New Movie Alert: Omawunmi and Waje's movie 'She is' is now showing in. Cinemas

Omawunmi and Waje's movie titled 'She Is' is now showing in cinemas across Nigeria. The movie was produced by the Musicians, Omawunmi and Waje, Directed by Chris Eneng Enaji, written by Doris Ariole, it stars Somkele Idhalama, Waje, Omawunmi, Chiwetalu Agu, Frank Donga, Mawuli Gavor, Bishop Okon, Ali Baba, and a host of others.
'She Is' tells the story of Frances Anyaoku, a beautiful Nigerian woman in her late 30s and a successful. realtor. Frances life changes. when she is told by her gynaecologist that she.  has fibroid. which adversely affects her ability to conceive and is presented with various options that a rent favourable to her. Undeterred, Frances takes her destiny into her own hands as she tries to rewrite her script through the emotions and resulting decisions, some funny. and. others devastating.
Watch the trailer below and go see the movie with friends and family in a cinema near you.

New Movie Alert: Ndy Akan's 1929 set to hit Cinemas from the 19th of April 2019

The official trailer for the movie 1929 was recently released. The movie is produced by Ndy Akan, Directed by Moses Eskor, it stars Sola Sobowale, Ireti Doyle, Sam Dede, Nancy Bassey, Ndy Akan,  Lois Ikpaha, Uduak Odungide, KedianaAbasi Kam, Emman Etukudo,  Enobong Ekwere, and others.
'1929' sheds light to the story of Ikot Abasi and. Opobo women's unrest of 1929, The unrest claimed the lives of many women protesters across Eastern Nigeria.
The movie will start showing in Cinemas across Nigeria from the 19th of April 2019.
Watch the trailer below:

Meet AMA Psalmist, a Filmmaker that believes in Africa and the Uniqueness...

Meet Micheal Akinrogunde, professionally known as AMA Psalmist, a Nigerian Auteur, Director and Writer. He is a graduate of Mechanical Engineering from Convenant University, he hails from Ondo State, Nigeria.
He says he has always been involved with drama and related arts but was sure about film in his 300 level in 2013.
Micheal said he is a filmmaker for a lot of reasons but the major reason being the constant need to express, tell stories and the power film has to influence decision making. He was never exactly attracted to the industry, it was more of disgust than attraction because without any form of training, he remembers always pointing out errors and mistakes he saw in films he grew up watching. He then learnt to enjoy them, appreciate the work put in and he fell in love with the industry. One of his earliest inspirations was watching 'Knocking on Heaven's doors' he felt Adesua Etomi's acting was a super inspiration, as regards pursuing film as a career, the earliest inspiration he says, has to be Kunle Afolayan.
He began his journey by doing a lot of studying, he would. read and consume a lot of materials, from books to articles to videos to Behind the scenes (BTS) videos, anything he could lay his hands on.
AMA Psalmist stated his professional filmmaking career in 2015, he said he was lucky he was very guided by mentors and senior colleagues, it is what he is most grateful about, as he didn't get to make many of the mistakes even if he did make a few, but it was very guided.
His first experience on set was very overwhelming, he didn't know it was that 'serious', one thing he said he learnt early was to plan, plan and plan some more so that helped with many issues, but even then, it was still overwhelming. Learning to work under pressure, working with different temperaments, managing emergencies, time teaches you a lot too.
He learns a lot from his role models, believes it is one of his strongest weapons because a lot of people have lived this same journey and it only makes sense to learn from them, he also believes example is always a better teacher than experience.

Meet Damilare Kuku, an Actor that believes in honing her Craft everyday with constant Practice and Prayers...

Meet Damilare Kuku, she holds a Masters degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Lagos, and a Bachelor's Degree in Dramatic Arts from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, she hails from Ogun State, Nigeria.
Damilare has always been drawn to acting but the realisation that she really wanted to be an actor was from watching movies like 'Yemi my Lover' and the 'Sound of Music', she was intrigued by the power of stories and characters had over her. She felt the pain 'Yemi' in 'Yemi my Lover' longed for his lover in the film and wept when the 'Captain' and 'Maria' could not be together for a while in the 'Sound of music' . At that point she realised that acting was a tool that she wanted to master. Acting is the most powerful profession in the world; it is the only profession you can wear different hats and make people feel different emotions. She rememberers how she world sit with her Mum and Grandma to watch these movies several times and constantly felt the gnawing in her gut that she wanted to tell those stories and become those characters.
She says she is an actor because she is certain no other profession will make her feel as fulfilled. The fact that she can live in different peoples worlds and experience their truth because she is an actor, today she can be the President of a nation, tomorrow a mother, and all these are made possible through acting. She believes acting is the most immediate way to reach people, Acting is her medium to tell stories that connect with her and it helps her to lend a voice to that girl or boy who is watching and thinking that is me or I know someone like that.
Dami says she was inspired by a lot of people in Nollywood and outside the Country to act, in Nollywood she is obsessed with Genevieve Nnaji and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, she usually wait till holidays while in Secondary School to visit the video shop and watch all their movies, then at some point, she was drawn to Stella Damascus, Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw, Jim Iyke, Blessing Egbe and Ramsey Nouah. Ramsey used to give her so much joy as a young quirky teenager who had very little experience with infatuation or love, she remembers the first time she watched a film he was in ; 'Blind Trust' she thinks, she spent the next day I Church fantasising about marrying him while her Mother was preaching, she was sitting at the Choir day dreaming of Ramsey.
She got inspired to take a step towards actualising her dream to become an actor after watching the series '24', that showed Americans that a black man can be president. At that points realised if she really want to make people see her point of view, then acting is a fantastic medium. She can inspire change through this noble profession.

New Movie Alert: Folarin Laosun's 'Nimbe' out in Cinemas from the 29th of March 2019

From the 29th of March 2019, 'NIMBE'  will start showing in Cinemas Nationwide in Nigeria. It is a feature film Produced by Folarin Laosun. Written by Ronke Gbede and Moshood Yakub Olawale, Directed by Tope. Alake, it stars Chimezie Imo, Odunlade Adekola, Toyin Abraham, Kelechi Udegbe, Sani Musa Danja, Samuel A Perry, Racheal Okonkwo, e.t.c.
Nimbe is a story addressing the issues associated with drug abuse, some of the causes, how to identify and avoid such.
Nimbe is the story of a teenager, constantly bullied by his peers but finds consolation, love and relevance in a street gang he is introduced to by an elder neighbour he meets by chance. In this company, he is introduced to the dangerous world of drugs where he experiences the accompanying...

New Movie Alert: Biodun Stephens's 'Joba' set to hit cinemas from the 5th of April 2019

Biodun Stephens returns to the cinema after a highly successful outing with 'Picture Perfect', she is set to hit Nigerian Cinemas with her new movie titled 'JOBA', Written, Produced and Directed by Biodun Stevens, written by, it stars Blossom Chukwujekwu, Enado Odigie, Chris Ihuewa, Ronke Ojo, Christine Osifuye.

'JOBA' is a faith based film. Watch the trailer below and make sure you see it when it hits cinemas from the 5th of April 2019. 

New Movie Alert: Robert Peter's 'Zero Hour' set to hit Cinemas from March 22nd 2019

The multi award winning Producer, Rogers Ofime and Director Robert Peters are ready to show us their latest movie titled 'ZERO HOUR' The movie stars Richard Mofe Damijo, Eucharia Anunobi, Ali Nuhu, Alex Ekubo, Rahama Sadau,  Ene Oloja, Halima Yusuf, Ayo Ayoola Auolola, e.t.c
The Movie will start showing in Cinemas Nationwide from the 22nd of March 2019. Watch out for it. Watch the trailer below.

Meet Mena Sodje, an Actor that is Determined to stand out in her Craft...

Meet Linda Omena Sodje, professionally known as Mena Sodje. She hails from Delta State, Nigeria, a graduate of Accounting / Finance from Delta State University.
She says, As a child, she once played the role of a daughter and she remembers this event particularly because her dad took her to the set. She was informed without prior notice that she was supposed to act as the daughter of a woman who would be poisoned. Her 'Siblings' and her would subsequently eat poisoned food and die. She played this role to perfection and it was just a pointer to the gift that she had. She used to play dress up a lot, sit in front of the mirror and talks to herself whilst pretending to be different people.  However she never really understood that she wanted to become an actor until she was an undergraduate and she got a chance to be part of a local school production which unfortunately never saw the light of day. Then she decided to focus on and complete her academic training with the knowledge that she would pursue a carer in acting as soon as possible.
In 2013, she went to visit a friend in Asaba, Delta State,  and coincidentally a well known producer was filming and scouting for extras to play along side some of Nollywood stars, she got in and after that she made up her mind she was going to do this professionally.

Meet Fiyin Gambo, a Filmmaker that wants to bring Fast and Furious to 3rd Mainland Bridge...

Meet Fiyinfoluwa Gambo fondly called Fiyin Gambo, a Nigerian Action Filmmaker, CEO of Cliq Studios and Public Speaker. He hails from Yola North of Adamawa State, Nigeria, a graduate of Civil Engineering from. Covenant University,  Nigeria.
In 2014, when he was in his 200 level was when he realised he really wants to be a Filmmaker because he wants to change how the world perceives Africans to a positive one , correct the inferiority complex most Africans have as being less because of their skin colour, and also to address key social issues with his films.
Fiyin said he has always wandered why we didn't have tent pole or action blockbusters with. all the special effects and all, he did research and discovered Visual effects and softwares like 3Ds Max they use on Hollywood films are actually all available to us! That was when his Eureka moment happened. He actually forayed into Nollywood to make films he enjoyed watching growing up but he eventually fell in love with the art of using motion pictures to tell stories that take people into different worlds and actually start conversations that challenges the status quo.
He started filming professionally in 2017. He started out by shooting short commercials that had some visual effects to test the possibilities of the technology, he later went to shoot some short films on child tracking and a couple of audacious and experimental short films, and then he incorporated his production company 'Cliq Studios'.
Fiyin says his early. experience was very interesting and challenging at the same time, getting people to buy into his idea and dream especially as a new face was quite challenging. However, he was quite fortunate to have the support of his parents and great mentors like Mr. Jimi Awosika, the Convenant University community and many others that invested in his dreams, morally and financially.
He shot his major motion picture at the age of 19 in 2017, an action film set in the heart of one of the busiest and commercial part of Lagos State, Nigeria, an independent production titled 'PURSUIT', which was seen as a revolutionary and breath of fresh air, it was highly acclaimed and got great reviews.

Full winners list at the 50th Edition of FESPACO 2019

The 50th edition of FESPACO 2019 was nothing short of spectacular, filled with Filmmakers from all over Africans and movie lovers, it held from the 23rd of February to the 2nd of March 2019 in Burkina Faso.

Below is the list of winners 

Etalon D'Or de Yennenga / Golden Stallion
JOEL KAREKEZI - The Mercy of the Jungle - Rwanda

Etalon D'Argent / Silver Stallion
KHALED YOUSSEF - Karma - Egypt

Etalon De Bronze / Bronze Stallion
MAHMOUD BEN MAHMOUD - Fatwa - Tunisia

Meilleure Interpretation Masculine / Best Actor 
MARC ZINGA - The Mercy of the Jungle - Rwanda

Meilleure Interpretation Feminine / Best Actress
SAMANTHA MUGATSIA - Rafiki - Kenya

Meilleur Scenario / Best Script 
Regarde- Moi (Look at Me) - NAJIB BELKHADI - Tunisia
Keteke - PETER SEDUFIA - Ghana

Meilleure Image / Best Image
Mabata Bata - JOAO lUIS de CAR-VALHO - Mozambique

Meilleure Son/ Best Sound 
Karma - KHALED YOUSSEF - Egypt

Meilleure Musique / Best Music
Sew the Winter to my Skin - JAHMIL XT QUBEKA - South Africa

List of the Official Selections for the Nollywood Week Paris 2019 is out

The organisers of the prestigious Nollywood Week Paris has released the list of the official selected films for the 2019 edition.
The festival celebrates Nollywood filmmakers doing great films and showcases their works in Paris and it is one of the top film festivals Nollywood filmmakers look out for, this year the focus is on the importance of telling our own stories, especially from a woman's perspective.
10 feature films were selected and 9 short films. The festival will take place at Cinema L'Arlequin, 76 Rue de Rennes, 75006 Paris from the 9th to 12th of May 2019.
Below is the list of the official selections, see you in Paris!!!!!

New Movie Alert: Judith Audu's feature film 'The Family'

Judith Audu started her 2019 on a high note as she just wrapped the shoot for another feature film which she Produced and Directed, Written by Uyoyou Adia, Director of Photography David Wyte, Gaffer Matthew Yusuf aka Mato Light, Make up Artiste Delola Fadipe, Costumier Jowys Fashion Consulting, it stars Kelechi Udegbe, Omowunmi Dada, Mofe Duncan, Bimbo Ademoye, Beverly Osu, Tina Mba, Paul Adams, Judith Audu, Balogun Olabambo, Uyoyou Adia, Kuti Olatunde, Oruaro Adia, Yvonne Chika and Morten Foght.
Synopsis
A Family comes together after many years in the midst of so many secrets, everyone is scared of being exposed, the parents have a 30 years old secret, the first son is struggling with his own secret that may destroy his marriage, the 2nd son also has a situation he tries so hard to hide. With everyone being so careful and acting like all is fine, how long can they keep their cool, what happens when all the secrets are let out, will the family survive the hit?
The movie was made by Judith Audu Productions for Rok Studios, it will be available on ROK TV and Iroko TV before the second quarter of the year. She promises it will be a movie everyone can relate with and believes the viewers will enjoy watching the film as the story is very relatable and the actors gave their best shot to make it very believable and natural. Watch out for this one!!!

New Movie Alert: Femi Adebayo's 'Diamonds in the Sky'

The producers of the movie 'Diamonds in the Sky' has released the trailer, Produced by Femi Adebayo, Directed by Kunle Afolayan,Written by Tunde Babalola,  it parades a stellar cast, Joke Silva, Adebayo Salami, Femi Adebayo, Omowunmi Dadam Gabriel Afolayan, Ayo Mogaji, Kolade Olaiya, Ali Nuhu, Bimbo Akintola, Yvonne Jegede Fawole, Yemi Shodimu, Prof Ayo Akinwale, Ebun Oloyede, e.t.c .
'Diamonds in the Sky' was produced by Femi Adebayo for Leah Foundation, with the support of Sterling Bank.
The movie will be in cinemas nationwide soon.
Watch the trailer below;

 

New Movie Alert: Uyoyou Aida's Short Film '#THEFOURTHSIDE'

Multi Award winning young filmmaker, Uyoyou Adia has released the behind the scenes pictures from her short film shoot #THEFOURTHSIDE, Written and Directed by Uyoyou Adia, Produced by Judith Audu, Director of photography David Wyte, Gaffer Matthew Yusuf aka Mato Light, 2nd Cam Unit Peter Petrelii, Costumier Opeyemi Sogele of House of Anny, Make up Artiste Carina Ojoko, Editor Ates Brown, it stars Oruaro Adia, Omowunmi Dada, Tunbosun Aiyedehin, Ates Brown and Judith Audu.
Synopsis #THEFOURTHSIDE
It tells the story of a young man in a bid to get a job and take care of his sick mum, a twitter addict, Mamode meets Ify, hoping they will both get the job and become an item. Mamode gets the shock of his life on the day he is to resume work.
This movie is coming after her Multi win at the last African Smartphone International Film Festival 2018 where Uyoyou won Best First Time Director, Best Short Film and Best Actor award for her Directorial Debut movie shot on an iPhone titled 'Lost'.
The film is scheduled to be released in the 2nd quarter of the year.

New Trailer Alert: Kunle Afolayan's 'Mokalik'

Kunle Afolayan releases the official trailer for his upcoming feature film titled 'Mokalik' Produced and Directed by Kunle Afolayan, Written by Tunde Babalola, it stars Music Star, Simi, Big Brother, Tobi Bakre, Ayo Ogunshina, Dayo Akinpelu, Femi Adebayo, Ayo Adesanya, Lateef Adedimeji, Fathia Williams, Damilola Ogunsi, Charles Okocha, Jumoke George, Olayiwola Razaq, e.t.c
'Mokalik' follows the career of an 11 year old boy, Jaiye, from the middle class suburbs who spends the day as a lowly apprentice at a mechanic workshop in order to view life from the other side of the tracks, when his father arrives to take him home, Jaiye has to make up his mind if he wants to return to school or take on his apprenticeship full time

New Movie Alert: Okechukwu Oku's 'Levi'

The award winning filmmaker Okechukwu Oku's new movie 'Levi' is now showing in cinemas, Directed Okechukwu Oke, The movie stars Ramsey Noah, Nancy Isime, Bolaji Ogunmola, Deyemi Okanlawon, Lydia Forson, Lisa Omorodione.t.c.
The movie is entered around a man named 'Levi' played by Ramsey Nouah and his decision to have a married friend at all cost despite her marital status.
LEVI is now showing in cinemas nationwide in Nigeria. Watch the trailer below.

New Trailer Alert: Akinyemi Sabastain Akinropo's 'Coming from Insanity'

Contemporary film and creative art house, The Movement Pro Pictures has released the official trailer of their debut feature film 'Coming from Insanity' Trailer. Written and Directed by Akinyemi Sabastain Akinropo, produced by Ibidolapo Ajayi, it stars Gabriel Afolayan, Sani Danja, Dakore Akande, Bolanle Ninalowo, Damilola Adegbite, Wale Ojo, Sharon Ooja, Wole Ojo, Udoka Oyeka, Sambasa Nzeribe, Tina Mba, Odunlade Adekola, Adeolu Adefarasin, Temidayo Akinboro, among others.
'Coming from Insanity' is a crime drama based on the awe - inspiring true story of 'Kossi the Bear', a notorious currency counterfeiter with genius-level intelligence, gasping for more.
The movie will be hitting cinemas from the 5th of April 2019. Watch the trailer below.

New Teaser Alert: Ishaya Bako's 4th Republic

The first teaser for the movie '4th Republic' was released few days ago. It is a Political Thriller written by Zainab Omaki, Emil B. Garuba and Ishaya Bako, Produced by Ben Pever and Directed by Ishaya Bako. It stars Kate Henshaw, Eyinna Nwigwe, Linda Ejiofor, Yakuba Mohammed, Bimbo Manuel, Sani Muazu, and a host of others.
For updates go to the website www.4threpublicfilm.com/ follow the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/4thRep/  Also follow @4thRep on Twitter and IG. 

Watch the Teaser below:

4th Republic Film Trailer Teaser from Griot Studios on Vimeo.

In-Short Film Festival 2018 Winners

The In-Short Film Festival 2018 held at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos from the 27th to 29th of December 2018.
It was 3 days filled with watching amazing short films from all over the world, filmmakers came from Indian, Dubia, China, Republic of Benin, e.t.c. On the last day there was award night and some filmmakers walked away with the beautiful award.
JAB congratulates all the winners, nominees and every filmmaker that had their movies screened at the festival.

1. BEST FILM

• This is Lagos
• Mirabel
• Mirror
• To Find Happiness
• A Little Mischief
• Tare 
• MO

WINNER: MIRABEL


2. BEST SHORT FILM (FOREIGN)

• (In) Visible - Cyprus
• The Blind of the Cathedral - Lebanon
• To Let - India
• Haunted - USA
• Mahdi Sutti Ek Pravas (The Recess) - India
• Tabu - France

WINNER: MAHDI SUTTI EK PRAVAS (THE RECESS)

3. BEST DIRECTOR

• This is Lagos
• Mirabel
• Mirror
• To Find Happiness
• A Little Mischief
• Tare
• MO

WINNER: JUDITH AUDU (MIRABEL)

4. BEST ACTOR

• Brandon Thomas - Mirror
• Duke Elvis - Tare
• Moses Akerele - Mirabel
• Okpo Eyo - MO
• Ezekiel Ibanga - This is Lagos

WINNER: MOSES AKERELE - MIRABEL

5. BEST ACTRESS

• MaryAnn Ivy - Marooned
• Omowunmi Dada - Mirabel
• Faith Hopewell - Hello
• Tolulope Oladiran - To Find Happiness
• Omotomike Opara - Perfidy
• Valerie Udeh - Tare

WINNER (Joint Winner): TOLULOPE OLADIRAN (TO FIND HAPPINESS) and VALERIE UDEH (TARE)

6. BEST FOREIGN ACTOR

• Sam Khoury - The Blind
• Vikas Waje - The Recess

WINNER: VIKAS WAJE - THE RECESS

7. BEST FOREIGN ACTRESS

• Aya Tiba - The Blind
• Ella Dne Morgan - Haunted 

WINNER: AYA TIBA - THE BLIND

8. BEST ANIMATION

• The One Who Tamed the Cloud - France
• Datsha - Sweden
• Orange Friends - Australia
• Monsieur Joan - France
• FTFO - 36,000 Feet
• Sure A Myth for Three Creations

WINNER: FTFO - 36,000 FEET

Happy New Year!!!!!!

Welcome to 2019 our Awesome Readers!!!! JAB wishes you a very FANTASTIC New year filled with open doors, breakthroughs and ground breaking Success. Cheers to a new year filled with Celebrationssssssssssss