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The Lagos Premiere of ‘Journey To Self’

Ashionye Ugboh-Raccah and Kiki Omeili

The premiere of the movie, Journey To Self, took place last Wednesday (November 21, 2002) at Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island, Lagos. Some of those present at the premiere were Ashionye Ugboh-Raccah, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Dakore Egbuson, Mahmood Ali-Balogun, Kate Henshaw, and Kiki Omeili.

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I’ll Take My Chances DVD Out November 26

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Royal Arts Academy will release two major movies on DVD, come Monday (November 26, 2012). They are the DVDs for I’ll Take My Chances and Damage. I’ll Take My Chances is a dance movie, which stars Ini Edo, Bryan Okwara, and Ashleigh Clark. Damage is a social advocacy movie, which stars Kalu Ikeagwu and Uche Jombo.

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Veteran Actor, Sam Dede Loses Mum

Sam Dede II

Veteran actor, Sam Dede, has lost his aged mother, Mrs. Elsie Iyenginagbaibo Godpower Abel Dede, at the age of 86. This was disclosed in a statement released, by the actor, who currently serves as Director-General of Rivers State Tourism Board. Madam Dede was buried yesterday (November 24, 2012) in Okrika, Rivers State.

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Celebrity Birthday: Yvonne Okoro

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Today (November 25), is the birthday of star actress, Yvonne Okoro. Her father is from Abia State (Nigeria), while her mother is from Enyan Abaasa in the Central Region (Ghana).  She attended the University of Ghana, Legon, from where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Linguistics. 

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Femi Brainard Performs Traditional Wedding

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Popular actor, Femi Brainard, and his fiancee, Uche Nwokocha, yesterday (November 24, 2012) had their traditional wedding in Imo State. The two have been dating for some time, but have kept their relationship from the press. Uche is a producer with Top Radio in Lagos. Their white wedding is scheduled for next year.

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Bayray McNwizu Returns To The Scene

Bayray McNwizu

Bayray McNwizu is the actress formerly known as Bhaira Mcwizu. The actress, who has been off the scene for some time now, recently announced a name change. There have been speculations in various quarters that she may have abandoned acting, but the actress has debunked these speculations.

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Nollywood Celebrates Ejike Asiegbu At 50

Ejike Asiegbu

Nollywood veteran, Ejike Asiegbu turned 50 a few days ago, and a birthday celebration will be held for him tomorrow (November 25, 2012) at the O’Jez Entertainment Award Forum. The event will take place at popular celebrity hangout, O’Jez, inside the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

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Charles Novia Set To Launch ‘Nollywood Till November’

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The launching of Nollywood Till November, a memoir written by veteran director and producer, Charles Novia, will take place next Wednesday (November 28, 2012) in Lagos. The launch will be held at Terra Kulture on Victoria Island. Nollywood Till November is 155 pages long and it was published by AuthorHouse.

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‘Doctor Bello’ Set To Premiere In Lagos

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The Lagos premiere of the highly anticipated movie, Doctor Bello, will be taking place in Lagos tomorrow (November 25, 2012). The premiere, which is sponsored by telecommunications company, MTN, will take place at Genesis Deluxe Cinemas, The Palms Shopping Complex, Lekki, Lagos.

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Trailer: First Cause

First Cause

First Cause is a movie produced and directed by Elimihe Osezuah. It stars Gabriel Afolayan, Jackie Idimogu, and Ugochokwu C. Ukaogo. Also featured in the movie are Nosh Josh, Peachman Akputa, Uche Nwokocha, Chinwe Claudiana Craig, Akintola Akin-Lewis, and Adesewa Josh. It is a production of Eloseplus Media.

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Rita Dominic Nominated For Kalasha Awards

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Star actress, Rita Dominic, has been nominated for the Best Actress award at the Kalasha Film and Television Awards, which is organised by the Kenyan Film Commission. She was nominated for her role in the Kenyan film, Shattered. This is the same role, which won her the 2012 AMAA  award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

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