Tinsel’s Episode 1000 Autograph Signing in Port Harcourt

Iyke Okechukwu attending to a fan

Stars of the M-Net soap opera, Tinsel, were in Port Harcourt last Saturday (May 18) for an autograph signing session at Silverbird Cinemas. This was part of activities, in the run-up to the 1000th episode of the soap opera, which will air on AfricaMagic Entertainment (DSTV 151), on Wednesday (May 23).

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Trailer: Invasion 1897

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Invasion 1897 is a historical film produced and directed by acclaimed director, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen. The film stars Mike Omoregbe, Segun Arinze, and Paul Obazele. There is also a special appearance by late veteran actor, Justus Esiri. Invasion 1897 is scheduled to be released in 2014.

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Coming Soon: Crimson

Crimson

Crimson is a web series produced by Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju. It was written and directed by Daniel Effiong, and it stars Seun Ajayi. The series features, OC Ukeje, Najite Dede, and Toyin Osinaike. According to the writer, Daniel Effiong, he wanted to create stories connecting various icons of Nigerian political history.

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Celebrity Birthday: Yemi Blaq

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Today (May 19) is the birthday of popular actor, Yemi Blaq. He is from Ondo (Nigeria). He studied Theatre Arts at the University of Benin. He started acting professionally in 2005. Some of his movies are Sinking Sands, The Haunting, High Blood Pressure, My Idol, Entanglement, and Letters To a Stranger.

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Film Africa 2013 Calls For Film Submissions

Wole Ojo in 'MAAMi'

Film Africa, London’s largest festival of African cinema, has announced that it is now accepting film submissions for its 2013 edition, which will run from November 1 through November 10. The festival is accepting submissions for all its categories, including feature length fiction films, documentaries, experimental and short films.

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‘Turning Point’ Lagos Premiere For May 24

Turning Point

The Lagos premiere of the drama film, Turning Point, will take place at Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island, on  May 24, 2013. The movie was directed by Niyi Towolawi, and it stars Igoni Archipong, Jackie Appiah, K.D Aubert, Patience Ozokwo, Todd Bridges, Oge Okoye, Enyinna Nwigwe, and Ernie Hudson.

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Africa Film Development Awards For June 29

AFDA

Pan African Film Development and Advancement Foundation, PAFDAF; through its registered project African Film Development Foundation, AFDF holds the African Film Development Awards, AFDA. The event marks a reawakening of the need for African sensitive filmmaking ventures.

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Celebrity Birthday: Kalu Ikeagwu

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Today (May 18), is the birthday of popular actor, Kalu Ikeagwu. He was born in England, but he came to Nigeria when he was 9 years old. He studied English at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He is a talented and refined actor, and he has featured in quite a number of Nollywood movies.

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Celebrity Birthday: Chris Attoh

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Today (May 17) is the birthday of Ghanaian actor, Chris Attoh. Chris attended Achimota High School in Accra, Ghana. He also attended Accra Academy School and later went to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology where he read painting and later moved to London to study Banking and Security.

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Trailer: Cheaters

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Cheaters is a romantic comedy directed by Frank Rajah Arase. It stars Jackie Appiah, Ajetey Annan, Omar S. Captan, Okawa Shaznay, Henry Aseido, Uche Iwuanyanwu and Elikem Kumordzie. The movie tackles some of the problems, which couples face, and it is scheduled to premiere on May 24, at Silverbird Cinemas, Accra.

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Nollywood Actress, Moyo Lawal, Loses Mum

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Popular Nollywood actress, Moyo Lawal, lost her mum, on Sunday (May 12), at the age of 52. She will be buried 2pm today (May 14) at Vaults and Gardens Cemetry in Ikoyi, Lagos. Moyo Lawal started her career on the soap opera, and some of her movies are Holding HopeScarlet Woman, and Midnight Murder.

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