Nollywood producers urged to make films about peace

Several stakeholders in the nation’s entertainment industry on Tuesday urged producers in Nollywood to produce films that would enhance peace and security.

They made the call in separate interviews in Lagos.

Richard Okorie, a lecturer in the Theatre and Arts Department of the Lagos State University (LASU), said that as key players, film makers were in a vantage position to promote peace.

He also said that they had a responsibility through their work not only to entertain but to serve as agents of positive change and development.

Another lecturer, Prof. Ahmed Yerima of the Redeemer’s University in Ogun, urged filmmakers to produce films with great relevance to the society.

He said the filmmaker was a cultural advocate and so they must see their films as a tool for the modernising the people of Africa.

He noted that often in filmmaking, the society was the object in providing information and so the filmmaker could be seen as a scientist because he used the film as a medium to affect human psychology.

Yerima added that it was not a matter of how society could enjoy art but what areas of socio-economic problems and solutions of the African society the artwork reflects

Nollywood director berates Fashola over negligence

Nollywood director Moses Inwang has said that Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has done nothing to support Nollywood, reports Movie Moments

He reavealed that as soon as a movie is released  in the cinemas, a 10% entertainment tax will be charged for Lagos state amongst other federal  taxes.

Inwang also said that there is a law mandating producers to pay a fee to Lagos state before shooting on the streets.

P-Square backs Tiwa Savage over controversial video

One half of musical group Psquare, Peter Okoye has backed, singer Tiwa Savage, who has been criticised for her controversial video Wanted

The singer has been condemned for the raunchiness of the video, which they say is disgraceful for a married woman.

Peter Okoye in her defence said on his Instagram page that Tiwa Savage’s husband is not complaining, and that Beyonce who is also married had done worse.

“ Married or not married... Culture or no Culture. If u got it flaunt it... Welcome to the world of Showbiz. #deuces” he wrote on Instagram.

Tunji sends Beautiful Message To Wife Tiwa Savage

The message comes on the heels of the censure the singer received following the release of her controversial video "Wanted".

Really beautiful message!

Rihanna goes naked in sheer embellished dress she picks up Fashion Icon Award

Rihanna was honoured with the Fashion Icon Award at the Annual Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards yesterday,Monday.Rihanna who was awarded for taking fashion risks totally shocked in this embellished racy dress dripping in sawrovski crystals....

Rihanna's nakedness doesn't shock me but this is jaw dropping ..Just hope Chris Brown doesn't go running to her soon lol..

Davido gets university degree

Musician, Davido graduated from Babcock University in Ogun State on Sunday, reports Daily Post.

The Skelewu crooner is reported to be amongst the 500 graduating students at the convocation ground on Sunday.

Davido’s billionaire father, Deji Adeleke, was at the venue to witness the ceremony.

Don Jazzy to stop following fans on Instagram

Don Jazzy can no longer follow fans on Instagram because, the social media policy says he will reach his threshold of 7 500, as he presently follows 7 450.

The Mavin music producer made this announcement on his Instagram page, with the caption “#DoroAnnouncement”, coined from the infectious hit single by the the various artists under the Mavin record label  titled Dorobucci

Instagram recently placed a cap on the number of people that any account can follow at 7 500, to reduce spam, and prevent violation of the Community Guidelines. 

Ice Prince wants house in Banana Island before marriage

Rapper, Ice Prince says he has no intrest in getting married until he builds a house in the exclusive Banana Island, reportsDailyPost.

The 27 year old father of one, and Chocolate City artist said  that  said he has about five years before getting married, but will prefer  to make more money and build a house in Banana Island before I taking a woman home.

Ice Prince said that he wants a woman who is honest, and can really connect with him.

Empress Njamah throws Democracy Day party for Orphans in Abuja(Photos)

Nollywood actress,Empress Njamah celebrated Democracy Day (May 29, 2014)with the less privileged.Under her House of Empress Foundation, she organized a party for children of the Survival Orphanage Home in Maitama, Abuja.. The day involved football games, eating,drinking and donation of cash, food and other gifts to the Orphanage. She also invited several entertainers to celebrate with the kids.

Nice one...She looks really good too...

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"Guys find my butt hard to resist"-Anita Joseph

Anita Joseph has the body most men dream of....She has also been linked to some famous and powerful politicians in the past..When asked by Vanguard which part of her body has more effect on men, she said

“ My backside is hotter than my boobs, even though I have both in good measure. Guys find them hard to resist. A guy once tapped my ass and when I turned, he just ran away. My backside has such effects on men”.

"President Jonathan didn't believe girls were abducted"-Obasanjo

In an new interview with Bloomberg TV aired on Saturday,Former president Olusegun Obasanjo said President Jonathan didn't believe girls were really kidnapped..

“On the kidnapping or abduction, the President did not believe that those girls were abducted for almost 18 days. If the President got the information within 12 hours of the act and he reacted immediately, I believe those girls would have been rescued within 24 hours, maximum, 48 hours.Don’t forget, they are almost 300 girls. The logistics of moving them is something (delay the sect would have encountered). Unfortunately, the President had doubts; ‘Is this true? Is this a ploy by some people who don’t want me to be President again, who is doing this?’I think that was unfortunate aspect of the whole exercise or situation.”

On his alleged recent meeting with Boko Haram,he said.,..

People have forgotten that three years ago, I went to Maiduguri. That was when Boko Haram attacked the United Nations building in Abuja and they accepted responsibility.Then, I went to Abuja to meet security leaders, the Inspector-General of Police and the National Security Adviser to know what is their (Boko Haram’s) objectives. Do they have grievances? Can we reach out to them? The feeling I got was that ‘they are a bunch of riff-raff; just forget about them.I then went to the President and asked if I could take it upon myself for a fact-finding visit. I want to find out things. The President was gracious and said ‘I trust your judgment. You can do thatI could not do that without people leading me. There was a lawyer who knew most of them (insurgents) and their leaders. He acted as proxy to talk to them and talk to me. He communicated my arguments, my ideas and my questions to them.I reported to the two most important principals – the state governor and President at that time. I believe that if action had been taken at that time, as recommended, maybe we would have gotten to this stage.”

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