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Thursday, 23 May 2013

Photos: Chinua Achebe's body arrives Nigeria

The body of late literary icon, Prof. Chinua Achebe arrived Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport Abuja, earlier today May 21, where it was received by government officials. His body was then flown to Enugu aboard a private plne en-route his hometown, Ogidi, Anambra state, where it was received by Achebe's elder brother, Chief Augustine Achebe, other family members and state govt officials.

He will be buried today Thursday May 23. See more photos after the cut...

Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Kate Henshaw: An Exceptional Actor, Still Going Strong!

Kate Henshaw...as King Omajuwa in The King must Dance Naked

Nollywood Actress, Kate Henshaw, is an exceptional actor - comfortable on screen and on stage. She recently took on the formidable role of King Omajuwa in Fred Agbeyegbe's THE KING MUST DANCE NAKED, for the Nollywood Legend, Fred Amata's 50th Birthday. Check out the picture above, Kate in full costume for the play.

Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw projects an on-screen braininess that is admirable. She is a talented actress, with an incredible resume to her credit. The Nigerian film industry has been critiqued for many of its below-par actors, but Henshaw is an inspiration to young thespians who wish to do it properly.

You can attempt an honest count of good actors in Nollywood, and Kate Henshaw would certainly make that list; it is a recognition she’s earned over the past twenty years. In 2008, she won the award for Best Actress in A Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), for the movie Stronger Than Pain, setting off a discussion about how far she’s travelled and her contribution to the development of Nollywood. An endorsement it was, many more agreed that she was without doubt, Africa’s finest at the time. Some other recognition has come through – for her – since.

Just how good is she? The proof is in the numbers, and in those productions that have been appreciated by a solid Henshaw fan base, and which has contributed in making her a delight to watch. And then there is this all-important but usually downplayed feature that makes her fit for the big screens – her looks. Henshaw who had her break in 1993 with a lead role in the movie When the Sun Sets, turns 42 this year but boasts a stunning figure that is refreshingly young at heart and in physical traits.

She is also a judge on the Nigeria’s Got Talent, which is taking after the popular Got Talent franchise owned by Simon Cowell’s production company Syco. These endorsements speak of her in broader terms, a sellable individual whose popularity goes beyond the confines of where her true passion lies – acting.

That aspect, however minute it is, has somewhat helped kept her appeal across board, very much in check. In Nollywood, and most particularly in the film world, how you look and just how beautiful you are in the eyes of viewers, decides what next script you are going to get. Which is why Nollywood just can’t have enough of Henshaw.

One unique quality most followers of Nollywood credit Kate with, is her ability to draw inspiration from scripts, adapt them and completely offer a make-over that moves viewers to fall in love with a title – even when it seems – on face value that she was dealing with a bad script. You can say she is her own actor/director – that wouldn’t be entirely out of place; she’s proven that on a number of productions she’s worked on.

The appeal she enjoys isn’t only limited to filmmaking, as she has over the years become a brand most corporate entities would want to associate themselves with. Henshaw, who abandoned the idea of a career in Medicine, worked with GLO, the Nigerian-owned African telecommunication’s giant as ambassador, and has for years been the face of the popular Nigerian food-seasoning product ONGA. She is currently the Brand Ambassador of Samsung.

Women4Africa crowns Abike Dabiri “International African Woman of the Year"

Princess Deun Presenting an Outstanding Award to Hon. Abike Dabiri

House of Representatives for Ikorodu Constituency Lagos State, Honorable Abike Dabiri-Erewa was crowned with 'International African Woman of the Year' at the 2nd Annual Women4Africa Award which held in the UK on Saturday May 18th. The Award was presented by the Anchor of the occasion, Princess Deun. See mure photos after the cut...

Tola Onigbanjo, Hon Abike Dabiri & Sam Onigbanjo

Photo Credit: Sync Photos

CALL FOR ENTRIES - NOLLYWOOD MOVIES AWARDS (NMA) 2013

The Nollywood Movies Awards (NMA) is now open for entries for the 2013 edition which will be held on the 7th September 2013.

::::::SUBMISSION PROCESS::::::

Step 1: fill submission form at: http://www.nollywoodmoviesawards.tv/nma_site/submissions/index.htm

Step 2: Deliver movies in hard drive or DVD’s to: SW1 MEDIA, 18 Esomo Close, Ikeja, Lagos.

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS THE 7TH JUNE 2013 AND NOMINATIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN JULY 2013.

:::::::SUBMISSION CRITERIA::::::

Please note that 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.

Final decisions will be at the discretion of the nominations panel.

In Addition to the organizer's regular awards they will be accepting entries for (Best Short Movie) and (Best Nollywood Diaspora Movie) this year.

For full submission details visit: http://www.nollywoodmoviesawards.tv

Friday, 17 May 2013

PHOTOS FROM THE JUST JOKING WITH WALE GATES 2013 - Sunday 12th MAY 2013

By Teju Ibukunoluwa

Photos from the 2nd edition of the successful comedy show 'Just Joking' with Wale Gates' which took place on Sunday, 12th of May 2013 at the iconic Catford Broadway Theatre, London. It featured some of the biggest names on the African comedy circuit -- Eddie Kadi, Jedi, A-Dot Comedian, Teju Babyface, Seyi Brown, President Obonjo, Akpos and Many others. Also performed on the night was the D3 Dancers. It was indeed a night to remember.

This Event was put together by WLG and DJA Media. Fully Supported by Femtej Kreations Media. Scroll down to view the photos: