The Best of Nollywood (BON) 2013 Holds Awards Ceremony in Asaba

Asaba has a rising profile as one of the thriving locations for Nollywood movies, and this must have informed the decision by the Best of Nollywood awards organizers to hold the award ceremony there. And it makes me proud since I'm from Asaba, and I'm of the opinion that more events should happen outside Lagos. Below are more pictures from the event and some of the winners.

Hollywood's Leading Black Actors on Oprah's Next Chapter

It's awards season in the Hollywood calendar and black actors are very well represented this year, with many of them and their movies being touted for top honors at the Oscars. Chiwetel Ejiofor in Twelve Years a Slave, Idris Elba in Mandela's biopic, Long Walk to Freedom, and Micheal B. Jordan in Fruitvale Station, a story based on the true life murder of a young black man in urban America.

Couple Love - Uche Jombo and Kenny Rodriguez

Uche Jombo was with her husband Kenny Rodriguez in the States a few months ago before she returned for the festivals and awards season in Nigeria. She shared this picture of them together with the tags, #Mr&MrsRodriguez #AboutThatTimeOfTheYear #XmasIsUponUs #LetTheFunTimesBegin. I won't be surprised if she'll soon be on her way back to the United States to spend Christmas with her husband. We're loving her laugh and outfit in this picture...

Man Candy of the Week - Gbenro Ajibade Brings the Heat

Gbenro Ajibade is a former regular cast member on the TV series, Tinsel. He now acts in various movies and is a fashion model also. The picture below is NSFW, but all manner of yummy hotness otherwise. Don't say you weren't warned :)

Memorial Service For Nelson Mandela at the Aso Villa Chapel, Abuja

Someone said Goodluck Jonathan was Nigeria's Mandela which I think is ill advised, as only history will prove that. President Jonathan himself who was in Paris when news of Mandela's death was announced was more officious. He declared three days of national mourning with flags to be flown at half mast, which was fitting considering the historical ties between Nigeria and South Africa, and Nelson Mandela n particular. The three days culminated in a memorial service for the late Mandela held yesterday at the Aso Villa Chapel, Abuja. Mandela will be buried in SA, December 15. May his soul rest in peace.

Julius Agwu is the Pastor in Duncan Mighty's Wedding

Julius Agwu is the pastor in Duncan Mighty's recent wedding, but it was all fun for a new music video that features the comedian. Another picture below...

Photos From Dr Sid and Simi Osomo's Introduction Ceremony

Musician, Dr. Sid and his fiance, Simi Osomo begun the journey to their marriage today with the traditional introduction ceremony at the bride's parent's home in Lagos. The guys certainly turned out as a lot of male celebrities came out to support one of their own. Congrats to the lovely couple....

Cyber Bullying: This Toke Makinwa and Linda Ikeji Issue - Toni Payne

By Toni Payne

Let me start by saying, we sometimes avoid those touchy subjects because we wish to avoid “drama” but Cyber Bullying is one concept it seems we are yet to get a full grasp on its consequences. Currently, in America there is a full campaign launched against bullying in general, where different celebs have been actively campaigning to stop bullying. We have seen cases of young ones committing  suicide because they couldn’t handle the bullying. I pray and hope things don’t get this far in my motherland, although I suspect it may have and we just don’t document it as much.

Nominees for the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards Announced

On Thursday 5th December 2013, Africa Magic clocked 10 years and during the anniversary celebration, nominees for the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards were also announced. The nominees for the 2014 AMVCAs are:

Charles Novia's Best Five Nollywood Actresses

By Charles Novia

I watched a number of films this year and as many as were being churned out in all the zones, I had to pin-point my search to specifics. As a filmmaker, with many years of experience to my credit, I know good acting when I see it. Acting is inborn while talent is general but depth in acting is few among actors. And so, my blog has decided to award and possibly reward actors with citations and accolades for their art in a preceding and current year. I and my editorial staff think this will be a good and unbiased reward system.