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- Photos From Dr Sid and Simi Osomo's Introduction Ceremony
- Cyber Bullying: This Toke Makinwa and Linda Ikeji Issue - Toni Payne
- Nominees for the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards Announced
- Charles Novia's Best Five Nollywood Actresses
- Michelle Obama Also Rides Bicycles to Keep Fit and Relax
- Shuga Season 3, Episode 1 – Home Coming
- Couple Love - Dr Sid and Simi Osomo Hold Their Introduction
| Photos From Dr Sid and Simi Osomo's Introduction Ceremony Posted: 08 Dec 2013 01:32 PM PST |
| Cyber Bullying: This Toke Makinwa and Linda Ikeji Issue - Toni Payne Posted: 08 Dec 2013 07:08 AM PST  Let me start by saying, we sometimes avoid those touchy subjects because we wish to avoid "drama" but Cyber Bullying is one concept it seems we are yet to get a full grasp on its consequences. Currently, in America there is a full campaign launched against bullying in general, where different celebs have been actively campaigning to stop bullying. We have seen cases of young ones committing suicide because they couldn't handle the bullying. I pray and hope things don't get this far in my motherland, although I suspect it may have and we just don't document it as much. For the sake of time, I will try not to over talk but a lot has to be said to make my point very clear so kindly excuse the long read, (I tend to do that when i am passionate about something). I know a lot keep quiet to avoid backlash but hey, it is what it is. There is this "trend" of making vicious comments about others that has become popularized by certain blogs. Overtime, its now seeming like the norm, with more people appearing to see nothing wrong with it. We even have corporate brands willing to identify with such sites irrespective of the damage or harm they cause. I have seen it happen to celebrities and non celebrities alike, some notable names being Tonto Dikeh, Dbanj, and most especially Karen Igho, just to name a few. Its like the general mentality has become, if you ever become the topic on certain blogs, get ready to either grow thick skin or have a mini heart attack. We are not all built the same so lets hope those who will still be victim, do the former. This trend of Vicious, Nasty, Bitter comments can make your skin crawl. Yeah, nobody holy pass and I am certainly not an angel, we tease each other all the time, some of us even enjoy a bit of fashion police when we see things outright wrong but we should also know where to draw the line. I am sure we can all make our point without being outright wicked. I have seen some comments about an outfit I wore to a concert on Bella Naija that made me laugh, like, these people got jokes for days. They were not what I would have liked to hear but they were also not wicked or cruel. but I digress! They say as a celeb you are meant to have thick skin, but in the same token, as a human being we must all set good examples for those who look up to us. Imagine having a generation of people who see nothing wrong with hurting each other all in the name of fun. Anyways lets fast forward to why we are here. There is a blog very notable for nasty comments, in fact more people visit the blog because of its comments than its content. The blog is owned and run by a lady named Linda. Please keep in mind, I have nothing against her, she is a hard working lady who has made a name for herself, but I also wont for the sake of status not call a spade a spade. I am not singling her out just for the sake of it, but she just happens to be the 2nd party involved in the issue I want to discuss. I will make my case based on my observations about her blog or her (it gets confusing seeing as she approves the comments that make public view so if she wasn't ok with it, we probably wouldn't see it). You are probably asking yourself, as long as its not me being targeted, why should I be concerned? guess what, it is all of our business because God forbid what is being seen as "ok" now, may affect you someday. Aside from being a simple to read source for news, overtime, the blog has grown into some sort of "haven" for anonymous commenters who wish to pour out the darkness inside them all in the name of commenting about others. They have even taken it several notches up and attack each other. Today, I saw tweets to the effect that Toke Makinwa was being attacked on a certain blog. One of the retweets took me to the source and my heart was like, something has to be said. If it changes something, fine. If it doesn't, that's fine too. What I noted was that the past few days has seen blogger Linda hammer on and on about Toke's Relationship breaking up, or posting a reference to being engaged for too long, or posting pictures of the babe calling it "stunning" in her usual sarcastic style, and allowing her readers do the rest. When I mean "the rest" I am talking about the outright nasty, vicious, malicious comments posted about this lady from people who do not even know her. Lets not forget some past commenters who would even claim to know the subject personally and proceed to post "personal" information about the person.. if they are lies, we do not know, but we still get to watch the defamation go on and all these are approved by the blog owner. Toke may not say anything because she wishes to appear strong and non chalant, but damn, she isn't made of steel and has blood in her veins and emotions like we all do. Last time I checked, most people that have been a victim of cyber bullying such as this are human too. Also, there is no age restriction on these blogs so your kids are reading and learning. To those who make these comments its "fun", but when does fun turn into torment and emotional abuse? Toke and I are not close friends so I have nothing to gain from defending her except calling a spade a spade. Everything beyond and above this point is my opinion and analysis of the situation. If I am wrong, my apologies in advance but I seriously doubt ill be far from the truth. In my opinion I feel she(Linda) put Toke under the "hate" radar simply because she(Toke) made a statement on her radio show that "Linda was not a role model". Linda took it very personal because she took to her blog to post one long epistle about bla bla bla. After that, its been Toke this, Toke that, knowing full well the type of readers she has and the type of comments it will generate (its like the same ol thing, different person).. ahh ahhh. If Toke doesn't see Linda as a role mode, She(Toke) is entitled to her opinion and as long as she was not abusive when she said it, I see no harm in that. So why take it so personal to the point of being vindictive? You see, the irony in the comment Toke made is that, by constantly putting her under attack from her readers, she is indirectly proving Toke right. I sure as hell would not want my child seeing someone who promotes hate as a role model and I am sure neither would you. Like I said, this trend did not start today, its been ongoing and has easily become what her blog is known for. Lets not get into the "Failed Model" comment from Tonto Dike that got Tonto 1st place "lets verbally bash her" position. At least Tonto can rest small as it seems Toke is the hot new "lets verbally bash her" in town. If someone is having personal issues, offer words of support and move on, if she likes going to parties, free her because she is using her legs and not yours. If she wants to vlog about her life, take what you can from it and keep it moving. Try and distinct constructive comments from vicious ones. Try to distinct funny from wicked. From the little I know about her, Toke Makinwa is a sweet lady. She is friendly, funny and down to earth so it leaves me wondering, what all these people raining hurtful abuses about her stand to gain. Even if she is not all these things, if they don't know her personally, what do they stand to gain? You want to know the answer? Absolutely NOTHING!. They comment, laugh, and move on. To them its entertainment but to the person who is being picked on, its not close to funny. When it becomes a family member, its not close to funny. If it is your child someday, it will not be close to funny. With that said, I hope people search their conscience before they comment. If not, no problem. We can't see you as anonymous but God knows how its going down. Please keep in mind, I know some will try to make a mountain out of a molehill about what I just wrote no be today una don dey do am, I will not engage you so don't waste your time. ps:Its easy to say American blogs do it to, but I ask, why must we copy the negative Lastly if Linda decides to post another one of her "epistles" simply because I have said something a lot of people who smile in her face and a lot of celebrities, say behind her back. Its all good, free world. I write not to offend anyone. I understand that the truth can sometimes be a bitter pill to swallow. All the same, its all love. I have had some deep discussions about this wieht a few big name celebrities and hopefully, as the years progress, something can be done to see a big reduction in cyber bullying. Lets aspire to love more and hate less. Sorry for the long post, if there are any typos or grammatical errors, sorry for that too. God Bless. Source        |
| Nominees for the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards Announced Posted: 08 Dec 2013 04:28 AM PST  On Thursday 5th December 2013, Africa Magic clocked 10 years and during the anniversary celebration, nominees for the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards were also announced. The nominees for the 2014 AMVCAs are: BEST MAKE-UP ARTIST Elayne Okaya – Nairobi Half Life Olabimpe Cole – Lekki Wives Alex Gakumo – Sumu La Penzi Episode 1 Season 1 Michael Wawuyo – The Felistas Fable Rehema Samo – Siri Ya Mtungi Israel Moses – A Wish Rosemary Obika – Redemption BEST COSTUME DESIGNER Adeola Ramonu – Adebola Omo Oba Doreen Estazia Noni – Siri Ya Mtungi Catherine Kibugi – Sumu La Penzi Episode 5 Ruth Ndulu Maingi – Lies That Bind Episode 2 Season 2 Chiemela Nwagboso – The Kingdom BEST LIGHTING DESIGNER Don Izuchukwu Anozie - Brother's Keeper Godwin Daniel – Living Funeral Ifeoluwa Balogun – The Benjamins Mohamed Zain – Nairobi Half Life Eric Aghimien – A Mile from Home BEST VIDEO EDITOR Ben Nugent & Obi Emelonye – Last Flight to Abuja Austin Faani Ikechukwu – Battle For Wealth Shirley Frimpong-Manso – Contract Chucks Madu Success – Oga On Top Jack Esterhuizen – Love Games Episode 25 BEST SOUND EDITOR Sola Awoponle – Ilari Obi Emelonye – Last Flight to Abuja Jordan Riber – Siri Ya Mtungi Carl Raccah – Journey to Self Maurice Kings – Murder at Prime Suites Paul Apel – Blue Flames BEST ART DIRECTOR Barbara Minishi – Nairobi Half Life Ken Attoh & Shirley Frimpong-Manso – Contract Shirley Frimpong-Manso – Adams Apples Miniseries Part 1 & 2 Kyle Quint – Siri Ya Mtungi Frank Rajah Arase – The Price BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER James Michael Costello – Last Flight to Abuja Christian Almesberger – Nairobi Half Life Idhebor Kagho – Living Funeral Imoh Umoren – Have A Nice Day Themba Masondo – Taxi Ride BEST WRITER (COMEDY) Jigi Bello – Flower Girl Jahmal Holland – Still Standing Ohis Udofia - Kuti's Career Palace Patrick Onyeka – The Place Seun Arowojolu – Squatterz BEST WRITER (DRAMA) Shirley Frimpong-Manso & Hertey Owusu – Contract Patrick Yaadar & Andy Boyo - Off The Hook Akpor Kagho – Living Funeral Fatima Jabbe – Battered Pascal Amanfo – Single and Married BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE (HAUSA) Yasin Auwal/Umar K/Mazugal – Wana Gari 1 & 2 Hafizu Bello – Bakin Kishi Abba Muko Yakassai – Habib Nasir Sa'ad Gwangwazo – Ruwan Jakara Mikail I. Bin Hassan – Kurman Gari BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE (YORUBA) Afeez Eniola – Arinnakore Mercy Aigbe – Komfo Abdulrasaq Abdullahi – Edidi Olatunji Akeem Balogun – Aye Kooto Olatunji Akeem Balogun – Mufu Olosa Oloko BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE (SWAHILI) Edwin Maina Kariuki – Nairobi Half Life Jordan Riber – Siri Ya Mtungi Ann Hamberger – Nina Njoki Muhoho – Mama Duka Musa Venerable Mziba – Vagabond BEST DOCUMENTARY Dr Gilbert Chigbo – The Deadwood Sonia Maingi – Tumanka Goes To School Peter Murimi – Matatu: My Life, My Art Peter Murimi – Guardians of the Wild David Campbell – Shamba Shape Up BEST SHORT FILM Vincent Moloi - Berea Amarachukwu Onoh – Mother Tongue Amil Shivji – Shoeshine Walter 'Waltbanger' Taylaur – The Wages Enuma Chigbo – The Deadwood BEST TELEVISION SERIES COMEDY / DRAMA Grace Kahaki Munthali – Prem Episode 2 Catherine Phiri – Love Games Episode 6 John Riber – Siri Ya Mtungi Paul Igwe – The Benjamins Benson Akindeju – Nowhere To Be Found BEST MOVIE DIRECTOR Obi Emelonye – Last Flight to Abuja Tosh Gitonga – Nairobi Half Life Shirley Frimpong-Manso – Contract Udoka Oyeka – Living Funeral Frank Rajah Arase – Price Amil Shivji – Shoeshine BEST MOVIE 2013 Obi Emelonye – Last Flight to Abuja Udoka Oyeka & Orode Ryan – Living Funeral Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Yvonne Okoro & Ken Attoh – Contract Michelle Bello – Flower Girl James Omokwe – Awakening Votable categories: BEST NEW MEDIA – ONLINE VIDEO Stacey Mc Dermott & Neville Ossai – Jungle Jewel: The Short Film (1A) Mark Kaiyare – Deceit (1B) Stanlee Ohikhuare – Kpians Premonition (1C) Dorothy Ghettuba & Oyunga Pala – Next Big Host (1D) Amarachukwu Onoh – Mother Tongue (1E) BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA Juma Rajab Rashid - Siri Ya Mtungi (2A) Majid Michel - Somewhere in Africa (2B) Hlomla Dandala – Contract (2C) Majid Michel – House of Gold (2D) Tope Tedela – A Mile from Home (2E) BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA Stephanie Wilson – Living Funeral (3A) Veronica Waceke – Higher Learning (3B) Nse Ikpe-Etim – Journey To Self (3C) Nkiru Sylvanus – Kiss And The Brides (3D) Ivie Okujaye – The Volunteers (3E) BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA Valerie Kimani – Higher Learning Episode 26 Season 3 (4A) Jazmyn Batchan – Still Standing (4B) Liz Ameye – Living Funeral (4C) Nancy Handabile – Love Games Episode 7 (4D) Tamara Eteimo – Desperate House Girls (4E) Bikiya Graham-Douglas – Flower Girl (4E) BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA David Mulwa – Higher Learning Episode 26 Season 3 (5A) Ian Mbugua – House of Lungula (5B) Desmond Elliot – Finding Mercy (5C) Bimbo Manuel – Torn (5D) Chris Attoh – Flower Girl (5E) BEST MOVIE (DRAMA) Obi Emelonye – Last Flight to Abuja (6A) Edwin Maina Kariuki – Nairobi Half Life (6B) Udoka Oyeka & Orode Ryan – Living Funeral (6C) Frank Rajah Arase – The Price (6D) Frank Rajah Arase – Groom's Bride (6E) Chris Eneaji & Jumafor Ajogwu – Murder at Prime Suites (6F) BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY Hlomla Dandala – Contract (7A) John Okafor – Return of Sheri Koko (7B) Osita Iheme – The Hero (7C) Osita Iheme – The Fighter (7D) Chinedu Ikedieze – The Hero (7E) BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY Funke Akindele – The Fighter (8A) Funke Akindele – The Hero (8B) Funke Akindele – The Return Of Sheri Koko (8C) Mary Ogbonna – Clinic Matters (8D) Jackie Appiah – Cheaters (8E) Yvonne Okoro – Contract (8F) BEST MOVIE (COMEDY) Uche Jumbo – Lies Men Tell (9A) Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Yvonne Okoro & Ken Attoh – Contract (9B) Elvis Chucks – A Wish (9C) Martins Onyebuchi Onyemaobi – The Fighter (9D) Martins Onyebuchi Onyemaobi – The Hero (9E)     |
| Charles Novia's Best Five Nollywood Actresses Posted: 08 Dec 2013 03:57 AM PST  By Charles Novia I watched a number of films this year and as many as were being churned out in all the zones, I had to pin-point my search to specifics. As a filmmaker, with many years of experience to my credit, I know good acting when I see it. Acting is inborn while talent is general but depth in acting is few among actors. And so, my blog has decided to award and possibly reward actors with citations and accolades for their art in a preceding and current year. I and my editorial staff think this will be a good and unbiased reward system. I drew up my conclusions about the names on this list after watching them in stand-out roles in some movies released in late 2012 to the last quarter of 2013. I consulted a few of my colleagues about my list; tested film directors and there was an unanimity on 70% of the criteria I used in arriving at my conclusion. They all agreed with me 100% on the choice for the Number One Actress in 2013. This list is wholly based on my perception , criteria and experience. I consulted as much as possible and decided too to add my blogazine as part of the award process. In essence, this means that these actresses mentioned here would be given special award plaques in the first quarter of 2014 by charlesnoviadaily.com for being part of this list. I do not seek to compete with the numerous awards strewn all over the place but to add a sane and credible voice to a general reward system for talent. Ours will be different because it is a critics award, not lobbied for nor coveted. It is just a plain and honest award for artistic excellence. For those who may not agree with me on the choice of actresses in this list, you are free to draw your own conclusions. However, note that this is not a list of 'The Top Actresses in Nollywood based on over-exposure on Red Carpets' or some whimsical fan base. This list is based on talent, characterisation, body of artistic work for the year in review and most of all interpretation of the roles the actresses played. None was judged on nebulous criteria such as 'how many years one has spent acting' or awards won in other climes in the year in question. Whether new or old, the actresses on this list gave a rousing performance in 2013 and I applaud them. ( Note to bloggers and other online sites; if you wish to lift this article for use on your blogs, kindly ensure you credit charlesnoviadaily.com. By now, you should know all about plagiarism and its implications. Just do the right thing and we all would be fine. Thank you) So, here are the Best 5 Nollywood Actresses in 2013. ( The term 'Actress' used here is to differentiate the gender as there is a 'Top 5 Nollywood Actors of 2013′ coming up on this blog this week) NUMBER 5: RITA DOMINIC Rita had a good year. Winning 'Best Actress' a couple of times (among many nominations ) for the movie 'The Meeting'. I also watched her in another recently released movie, 'Finding Mercy' but felt that she gave a listless and lukewarm performance in that flick. In 'The Meeting', Rita was smoking. I would say that for the first time since I have been seeing her in movies, she found the right script which explored her acting depths. Rita is a Theatre Arts Graduate from Uniport and that is usually an advantage for actors with such credentials from Drama School. What is expected from such actors has to come to the fore someday in Nollywood, when the right script meets the right Director and the fundamentals of a good production are met. 'The Meeting' is that kind of production. Rita subsumed her character and aided the cackle points of the comedy. With make-up which aimed to transform and accentuate her character, she found it easy to give us all a good performance. However, I found some grey areas of her acting bordering between slapstick and sublimal comedy especially the part where she called out 'Code Red' , which was a typical Nollywood play-to-the-gallery moment. But her acting on those few bits can be forgiven because she had a screen presence of mind. Rita Dominic has more to prove in Nollywood, either as an actress or as a Producer. If it is the former, then she has to be careful about her choice of scripts from now on because there might be false slips ahead. A good actress anyday, she is. NUMBER 4: YVONNE OKORO Now this would raise eyebrows with people asking if Yvonne is from Nollywood since she is associated more with Ghana. Nomencletures do not matter to me. Nollywood is a global brand and is a huge platform for all African actors to make their mark. Besides, Yvonne's movie, 'The Contract', was released in the cinemas in Nigeria in 2013 which meets a part of the criteria I used in drawing up this list. I must confess that I had not watched much of Yvonne's movies before 'The Contract'. I just knew her name from a few social media buzz which was neither here nor there for me. So when I watched her performance in 'The Contract', my curiousity gave way to admiration. She interpreted the role quite well. There was an almost effortless transistion of moods and emotions in her characterisation and she had the audience eating out of the palms of her hands all through the movie. She came off looking like she had something to prove with that movie both as Producer and lead actress and I think she succeeded. There was nothing forced about her nuances in the movie, which projected a rare self-assuredness lacking in many of her counterparts. Since Ghana is her chosen country of citizenship, I would say she is an asset to her country in the acting field. NUMBER 3: DAMILOLA ADEGBITE A surprise resignation from 'TINSEL'in 2012 , made most people wonder if Damilola knew what she was doing. She gave reasons for leaving the televsion serial; to concentrate on her acting career. Watching her in Michelle Bello's 'Flower Girl' brought home the wisdom in her career curve. I have always held the notion that Damilola has a powerful screen presence. There's something sultry and appealing about her looks on screen. Very few actors have that aura. In Damilola's case, I thought it wasn't yet explored to the maximum. In 'Flower Girl', that screen aura combined with a visible attempt at internalisation and visualisation by Damilola in her role, made many see her in a whole new light. Finally, the stirrings of a Super Actress is beginning to show. 'Flower Girl' is a romantic comedy modelled after the genre as it is done in Hollywood. Attempting to get it right needs the right male and female actors in the lead roles. Damilola was the right pick for the female lead. She knew when to turn on the charm and when to disarm in the movie. She gave it her best and it showed. Hopefully, she would maintain the tempo and energy in her new movies after 'Flower Girl'. NUMBER 2: TAMARA ETIENO Many people would not remember her name and it is likely many would have forgotten her as the winner of 'The Next Movie Star' Reality show a couple of years back. But such credentials are not important when it comes to judging her abilities as an actor. Tamara was simply awesome in the movie 'Desperate Housegirls'! She gave an organic and jaw-dropping performance which must her won her new fans and etched her name somewhere on the consciousness of movie lovers. There was a closeness to method acting when watching her in 'Desperate Housegirls' and she must be commended for making acting interesting again especially as we have been assailed with talentless actors and actresses in the past few years. I predict that Tamara is going to shine in a few months but that illumination depends on the kind of scripts she chooses and the Directors she works with. But then, she is good. Quite good. NUMBER 1: MERCY JOHNSON Mercy would be my number one choice for 'Best Actress' in 2013. She has simply been awesome in the her movies this year. There's something ultra-natural and organic about Mercy Johnson which confounds even her critics. She can act. She delivers. In four movies I watched in 2013, which she starred in, she was the epitome of delightful characterisation. Watch her in the 'Dumebi' spawn of movies and you would appreciate how her talent has evolved since she came back from her Maternity Break. Mercy is a chameleonic actress, one with the uncanny ability to immerse herself in her roles. She can play the victimised House Maid in one movie and switch to the Lady Boss in the next. In fact, if the role suits her, she comes out smoking. She is arguably the Best Actress for 2013. You can quote me on that. Source     |
| Michelle Obama Also Rides Bicycles to Keep Fit and Relax Posted: 08 Dec 2013 02:32 AM PST  Now, this makes me feel more impatient to get back and get to riding. I love it!     |
| Shuga Season 3, Episode 1 – Home Coming Posted: 08 Dec 2013 01:09 AM PST  Shuga is a lifestyle based TV series produced by MTV Staying Alive Foundation and MTV Base Africa as part of the drive to curb the spread of HIV as well as create awareness for AIDS. They are calling this season 3, Shuga Naija as it is shot entirely in Nigeria with a predominantly Nigerian cast and Nigerian director Biyi Bandele who also did Half of a Yellow Sun movie. Enjoy... Synopsis; When Femi (Ikubese Emmanuel Ifeanyi) returns from Nairobi to Lagos, a long standing secret upsets the relationship between his music promoter friend Ekene (Okezie Morro), and Ekene's girlfriend Foye (Maria Okanrende). Meanwhile Foye's best friend Sophie (Dorcas Shola Fapson) is outraged when her little sister Princess (Sharon Ezeamaka) appears unexpectedly on campus.     |
| Couple Love - Dr Sid and Simi Osomo Hold Their Introduction Posted: 07 Dec 2013 11:12 PM PST  Dr Sid and Simi Osomo stepped out together back in the summer and got engaged on August while on vacation in Europe. RML wishes them the best as their life together starts and they begin to plan for a 2014 wedding after their introduction ceremony today.     |
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