Femi Emiola - If Looks Could Kill……..

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | December 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Femi Emiola is a beautiful actress with an intelligent look at life and acting. She is talented and brings her charm and personality into each character that she portrays on the screen.

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Tags: , Femi Emiola, If Looks Could Kill, Nollywood, Wrye Martin

Who Leaves First?

Written by Ameyaw Debrah | October 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Yes, the honeymoon is over at the Project Fame West Africa academy and this weekend, we will say bye-bye to the first evictee from the show. Although none of the 15 contestants have stood out for me so far, some did a little bit better than others. At the moment I must say that the task is easy for the judges who put Betty, Brenda, Ijeoma and Sopriye on probation last week.

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Tags: , Joke Silva, Nollywood, Project Fame West Africa

Ghanaians Bid Farewell to an Entertainment Icon

Written by Ameyaw Debrah | June 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Scores of friends, fans and family of the late Kwame Owusu Ansah said their final farewells to the entertainment impresario over the weekend. The popular Ghanaian actor, who died at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital after his involvement in a motor accident on May 1, was buried at the Osu Cemetery after a burial service was held for him at the Holy Spirit Cathedral on Saturday, June 14.

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Tags: , Ghana Institute of Journalism, Kumasi Asante Kotoko Football Club, Kwame Owusu Ansah, Nollywood

Scandalous lies!

Written by Ameyaw Debrah | April 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

You can trust Nollywood to get all Hollywood when it comes to their actors. Apart from the occasional flashy Hollywood-like premieres, Nollywood can also spin some real scandals as well. One of the most talked about sex scandals in Nollywood at the moment has to be the one involving Emeka Ike and a certain woman by name Ruth. Ruth is the ex-wife of actress Ini Edo’s current boyfriend, Philip who is based in the United States of America. Confused? Let me break it down for you. Phillip accused Ike of having sex romps with his estranged wife. » Read more…

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Nonso Diobi - Nollywood’s Upcoming Star

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

He might be young, but Nonso Diobi is already a darling of the Nollywood acting scene and a model. Signed to Jton Productions which is based in New York, Nonso has already acted in twenty movies. His first movie was Borderline which launched him into the limelight. He went on to film Hatred which proved to be the major break that he needed. » Read more…

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Omotola Ekeinde a.k.a. Omo Sexy

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Omotola Ekeinde is one of Nollywood’s most recognizable names with an impressive roster of movies. Her great acting ability, and her first role was in the movie “Venom of Justice” in 1995. Since then she has completed almost 250 movies and won 22 local and international awards. » Read more…

Tags: , celebrity takes 2, link-a-child, Nollywood, Omo Sexy, Omotola Ekeinde, save the children, Venom of Justice

4th Annual Women of Color Arts & Film Festival (WOCAF)

Written by Laura Adibe | March 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Iyàlódè Productions will be hosting its 4th annual Women of Color Arts & Film (WOCAF) Festival, which runs from March 20th- March 22nd, 2008. The festival is dedicating a segment to celebrate the Nigerian film industry, popularly known as “Nollywood”. The festival segment, titled “Nollywood Nights: A celebration of Nigerian Cinema” will highlight several Nigerian films, including The Amazing Grace, the first Nigerian/Nollywood film to be distributed widely throughout North America. The film is based on the true story of captured slaves form the Calabar region of Nigeria who inspired the song Amazing Grace.

The feature film, The Narrow Path, by celebrated Nigerian director Tunde Kelani will also be screened. The film centers on village life and the courage of women. Other films to be screened include Catch Them Young by Awoba Bob Manuel, Ìràpadà (Redemption) by Kunle Afolayan and Osanle by Abimbola Ogunsanya.

Nollywood is the 3rd largest producer of films after Hollywood and Bollywood,

Founded in 2005, WOCAF is dedicated to promoting cultural, political and social issues about and/or related to women of color. The Film Festival segment of WOCAF will be held at 101 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303.

Festival contact:

Mojisola Sonoiki
Festival Director
Founder Iyàlódè Productions
moji@iyalodeproductions.com
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Tags: , Nollywood