accommodation will be provided.

Monalisa and Nse have already contacted their lawyers regarding this issue and woe betide the person/people that started this malicious rumour, for if caught, they shall be taken to the cleaners!

Regarding Chioma Akpotha, Nollywood Actor, Mr Chinwetalu Agu, granted a recent interview here  Nigeriafilms.com - I’ll act ***e for good price----Chiwetalu Agu where he slated Chioma. Because Mr Agu is old enough to be my father and i was not brought up to insult my elders, i will reserve my comments regarding his statement and just deal with the falsehood in it.

First of all and most importantly, Chioma Akpotha has NEVER posed in her underwear and does not EVER intend to in the near future.

Secondly, please look at the poster (below) that Mr Agu is referring to. Does that look like "pant and bra" (his own words)? So why the exaggeration?

Thirdly and most annoyingly, the only part of Chioma's body in that poster that belongs to her is her head! Her head was photoshopped onto that body without her knowledge!

Initially, when snippets of stories kept filtering back to us, we assumed that they were false rumours as usual and ignored them, but after Mr Agu's interview, we decided to dig deeply and to our utmost alarm, found this poster!

Anyone that knows Chioma will tell you that she is a very decent lady. I even jokingly call her my "Miss Goody Two Shoes"; so the perpetrators of this crime are truly evil.

Chioma is very upset and devastated right now and is taking legal action against the culprits.

Finally, please please please, if you hear any rumour in future regarding E4 PR stars, kindly confirm from their management first before printing.



Many thanks and God bless.

Egor Efiok (CEO, E4 PR).

Yemi Blaq, Nse Ikpe Etim, Alex Usifo And Others Star In New Movie "THE IMPOSTOR"

Damien Debra's and his Stepmother Atinuke were best of friends before she stumbled on the Will. They are now arch enemies and Tinuke wants Demien out of the way at all cost. Every possible scheme Tinuke implores to achieve her aim seems not to be working, until the day she comes across Davids, a low life who is a replica of Demien.

Demien is an introvert while Davids is an extrovert. But Davids through Doris the only and trusted friend of Tinuke has to learn to become Demien. It is not a difficult task at all for Davids to become a perfect IMPOSTOR!

Demien is kidnapped to be killed. But as fate would have it, the assailants mistake Demien for Davids and Demien life is spared. The torture makes him to loose consciousness afterwards. When he wakes up, he finds himself in the hands of total stranger who thinks he is Davids. Demien decides to adapt the name David's to stay alive. On the dying moment of Damien's benefactor, David's grand mother, it was revealed that Davids is his twin brother! - Demien is spoiled for war! Nothing must happen to his twin brother! He must save his brother's life from the hands of the assailants.

The Impostor is a story of love, hate, double cross and intrigues beyond comprehension!

The movie was nominated for screening in Nollywoodireland film festival for its story content and picture quality in Sept. 2011 and in the Abuja film festival 2011. The movie will start showing in Cinemas across the country from 25th Nov. 2011

Visit the website Theimpostormovie and you can also watch the Trailer Below

Desmond Elliott's "In The Cupboard" Movie Premieres This Month In Various States In The US. Details Below

NEW JERSEY PREMIERE:

4th November @ The Center Inc. 23 Elizabeth Ave Newark, NJ. 6227.

Regular tickets: $25 in advance $30 at the door.
VIP tickets: $50

MINNESOTA PREMIERE: (Please see poster also)

11th November @ Sundance golf, 113th avenue, Maple Grove MN 55369.

Regular tickets: $20
VIP tickets: $45

NEW YORK PREMIERE:
LBJ PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS THE NEW YORK PREMIER OF "IN THE CUPBOARD" AND AFTER PARTY on Nov 12 @ Cafe Omar, 1744 Nostrand Ave Bet Cortelyou and CLarendon Road Brooklyn New York.
Regular tickets $30, vip $55.

Meet, greet and mingle with plenty of Nollywood Starletts!!!

In collaboration with Royal Arts Academy Productions, Desmond Elliott directed "In The Cupboard". This great film features Nollywood Stars Ini Edo, Biola Segun-Williams, Alex Ekubo, Lydia Forson and introducing BBA5 winner, Uti Nwachukwu.

Hosted By:

Desmond Elliot
Ini Edo
Dianne (Chukwumek) Dixon

Guest Appearances:
Ramsey Noah
Monalisa Chinda
Genevieve Nnjai
Lydia Forson

Musical Perfromances By:

DJ Cooly Boy

"The Queen Of Jamrock Soul" Keisha Martin“.

DALLAS PREMIERE:

Nkiruka Entertainment presents:
A Royal Arts Academy Film produced by Denzoit Productions...

 "In the Cupboard"

Sunday, November 13, 2011.
Studio Movie Grill, Royal Lane and Highway 75.

Doors Open at 6pm, Movie Starts at 7pm, Question and Answer Session at 8:30pm, Interviews and Photographs on the Red Carpet at 9pm.

After Party until 4am at Clay Pit, Belt Line and Tollway in Addison.

**Confirmed Guests**Dallas will host: Emem Isong, Desmond Elliot, Ini Edo, Ramsey Nouah, Genevieve Nnaji, Monalisa Chinda and Uti Nwachukwu.

This is a star studded event. The creme de la creme of Nollywood will be in Dallas live and direct!! An event you do not what to miss!! Dress to impress!! High fashion is the dress code!! International Press will be present!!

The movie is a family saga with lots of plot twists and revelations. Veteran actress, Biola Segun Williams, plays the role of the matriarch who holds the answers to many unanswered questions after her husband’s death. The cast of the movie include Nollywood star Ini Edo, alongside Uti Nwachukwu, Lydia Forson, Alex Ekubo, Morris Sesay and Tessy Abubakar.

Ticket Prices:

General Admission Show Only: $25 General Admission Show and Party: $35 VIP Show and Party: $75 (Includes: VIP Only Pre-Show Reception at Undisclosed Location, Sitting with the Stars, and Complementary drinks at after party).

See Flier for Ticket Purchase Locations

For more information or to purchase tickets please contact:

Leilani Ifeoma Ogujiofor
972/639-2251 leilani.ifeoma@gmail.com

Ikay Afrique
469/554-2292 ikay.afrique9@gmail.com


23 Elizabeth Ave Newark, NJ. 6227.

Regular tickets: $25 in advance $30 at the door.
VIP tickets: $50

DESMOND ELLIOTT'S "IN THE CUPBOARD" TO BE PREMIERED THIS NOVEMBER.

Desmond Olusola Elliot, Handsome Nollywood Actor-turned-Director/Producer is releasing his new movie, 'In The Cupboard' in cinemas nationwide this coming November! 

'In The Cupboard' is the portrayal of a family that thrives to find perfection even in the midst of its imperfections. The movie's star-studded cast includes Nollywood star actress Ini Edo alongside Big Brother Africa Winner, Uti Nwachukwu, Award winning Ghanaian actress, Lydia Forson, Mr Nigeria 1st Runner-Up, Alexx Ekubo, ZAFAA Award winner, Bishop Ime Umoh and features upcoming actors Morris Sesay and Tessy Abubakar. Marketed under the Royal Arts Academy brand, the movie was excutive produced by Desmond Elliot & Caroline Danjuma and it was produced & directed by Desmond Elliot.

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Credits: Poster Design by Davies Bassey of Daipol

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Kate Henshaw-Nuttall, Adesuwa Onyenekwe, Toolz And Tewa Onasanya Cover Vanguard Allure

Kate Henshaw-Nutall, Top Nollywood Actress With Adesuwa Onyenekwe Of Todays Woman, Toolz And Tewa Onasanya. These four inspiring women teamed up with Vanguard Allure to promote breast cancer awareness in Nigeria... So Sweet !!!

The Return Of JENIFA Grosses N10 Million In 7 days At The Cinemas

Barely a week of its release to the cinemas, “The Return of Jenifa” (TROJ) has out sold all other Nollywood movies at the cinema in the country, a feat which many believe may rank the movie as one of the fastest grossing Nollywood movies.

The feat is more remarkable as the movie is only showing in three cinemas- Silverbird Lagos and Abuja and Ozone Cinema in Yaba, Lagos.

Recording such a feat may not come as a surprise because Funke is renowned for churning out blockbusters. Movies like Jenifa and Omo Ghetto were said to have sold in their numbers.

The impressive showing which has already earned the producer more than N10 million in seven days, may see the producer earning more as some of the cinemas have asked for a two weeks extension. This means the movie will be at the cinema for four weeks.

Since its premier at The Muson Center on the Friday, October 7, the movie has been earning the applause and respect of industry people who trooped out in their numbers to support the actress at the premiere.

Some of the celebrities who thronged the premiere included the First Lady of Lagos Eldee, Dayo Adeneye, Kate Henshaw, Oge Okoye, Ali Baba, Gbenga Adeyinka, AY, Julius Agwu, Tunde Kelani, Ireti Osayemi, Ibinabo Fiberesima, Chioma Akpotha, Helen Paul, Adora Ukoh, Kunle Bakare, Mayor Akinpelu and others.

The Return of Jenifa which was shot within and outside the country features an impressive cast which parades both music and movie stars such as Eldee the Don, Banky W, Denrele, Antar Laniyan, Helen Paul and others. The movie was shot by DJ Tee.

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Mike Ezuronye Welcomes Baby Boy

Congratulations To The Happy Couple !!!

Desmond Elliott, Monalisa Chinda, Ini Edo And Other Nollywood Stars Shine At The Premiere Of I'll Take My Chances In Uyo

Desmond Elliott- Director of The Movie

Monalisa Chinda

Ini Edo- Co-producer of the movie

Genevieve Nnaji

Uche Jombo

Richard Mofe-Damijo

Nonso Diobi

Ini Edo And Hubby

Emem Isong- Executive producer of the movie

Uru Eke

Ramsey Noah

Moses Inwang

Beverly Naya

His Excellency, Chief (Dr.) Godswill Akpabio, on the red carpet.

Bryan Okwara (lead actor in the movie) with Alexx Ekubo

Basorge Tariah Jnr with Zik Zulu Okafor

Ini Edo And Emem Isong

Images Via Nollywood Uncut

Susan Peters Wins Best Supporting Actress. Thanks To All That Voted

Thanks to everyone that voted for Susan Peters for Best Supporting Actress In A Role (Bursting Out) at the NAFCA Awards in North Carolina.


I am pleased to inform you that the Awards held on 17th September as scheduled and Susan won.


We are very grateful to you for your love and support.


Many thanks again and God bless you.

Sue with fellow winners, Majid And John Dumelo.

MONALISA CHINDA DONATES TO PATRICK SPEECH AND LANGUAGE CENTRE.

Monalisa Chinda and Dotun Akande Administrator, Patrick Speech & Language School, Ikeja

Dotun with Jumai Shaba of Jara and Beautiful Monalisa.

A child in class

Screen diva Monalisa Chinda recently added another year and decided to spend the day with the children of Patrick Speech & Language Centre, Ikeja. 

 Patrick Speech & Languages School is a special school that caters to children with developmental disabilities such as Autism, Asperger syndrome and other neurological disorders. The actress' visit was to bring awareness to the little known condition facing many families in Nigeria.

 In a chat with the Administrator of the school, Mrs Dotun Akande, she said autism is a 'faceless condition' because the child looks normal but exhibits certain behavioural signs. She explains that autism is a developmental disability which causes those with it to have difficulty with communicating with others, socializing as well as sensory input. After being taken on a tour round the school to see the facilities available, Mrs Akande explained what the learning aids were for and described what it was like attending to children with special needs.

Many present had a deep level of respect for the work being done by the teachers and the carers. Monalisa who was very touched, stressed that indeed that Nigerians needed to be sensititized to the needs of others especially special children in our midst. She later donated several provisions, food stuffs, toiletries etc to the Centre much to the delight of the staff present.

A child in class

Some provisions donated.

Monalisa Chinda @ The Patrick Speech & Language School, Ikeja

Exchanging gifts! Monalisa hugs Dotun Akande for giving her a birthday gift!

Ada producer Jara TV with Dimpled Bola Of Nollywooduncut and Jumai Shaba of Jara TV!

Dotun, Bola Aduwo of Nollywooduncut and Uche Mbagwu

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A pensive and sober Monalisa....listens to what it takes to take care of a child with special needs.

Monalisa Chinda @ The Patrick Speech & Language School, Ikeja

Going on a tour of the school premises.

A memberof staff, Monalisa, Uche Mbagwu and Dotun Akande

For more info, enquiries and how you too can be help at the Centre call 08033019865 or go to the website www.pslcautism-ng.org

Photo credit: Ferdinand Fotos

All Thanks To Bola Aduwo Of Nollywood Uncut.