Streets of Calabar Movie Premieres at the 2012 Calabar Festival

Streets of Calabar Movie Premieres at the 2012 Calabar Festival    

Spirit Creations UK, in association with Cross River State Tourism Bureau, Silverbird
Distribution and UNICEM - the leading supplier of cement in south-eastern Nigeria                                    
               
                                                      Announces
The Exclusive Press Screening & Red Carpet World Premiere of the International Nollywood
Comedy Thriller
                                   “STREETS OF CALABAR”
The events have been scheduled as follows:

Exclusive Screening for the Press & Business Partners in Lagos at 10am on Friday 14th December 2012 at the Silverbird Galleria, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Movie Premiere Event at the Calabar Festival at 5.00pm on Friday 21st December 2012 at the

FilmHouse, Marina Resort, Calabar brought to you by UNICEM

                                STARS FROM THE MOVIE INCLUDE:
Rita Dominic (2012 winner AMAA Best Actress Award);Wale Ojo (winner Nigeria Entertainment Best Actor Award 2012 & star of “Phone Swap”); Anthony Ofoegbu (UK actor on British TV productions“The Bill”,“Casualty”and “Spooks”); Maynard Eziashi (winner of Silver Bear 41st Berlin International Film Festival Best Actor Award forhisrole along side Pierce Brosnanin“MisterJohnson”.Maynardal so starred with Sean Conneryin“A Good Manin Africa”and with Jim Careyin“AceVenture:When Nature Calls”);Keppy Ekpenyong (veteran actor and star of over thirty
Nollywood movies);Gordon Case (A royal Shakespearean and National Theatre actor in the UK);Lisa Kill(a new British Nollywood Starlet); Vicqui Christie (a British trained actress);writer,producer &  co-director Charles Aniagolu (former BBC and CNN news anchor);co director Frank Macaulay and various other a stand crew members of Streets of Calabar.
ABOUT THE MOVIE STREETS OF CALABAR:
Caught in a web of scams, danger and murder, two down-on-their-luck scammers must become part of a covert police mission to stop a mysterious gangster from taking over the peaceful streets of Calabar. Written in a mixture of English and Pigin, former BBC/CNN reporter and presenter, Charles Aniagolu weaves an intricate and funny story in this taut comedy-thriller, with a cleverness and wit that will leave you tense and laughing at the same time. Critics say the movie’s strikingly original backdrop, darkly comic riff and tense, rollicking actiongangster-thriller portrait, make Streets of Calabar a world-class film, placing it at the pinnacle of the Nollywood movement.

Rita Dominic star of Streets of Calabar said: “Streets of Calabar is an international-standard movie which was shot on location in London, England and against the spectacular backdrop of Calabar and Cross River State, with a great storyline and an international cast. The film really is something for the moviegoer to get excited about”. Jacqueline Bell, Executive Producer of Streets of Calabar said:

“The stars of the movie will be there, including Rita Dominic, Wale Ojo, Anthony Ofoegbu, up and coming
Nollywood starlet Lisa Kill and many more. We’re happy the premiere is taking place in December at the height of the Calabar Festival. I can’t think of a better way to further enhance the already splendid profile of Africa’s biggest cultural event than with this movie and we are grateful to the government and people of Cross River State for their support.”
Charles Aniagolu, writer, producer and co-director of Streets of Calabar said:
“This film is a must see. The storyline has several twists in it that will keep moviegoers glued to their seats.
Nollywood fans will be thrilled with both the revelatory narrative style and the production value of this movie.
I’m happy that the premiere is taking place in the fabulous metropolis of Calabar, one of the most visually
beautiful cities in West Africa and the same location where much of the movie was filmed”.
Michael Williams, Managing Director, Cross River State Tourism Bureau, said: “We are thrilled to
bring the premiere of the film Streets of Calabar to the newly completed ultra modern FilmHouse cinema at the Marina Resort and to the world famous Calabar Festival. The Festival is a premier showcase of Nigerian cultural innovation, the finest achievements of African arts and the best in Black creativity and this movie definitely adds to that impressive diversity”.

STREETS OF CALABAR opens in cinemas nationwide on Friday 21st December 2012. For more information, please visit: www.streetsofcalabar.com, facebook page: www.facebook.com/streetsofcalabar and twitter: streetsofcalabar@streetsofcalaba

FOR THE PRESS: Your coverage of this world premiere is cordially invited. Press credentials will be issued at the event.
CONTACTS: Charles Aniagolu (Producer & Co-Director): 0806 577 6491 or Uwem Jacob (Marketing &
Publicity Agent): 0806 544 9130 or Rosana George Hart (Silverbird Distribution): 0803 509 7599.

Leading African Social Network launches $3000 'I Love Africa' Video Competition

Leading African Social Network launches

 $3000 'I Love Africa' Video Competition

To celebrate the launch of their new 'Communities' feature, Afroterminal.com - the leading African Social Network, has partnered with OH TV (a UK TV Channel) to launch the $3000 'I Love Africa'video competition.


(PRWEB UK) 19 November 2012

To celebrate the launch of their new 'Communities' feature, Afroterminal.com - the leading African Social Network, has partnered with OH TV (a UK TV Channel) to launch the $3000 'I Love Africa' video competition.

Afroterminal.com, touted by Forbes in 2012 as one of Africa's hottest tech start-ups, is an online social network focused on creating and sustaining friendships for its African members. Unlike many social platforms across Africa which focus on memberships from a specific country, Afroterminal.com boasts of a very diverse membership – with regular members hailing from all 53 African countries.

Afroterminal.com has recently launched a new 'Communities' ethos which encourages new and existing members to join Communities, based on their location and topics of interest. The Communities model re-enforces Afroterminal.com's focus on the African culture - which is rich in mutual respect, family and community spirit.

Afroterminal.com also provides users with mobile and desktop chat functionalities, lively forum discussions, chatrooms, photos, videos, music and much more.

CHARLES AKPOM - UK-BASED CO-FOUNDER/ CEO OF AFROTERMINAL.COM EXPLAINS THE THINKING BEHIND THE ‘I LOVE AFRICA’ VIDEO COMPETITION:

There is so much bad press about Africa - and yet, for those of us from the beautiful continent - we know Africa is the future. We want to allow everyone express why they love our Motherland, through video. Most Africans are proud of where we come from; we just need to tell the world and show Africa in a positive light.

“ THE COMPETITION ENCOURAGES USERS TO CREATE SHORT VIDEOS SHOWCASING WHY THEY LOVE AFRICA. THE VIDEOS CAN BE AS CREATIVE OR SIMPLE AS THE USERS WANT IT TO BE. IT COULD BE A DANCE, A SONG, A POEM OR A SIMPLE MONOLOGUE (TALKING TO THE CAMERA)."

After a voting process by the public, the 3 most popular videos (those with the most Afroterminal 'Likes') will be shortlisted. A celebrity panel of judges from across Africa will vote to select the winner from the 3 finalists. The winner will receive a $3000 cash prize, plus an OH Box (OH TV’s portable digital TV modem).

Entries for the competition open on Monday 19th November 2012, and the 3 finalists will be selected 3 months later. "We encourage members of the public to create and post their videos early, so that they can receive enough votes. 3 months gives our participants the opportunity to create their videos, and gives the public enough time to vote,” says Charles Akpom.

For details on how participate in the I Love Africa video competition, please visit the following link:

http://www.afroterminal.com/blog/1701/win-3000-in-the-i-love-africa-afroterminal-video-competition

if you are not yet a member of afroterminal.com, simply sign up (takes less than 2 minutes) and post your video entry.

Charles Akpom
Afroterminal
+44 777 682 0774
Email Information

THE UNSEEN HAND OF GOD IN YOUR SITUATION

 THE UNSEEN HAND OF GOD IN YOUR SITUATION 

Many have surrendered to their fears while their hearts dreamed of a miracle. Many abandoned their posts because of pressure and tension. Many changed the course of the history of their lives forever. People of God, we will continue to be challenged by issues that violate our conscience. In these times of distress, remember Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego (Daniel 3:1-30). For a moment, they opened their eyes and saw the flames of the furnace before them. In another moment, they opened the eyes of their faith and it silenced their fears. As they walked through the flames, they discovered the joy of walking beside God, feeling His hand in their own hand and walking in His strength and not their own. How clearly do you see your own situation? The world may see it as a crisis but as a child of God, what the eyes cannot see is the unseen hand of God in your life. Never focus on the apparent size of the problem, look instead to the sovereignty of God for the only way to see life clearly is to focus on Christ alone.

 Prophet T.B. Joshua

Fans Compete To Outvote Rivals in Contest for Nollywood Divas Awards

Jay on September 4, 2012 at 10:29 pm said: 
Voting for queen Ini edo till my battery dies off.

The contest for who will be crowned the first ever Nollywood Diva of the Year is fast becoming the battle of the fans of the top 20 nominees with Genevieve Nnaji, Ini Edo and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde attracting more fans so far.

david on September 5, 2012 at 3:58 pm said: 
nice one, i can’t wait to vote my sweet and loving omotola, who truly deserves it.

To Vote Text Genevieve Nnaji to 33967

To Vote Text Ini Edo to 33967

To Vote Text Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde to 33967

GHANAIAN ARTIST SIGNS 5 MILLION POUND RECORDING CONTRACT IN THE UK

                                                         ZENA

London, UK, 10/08/12 .  One of the world’s biggest music  organisations the Urban Music Awards is pleased to announce it’s first ever African signing to it’s subsidiary record label, Invincible Records.

The  20 year old recording artist, Zena ( real name Jeanette Akua Yeboah-Mensah)  born  of a Ghanaian father from Sunyani, a South African mother and raised in South Africa , has bagged herself a 5 million pound recording contract for a  5 year album deal with Invincible Records the sister label to the Urban Music Awards.

“I am still in shock, but I am so thankful and blessed to have been given this opportunity to represent Africa globally. It’s been a journey, but I believe you can achieve anything with faith, determination and belief in God”. said Zena

From the age of 12  Zena showed star quality with her first television debut on the hit reality show 'South African  Idols' (2010) and reached top 90 semi-finalists at just the age of 18. A few months later, that same year she entered South African ‘POPSTARS’, a popular singing TV show and made top 30.

In early 2011 after several rejections, she was finally granted an indefinite leave visa for the United Kingdom. So immediately after completing high-school, Zena packed her bags and wasted no time in moving to London to pursue an international singing career. Her mum initially didn't want her to leave home but Zena convinced her it was the best thing to do. "I was secretly terrified to come to London, I was just 18 I didn't know anyone and I didn’t have a plan. All I knew is that I was going to make it. I had never been away from home but I couldn't let my mum know I was afraid or else she would never have let me go" ,explains Zena. " 

Quickly after moving to London, Zena was introduced by a mutual friend to the CEO of the Urban Music Awards, Jordan Kensington. Mr Kensington had seen video clips of her performances and  followed her progress on South African Idols and South African Popstars and when he met her in person ,the mogul was so impressed by the young starlet’s talent  that after a five-hour meeting which included an intense 14 song showcase with her. Zena was signed to Invincible Records  . Zena plans to be the first female mega-star to come out of South Africa and Ghana. “I want to represent Africa as a whole”.

With such a great team behind her, the future for Zena looks very bright!  CEO, of the Urban Music Awards, Jordan Kensington added “ I instinctively knew Zena was destined to become a global superstar but what made me more certain was her versatile talent, faith, believe, and tenacity in pursing her ambition. I have always known that Africa has some very talented musicians who if given a global platform will exceed to become household names worldwide and inspire many to see a much more bright, vibrant and successful side to Africa.  Zena, is one artist who is set on becoming a global superstar and an ambassador to Africa worldwide”.

This week, saw the release of her first video under Invincible Records , the single entitled ‘Number 1’ featuring her label boss Experiment( aka Jordan Kensington). The video has already attracted over 35,000 views online after just 2 days and with the single out on global chart release on the 1^st of October 2012, the demand for her has skyrocketed. She is set to perform at the UK’s biggest Television Awards ceremony, the National Reality Television Awards on the 30^th of August 2012 and has added 34 more dates to her European tour commencing in September with plans to tour Africa from December right through to the first quarter of 2013.

Watch Video for ‘Number 1’:

Follow Zena & Expriment on Twitter:
@zenatheofficial
@iamexperiment

For MP3 /Song/ Music Video:
Tel: 0044 (0) 208-985-0800
Contact: mani@invinciblerecords.co.uk

For Press/Interviews/Bookings:
Tel: 0044 (0) 208-985-0800
Contact: management@invinciblerecords.co.uk

For PR/Marketing & Urban Music Awards:
Contact: linda.sykes@urbanmusicawards.net

About the Urban Music Awards:
The Urban Music Awards is the NO. 1 premiere R&B, HipHop, Soul and Dance Music awards ceremony in the world. The Urban Music awards ceremony is held annually in the USA, UK, France, Caribbean, and Japan with plans to expand to Asia, Dubai and Africa. The Urban Music Awards was born out of the need to build a worldwide awards ceremony to recognise the achievement of urban based artists, producers, club nights, dj’s , radio stations, record labels and artist that are or were previously unrecognised within their country of origin and are a product of the current Dance/R&B, HipHop, Neo Soul, Jazz, and dance music scene. Past winners at the Urban Music Awards have included; Beyonce, Rhianna, Jay-Z, Nas, Omarion, Danity Kane, Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, Adele, Vybez Cartel, Goldie, Dizzee Rascal, Terri Walker, Sean Paul, Beverley Knight , Raghav, Erup, Lemar, Sway, Boyz2Men, Beenie Man, T.O.K, Craig David, Lethal Bizzle, Shakira, Papoose and many more . The Urban Music Awards has set it self as a credible awards ceremony. From its inception all nominations and voting have been left for YOU, the public to decide! In 7 years, the prestigious awards ceremony has been covered by : The BBC World Service, CNN, MTV, BET, VH1, BBC Radio 1, BBC Entertainment Online, Invincible TV, Evening Standard, The Metro Newspaper , The Independent, The Guardian , Channel 4, CD:UK , London Tonight , Choice fm , New Nation, The Voice, and many more.

VOTE FOR THE NOLLYWOOD DIVA OF THE YEAR

To Vote Text Genevieve Nnaji to 33967

Eko International Film Festival (EKOIFF) presents the first ever Nollywood Divas Awards.
WHO IS YOUR DIVA OF THE YEAR?
To vote your favorite diva, text the name of your diva to 33967
You can vote on all the mobile phone networks in Nigeria.
…And the 20 nominees are the following Nollywood divas in no particular order.

• Rita Dominic,
• .Genevieve Nnaji
• Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
• Stephine Okereke Linus.
• Kate Henshaw
• Funke Akindele.
• Monalisa Chinda
• Omoli Oboli,
• Stella Damasus.
• Lillian Bach
• Joke Silva-Jacobs
• Ngozi Ezeonu
• Clarion Chukwura.
•  Ini Edo
•  Uche Jumbo
• Bimbo Akinbola.
• Tonto Dike
• Mercy Johnson
• Nse Ikpe Esim
• Fathia Balogun

       Each text is N50
You stand a chance to win VIP Ticket to the Gala Night of the 3rd Eko International Film Festival/Nollywood Divas Awards Night.

To Vote Text Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde to 33967

To Vote Text Clarion Chukwura to 33967

To Vote Text Stephanie Okereke to 33967

To Vote Text Kate Henshaw to 33967

To Vote Text Funke Akindele to 33967

To Vote Text Mercy Johnson to 33967

To Vote Text Rita Dominic to 33967

To Vote Text Fathia Balogun to 33967

To Vote Text Monalisa Chinda to 33967

To Vote Text Tonto Dike to 33967

To Vote Text Bimbo Akintola to 33967

To Vote Text Omoni Oboli to 33967

To Vote Text Nse Ekpe to 33967

To Vote Text Stella Damasus to 33967

To Vote Text Ngozi Ezeonu to 33967

To Vote Text Lillian Bach to 33967

To Vote Text Ini Edo to 33967

To Vote Text Joke Silva-Jacobs to 33967

To Vote Text Uche Jumbo to 33967

AMADI OGBONNA (So Sad To Miss You)

I Lost A Great Friend And A Brother.”Amadi ,I Was In Your Office Few Days Ago, You Were Full Of Life, Sweet Jokes And It was Great Fun Being Around You. “You Called Me “Dede Nnem As You Used To. Your Death Is So Devastating That I Can’t Imagine What Must Have Gone Wrong .Only God Knows”
I Can’ Believe That You Are Gone. Adeu My Main Man. Your Family, Friends And The Entertainment Family Including Your Professional Colleagues Will Miss You So Much.