Wednesday 6 March 2024

New Short Film Alert: DANGEROUS HOPE

 UNHCR Nigeria collaborated with Judith Audu Productions to produce an Anti-Human Trafficking short film titled DANGEROUS HOPE. 

DANGEROUS HOPE examines human trafficking in the context of forced displacement, it sets out to educate by increasing knowledge and awareness of Human Trafficking, promote attitudinal change for potential traffickers, and empower and mobilise by making tools available that help survivors reclaim their lives. 

The movie was produced by UNHCR Nigeria, High Profile Supporter, Judith Audu, Written by Amaka Chidioka, Directed by Uyoyou Adia and Judith Audu, Cinematography by Barnabas 'Barny' Emordi, Edited by Adio Solanke, Music bby Tarrah. It Stars; Ayuketa Shedrack, Ruth Nkweti, Michael Uchegbu, Marvelous Akem, Vanisteroy Akem, Ngiim Kuko Nangah, Ashu Mirrielle.

You can read more about UNHCR Nigeria from here:  https://www.unhcr.org/ng/

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have collaborated and have launched the short film 'DANGEROUS HHOPE' as a part of thhe ongoing efforts to create awareness on the risks of human trafficking and galvanise stakeholders to take actions that will cumulatively enhance the protection environment for the affented groups in the community.

Watch DANGEROUS HOPE below:

 



















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Monday 19 February 2024

Uyoyou Adia's L.I.F.E. is now Streaming on Amazon Prime Video

One of Nigeria's most anticipated 2024 movie releases L.I.F.E. is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. 

Frrom the stables of Judith Audu Productions, produced by Judith Audu , written and directed by Uyoyou Adia and Director of photography Toyin Odukoya 'Teecam'.

 The movie stars Omowunmi Dada, Efe Irele, Paul Ephraim ;JayPaul', Debo Adedayo ' Mr Macaroni, Olarotimi Fakunle, Eso Dike, Kate Adepegba and Mena Sodje. 

Synopsis: LI.F.E. follows the story of Ema (Omowunmi Dada) who believes she is meant to be a dancer, a childhood dream she hass always nursed, despite having a thriving career in advertising, sshe fuels the thought of becoming a dancer. Yinka (Efe Irele) on the other hand is a very passionate dancer who is down on her luck. She believes she chose the wrong career path a she can barely get by in life.

Both individuals desire each other's lives and, in an unexpected turn of events they have their wishes granted by a mysterious personality. They get to live each other's lives for 24 hours on the most important of of their careers. Will they want their lives back or will they want to maintain this new L.I.F.E.

The movie was nominated as Best Nigerian film at the Africa Movie Academy Awards 2023 and Best Sound Track at the Africa Movie Viewers Choice Awards 2023. 

The movie is distributed by Cinemax distribution and it is now streaming on Amazon prime Globally

Click on the link below to watch the movie on Amazon Prime Video.

CLICK TO WATCH L.I.F.E. ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO

                        Watch L.I.F.E Trailer. 






Monday 18 January 2021

New Trailer Alert: Dimbo Atiya 'Still Falling'

 Dimbo Atiya just released the trailer for his new movie STILL FALLING and we are all super excited as our Valentine celebration just got interesting. The movie is set to hit cinemas Nation wide in Nigeria from the 12th of February 2021. 

The movie is directed by Dimbo Attiya and it stars Sharon Ooja, Daniel Etim Effiong, Panam Percy Paul, Zeal of Styl Plus, Senator Comedian, Liz Benson Ameye, Kunle Remi, and a host of amazing actors.

It is distributed by Genesis Pictures. 

Watch the trailer below and save the date February 12th!!!




Tuesday 27 October 2020

New Trailer Alert: Ramsey Nouah's 'Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story'

 Today social media space in Nigeria was set on fire as the Trailer of one of the most anticipated movies of the year, Amaka Igwe's 'Rattllesnake' classic remake.

The movie was done by the producers of Living in Bondage: Breaking free. Executive Producer, Charles Okpaleke , Produced by Chris Odeh and Directed by Ramsey Nouah and shot by Muhammad Atah Ahmed, it stars Stan Nze, Bucci Franklin, Osas Ighodaro, Efa Iwara, Odera Adimorah, Tobi Bakre, Ayo Makun, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Norbert Young, Emeka Nwagbaraocha, Elma Mbadiwe, Tope Olowoniyan, Fred Amata, Sonny MC Don, Chinyere Wilfred, Chiwetalu Agu, Gloria Young, Ejike Asiegbu, Nengi Hampson, e.t.c

The movie is scheduled to hit Cinemas Nationwide from the 13th of November. Save the date.

Watch the trailer below:






Friday 3 April 2020

New Short Film Alert: Uyoyou Adia 'EXIT'

The multi award winning Nigerian Filmmaker, Uyoyou Adia just released her award winning short film EXIT shot on an iPhone.
Written by Ahmed Mohammed Bello, Directed and Shot by Uyoyou Adia, Edited by Ates Brown, It stars Amanda Oruh and Ahmed Mohammed
Watch it below: 




Saturday 21 March 2020

Official Trailer of Toyin Abraham's 'Fate of Alakada: The Party Planner'

The trailer for one of the most anticipated movie of the year in Nigeria, Produced by Toyin Abraham, Directed by Kayode Kasum, Director of Photography Emmanuel Igbekele Odihiri, it is a star studded movie, it stars Toyin Abraham, Broda Shaggy, Davido, Cobhams Asuquo, Peruzzi, Orezi, Taymesan, Toyin Lawani, Stephanie Coker Ademinokan, Swanky Jerry, Mercy Eke, Anto, Mabel Makun, e.t.c
Watch the trailer below, the movie is scheduled to hit cinemas in Nigeria from April 3rd. 2020.

 



Sunday 15 March 2020

Full Winners at the AMVCA 2020

Multi Choice held the 7th edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2020, last night the 14th of March 2020 at the Eko Hotel and Suits. The events was filled with glam and glitters as stars came ready to power the building with their breathtaking outfits.
JAB Congratulates all the winners and nominees. Below is the list of all the winners from the AMVCAs 2020 and also some breathtaking red carpet pictures below, see what your favourite stars wore.



AMVCA WINNERS 2020

BEST OVERALL MOVIE
LIVING IN BONDAGE

BEST MOVIE WEST AFRICA
LIVING IN BONDAGE - STEVE GUKAS

BEST MOVIE SOUTHERN AFRICA
DALITSO - ABRAHAM KABWE

BEST MOVIE EAST AFRICA
PLAN B - SARAH HASSAN

BEST DIRECTOR
RAMSEY NOAH - LIVING IN BONDAGE

BEST SHORT FILM
BOLA 'ENIGMA' AKANBI

BEST DOCUMENTARY
BEVERLY NAYA - SKIN

BEST LEAD ACTOR (MOVIE / TV SERIES)
TIMINI EGBUSON - ELEVATOR BABY

BEST LEAD ACTRESS (MOVIE / TV SERIES)
TOYIN ABRAHAM - ELEVATOR BABY



Monday 9 March 2020

Meet Rocio de la Grana, an Actor willing to go the extra mile to bring an Character to Life...


Meet Rocio de la Grana, she is from Argentina but based in Los Angeles. She studied acting in Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory.
She realised she had passion more for acting after studying Filmmaking but discovered she wants to be in front of the Camera, she has always loved to perform and dance on stage as a hobby but realised she wanted to do it professionally for the rest of her life.
Her curiosity to search into how an actor becomes a character started while she was still studying to be a Filmmaker, while directing sometimes when an actor doesn't show and she has to feel in, she usually enjoys it and was also fascinated about all the preparations of the character. As a director she saw a deeper perspective in acting, and writing about the characters and their stories and she felt a strong attraction to performing, each time she had to fill in for an actor that didn't show up she always gets calls afterwards for acting and photoshoot and that was a sign that she was born for this!
It wasn't an easy decision to abandon what she was studying and pursue acting especially because of her shy nature and what others would think but after thinking about how happy it made her, she made up her mind to move to LA to pursue her dream and be a professional actor.
In 2016 she started acting professionally, when she moved to LA she got a role in a short film titled GUIGNOL, the short film is currently screening at the TX Film Festival.
She has a lot of role models, some of which includes; Emma Stone, Scarlet Johansson, Julia Roberts, Sandra Bullock, Julianne Moore, Meryl Streep, and many6 more, she like movies when women have something to tell and something to fight for, when characters has a positive change and interesting arc towards the end.
She believes she stands out from other actors because of her ability to pull different accents, she usually learns fast because she is usually very committed to every projects she does, she is very disciplined, a team player, highly professional and responsible. She has experienced a lot in life and that usually comes in handy as she can access a wide range of emotions and pull off different characters, she is a great listener, she also get inspired by her co actors because she believes in order to inspire others, you must first be inspired.
Her strong points as an actor is her ability to cry on cue, her access to a wide range of characters and emotions, she is a risk taker and is always ready to step out of her comfort zone, acting is her number 1 priority , she can connect quickly with her partners in scenes, and she adapt fast to different scenarios.
Some of her skills includes; She is bilingual, she speaks English and Spanish, Dancing, Skiing, Singing, Play guitar and has a facility to learn choreographies when it comes to physical work.
When she is not on set acting. She loves working out, dancing, hanging out with her loved ones, watching movie/ TV Shows, listening to Music, Meditating , Watching Plays, Reading or travelling.
You can reach Rocio de la Grana on social media via: Rocio De La Grana on Instagram
She her out on IMDB: Rocio de la Grana on IMDB

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Friday 7 February 2020

AMVCA 2020 Nomination list

The nominations for the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards was unveiled at a live broadcast. on all Africa Magic Channels on. the. 8th of February 2020, it was anchored by Nollywood Couple, Linda Ejiofor and Ibrahim Suleiman.
28 Categories in all, 7 categories. is open to public voting and. 21. categories will be decided by the AMVCA Panel of Judges.
JAP  Congratulates all. the nominees.



Full List of Nominations AMVCA 2020

BEST DIRECTOR
  • STEVE GUKAS / RAMSEY NOUAH - Living in Bondage
  • BB SASORE - God Calling
  • NIYI AKINMOLAYAN - THE SET UP
  • KEMI ADETIBA - King of Boys
  • DIMEJI AJIBOLA - Ratnik
  • AKIN OMOTOSHO - The Ghost and the House of Truth

BEST MOVIE SOUTHERN AFRICA
  • KUKURI - Philippe Talavera
  • DALITSO - Abraham Kabwe
  • KWACHA - Cassie Kabwikta
  • THE BEAUTIFUL HEN BEHIND YAO MOUNTAIN - Imran Kaisi

BEST MOVIE EAST AFRICA
  • DISCONNECT - Iman Mueke
  • LOST IN TIME - Edijoe Mwaniki
  • PLAN B - Sarah Hassan
  • 94 TERROR - Mulinwa Richard

BEST MOVIE WEST AFRICA
  • GOD CALLING - Moyo Spaine
  • SEVEN - Tosin Igho
  • ELEVATOR BABY - Victoria Akujobi
  • LIVING IN BONDAGE - Steve Gukas
  • RATNIK - Dimeji Ajibola

BEST TELEVISION SERIES DRAMA OR COMEDY
  • JENIFA'S DIARY - Funke Akindele
  • TRUTH - Anis Halloway
  • LIFE AS IT IS - Uche Odoh
  • WOMEN - Uchenna Mbunabo

BEST PICTURE EDITOR
  • HOLMES AWA - God Calling
  • DIMEJI AJIBOLA - Ratnik
  • ANTONIO REBEIRO - Living in Bondage
  • TOSIN IGHO / BRYAN DIKE - Seven
  • EMIOLA FAGBENLE - Elevator Baby

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER (MOVIE / TV SERIES)
  • MOHAMMED ATTAH - The Set Up
  • CARDOSO - God Calling
  • NIYI WHITE / GBENGA FIFOLABI / ABIOLA LADIPO - Ratnik
  • JOHN DEMPS - Living in Bondage

BEST LIGHTING DESIGN (MOVIE / TV SERIES)
  • CARDOSO - God Calling
  • ABIOLA LADIPO - Ratnik
  • ODHIAMBO WALTER - Plan B
  • ELEAXU TEXAS - Elevator Baby

BEST ART DIRECTOR (MOVIE / TV SERIES)
  • VICTOR AFRIGOLD / AYANDA CARTER / JIM FRANKLIN / ZIMASA NDAMASE - Living in Bondage
  • DIMEJI AJIBOLA / IWAOTAN OLUSOLA ROBERTS - Ratnik
  • OMOTOLA ALADE - God Calling
  • BOLANLE AUSTEN PETERS - The Bling Lagosians

BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA (MOVIE / TV SERIES)
  • SWANKY JKA - Living in Bondage
  • GABRIEL AFOLAYAN - Coming from Insanity
  • TIMINI EGBUSON - Elevator Baby
  • EFA IWARA - Seven
  • RAMSEY NOUAH - Levi

BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA (MOVIE / TV SERIES)
  • SOLA SOBOWALE - King of Boys
  • KATE HENSHAW - The Ghost and the House of Truth
  • ZAINAB BALOGUN - God Calling
  • TOYIN ABRAHAM -  Elevator Baby
  • ZAINAB BALOGUN - Sylvia 

BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY (MOVIE / TV SERIES)
  • UZOR ARUKWE - Smash
  • STANLEY 'FUNNY BONE' CHIBUNA - Smash
  • DANIEL ETIM EFFIONG - Plan B
  • RAMSEY NOUAH - Merry Men 1
  • UZOR ARUKWE - Size 12

BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY (MOVIE / TV SERIES)
  • TOYIN ABRAHAM - Bling Lagosians
  • FUNKE AKINDELE - Moms at War
  • EBELE OKARO - Smash
  • TOYIN ABRAHAM - Kasanova
  • BIMBO ADEMOYE - Looking for Baami

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR (MOVIE / TV SERIES)
  • RICHARD MOFE DAMIJO (RMD) - Seven
  • NKEM OWOH - God Calling
  • PASCAL TOKODI - Disconnect
  • REMILEKUN 'REMINISCE' SAFARU - Kings of Boys
  • RAMSEY NOUAH - Living in Bondage

BEST SUPPORTING. ACTRESS. (MOVIE / TV SERIES)
  • TINA MBA - The Set Up
  • TONI TONES - King of Boys
  • EUCHARIA ANUNOBI - The Foreigner's God
  • GLORIA SARFO - The Perfect Picture: 10 Years Later
  • MARY LAZARUS - Size 12

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE SWAHILI (MOVIE / TV SERIES)
  • TOY CAR - Joan Kabugu
  • SUBIRA - Raveet Sippy Chadh
  • SEMA - Timoth Conrad Kachumia
  • DREAM CHILD - Victor Gatonye

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE YORUBA (MOVIE / TV SERIES)
  • AJOJI GODOGBO - Ronke Odusanya
  • ADEBIMPE OMO OBA - Oyebade Adebimpe
  • ALUBARIKA - Yewande Famakin
  • INTENT - Wumi Olabimtan

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE HAUSA (MOVIE / TV SERIES)
  • TUNTUBE - Mohammad T. Finisher
  • MARIYA - Abubakar Bashir
  • ABARAWA RAI - Muhammad Adam / Tundun Murtala
  • SADAUKI - Hassan Giggs

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE IGBO (MOVIE / TV SERIES)
  • OBIAKPOR - Evan Okechukwu
  • NKEWA - Paul Igwe
  • ISHI ANYAOCHA - Brown Ene
  • NNE - Victor Iyke

BEST SHORT FILM / ONLINE VIDEO
  • TOKUNBO - Bio Arimoro
  • THORN - Bola 'Enigna' Akanbi
  • PRUEBA - Stanlee Ohikuhare
  • OGA JOHN - Bolanle Akintomide

BEST DOCUMENTARY
  • AGAINST ALL ODDS: A TALE OF RESILIENCE - Aderemi Davies
  • IBADAN: YPRUBA HERITAGE - Tunde Oladimeji
  • SKIN - Beverly Naya
  • HIDDEN EUPHORIA - Aderogba Adedeji

BEST COSTUME DESIGN (MOVIE / TV SERIES)
  • YOLANDA OKEREKE - King of Boys
  • IFAN MICHAEL - The Foreigner's God
  • OLOHIGBE NWAGWU - Living in Bondage
  • DIMEJI AJIBOLA - Ratnik

BEST MAKE UP 
  • HAKEEM EFFECT - King of Boys
  • LILLIAN OMOZELE PAUL - God Calling
  • JUDE ODOH - The Foreigner's God
  • BIO ARIMORO - Coming from Insanity

BEST WRITER (MOVIE / TV SERIES)
  • BIODUN STEPHEN -  Joba
  • TOSIN IGHO - Seven
  • BB SASORE - God Calling
  • AKAY MASON / YUSUF CAREW - Elevator Baby
  • NICOLE ASINUGO / CJ OBASI - Living in Bondage
  • VANESSA KANU - Sylvia

BEST SOUND TRACK (MOVIE / TV SERIES)
KING OF BOYS - Sess, Reminise, Adekunle Gold - ORIGINAL GANGSTER
LIVING IN BONDAGE - Larry Gaga , Flavour - TENE
GOD CALLING - Ighwiyisi Jacobs - STAY WITH ME
THE GIFT - Mercy Aghedo - THE GIFT
RUN - Timzil - RUN

MULTICHOICE TALENT FACTORY AWARD
  • LIFE OF BIM - West Africa
  • DREAMCHASER - West Africa
  • ENSULO - East Africa
  • PROMISES - East Africa
  • SAVANA SKIES - Southern Africa
  • THE PAINTING - Southern. Africa





Wednesday 22 January 2020

Nigeria and Spain set to tackle Gender based Violence through Film Documentaries

The Nigerian Film Corporation and Spain through the African Women Foundation are fine tuning plans to begin the production of a documentary series that will aid the fight against women violence in Africa.
The Managing Director and Chief Executives of the NFC, Dr Chidia Madueke met with the President of the Foundation who also was the former Vice President of Spain, Madam Theresa Fernandez De La Vega at the Spanish Embassy in Abuja to discuss Modalities for the project.
They were in the company of the Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mercelino Cabanas Anesorena who described Nigeria as great Country with rich culture.
The NFC and the African Women Foundation are concerned about the plights of women who suffer violence of any form and are set to deploy the potency of film medium (documentary) in addressing the menace.
Under Dr Maduekwe, the NFC has sought national and international partnerships aimed at solidifying the gains in the Nigerian motion picture industry with a view to creating better opportunities for filmmakers in the country to up their trade.
Just last week, the MD was in France where he signed a. Cooperation Agreement between the NFC and the French centre national du Cinema et de L'image anime (CNC) that covers Film Heritage, Artistic Cooperation, institutional Exchange, Distribution and Exhibition.





Monday 20 January 2020

Organisers of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) Calls for 2020 entries

The organisers of the Africa movie Academy Awards (AMAA) is open for submissions of movies, documentaries, e.t.c from all over Africa for its 16th Edition. It opened on the 25th of December 2019 and will be closing on the 1st of April 2020.
Click Here to submit your film


Chika Ike's 'Small Chops' set to hit cinemas from 31st of January 2020

Chika Ike set to release her movie 'Small Chops' on the 31st of January 2020. Produced by Chika Ike and Serah Donald Onyeachor, Directed by Robert Petersthe movie stars Chika Ike, Nkem Owoh, Eucharia Anunobi, Nze Ikpe Etim, Toyin Abraham, Max Cavenham, Rachael Okonkwo. Lolo 1, Hafeez Oyetoro, e.t.c
Small Chops follows the story of Nikita, an afro dancer at a bar who catches the attention of Casper, an uptight business mogul. Casper pays for a weekend of private entertainment, and things don't go as planned because of Nikita's self-esteem and Casper's totalitarian attitude. This causes sparks to fly. At the time they let their guards down, the spark turn to fireworks.
In cinemas nationwide in Nigeria from the 31st of January 2020.
Watch the trailer below:

 


New Trailer Alert: Emem Isong's 'Special Jollof'

Royal Arts Academy releases the trailer for their movie hitting Cinemas in February 2020 'Special Jollof' Produced and Directed by Emem Isong, Written by Rita Onwurah, it stars Uche Jombo, Bukky Wright, Joseph Benjamin, Magdalene Vaughn, Chiwetalu Agu, Merlisa Determined, Femi Adebayo, e.t.c.
Special Jollof follows the life of Rachel Hudson, a white journalist with a thriving career and a loving fiancé, whose perfect life is shattered by a shocking discovery. She blames her misfortune on illegal immigrants and vows to have them deported, especially the Nigerians.
Watch the trailer below:





Sunday 19 January 2020

The organisers of the Abuja International Film Festival call for Enteries

The organisers of the Abuja International Film Festival is now open to receive entries for its 17th Edition. Submissions is open from the 15th of January till the 30th of June 2020.
Submit via https://filmfreeway.com/ABUJAINTERNATIONALFILMFESTIVAL
For enquires call +2348023188813