Tuesday 10 October 2017

Press release: 21st AFRICAN FILM AWARDS 2017: NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCEMENT (FULL LIST OF FINALISTS)

Press release: For Immediate Use. 
London: Monday 9 October 2017 
21st AFRICAN FILM AWARDS 2017: NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCEMENT (FULL LIST OF FINALISTS) 

London hosts greatest gathering of Africa’s film Stars African Voice Newspapers UK, the organisers of the annual African Film Awards has made public the nominees for the 21st edition. The African Film Awards this year witnessed over 100 entries from across the world. The Awards Jury has nominated great new talents and established names in the industry. 

London will host the glamorous awards ceremony to announce the winners of Africa’s most prestigious film awards at a gathering of cultural ambassadors, diplomats, business moguls and celebrities at the historic Stratford Town Hall on Saturday 4th November 2017. 

The evening will also witness investiture ceremony for deserving African Leaders who will be honored with 2017 African Voice Leadership Awards. The 2017 African Voice Leadership Honours List include Chief Dele Momodu who is to be recognised for Leadership in Enterprise Development and others who have shown dedication to the economic growth of Africa. Recipients from the Diaspora include Rev. Julius Oladipo Shebioba, Dr. Richard Fasunloye and Patrick Campbell whose leadership contributions has helped community integration and cohesion in the United Kingdom. 

Veteran Actress Golda John Abiola, Co-Founder and Event Director said, the journey of 21years of African Film Awards has positively portrayed Nollywood across the world.  The Jury recognises outstanding achievements and great strive for excellence among the Diaspora filmmakers. Two films, Desecration and Talking Dolls got the highest nominations in 8 categories: Desecration got Award nomination for Best feature film, Award for Best Producer, Award for Best Screenplay, Award for Best Director, Award for Best Supporting Actor, Award for Best Supporting actress, Award for African Actor of the Year and Award for African Actress of the Year. While, Talking Dolls got Award nominations for African Actor & Actress of the Year, Award nomination for Best Director, Best Actress in Supporting role, Best actor in Supporting role, Best Producer, Best Screen play and Best Feature Film. 

Others with six to seven nominations are the movie Help, In A Strange Land and Unpredictable Romance. 

Top actresses like Rita Dominic (Desecration) and Belinda Effah (Talking Dolls) will slug it out in the African Actress of the Year category while Nigeria's Joseph Benjamin (Desecration), Daniel K Daniel (Talking Dolls), Daniel Lloyds (Help) and Rotimi Salami (Not Yet Married) compete to win in the category of Best African Actor of the Year. 

Other finalists from Africa’s fast growing film industry popularly known as Nollywood and those from the (Hausa Language category) are: Nafisat Abdullahi, Idris Hafsat Ahmed, Kamal Sani Alkali, Ramadan Booth, Hamisu Lamido Iyantama, Ibrahim Halima Yusuf, and Sani Ahmed Yaro and from (African Film in Yoruba Language category) are: Abiola Adebayo (Best supporting Actress), Yomi Fabiyi Best supporting Actor in Supporting Role) and Laide Bakare (Best Actress). 





Prince Mike Abiola, Founder & Chairman of the African Film Awards said, “The annual awards, organised by African Voice Newspaper UK is aimed at celebrating excellence in the growing film industry and building global icons. 

Congratulations to all the African Film Awards 2017 nominees”. Below are the list of 2017 nominees: From the fast rising stars of (UK Nollywood): 

1. The nominees for the Best Actress in Lead Role are: 
Tolulope Yesufu HELP 
Funmilayo Awolo Unpredictable Romance 
Roseline Sanni Ajose IN A STRANGE LAND 
Jenneh Amadu Kamanda 2nd Wife 

 2. The nominees for the Best Actor in Lead Role are: 
Danny Erskine Unpredictable Romance 
Olukunle Samuel Fafowora 2nd Wife
William Kemeh IN A STRANGE LAND 

3. The nominees for the Best Actor in Supporting Role are: 
Tudor Leaf Unpredictable Romance 
Kunle Oladeji Talking Dolls 
Ken Smart 2nd Wife 
Malcom A Benson Gold Dust Ikenga 
Max Cavenham Desecration 

4. The nominees for the Best Actress in Supporting Role are:
Helen Gold Osabutey HELP 
Nicola Alexis DESECRATION 
Ngozi Thompson IN A STRANGE LAND 
Marie Gomez Sarkis Talking Dolls 
Sibongile Radebe Unpredictable Romance 

5. The nominees for ScreenPlay are: 
Desecration by Bode Odetoye 
Help by Tolulope Yesufu 
Talking Dolls by Franklin Ubi 
2nd Wife by Hadiza Mohammed 

6. The nominees for Best Feature Films are: 
DESECRATION by Bode Odetoye 
Help by Tolulope Yesufu 
IN A STRANGE LAND by Roseline Sanni Ajose 
Talking Dolls by Sukie Oduwole 
Unpredictable Romance by Francis Uwadi 
Who Am I by Stella Maris Okafor 

7. The nominees for Best indigenous movie are: 
Who Am I by Stella Maris Okafor 
Broken Bride By George Kelly 

8. The nominees for Best UK Producer are: 
IN A STRANGE LAND by Roseline Sanni Ajose 
Who Am I by Stella Maris Okafor 
Talking Dolls by Marc Adebesin 
Gold Dust Ikenga by Malcom Benson 

9. The nominees for (Special Category) Best Executive Producer are: 
LABO – Dr. Sunday Popoola P
RISCA'S PRODUCTIONS - Rev. Dr Prisca Richards 
18 Carat Mama - Mr. Godwin Osabutey 

10.The nominees for Short Films are: 
Lodgers by Keni Ogunlola 
Sambisa by Uche Aguh 
Yemoja: Rise of the Orisa by Nosa Igbinedion 

11. The nominees for Best Director are: 
 Unpredictable Romance Francis Uwadi 
DESECRATION Niyi Towolawi 
Talking Dolls Sukie Oduwole 
IN A STRANGE LAND Teru Ekuerhare 

12.The nominees for Best Actress (TV Series) are: 
Funmi Ogidan Bello Housewives & Girlfriends 
Moji Bamtefa Meet The Adebanjos 
Nayo Jobson Concealed 

13.The nominees for Best Actress in Supporting Role (TV Series) are: 
Helen Gold Osabutey – Housewives & Girlfriends 
Moji Bamtefa – Meet The Adebanjos 
Tayo Anthonio - Concealed 

14. The nominees for Best African Actor of The Year are: 
Daniel K Daniel Talking Doll 
Chiwentalu Agu Who Am I 
Joseph Benjamin DESECRATION 
Daniel Lloyd HELP 
Rotimi Salami Not Yet Married  

15.The nominees for Best African Actress of The Year are: 
Belinda Effah Talking Doll 
Rita Dominic DESECRATION 

16. Finalist from African Film in (Hausa Language category) are: 
Nafisat Abdullahi (Outstanding Actress) 
Idris Hafsat Ahmed (Best Actress) 
Kamal Sani Alkali (Best Director) 
Ramadan Booth (Best Actor) 
Hamisu Lamido Iyantama (Best Producer) 
Ibrahim Halima Yusuf (Best Actress in Supporting Role) 
Sani Ahmed Yaro (Best Actor in Supporting Role) 

17. Finalist from African Film in Yoruba Language category) are: 
Abiola Adebayo (Best supporting Actress) 
Yomi Fabiyi Best supporting Actor in Supporting Role) 
Laide Bakare (Best Actress)

18.The nominees for Best Actor (UK - TV Series) are: 
Zackary Momoh BBC Series Doctor 
Van Vicker Housewives & Girlfriends 
Arinze Kene Shave The Cat

 19. The nominees for Best Actor in Supporting Role (UK – TV Series) are: 
Damson Idris BBC series Casualty 
Ken Smart Housewives & Girlfriends 
Joshua Okusanya Sambisa

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Featuring
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Music by: Dj Osa Jatt


VENUE: LIGHTHOUSE HALL, 262 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0DP

DATE: Saturday, 18th, November, 2017

TIME: Red carpet from 6pm, Show starts 7pm


TICKETS:

Early Bird Standard - £20 
Standard Ticket - £30 
VIP (Gallery) - £50 
VVIP (Table Seating) - £75 
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Monday 25 September 2017

Fri/06/Oct: The London Celebrity Premiere of Ayo Makun’s 10 DAYS IN SUN CITY @ Odeon Greenwich

From the Guinness World Record Producers of 30 Days in Atlanta, Corporate World Entertainment
Presents
The London Premiere of Ayo Makun's
10 DAYS IN SUN CITY... 
STARRING: Richard Mofe - Damijo, Ayo Makun, Adesua Etomi, Mercy Johnson, Juliet Ibrahim, Gbenro Ajibade, Celeste Ntuli, 2Face Idibia, Amanda Du-Pont, Thenjiwe Moseley.
DATE: Friday, 6th, October, 2017
VENUE: Odeon IMAX Cinema, Bugsby Way, Greenwich, SE10 0QJ
TIME: Red carpet from 8.30pm, Screening from 10.30pm
 
GET YOUR PREMIERE TICKETS HERE: 
TICKETS: Premiere Ticket (Standard): £20 + Booking Fee
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10 DAYS IN SUN CITY will also be showing in UK cinemas from Friday 6th October - Odeon, Cineworld, Vue.
LOCATIONS: 
ODEON CINEMAS
GREENWICH, SURREY QUAYS, STREATHAM, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER
CINEWORLD
WEMBLEY, WOOD GREEN, ENFIELD, MILTON KEYNES
VUE CINEMAS 
STRATFORD, ROMFORD, THURROCK
More Info: www.10daysinsuncity.com / 0794681153
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(Official Media Partner)

Fri/29/Sept: The London Premiere of TY Moore's APOSTLE DO GOOD @ Odeon Greenwich

            
Apostle Do Good
Apostle Do Good a new TV series from the stable of UK Nollywood film producer and director Toyin Moore and Jader Group premiere in London Cinema.
Date: Friday, September 29th, 2017.


Time: Red Carpet 8:30 pm, Film Screening 10 pm


Venue: Odeon IMAX Cinema Greenwich (Home to Nollywood film premieres). 
The TV series features a cast of UK Nollywood master actors which include: Charles Efe Lawson, Toyin Moore, Dapo Opayinka @iamdapoopayinka, Ferguson Jack, Mofe Duncan, Lydia Tett Olet, Neli King, Cordelia Emeh, Tai Olutayo, Layo Awolo, Labake Labake, Doris Ngere, Nkechi Kamara Akpenyi, Doyin Ola, Freshboi Oladeji, Frank Williams, Funmi Ogidan-Bello, Yomi Onandipe, Nike Bameke, Rashellee Wauchope
Apostle Do Good a compressed movie version premieres first at the Odeon Cinema Greenwich with red carpet starting at 8:30 pm and the film screening at 10 pm before the series is released to subscribing TV stations in October 2017.
The TV series will be shown across UK, Africa, Canada and some parts of the USA.
Tickets:
Standard: £20.00


Premium: £30.00


VIP: £40.00
Buy Tickets from here
Watch trailer below

Thursday 7 September 2017

Sat/23/Sept: Akpos & Sererem's COME JOKE WITH ME Comedy Show @The Open Door, London

SEREREM Entertainment & Hetogrow Entertainment
Present
Akpos & Sererem's Comedy Show
COME JOKE WITH ME 
FEATURING: 
Akpos, Sererem, Emeka Smith, McAbbey Da Prof,  Don Nice, Lateef Love Joy, Radicall77, Pastor Zino, Wale Gates, Ultimate Charles, Lawson & Vera

VENUE:
The Open Door, Crystal Palace, 25 Church Road, London SE19 2TE

DATE:
Saturday 23rd September 2017

TICKETS:
Standard Tickets: £15
VIP: £35
VVIP: £45

Online Payment
www.femtejkreationsmedia.com/buy-online/

For more Information:
Call 07878202481

Monday 7 August 2017

The London & Birmingham Premieres of Stella Maris Okafor's 'WHO AM I' the Movie

St Maris Productions Present
   
The London & Birmingham Premieres of Stella Maris Okafor's
'WHO AM I' the Movie


Produced by
Stella Maris Okafor  

Directed by
Peace Osigbe   

STARRING:
Chiwetalu Agu.  Stella Maris Okafor, Ebele  Okaro, Francis Nduka, Emeka Enyiocha, Steve Eboh, Victoria Inyama, Anthony Monjaro, Ngozi Thompson. And lots more   

London Show:

DATE:
Friday 18th August  


VENUE:
Odeon IMAX Cinema, Busby Way London, SE10 0QJ  


TIME:
Red carpet- from 8 pm, MOVIE Screening from 22:00 (After Party until 2:30 am)

BUY TICKETS HERE: www.femtejkreationsmedia.com

TICKET:
Standard -£25 Red carpet, Watch film  
Premium -  £35 (Watch film with premium sitting area close to cast)
VIP - £50 (Inc. Food and drinks. Meet and greet cast with red carpet photos with cast and crew. Free entry to After party
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Manchester Show

DATE:
Sunday 20th August 
VENUE:
AKS Banqueting & Conference Suite. Aston Cross Business Park, 50 Rocky lane, B6 5RQ  


TIME:
Red carpet- from 8 pm, MOVIE Screening from 22:00 (After Party until 2:30 am)  

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TICKET:
VIP - £40 (Food & Drink, Red carpet, Watch film ) 
VVIP - £60 (Inc. Food and drinks. Meet and greet cast with red carpet photos with cast and crew. Free entry to After party

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Monday 10 July 2017

WED/9/AUG: AFRICAN SHOWCASE MARKET/FESTIVAL IN BARKING....CELEBRATING DIVERSITY THROUGH COMMERCE.

WED/9/AUG:  AFRICAN SHOWCASE MARKET/FESTIVAL IN BARKING....CELEBRATING DIVERSITY  THROUGH COMMERCE.


Spaces are going fast !!!

This presents an opportunity to not only reach new markets but also to join others in celebrating diversity through commerce as well as network with other local businesses.

Featuring: 
**Live performances by Artistes from North, East, South and West Africa. 
**We will also have drum workshop, Acoustic,  PD workshop, Choreographer. **And head-gear wrapping seminar 
**Drumming workshop crash course and many other African cultural classes.
**Over 40 market stalls all displaying authentic African products and services. Be sure to be part of the fun-filled event.

VENUE: 
Market Square, Town Centre Barking, Barking 1G11 8DQ

DATE: 
WED 9th August 2017

TIME: 10am - 7pm

ADMISSION: 

Official Promo




For more info and to book a stall, contact: Kiskirine Events
Planning, Venues, Weddings and Consultancy
07956675412. 
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Sunday 9 July 2017

Sat/19/Aug: AbiGlobal Family Fun day/Sale in Barking, London

EVENT:
AbiGlobal FAMILY FUN DAY/SALES
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Featuring 
DJ Alexo, Bouncing Castle, Nigeria Market, Food tasting, Nollywood, Suya, Raffle draw, Sales in the shop
and much more 
DATE:
Saturday 19th August 2017
VENUE:
Unit 5, 75 River Rd, Barking
IG11 0DR
TIME: 12-6pm 

Offical Promo


£5 off when you spend £50 @ Abiglobal in Barking 
Offer ends 1st Sept 2017
Powered by Kiskirine Events 
To Exhibit or sponsor 
please call Ola 
07956675412
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Thursday 29 June 2017

Sat/22 & Sun/23/July: London Premiere of Toyin Abraham's ALAKADA RELOADED @ Odeon Cinema & The Lighthouse

 Toyin Abraham's hit comedy movie #AlakadaReloaded will be premiering in London. Toyin Abraham alongside some cast members will be in attendance. 


ALAKADA RELOADED 
'The Story Of A Fake Girl'


Starring: Toyin Abraham, Odunade Adekola, Gabriel Afolayan, Iyabo Ojo, Kehinde Bankole, Mr Latin, Alibaba, Helen Paul, Lala Akindoju, Woli Arole, Liz Dasilva, Peteru Comedy, Ijebuu, Jumoke Odetola, Annie Idibia, Lilian Esoro, Yaw and many more 


DATES & VENUES

Sat/22nd/July 2017 
ODEON IMAX CINEMA
Bugsby Way, Greenwich, SE10 0QJ
Time: From 9pm

Sun/23rd/July 2017 
THE LIGHTHOUSE HALL
254-272 Camberwell Rd, London SE5 0DP
Time: From 5pm

HOST: 
DJ ABASS

MUSIC
Dj Whateva + Surprise Artiste Performance

TICKETS: From £20 +Booking Fee 

TICKET OUTLETS
Tomi’s Kitchen – Deptford – 020 8694 9352
Tomi’s Kitchen – Hackney – 020 8986 6226
Tasty – Woolwich – 020 8854 2171
LeJoint – Old kent Road – 020 7207 6789
Enish – Lewisham – 020 – 8318 7527
Obalende Suya – Peckham – 020 7703 7033
Billy Que – 07879 181552

ONLINE TICKETS:
TICKET HOTLINE: 
07946 811253 
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Wednesday 28 June 2017

THE 4th NIGERIAN DIASPORA DIRECT INVESTMENT SUMMIT (NDDIS) IN LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, 13th -15th JULY 2017

*THE 4th NIGERIAN DIASPORA DIRECT INVESTMENT SUMMIT (NDDIS) IN LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, 13th -15th JULY 2017*

The NDDIS was established to help Nigerians in the Diaspora connect and set up their businesses in Nigeria and to form partnership with other businesses from the UK and Nigeria


*THEME*: The £25 Billion Investment Bridge: Diaspora Investment and Job Creation Summit

*SPECIAL GUESTS*: 
***Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode
***Hon. Abike Dabiri
***Sen Lanre Tejuoso
***Hon. Rita Orji

*DATE & TIME:*
*Thursday 13th July 2017: 7PM – 9PM:* Cocktail/Opening Ceremony

*Friday 14th July 2017: 9AM – 6PM* Main Summit/Exhibition/Deal Room

*Saturday 15th July 2017: 7PM – 12 Midnight:* Dinner and Launching of Diaspora Initiatives

*VENUE*: Brunei Gallery, SPAS, University of London, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG

*ADMISSION FEE: £50*

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BROADCAST BY: FEMTEJ KREATIONS MEDIA
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Tuesday 13 June 2017

The London Premiere of ‘In A Strange Land’, A film About Modern Day Slavery!

The anticipated London premieres of ‘In a Strange Land’, took place on Friday, June 9th, 2017. The Anti-Slavery/Human trafficking movie by Inspiration Production, produced by Actress Roseline Sanni-Ajose and directed by Teri Ekuerahare received a well-deserved applause and congratulatory message from attendees.
Co-produced by William Keme, ‘In a Strange Land’ is an emotional movie which focused on Modern slavery in the form of abuse and human trafficking mostly in the UK.
The premiere night was attended by exceptional people who cares and wants to make a stop to this issue. Amongst them includes; Kevin Hyland OBE, UK’s first independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner aims and is leading efforts to tackle modern slavery and human trafficking. Kevin Hyland OBE is the United Kingdom’s first Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner. His primary objective is to tackle and improve modern slavery and human trafficking in the UK and internationally.
Also in attendance was Debbie Ariyo, founder and Chief Executive of; Africans Unite Against Child Abuse (AFRUCA). Mayor of Greenwich, Olu Babatola, Chief Bimbo Robert Folayan,The former Chairman of Canuk and Director of Nigerian Diaspora Direct Investment Summit (NDDIS),  Babatunde Loye Former Chairman of Canuk, Dr Boma Douglas new Canuk Chairman and his wife, Cllr Obajimi Adefiranye of Borough Council and his wife, Actors  and actresses from Nollywood UK amongst others.
The star of the night and the brain behind the movie is an Actress, Producer, Theater Nurse and mother of 2; Roseline Sanni- Ajose looked elegant and beautiful for the evening, and most importantly, was excited to present her latest movie to the world in hopes of fighting the issue of Modern Slavery.
All the casts and crew were also present, at the event which started and finished on time. Amongst them was the amazing actress, Ngozi Thompson Igwebike who played an exceptional role. Sam Obiago, Toyin Moore, Larry King, Judith Chukwu, Lucien Morgan, Dami Banjo, MA Benson, Kevwe Ogunje amongst others also played an amazing role.

This premiere was hosted by MC Mark Cum. Sponsored by University of Portsmouth, Medview airline and OWL Financial.

Pictures From The Event


 Roseline Sanni- Ajose (Film Producer/Actor)

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Teru Ekuerahare (Film Director)
William Keme ( Executive Producer/Co-director)
Chief Bimbo Robert Folayan
Ngozi Thompson Igwebike (Actress)
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Roseline Sanni-Ajose, Kevin Hyland OBE, Debbie Ariyo OBE

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Kenneth Nnamdi Nwaefulu (Production Director)
Abass Tijani,  DJA Media & Teju Ibukunoluwa, Femtej Kreations Media