New Music Video Alert: Stellla Damasus's 'Grateful'

In the spirit of gratitude, the official music video to the song GRATEFUL by American based Actress/Singer, Stella Damasus is out.
The song is from her recently released album, THE ALTERNATIVE and it is the official soundtrack to the movie BETWEEN, out in 2017, produced by Daniel Ademinokan & Stella Damasus for INDEX TWO STUDIOS.
The video was also directed by Daniel Ademinikan.
Watch below:

 

Nominee List for Best of Nollywood Awards 2016

The organisers of the Best of Nollywood Awards (BON) have released the nomination list for the 2016 awards set to hold on the 10th of December 2016 in Abia State.
JAP Congratulates all the nominees.
Below are the list of Nominees.

Best Actor in a Leading Role - English

• WALE OJO - For The Wrong Reasons
• ALEX EKUBO - The First Lady
• FREDERICK LEONARD - Woeman
• STAN NZE - Just Not Married
• ENYINNA NWIGWE - Hire A Man
• OKEY UZOESHI - Something Wicked

Best Actor in a Leading Role - Yoruba

• FEMI ADEBAYO - Gbewiri Meta
• NIYI JOHNSON - Lifeline
• MUYIWA ADEMOLA - Eni-Owo
• LATEEF ADEDIMEJI - Yeye Oge
• YOMI FABIYI - Metomi

Best Actor in a Leading Role - Hausa

• ALI NUHU - Gamu nan Dai
• SADIQ DAN - Mat Da Lados

Best Actor in a Leading Role - Igbo

• BLOSSOM CHUKWUJEKWU - Icheke Oku
• AMADI MAGNUS - Akaraaka

Best Actress in a Leading Role - English

• OMOTU BISSONG - Woeman
• JUDITH AUDU - Just Not Married
• EBUBE NWAGBO - Anniversary
• BELINDA EFFAH - Oracle Online
• OMONI OBOLI - The First Lady
• IRETIOLA DOYLE - Something Wicked

Best Actress in Leading Role - Yoruba

• MERCY AIGBE - Victims
• TEMITOPE SOLAJA - Lehin Ikoro
• TOYIN AIMAKHU - Metomi
• WUMI TORIOLA - Eni Owo
• YEWANDE ADEGBENRO - Yeye Oge
• JUMOKE ODETOLA - Binta Ofege

Best Actress in Leading Role - Hausa

• JEMILA UMAR - Kasata
• RAHAMA SADAU - Mati Da Lado

Best Supporting Actor - English

• I.K OGBONNA - Hire a Man
• NKEM OWOH - Ghana Must Go
• DANIEL K. DANIEL - A Soldier's Story
• SEUN AKINDELE - Black Val
• ROTIMI SALAMI - Just Not Married
• GABRIEL AFOLAYAN - Something Wicked

Best Supporting Actress - English

• NANCY ISIME - Hire a Man
• ONYII ALEX - Dont Fight It
• HELEN PAUL - Ghana Must Go
• ENIOLA BADMUS - Black Val
• YVONNE JEGEDE - The First Lady
• ADESUA ETOMI/IVIE OKUJAYE/BEVERLY NAYA - Something Wicked

Most Promising Actor

• ROTIMI SALAMI - Just Not Married
• STEVE ENAGBARE - Destiny Gate
• IYKE ADIELE - Fidelity
• SEUN AJAYI - Studio

Most Promising Actress

• PRINCESS OSAYOMWANBOR - Destiny Gate
• GINA CASTEL - Fidelity
• ADE LAOYE - Studio
• ZAINAB BALOGUN - A Soldier's Story

Best Child Actor

• DANIEL UDAH - Opeyemi
• TUNDE BABASOLA - D'Wish

Best Child Actress

• PRISCILLA OJO - Black Val
• NERAYA AKABOA - D'Wish
• ANGEL UNIGWE - Woeman

Best Comedy of the Year

• Ghana Must Go
• ATM
• Behind the Scenes
• The first Lady
• Just Not Married

Movie with Best Social Message

• Voiceless Scream
• Leyin Ilekun
• For the Wrong Reasons
• ATM
• Woeman

Movie with the Best Special Effects

• Icheke Oku
• Gbewiri Meta
• A Soldier's Story
• Storm

Movie with the Best Screenplay

• For the Wrong Reasons
• Hire a Man
• Icheke Oku
• Just Not Married
• Irawe Igbo
• Something Wicked
• Eni-Owo

Best Short Film of the Year

• Opeyemi
• D'Wish
• Deeply Cut
• Pepper Soup
• Silence
• Homesick

Best Documentary of the Year

• Amaka's Kin
• D'Ability
• For you my Son

Best TV Series of the Year

• Lasgidi Cops (SCU)
• Studio
• 5ive
• Ayanfe mi

Movie with Best Editing

• Ghana Must Go
• Just Not Married
• Something Wicked
• Hire a Man
• Eni-Owo

Movie with Best Sound Track

• Icheke Oku
• Igbehinloju
• Irawe Igbo
• Ghana Must Go

Movie with Best Production Design

• Irawe Igbo
• Yeye Oge
• Icheke Oku
• The First Lady
• Something Wicked

Movie with Best Cinematography

• A Soldier's Story
• Eni-Owo
• Icheke Oku
• Just Not Married
• Something Wicked

Best Use of Nigerian Costume in a  a Movie

• Irawe Igbo
• Yeye Oge
• Icheke Oku
• Keji
• Ghana must go

Best use of Make Up in a Movie

• Icheke Oku
• A Soldier's Story
• Storm
• Black Val

Movie of the Year

• Icheke Oku
• Irawe Igbo
• A Soldier's Story
• Something Wicked
• Eni-Owo

Director of the Year

• ALIU GAFAR - Irawe Igbo
• UDUAK-OBONG PATRICK - Just Not Married
• EMEKA AMAKEZE - Icheke Oku
• DESMOND ELLIOT - Hire A Man
• FRANKIE OGAR - A Soldier's Story
• YEMI MORAFA - Something Wicked
• ADEBAYO TIJANI/MUYIWA ADEMOLA - Eni Owo

Best Kiss in a Movie

• GIDEON OKEKE and ZHINNEL ZHU -Anniversary
• CHELSEA EZE and MIKE GODSON - Guy Next Door
• SEUN AKINDELE and MERCY AIGBE - Victim
• IK OGBONNA and NANCY ISIME - Hire A Man
• ENYINNA NWIGWE and ZHINNEL ZHU -Hire a Man
• OMOWUNMI DADA and GABRIEL AFOLAYAN - Something Wicked

Revelation of the Year - Female

• Inem Peters
• Calista Okonkwo
• Mercy Macjoe
• Chineye Uyanna
• Bukky Adeeyo
• Victoria Kolawole
• Bose Oladimeji
• Nkechi Sunday

Revelation of the Year - Male

• Mofe Duncan
• Sean Jimoh
• Poju Oparanti
• Wasiu Rafiu
• Jomiloju Olumbe
• Femi Remi

AFRIFF set to open on Sunday the 13th of November

The Africa International Film Festival 2016 is set to hold on from the 13th to the 20th of November 2016 and it promises to be the best yet, if you haven't registered, go now to www.afriff.com to register and have access to all the amazing programmes lined up for this years festival.

Winners at the Eko International Film Festival 2016

The 7th Eko International Film Festival kicked off on October 24th and ran through to October 29th at Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island, Lagos. This year the festival
JAB congratulates the organisers for a successful outing and all the winners at the festival.
Below is the list of winners at the Festival.
Best Feature Film - Jack Strong - Poland
Best Nigerian Film - Just Not Married
Best Actor - Marcin Dorocinski - Jack Strong
Best Actress - Ijeoma Agu - Jimi Bendel
Best Supporting Actor - Gregory Ojefua - It's Her Day
Best Documentary - No Where to Run - Nigeria
Honorary Award Documentary - US Consulate Lagos
Best Indigenous Film - Ileri Ife
Best Actor Indigenous - Muyiwa Ademola - Eni Owo
Best Actress Indigenous - Queen Blessing Ebigieson
Best Short Film - Opeyemi
Best Actor Short Film - Jide Alli - Bout
Best Actress Short Film - Nancy Udah - Bout
Outstanding Young Actor - Daniel Udah - Opeyemi
Outstanding Young Actress - Vivian Onyinyechi Nwabueze - Otega

The organisers of In-Short Film Festival calls for 2016 Entries

The organisers of the International Short Film Festival, In-Short, calls for entries for their 6th edition scheduled to hold on the 15th to 17th of December 2016 at Four Point by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Entries are invited from producers and owners of rights to both fictional short films and documentaries from around the world. The films, which should not be longer than 30 minutes in length, could also be experimental or student short films.
Submission deadline is 30th of November 2016.
Go to http://www.inshortfilmfestival.net/ to download entry forms and submit your films. All the best.

New Trailer Alert: Emem Isong Misodi's 'Ayamma'

Award Winning Filmmaker recently released the trailer of her star studded epic musical 'AYAMMA', the movie is described to be a fusion of culture and tradition. Shot in Akwa Ibom State, it stars Majid Michel, Wale Ojo, Adesua Etomi, Theresa Edem, Ekere Nkanga, Moses Armstrong and Imeh Bishop, Written by Vivian Chiji, Directed by Chris Eneaji, DOP Dawid Piet, Lighting Design Christian Epps.
It is scheduled to premiere December 23, 2016.
Watch the trailer below:

New Trailer Alert: Paul Omoruyi's 'Truncated'

Nigerian Movie Director, Paul Omoruyi has released the trailer for his short film 'Truncated' based on child abuse and maltreatment leading to deprivation from Education.
Produced and Directed by Paul Omoruyi, it stars Lolade Badmus, Gregory Ojefua, Martina Obi, and Michelle Omoruyi.
Watch the Trailer Below:

New Trailer Alert: Gift Obasi's 'Choice'

Gift Obasi has released the trailer for her short film titled 'Choice', written and produced by Gift Obasi, Directed by George Sunom Kura, it stars Sambasa Nzeribe, Gift Obasi, Kocabelle Guemini, Michaelin Etim, and Ngozi Echems.
Watch the trailer below:

New Movie Alert: Rogers Ofime's 'Oloibiri'

One of the most anticipated movies from Nigeria 'Oloibiri' is finally set to hit cinemas this Month, from the 21st of October 2016.
Produced Directed by Rogers Ofime, Directed by Curtis Graham, Written by Samantha Iwowo, it stars Olu Jacobs, Richard Mofe Damijo, William Moses, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, Daniel K Daniel, Lord Frank, Ivie Okujaye, e.t.c

Trailer Alert: Eric Aghimien's 'Slow Country'

After a very successful outing with his first feature film 'A Mile from Home', Eric Aghimien is back with another action flick titled 'Slow Country', staring Sambasa Nzeribe, Tope Tedela, Majid Michel, Ivie Okujaye, Brutus Richard, Gina Castel, Kolade Shassi, e.t.c
It premiered at the recently concluded Real Time Film Festival amidst resounding applause, we are looking forward to seeing the film in cinemas soon.
Watch the trailer below:

8 Nollywood set to shine at this year Toronto International Film Festival

This year has been a very memorable year for the Nigerian Movie Industry, Nollywood and the organisers of the Toronto International Film Festival chose Lagos for its 'City to City' Spotlight, 8 Nigerian movies were selected to premiere at TIFF this year, the festival is scheduled to hold between the 8th to 18th of September 2016.
There are: The Wedding Party, 93 Days, The Arbitration, Okafor's Law, 76, Green White Green, Just Not Married and Taxi Driver.
JAB Congratulates every Filmmaker that their movies made it into the festival, this is a very big opportunity for Nollywood.
Read more on: http://www.tiff.net/

New Trailer Alert: Opa Williams 'Three Wise Men'

Nigerian veteran Filmmaker Opa Williams, is set to release his latest movie titled 'Three Wise Men', it stars Richard Mofe Damijo, Zack Orji and Victor Olaotan.
The movie revolves around three elderly wise men who decided to spend their retirement like youths and among youths.
The movie is set to hit cinemas in October 2016. Watch the trailer below:

New Trailer Alert: Ebonylife Films 'The Wedding Party'

Ebonylife Films star studded cast Romantic comedy 'The Wedding Party' would be premiered on the opening night of the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival at the opening night on the 8th of September 2016. Directed by Kemi Adetiba, Written by Tosin Otudeko, the star studded movie stars Adesua Etomi, Banky W, Alibaba, Sola Sobowale, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ireti Doyle, AY, Zainab Balogun, Beverly Naya, Emma OhMyGod, Sambasa Nzeribe, Lepacious Bose, Somkele Idhalama, Daniella Brown, Ikechukwu Onunaku, Enyinna Nwigwe, Kunle Idowu and Hafiz Oyetoro.
Watch the Trailer below:

 

Organisers of AMVCA calls for 2017 entries

The organisers of one of the most prestigious awards in Africa, the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) are calling for entries for the 2017 edition.
Entries are open from the 1st of August and closes on the 15th of October 2016. The award is scheduled to hold on the 3rd and 4th of March 2017.
Go go www.afrciamagic.tv to submit your movies.

New Trailer Alert: Joshua Enakarhire's 'Beautiful Escape'

Mogson Productions releases the trailer for the movie 'Beautiful Escape', the movie is directed by Joshua Enakarhire, it stars Paul Adams, Judith Audu, Kunle Fawole, Ify Brown Monye, Constance Owoyemi, Mawuyo Ogun and a host of other fantastic actors.
BEAUTIFUL ESCAPE tells the story of a Naval Captain Timothy (Paul Adams) who went emotionally numb after the tragic loss of his wife; he cuts away from his extended family for about 10 years, but when his favourite niece and God daughter (Kiki) is about to wed he chooses to come back home, just for the wedding. Nina (Judith Audu) in a bit to help Timothy, overcome his attachment with his late wife, she falls in love with him, and the dynamics of their lives sooner than you know it brings them closer...Maybe closer than they ever bargained for, but Timothy comes face to face with all of the fears guilt that has made him loathe the word 'love' in exchange for the Beautiful Escape.
Watch the Trailer Below:

New Trailer Alert: AY's 'A Trip to Jamaica'

AY's highly anticipated 'A Trip to Jamaica' is set to hit cinema from September 30th. The movie is co-wrotten by Y and Dianne Diaz, directed by Robert Peters, the US based multiple award winning filmmaker who also directed '30 Days in Atlanta'. It stars Funke Akindele, Ayo Makun aka AY, Hollywood Veteran Ericc Roberts, Paul Campbell, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Chris Attoh, Dan Davies, Rebecca Silvera, Special appearances by Cynthia Morgan, PatoRanking and Olamide.
Watch the trailer below:

New Trailer Alert: Stanley Aguzie's 'Entrust'

From the director of 'Save Me' comes another mind blowing short titled 'Entrust'. Directed by Stanley Aguzie, it stars Big-Tony Ogbetere, Uchechi Esiagu, Idiatat O Idiata, Stella Nkwocha, Dan Dollars Daniel, Okeke Obunike Chris, Adaeze Esiagu, Queeneth Esiagu and Onyinyechi Adiodo.
Entrust is based on a true life story of a young girl, who suffered rape, abuse, molestation, assault and child labour in the hands of her guardians who had promised her a better life.
The director, Stanley Aguzie says until everyone choose to speak up, child rape, abuse, molestation and child labour will not stop, everyday children go through this trauma in the hands of their supposed guardians. Child rape is in the increase in Africa. Like the case of Ese i heard the man who raped her was realeased from the police custody to go live his life. while little Ese suffer the trauma of an abused child, take a deep consideration what happens to this children afterwards.
Let us all support the fight against rape, child abuse, child molestation and child labour. Don't turn your face away from this because its happening around you, ask questions, report offenders. Every child deserves a better life.
Watch the trailer below:

New Short Film Alert: Michael Omonua's 'Born'

The producers of a highly creative short film titled 'Born' released the short film online, you can watch it below. Written and Directed by Michael Omonua, Produced by Daniel Oriahi, it stars Valerie Dish, Duke Elvis, Maryjane Ogu, Folakemi, and Friday Francis.
Enjoy the movie below:

New Trailer Alert: Steve Gukas's '93 DAYS'

The trailer of one of the most anticipated movie in Nigeria, '93 Days' was released online and has increased the anticipation for people to see the movie.
The movie is about the 93 Days the Ebola out break lasted in Nigeria, how it started and how it was handled.
Produced by Bolanle Austen-Peters, Dotun Olakunmi, Pemon Rami, Directed by Steve Gukas.
Its is a star studded movie that stared hollywood Actors Danny Glover, Tom Reid and some of Nollywood Finest, Bimbo Akintola, Bimbo Manuel, Keppy Ekpenyong, Gideon Okeke, Somkele Idhalama, e.t.c

Meet Adebukola Oladipupo a Young Actor ready to explore her Talent

Adebukola Oladipupo is a young Nigerian Female Actor, she hails from Ogun State and has a B.SC in Management information System from Covenant University, Ota.
Bukky's got the inspiration to start acting when she was in her 200 level in School and her Student Council asked what she wanted to do with her life, it made her rethink and she prayed to find her right path in life as she knew she was born for something great, she believes she has more to offer the world, she was born to touch lives and make a difference in people's life and then she realised she does have a passion for acting and she started doing what she loves.
She started acting professionally in 2015 when she got a role in MTV Shuga Nigeria Season 4, and has since been part of ; Indigo Season 1, HOH Season 1, Inevitable, Off all days, Suitors, The other me, ITAN, Altine's Wrath, Perception, e.t.c
She wants to use her acting to make a difference life, to send strong messages to the world, to touch lives, make people better, inspire people to keep pushing and knowing that they can be whatever and whoever it is they want.
Bukola believes she stands out because she has the ability to interpret roles fast and own it, she gets her lines fast and can easily manipulate her emotions. She says she is spontaneous and contagious.
She loves to act, act and act, nothing gives her more joy than bringing a character to life.
You can find her on Facebook via: https://www.facebook.com/Mynameisbukola/
Instagram: @mynameisbukola
Twitter: @mynameisbukola
Bukola is definitely one talent to watch out for as she is a fast moving train ready to dig deep and make her roles believable.

Adebukola Oladipupo