Actress GRACE AMAH pregnant!!!

The pretty actress recently returned from a long stay in the uk and not only did she arrive nigeria with lots of goodies,she also came in pregnant!

''The lucky man is from western nigeria,has been in the uk for ages,is very financially successful and is already making plans to make grace his wife.''grace is glowing,her skin and all.pregnancy really suits her.they are planning the wedding and she will send out invitations anytime from now''.

please if you see grace,look at her very well,shes already showing.look at her very well and congratulate her...finding a husband no be joking matter.

Infact these days it is easier to pass a camel through the eye of a needle than to see a good man to marry!...congrats to grace and heres wishing her good health as she goes from one semester to the next.!

Story by Stellagroove via Nigerianfilms.com

Nollywood Yoruba Actress, Lola Alao To Celebrate Her 40th Birthday In Style

Nollywood actress, Lola Alao is set to celebrate her 40th birthday in a gigantic way on Sunday, December 19, 2010. Lola Alao started her acting career with appearance in Zeb Ejiro's Ripples.

She has planned to host the party at one of the 5 star hotels on the Island in Lagos. She plans to invite contempories in the industry like Rosemary Ingbi, Keppy Ekpeyong, Mahmud Arab, Liz Benson, Regina Askia and others.

Lola Alao also plans to launch her latest movie. She recently completed 2 of her movies, while she has several others uncompleted. She has been the recipient of 2 major awards namely Yoruba Heritage Award in the UK where she emerged Outstanding Actress of the year for 2010 and The Most Fashionable Actress Award from the Fashion & Life Magazine

Story by Nigeriafilms.com

No Room for Videos Lacking in Originality in Soundcity TV ---Adepetu

Executive Producer, Soundcity Music Video Awards (SMVA) and chief executive officer of Consolidated Media Associates, Tajudeen Adepetu, described by his admirers as an institution based on his achievements in the Nigerian Entertainment industry. Adepetu, a graduate of University of Jos, in this interview with Senior Correspondent of AllAfrica.com, Yemi Adebisi, talks on his experience in powering Soundcity Television with network in 50 countries. He also speaks on the company's awards presentation coming up this month, prevailing standard in entertainment industry, among others. Excerpts:

What really is Soundcity TV?

Soundcity TV, the mother brand of SMVA, is one of the brands of Consolidated Media Associates, a company that has a special focus in producing and syndicating programmes across Nigeria. Soundcity TV is the first of its kind in Nigeria and has now become a national favourite and a household brand name across the African continent. It has been positioned as a dedicated 24-hour music channel, which gives the Nigerian artiste a platform for projecting their image, while also contributing positively to the Nigerian music industry and the African continent at large.

The organisation is five this year. How has it been?

I am very excited about the possibilities that the brand has been able to achieve and the future growth of the brand and what the brand has been able to deliver, as we are on our way of achieving our set objectives.

What were these objectives?

To create a channel that people can be entertained, particularly the youth market between the ages of 17 and 35 while creating sufficient content. We also wanted to achieve continuous process and presence in the African Entertainment industry.

How much of these have you achieved?

We have achieved 65 percent of what we set out to achieve while the other 35 percent is work in progress. The reception by the general public across Africa has been very good which helped us achieve the 65 percent of our objectives.

What other things are you hoping to achieve in the nearest future?

Soundcity is now available across Africa, but we would like the programming of other brands of Consolidated Media such as Televista Movies, Business TV, Spice TV, Village Square and Soundcity Blast International Magazine to be spread across Africa.



What are your challenges so far?

The major issue we have is sponsorship, and because the society hasn't totally embraced the idea or concept of paying for entertainment, a case in point would be the number of people that pay for terrestrial TV, with this factor in mind advertisers would rather use the regular TV to reach their various target market. We hope that gradually Nigerians would see the advantage and exploit it.

What is it that has kept you going?

Resilience of the brand promoters and the conviction of the ideals of the brand have been the major motivating factors as well as being able to create a ray of hope in the life of the average Nigerian youth and give them a platform to enhance themselves. Another is the selfless service of consolidated media to the entertainment industry.

At five, how much do you think Soundcity has contributed and influenced the development of Nigerian music and videos?

Soundcity has influenced the entertainment industry in a tremendously. The brand is now the determining factor and a benchmark to the way music videos have evolved in Nigeria. It is also the only 24-hour music channel with the soul focus of promoting young and upcoming artistes, providing a platform and giving an avenue to express themselves positively. If a dipstick research is conducted across Africa, you will be able to effectively gauge the influence of Soundcity in the entertainment industry.

Has it been appreciated?

Whether our efforts have been appreciated enough will be left for the industry practitioners to say.

What about the expansion to other African countries, how many countries have Soundcity now and what is the estimated audience?



Soundcity is currently present in 50 countries and the whole of Africa with an estimated audience of one billion.

What has been the reception in those countries?

The reception in the African countries has been very encouraging and receptive. A lot of the artistes and nominees always want to attend SMVA just to be a part of the whole glitz and glamour, and to also perform at the event.

How much do you think the SMVA has actualised its objectives domestically before going international?

The origin for SMVA has always been pan-Africa with international recognition. In that regard we have achieved the set objective, which is why we decided to spread the nomination across Africa because we have a presence in the African continent.

What prompted the extension of the awards to other African countries?

Like I mentioned earlier, SMVA is a pan-African award so extending the nomination across Africa was inevitable irrespective of the time frame.

Explain the SMVA's stance of not recognising the stance of the NBC on Nigerian music videos contents.

SMVA will always recognise the laws that govern any country it operates in.

Don't you think you are promoting what the NBC is against and what could be harmful to the Nigerian youth?

Soundcity is a pan-African brand with presence in 50 countries in Africa. Therefore videos will be aired because our platform is of the African ideology.

What are the considerations in the award of the SMVA?



SMVA has set a standard in the African entertainment industry and as such the criteria for nominations and the awards are based on creative execution and value employed in the expression of that creativity. The criteria for nomination are based on a wide pool of videos depending on the best category fit for a nominated video and then filtered through several screening procedures with various panels that cut across different backgrounds on the basic and core features in the production of a film/music video, various angles are also considered such as story/storyboards, camera angles, production, film quality, authenticity and innovative. The winners are subsequently picked by skilled judges who are seasoned professionals in these fields with the technical expectation of the criteria.

How do you grade the videos played on Soundcity?

There is visual creative execution and value employed in the expression of that creativity.

Which videos won't you play on Soundcity?

I am a very creative person and I expect the youth to be creative as well, and because of my high expectations I won't air any video that lacks originality and of course a video with explicit content.

How do you manage the other brands of Soundcity

I have on-the-deck brand managers who ensure a smooth delivery of their jobs, functions and responsibilities. Thereby making it easier for me to oversee, but I am still basically involved in the thought or brainstorming aspect of the business as we are seeking innovative ways to expand in size and content.

What drives you?

The fear of poverty is a constant motivator or a driving force to succeed.

With all these, do you have any leisure moments at all?

It will be difficult to find any moment of leisure during working hours. As you can see, we have very strong and active brands. But off working hours I do find time to rest and relax with my family.


What are your hobbies?

Reading is a hobby I have always loved doing and also watching TV, my first love and a passion that has turned into a career.

What is your description of success?

My description of success is very simple and basic, having a happy home and some money in your pocket.

What are the unique things in this year's award?

The most outstanding performances from the most reputable entertainers in Nigeria and across Africa, breathtaking experience for the red carpet, an event on its own and the award itself, an unforgettable night filled with glitz and glamour for anyone privileged to attend.

What do you aim to achieve with the awards in the near future?

The most sought after awards of African origin, the most rewarding in terms of fulfillment and satisfaction.

Mel Gibson to Show His Face in Court - E! Online

The actor, who has mainly let his lawyers do the talking so far, is planning to testify in his ongoing custody dispute with estranged ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva, a source close to Grigorieva tells E! News.


A closed-door hearing is scheduled for tomorrow in L.A. Superior Court.


The source tells us that Grigorieva, who is seeking sole custody, is unhappy about her current arrangement with Gibson, in which their 1-year-old daughter, Lucia, spends three days and two nights a week at her dad's place.


Gibson gave a deposition in the custody case a week ago.


These proceedings are not to be confused with the ongoing investigation into whether Gibson got violent with Grigorieva or whether she tried to extort money from him. No criminal charges have been filed against either of them.

Kanye West Finally Admits He's "Not a Good Celebrity"

What's eating you today, Kanye West?


With a brand-new album on the shelves, the Grammy-winning rapper wants to put the drama of the past year behind him.


So how is he going about this? By talking about it more, of course.


"I've decided to fall back a bit on interviews in order to 'sell my album' I can't come up with some magic trick to make people like me," West tweeted this afternoon.


"I've made mistakes I've paid the price now it is what it is. I'm gone make this art but I'm not going to be scrutinized as a human being. No more Bush questions ... no more Taylor questions... no more relationship questions.... and the music is unquestionable sooooo.....


"I am a creative person," he concluded. "I'm not a good celebrity but I'm a great artist... I'm tired of using my celebrity to sell my art." 


Oh, come now, you're a great celebrity. You've been on Entourage, you're a jet-setter, you're dramatic and volatile, you hang out with the Kardashians and you're 250 percent confident in everything that you produce.


What could be more conducive to infamy than that?


Rolling Stone also bestowed five-star "classic" status on his latest release, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy—so even if really isn't a good celebrity, at least he's not blowing smoke when he calls himself a great artist, either.

Author seeks shutdown of 'Fela!' Broadway musical

NEW YORK – The author of a book about the late Afrobeat Nigerian superstar Fela Kuti sued the producers of the award-winning Broadway musical "Fela!" to stop performances Monday, saying they stole his work and thought an offer of $4,000 was all he deserved for copying entire portions of his book into the play's script.

Lawyers for Charles Moore demanded in the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Manhattan that the Broadwayshow, a production set to open next week in London and all other performances be blocked. The lawsuit also sought at least $5 million in damages and a halt to all advertising, promotions and product sales resulting from the show.

Moore is the author of "Fela Fela: Cette Putain de Vie" and the copyright owner of its English translation, "Fela This Bitch of a Life," which the lawsuit maintains is the only authorized biography of composer, singer, musician and political activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, who died in 1997 at age 58.

A spokesman for the show's producers, Richard Kornberg, said he was "really shocked at this turn of events" because Moore is on the show's website endorsing it and helping to publicize "how wonderful this production is."

"So the idea he is now suing the production that a year ago he was praising seems weird to me," Kornberg said.

"Fela!" tells the life story of the international music legend, who was known for his fight against corruption and injustice.

The production has been promoted as being co-conceived and written by Tony Award winner Bill T. Jones and Jim Lewis with an emphasis on the energetic Afrobeat music Fela created in the 1960s by combining African sounds with a fusion of jazz, R&B, rock and soul music. It was nominated for a Tony Award as last year's best musical.

The show captures the way Fela delivered his themes of human rights, anti-corruption and individual empowerment through his often-satirical lyrics and monologue during a nightclub act. Humor alternates with serious matters. Audience members are enticed to get up and follow Fela's directions to move their hips.

The lawsuit maintains that the musical copies portions of Moore's book verbatim.

"Entire portions were simply copied from Moore's book and inserted into the script of the musical," the lawsuit said.

The lawsuit said the play copies many unique portions of Moore's book, including a fictional character Moore created — Afa Ojo, She Who Commands Rain — as a tribute to Fela's mother, whom Moore depicted in a voice of a ghost speaking to her son.

According to the lawsuit, the book was published in 1982, a year after Fela contacted Moore and asked him to write his life story because he was convinced he was about to die.

Moore agreed to write the book because of the deep friendship that developed between the men after they met in 1974, the lawsuit said. It added that Moore shared an understanding of Fela's spiritual beliefs based on his own knowledge of the Nigerian Yoruba-derived Santeria religion from his native Cuba.

Fela gave Moore complete access to friends, family and personal files and submitted to more than 25 hours of recorded interviews, the lawsuit said.

The lawsuit said Moore was first approached by representatives of the Broadway production in April 2007 and was subsequently offered $2,000 for the exclusive right to his book for the Broadway show and another $2,000 for the right to use his book in connection with any audiovisual production.

The lawsuit said Moore's agent rejected the offer in September 2007, saying it was grossly insufficient and should include an advance and participation in the royalty pool.

The theatrical production of "Fela!" debuted in July 2008, and Moore was invited in June 2009 and again in September 2009 to attend rehearsals and consult with the creators, the lawsuit said.

It said that one of the dancers told him she had used the book to shape her character in the musical and that Jones told him he had used material from his book in developing the show.

The lawsuit said Moore also was never compensated for a videotaped interview he did to support the show and that one of the play's producers told him in October 2009 that his book was "looked at" but there was no need to credit him or the book for playing any role in the development of the story line or characters.

Ghana Movie Writers Are 'Holy Thieves'

FOR A very long time, I have tried to understand why our Ghanaian movie directors and producers did not pick books by renowned writers like John Grisham, Jeffery Archer, Sidney Seldon and make movies out of them. 

Well, apparently, I have been wrong all this while, as they seem to be 'stealing' stories of these accomplished writers without giving them any credit. 

Their excuse that they want to direct and produce movies with an African story does not hold because they do not even pick the works of African writers like oNgugi wa Thiong'o,  Chinua Achebe, Atukwei Okai and several other big names in Africa literature. 

I am not a big fan of movies made in Ghana or Nigeria at large, having been disappointed on several occasions by some of these local movies. 

I cursed my stars for wasting my precious time to watch a movie like 'Sexy Angel', 'Hot Fork' etc. and since then, I vowed never to watch any local movie. 

But I hear about a new movie, 'Turn Me On', which I thought would be very interesting. 

And after watching it, I doffed my hat for Priscilla Agyeham 'writer' of the movie 'Turn Me On' (for God's sake, where from this title, who is turning on who?) 

I told a colleague about the movie, feeling excited that at least, for the first time, a Ghanaian scriptwriter had done a marvellous job. 

The movie is about a successful man who was murdered, leaving behind three legitimate children and one illegitimate daughter and property worth about four million Ghana cedis. 

In fact, I was going on and on until my friend started telling me the story line. I paused a little, wondering how he knew plot the so well since he never watched local movies. 

My friend then told me the movie's plot was 'stolen' from a novel originally written by Sidney Sheldon called 'Morning, Noon and Night' in 1995. 

The supposed scriptwriter of 'Turn Me On' dubbed the entire plot of Morning, Noon and Night, and even maintained the first names of the characters in the movie!!!

OMG! How can this be? 
One picks someone's novel, makes a movie out of it and keeps all the credit to him or herself. For Christ's sake, the Harry Porter series were based on a novel written by J.K. Rowling and was dully acknowledged. 

Behaviours such as these can only be found in poverty-stricken countries like Ghana where the legitimate owners cannot sue these plagiarists. 

After all, there is nothing here that will make someone come all the way from Europe, Asia and the Americas to sue them. 

By the way, do you know that one of the latest movies in town, 'Blackmail,' is a copied version of a 2004 award-winning India movie titled 'Aitraaz'? 

It has been copied from A to Z, yet no recognition was given to the original writer. 

I can mention thousands of such movies whose storylines and plots have been copied by these local writers without acknowledging the original authors. 

I do not want to conclude that there are no creative scriptwriters here in Ghana. I believe that these so-called movie directors and producers always want the easy way out. They do not want to invest. 

A friend told me about a renowned movie director cum producer who turned him down when he presented him with a script. 

He did not even read the content, let alone hear the price it was going for. Rather, this producer preferred to plagiarise Indian movies and re-packaged it into English and Twi then present them to the Ghanaian consumer. 

Please let us be serious in this nascent industry of ours if we really want to grow and become like Hollywood and Bollywood. 

Let us be creative and write our own stories. And if we can't, let us give credit where it is due, use good scripts, good directors, splendid cast and improvise so that we can have movies worth buying and watching. 

The critical eye is still watching and will 'hammer' where necessary. 

By Christopher Kotei