In-Short 2014: Giving Up-and Coming Film-makers a Voice

The 2014 In-Short International Film Festival (Solely dedicated to the promotion of short films), recently held at the prestigious Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The headline sponsor of the three-day event was Access Bank through its CSR Department.
Present at the opening ceremony was the DG of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, Sally Mbanefo, who urged the audience, mainly made up of creative young people, to continue nurturing their talents as they will go very far in life by so doing. She intimated her listeners that as a young girl, she released an album titled 'Fine Girl' and was part of a band called Brakes. Mbanefo also revealed that she will be unveiling her paintings, which are more than 170 in number, when she clocks 50 in 2015. She assured the organizers and participants of her support for the festival's upcoming programmes.

New Music Video Alert: LASE's 'OMOTOSHAN'

Watch LASE's award winning music video 'OMOTOSHAN', Produced and Directed by Seun Afolabi

We lost some gems in Nollywood in 2014

2014 went away with some great minds in Nollywood, we pray their souls rest in perfect peace and their legacy continues to keep their memories alive.
May the Lord grant their loved ones and the entire movie industry the Fortitude to bear these irreplaceable loss.

Amaka Igwe

Pamela Ofoegbu

Clem Onyeka

Clem Unyoke

Nollywood 2014 Weddings!!!

2014 was a year full of Celebrations and the Nigerian Movie Industry wasn't left out as it witnessed a lot of happy lovers walking down the aisle and babies being born. Below is a list with pictures of some of the weddings Nollywood witnessed.
JAB wishes them all a Blissful Married Life...Cheers

AGN President, Ibinabo Fiberesime married Uche Egbuka on the 19th of December 2014

OC Ukeje weds heartthrob Ibukun Togonu Bickerseth on the 8 of November 2014

2014 year of Baby Boom in Nollywood!!!

Lots of new little angels were born into the Nollywood Family this year, it was indeed a baby boom year!!! As a lot of actresses, directors and producers welcomed bundles of joy into their home in 2014. Below is a list of some of them and their beautiful bundles of joy.
JAB congratulates all them all, may the joy the beautiful children brought into these homes remain with them forever...Cheers

Ijeoma Agu and Hubby Daniel Oriahi welcomed a beautiful baby girl

New Music Alert: Arnolden's 'LAMBO' and 'TURN by TURN

Fast Rising Nigerian Actor and musician, releases 3 singles to quench the thirst of his fans that loves his music side to enjoy the holidays.
Arnolden drops 3 singles titled Lambo produced by LahLah
Turn by Turn ft Nytro produced by Echo and Sade produced by Gentle and LahLah
Click on the Link to Listen and Download these banging singles.
Lambo: http://wp.me/p5uk4s-e7K
Turn by Turn and Sade: http://wp.me/p5uk4s-e7H

New Music Video Alert: Gabriel Afolayan 'AWELEWA'

Award Winning Nigerian Actor and Musician, releases the video to his music 'AWELEWA' (Most Beautiful) by Gabriel Afolayan, directed by Kunle Afolayan.
Video was shot in Seychelles with the support of Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation, African Film Factory, High Street Riviera and Golden Effects.
Enjoy the Video Below:

New Music Alert: 'FANTACY' by Yungjay ft Nosh

Nosh City Soundz presents one of the most promising youngster in the Nigerian music scene, 'Yungjay, as he Features Nosh aka Mr Vibes on his debut single 'FANTACY.
 Produced by TEEMODE, Mixed and Mastered by INDOMIX.
Click on the link below to listen and download: http://www.pubstv.biz/2014/12/muisc-yung-jay-fantacy-ft-nosh-yungjay.html?m=1

New Movie Alert: Jesse Ekwerike's 'MIRABEL'

'Mirable' is a beautiful dn emotional story with morals. It is about a Career Driven young Lady follows her dreams to the detriment of her family. Her effort to reconcile after many years was met with indignation. Will she be exonerated by those she loves?
Produced by Jesse Ekwerike, Directed by Richard Omo Iboyi, starring Charles Billion, Ella Mensah, Ify Ubah, Nken Robort, Uche Iwuji, Henry Osemwegie (H.O), Henry Aibgeduma, Bishop Onomen and Chissy Hardy.
Click on the link to watch it on IbakaTV: Part 1: http://free.ibakatv.com/movie/mirabel
Part 2: http://free.ibakatv.com/movie

The Okenwa's my Guest on Today's Show

Merry Merry Christmas. This Saturday is a special edition specially for you, Today the 27th of December 2014.
Christmas is a time to share and Celebrate with Family so i made sure i had a Family of Actors on the show today.  My Guest on the show Today is an amazing family loaded with talents, a very hardworking mother and 3 beautiful and outstanding children. They have featured together and individually in several movies and TV Series like: Musical Whispers, God of Shiloh, Kidnappers, Together, Crack in the Wall, Footprints, Disclosure, The Benjamins, Household, Every Women, Champions of our Time, just to mention but a few.
My guest today is Onyinye Okenwa, Chidera Okenwa, Victor Okenwa and Chisom Okenwa. They are the Okenwa's from Nigeria joining us on the show today all the way from USA.
Join us at 1pm (+1GMT) to listen to our interesting chat on Igroove Radio, to listen live just click on this link: http://v6.player.abacast.net/preview/1095
You can like their Facebook page via: https://www.facebook.com/Meetdokenwas
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Follow us on Twitter: @meettheactor
For Enquiries and Advert Placements send a mail to: meettheactorwithjudith@gmail.com
Have a Fantastic Weekend...Cheers

Merrrrry Christmas

Here is wishing you my amazing readers a very very very Merry Christmas, as you celebrate with your family and friends today also remember the less privileged around you, put a smile on somebody's face today and remember the reason for the season...Cheeeeers!!!

Listen to Episode 6 of Meet the Actor with Judith Audu

Compliments of the season my amazing readers. If you missed the show last week, Click on the link to listen to Episode 6 of Meet the Actor with Judith Audu on Igroove Radio.
Our guest on the show is a female actor, model, voice over artist and Filmmaker from Los Angeles, California, USA., her name is D'Kia Anderson.
You can get to know more about D'kia from her web: http://www.dkiaanderson.com/
Follow her on Twitter and Instagram: @Dkiaanderson
Remember to also like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MeettheActorwithJudithAudu
Follow us on Twitter: @meettheactor
For Enquiries and Advert Placements send a mail to: meettheactorwithjudith@gmail.com
Listen to us every Saturday from 1pm (+1GMT) on www.igrooveradio.com and enjoy our 1 hour interesting fun filled personality chat with actors from all over the world.
Happy Holidays...Cheers.
Click on the link below to listen:

http://www.mixcloud.com/igrooveradio2013/meet-the-actor-with-judith-audu-guest-dkia-anderson/

D'Kia Anderson from LA, CA, USA. is our Guest on Today's Show

Compliments of the Season Wonderful People. Introducing my guest for Today on Meet the Actor with Judith Audu, she is an Actor, Model, Voice Over Artiste and Filmmaker from Los Angeles, California, USA., her name is D'Kia Anderson.
Join us at 1pm (+1GMT) to listen to our interesting chat on Igroove Radio, to listen live just click on this link: http://v6.player.abacast.net/preview/1095
You can get to know more about D'Kia Anderson from her web: www.dkiaanderson.com
Follow her on Twitter and Instagram: @Dkiaanderson
Remember to Like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MeettheActorwithJudithAudu
Follow us on Twitter: @meettheactor
For Enquiries and Advert Placements send a mail to : meettheactorwithjudith@gmail.com
Have a Fantastic Weekend...Cheers

New TV Series Alert: Sola Sobowale's 'NECTAR'

From the stable of Sola Sobowale Productions comes a new mind blowing soap titled 'NECTAR'. An emotional story of true love, pain, rejection and revenge with a star studded cast; Keppy Ekpeyoung Bassey, Ngozi Nwosu, Lara Akinsola, Sola Sobowale, Alexa Ehi, Michael Phillips, Felix Jnr Omokhodion, Uncle Olu, Babaseun Armani Faseru, Ibuhun Ogidan, Khoemizona Olalekan Babalola, Rotimi Rasak Salami, Uwa Odefa, and a host of other fantastic Actors. Directed by Tunde Olaoye and Produced by Sola Sobowale.
It debuts on AIT, Channel 253 on DSTV from Monday, 22nd December 2014 at 7pm... You DON'T want to miss this!!!

Meet Baaj Adebule, an actor that is ready to change to suit whatever character he plays

Baaj Adebule

Baaj Adebule is a Nigerian Actor, Model and VJ. He hails from Ogun State. He graduated from Covenant University with a BSC in Economics.
Baaj says he has always had a passion for the arts for as long as he can remember, as he remembers watching tons of movies, series and cartoons with his siblings while growing up. He loves seeing movies and craves to star in movies and give the audience the same feelings he gets when he watches his mentors like Leonardo Dicaprio, Denzel Washington, Al Pacino, e.t.c

New Movie Alert: Beyonce's Short Film 'Yours and Mine'

Just saw this Beyonce's newly released short film that is a retrospective short film celebrating the one -year anniversary of the self-titled visual album, BEYONCE.
I watched the video and thought it was really deep, i loved the video so much that i decided to share with my readers, i bet you would love it too.

Events to Light up your Holidays

Compliments of the Season to all my wonderful JAB readers. To put you in the mood of festivity here is a list of some of the shows you can attend to loosen up and have fun in Lagos.
Happy Holiday and remember to put a smile on someone's face. Cheers
You can get tickets and find out about more shows from : http://www.naijaticketshop.com

Pepsi Rhythm Unplugged on the 19th of Dec. 2014

Music Meets Runway on the 23 of Dec. 2014

Saro the Musical 2 on the 23 of Dec. 2014

Olamide Live in Concert on the 28 of Dec. 2014

You can go to Calabar and have fun at the Month long Calabar Carnival and have a fun December.

New Movie Alert: Eric Aghimien's Short Film 'LEEWAY'

Directed by Multi Award winning Filmmaker, Eric Aghimien, Featuring Tope Tedela, Paul Utomi, Hans Omang, Ekemili Akpan, Ugo Uyanna, e.t.c.
'Leeway' is the story of an over protective solder, Chuks (Tope Tedela) who is against the idea of his younger sister, Sarah marrying a soldier. His friend and colleague, Ogie (Paul Utomi) is in a relationship with Sarah, he is unhappy and had to address the issue on a battle field.
The movie has been nominated for the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2015, Best New Media, Online Video Category. To vote click on this link: http://amvca2015-awards.dstv.com/Category/555/Nominee/5045
Watch the Movie below:

Listen to Episode 5 of Meet the Actor with Judith Audu

Compliments of the Season Wonderful People. Click on the link below to listen to Episode 5 of Meet the Actor with Judith Audu on Igroove Radio. Our guest is a highly experienced with over 20 years experience in the Entertainment industry, He is an Actor, Voice Over Artiste, Director, Writer and Private Coach. David Rosenthal from San Francisco, CA, USA. He shared a lot of knowledge and deep sincere advice the show, you can't afford not to listen to it.
You can get in touch with David Rosenthal via: http://www.davidrosenthalonline.com/
If you want to take your voice to another level, get in touch with his Internet Voice Coach Program via : http://www.internetvoicecoach.com/
Like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MeettheActorwithJudithAudu
Follow us on Twitter: @meettheactor
Send us a mail for enquiries and advert placements: meettheactorwithjudith@gmail.com
Listen to us every Saturday from 1pm (+1GMT) on www.igrooveradio.com and enjoy our 1 hour interesting fun filled personality chat with actors from all over the world.Click on the Link Below to Listen: http://www.mixcloud.com/igrooveradio2013/meet-the-actor-with-judith-audu-guest-david-rosenthal/

David Rosenthal from San Francisco, CA, USA. is our Guest on Today's Show

Compliments of the Season to all my Amazing Readers, It is yet another Saturday where you get to 'Meet the Actor with Judith Audu' and Today the 13th of December 2014, my Guest on the show is an Actor, Voice Over Talent, Director, Writer and Private Coach with over 25 years Experience in the Entertainment Industry, he has done over 60 National Television Commercials, voice acting in over 70 Video Games including Batman, Dead Space, Phantasy Star, Universe, Armoured Core, e.t.c, over 900 narrations and commercials, he has also coached a number of actors as well as John Morris (VO Actor for Toy Story 1,2, & 3) just to mention but a few!!!
His name is DAVID ROSENTHAL from San Francisco, USA...Trust me when i say you don't want to miss listening to today's Edition, so much to learn from this Man!
You can get in touch with him via his web: http://www.davidrosenthalonline.com
If you want to take your voice to the next level contact him here: http://www.internetvoicecoach.com
Log on to Igroove Radio, Click on this link to listen live at 1pm (+1GMT) just press play: http://v6.player.abacast.net/preview/1095
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Have a Splendid Weekend...Cheers

New Music/Album Alert: Nikki Laoye & XBlaze - 'African Dance' / 'The 123 Project' Album out NOW

Multiple Award winning Nigeria singer, Nikki Laoye has just released a new single 'African Dance' off her latest studio album - The 123 Project.
Teaming up with her brother/producer Xblaze, the duo deliver another exciting dance hit - a call to the dance floor in a music mash up of the top African dance styles of all times - Azonto, Galala, Konto, Shoki, Etighi, Makossa, Skelewu and more.

New Music Alert: Minjin's 'WURA' (GOLD)

Multi-Talented, Musician, Actor, Painter(Arts) and Song Writer, Minjin popularly known as coupe decade master who recently exited Kennis Music bares it all in his new single. He has shown versatility and dexterity of voice with his single titles 'Wura (GOLD)' which is a perfect delivery of new school Fuji and is sure to make you dance.

New Movie Alert: Paul Omoruyi's Short Film 'AISHA'

Nigerian Director and Producer has released his Short Film 'AISHA' a movie based on child marriage and the girl child education.
The story revolves round a little girl named 'Aisha' who happens to be one of the brightest among her peers, but due to life issues her whole life is turned around. This short film says no to child marriage and uplifts education for the girl child. Produced and Directed by Paul Omoruyi, Written by Abiola Omolokun, it features Lolade Badmus, Hannah Ojo and Eric Obinna.
Watch the Short Film Below:

New Music Alert: BLAISE featuring ORLANDO JULIUS - 'OSIKA' (Rap + Dance Versions)

Iconic Rap Queen, Blaise is BACK...with 'WICKED' words for Orlando Julius's Classic, 'OSIKA'. She returns to the music game as a rapper AND music producer in classic style as she features the Legendary Orlando Julius in her double remake of his classic tune 'Osaka Ranti' producing and performing a rap version in her inimitable fashion and throwing in a dance version just for pure classic entertainment.
'Osika' a yoruba word which means 'The Wicked' or 'Wicked Person' is Blaise's first release in 3 years. It's a fusion piece of hip-hop/rap/afrobeat/afro-funk and Naijapop. Lyrically, Blaise leans more towards social consciousness and the track is not any different. She highlights certain current social circumstances and wraps around it a musical atmosphere which lightheartedly dilutes the intensity of the subject matter.

Complete AMVCA 2015 Nominees List

The organizers of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) announced the nominees for the 2015 awards on Wednesday the 10th of December 2014 in a special live show hosted by popular on air duo, Nick Mutuma of Mashariki Mix and Sika Osei of 53 Extra.
The awards proper is scheduled to hold in Lagos, Nigeria on the 7th of March, 2015.
Public voting is now open till the 28th of February 2015, go to the website http://amvca2015-awards.dstv.com and vote for your favorite actors or movies.

Here is the Complete Nominees List:

Best Movie 2014

• Invasion 1897 - Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
• Yellow Cassava - Zeb Ejiro
• October 1 - Kunle Afolanya
• A Place in the Stars - Steve Gukas
• Iyore - Frank Rajah Arase

New Music Alert: Sensei drops another banging single titled 'QUALITY TIME'

Sensational Talented OAP, Musician and Actor, Sensei Uche drops another banging single titled 'Quality Time' produced by Jojo.
Follow on Twitter:  @SenseiUche @jamming_2jo
Listen to the song below:

Meet Boma Iwowari, the Talented Star Actress of Allison's Stand

Boma Iwowari is an Actor, Event Planner, Baker and Business Woman. She hails from Rivers State, Nigeria. A Business Administration graduate from the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State.
Bona says acting has always been a part of her like DNA, talking about inspiration, the script or story will automatically impact knowledge because she believes acting is a way of teaching.
She started acting from the age of 16. Her first main appearance was in A2Z Productions's Soap Opera 'Silhouette' in 2007.
In 2009 she audition to be a part of an acting TV Reality Show, The Next Movie Star where she made it into the Live TV Show.
After her eviction from the Reality TV house, she kept on training herself to become a better actor, she started acting professionally that same year and she has since featured in Alison Stand, Tinsel, Meet the Neighbors, Eve, So Wrong so Write, Yous Faithfully, Ngba Gbajo, e.t.c
The Allison Stand's star is currently gaining popularity due to her outstanding performance in the Family TV Series that is still running and recently premiered a new season.
This beautiful voluptuous thespian is also a business woman that travels to buy fabrics, she bakes cakes for event and also does event planning.
Boma is a realist and believes her incredible talent and unique way of interpreting scripts is what makes her standout as an actor.
She loves to cook.
You can find Boma on Facebook via: https://www.facebook.com/boma.iwowari
Follow on Twitter: @Drealboma
Watch Boma in Allison Stand's Season 2 trailer: