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Kunle Afolayan’s new comedy film, ‘Omugwo’ premieres with pomp
After a series of breathtaking premieres with his pan-African movie, ‘The CEO’, filmmaker Kunle Afolayan pooled another glamorous crowd on Wednesday, with a special screening of his new comedy film, ‘Omugwo’, starring Ayo Adesanya, Patience Ozokwor, Omowunmi Dada, Ken Erics, and Christian Paul among others.
Chioma Ude with Kate Henshaw Present at the private screening which held at Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island, Lagos, are representatives of Bank of Industry, sponsors of the movie, Africa Magic; distribution company, Silverbird Distribution; and stakeholders in the film industry such as the Founder/CEO of Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), Ms. Chioma Ude; filmmaker and former Chairman of Audio-Visual Rights Society of Nigeria (AVRS), Mr. Mahmood Ali-Balogun; filmmaker Chris Ekejimbe; foremost actress, Kate Henshaw; film entrepreneur, Mr. Seun Shoyinka; actors Yomi Fash-Lanso and Funsho Adeolu as well as cast members of the movie – Omowunmi Dada, Ayo Adesanya and Henry Alabi, aka Old Skool.
Afolayan with some of his guests Addressing guests shortly before the screening of the movie, Afolayan noted that ‘Omugwo’ is an Africa Magic-commissioned film in partnership with his company, Golden Effects Productions. “We were commissioned to do three films,” he said, “and this is one of them. After this, we are going to unveil ‘Roti’ and ‘Tribunal’.”
He said he is particularly excited about the film “because it’s meant to be a small-budget television drama, but by the time you see it, you may want to ask what differentiates a low budget film from a high budget film, because this is just like any of Kunle Afolayan’s productions.”
According to the filmmaker, the film is a slight departure from his usual style of story-telling, going by its comic nature. “It’s a comedy. Because people perceive most of my works as being serious, so I had this watered down. This film is releasing this Friday and this is the first public screening.”
Written by Kemi Adesoye, ‘Omugwo’ tells the story of Omotunde, a young civil engineer, married to Raymond, an OAP who have just had a baby. Coloured by their different cultural backgrounds, their mothers-in-law forcefully move in with the couple to perform the Igbo childcare rite called Omugwo. But instead of relieving their children of the burden of childcare, the mothers’ rivalry complicates life for the young couple to comical effects.
In this highly inspiring film, Afolayan marries a serious subject matter of motherhood with lots of hilarious moments. An ‘edutainment’ movie, ‘Omugwo’ portrays two characteristics of motherhood and gives kudos to the African tradition, while on the other hand, it attempts to prefer solution to some of the challenges faced by young couples especially after the arrival of their first child. Ozorkwo and Adesanya leave viewers with catchy phrases that follow the viewers home and help the story to linger on.
Afolayan used the opportunity of the premiere to introduce his new client, Tecno Mobile, a company he said he will be doing a lot more with, going forward.
This is adding to his list of such companies as Air France, Adron Homes, and Peugeot Automobile Nigeria (PAN), among others that he represents as brand ambassador.
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Asunder makes a debut on Africa Magic
A new drama series, Asunder, will begin airing exclusively on Africa Magic Chanel (AMC) in January following its premiere last week at the Wheatbaker Hotel in Ikoyi, Lagos.
It is AMC’s first TV series and a 65 episode that analyses the challenges faced in today’s marriages and relationships.
Produced by Paul Igwe and Directed by Henry Ejeta, Asunder focuses on the marital lives of different families and how they all paddle through their differences. The drama is centred on three families who take the audience through the challenges faced by modern day couples and the complexities of civilisation.
Asunder, according to the producers, gives an insight into the importance of trust, communication and forgiveness in marriages.
Among cast of the movie are Stan Nze, Tessy Oragwa, Benita Nzeribe, Nonso Odogwu, Frankincense Eche Ben and Sandra Eze.
Igwe noted that the series is his first sitcom and the 10th he has produced and as such gave something different from the others.
Yinka Mayungbo of Africa Magic Channel noted that the series is a reflection of the channel’s values and love for family life. He lamented that civilisation is gradually making Nigerians let go of some of the family values that held us together, thus the need to bring back the tradition. He promised viewers that Asunder, which was brilliantly acted and well written will be most informative and educative series in 2017.
Mayungbo said the programme is committed to changing the negative value of Nigeria. -
Asunder airs on Africa Magic
New drama series, Asunder, will begin airing exclusively on Africa Magic Chanel (AMC) in January following its premiere last week at the Wheatbaker Hotel in Ikoyi, Lagos.
It is AMC’s first TV series and is a 65 episode that analyses the challenges faced in today’s marriages and relationships.
Produced by Paul Igwe and Directed by Henry Ejeta, Asunder focuses on the marital lives of different families and how they all paddle through their differences. The drama is centred on three families who take the audience through the challenges faced by modern day couples and the complexities of civilisation.
Asunder, according to the producers, gives an insight into the importance of trust, communication and forgiveness in marriages.
Among cast of the movie are Stan Nze, Tessy Oragwa, Benita Nzeribe, Nonso Odogwu, Frankincense Eche Ben and Sandra Eze.
Igwe noted that the series is his first sitcom and the 10th he has produced and as such gave something different from the others.
Yinka Mayungbo of Africa Magic Channel noted that the series is a reflection of the channel’s values and love for family life. He lamented that civilisation is gradually making Nigerians let go of some of the family values that held us together, thus the need to bring back the tradition. He promised viewers that Asunder, which was brilliantly acted and well written will be most informative and educative series in 2017.
Mayungbo said the programme is committed to changing the negative value of Nigeria.
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Eight movies make Africa Magic’s September festival
In what portends a relief from fear of pirates, eight Nollywood filmmakers have produced movies exclusively for the popular Africa Magic channel on DStv.
The productions, which would not go through the usual distribution framework, are made for television, and will feature on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv 151) every weekend throughout September, 2015, with the first title scheduled to show on Saturday, September 5 at 22:15 CAT.
There are strong indications that Multichoice is expanding its synergy with the Nigerian movie industry with the blockbuster movies, having just unveiled a television series, Do-Good, staring Kate Henshaw and Basorge Tariah Jr.
In September, lovers of entertainment will be treated to a month of exclusive new movies featuring the biggest Nollywood stars as Africa Magic kicks off its Original Blockbuster Festival, which the company says is in line with its mission of providing entertainment for Africa by Africans.
The eight films which were unveiled at the Landmark Event Center, Victoria Island, Lagos, last Friday include Red Card by Zik Zulu; Carpe Diem by Desmond Elliot; Love Struc by Obi Emelonye; Amiabl by Stanlee Ohikhuare; Merciful by Zeb Ejiro; Dowry Man by Desmond Elliot; After the I Dos by illian Amah; and Subterfuge.
The films feature popular faces such as Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva, Patrick Doyle, Ini Edo, Monalisa Chinda, A.Y Makun, Bimbo Akintola, Chidi Mokeme, Nonso Diobi and Ufoma McDermott among others.
Speaking at the event, Regional Director, M-Net (West Africa), Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, said: “Africa Magic remains at the forefront of not only showcasing quality indigenous entertainment for Africa and the rest of the world, but also in developing world class content. Our Original Blockbusters initiative is part of our ongoing investment drive in the Nigerian film and television industry, and we have partnered with renowned actors, directors and producers to give our viewers a truly memorable September.”
She said “Nollywood remains at the centre of entertainment not just in Nigeria, but across West Africa and indeed the rest of the continent. Our relationship with the finest talents in the film and television industry not only ensures that our viewers are continuously spoilt for choice, but also ensures that the industry continues the rapid development for which it is renowned for.”
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Excitement as new Africa Magic sitcom, ‘Do-Good’ premieres
AS memories of yesteryear were rekindled, comedy also took centerstage at the premiere of Do-Good, a new Africa Magic’s Sitcom and spin-off of the popular 1990s Nigerian drama series, Candlelight.
Basorge Taria Jnr. who has been absent from the screen since Mildred Okwo and Rita Dominic’s The Meeting, returns in the comic drama, playing alongside, his TV ‘old flame’, Kate Henshaw.
The Old Ballroom of the Oriental Hotel in Lagos wore an extravagant display of colour, glitz and glamour as the entertainment industry’s finest celebrated with the Multichoice team at an event featuring music and comic performances.
Event anchor and popular stand-up comic, Bovi, led the comic sessions which featured other acts in the drama such as MongKals and Don OkiemuteIruvwe.
The event also had rave of the moment musician, Kiss Daniels, who thrilled the audience with his hit tracks, including Laye and Woju.
Popular faces at the glamorous event include Kate Henshaw, Emem Isong, BasorgeTariah jnr., Charles Novia, Ini Edo, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, Funmi Holder, Segun Arinze, BBA Lilian and Toyin Aimakhu among others.
Regional Director, M-Net West Africa, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, said: “At Africa Magic we are dedicated to creating and showcasing the best content made by Africa for Africans. This is in line with our investment strategy and our long lasting relationship with the African entertainment industry. It is also in line with this that we are launching Do-Good, a first of its kind Pidgin-English sitcom airing on Africa Magic Urban, which promises to be a hit with comedy lovers across the continent.”
Do-Good features the exploits of the titular character Do-good, played by Tariah, who returns from his travels abroad to woo his sweetheart Emem, a character played by popular Henshaw. The show is the latest in the line of exciting content that continues to appear on the Africa Magic channels like The Johnsons, another popular sitcom; Highlites with IK; Hotel Majestic and other viewer favourites like Tinsel, Jara, and 53 Extra.
Mba-Uzoukwu added: “It is an exciting time for Africa Magic as Do-Good marks a return to television for KateHenshaw and BasorgeTariah Jnr. Many of you remember when they previously acted as Emem and Do-Good respectively in Candlelight, and the launch of Do-Good introduces these characters to old and new audiences alike, by telling an exciting and funny story of ambition and finding love. Our viewers should make sure to tune in and catch all the fun and humour that Do-Good brings to the screen.”
The new show airs weekdays at 21.30 CAT (8.30pm Nigerian time) on Africa Magic Urban (DStv 153).
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AK MEDIA takes Liberty Villa to Africa Magic
AK MEDIA Concepts Ltd, determined to maintain its status as the leading horizon in media independent production, has come out with another interesting SITCOM, Liberty Villa. The family drama, according to the company, will be aired on Africa Magic Family every Friday at 7:30pm.
The Executive Producer and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the outfit, Asiwaju Benson Akindeju, said: ”Having Liberty Villa aired first on Africa Magic platform is borne out of our zeal to give the superlative drama a platform with vast outreach. Being a new soap with high quality story lines, advanced technique in its shots with evergreen artistes on set, we will be doing our viewers a great honour by having it on a cable television, whose picture quality is of high standard. As Nigeria and the world at large move towards digitalisation, as a content provider, our thought is to align with the trend.
“Among our various dramas, Liberty Villa will showcase AK MEDIA Concepts Ltd as a content provider with a class. From the synopsis, Liberty Villa is a philosophical family drama series centred on Albert’s family. Dr. Prie Albert and Mrs. Patige Albert are liberal-minded and highly-cultured people, whose premium on family values and peaceful co-existence is very high. The family runs into crisis and it stands together always to get around the challenges, teaching viewers collective responsibility. Every episode starts and ends with a problem being solved without affecting the heart of the story.
“As the television soap hits Africa Magic’s screen, in a couple of weeks, the drama series will also be available in terrestrial top television stations nationwide.”
Some of the offerings of AK MEDIA Concepts Ltd include Family Ties (A thorn in the Flesh) showing on AIT and other stations across the country, Nowhere To Be Found, Face2Face, Oyinmomo, a Yoruba talk show on Africa Magic Yoruba, Muziq & Moore and AKB, which will be aired soon.
Faces on Liberty Villa include Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey, Bimbo Oshin, Eric Obinna, Toyin Alausa, Cassandra Osaretin and Favour Mbagwu among others.
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Lincoln’s Clan comes on Africa Magic
A new pan-African soap opera, Lincoln’s Clan, has berthed on DSTV channel, Africa Magic. Produced by Total Recall Media Limited, a foremost media production outfit in Lagos, the soap debuted on Africa Magic Channel (Showcase) 151, showing on Fridays by 8.30pm with a repeat edition on Channel 153 (Urban) on Sundays by 9.00pm.
Starring veteran actor Norbert Young, Doris Simeon, Thandekile Maseko, Dineo Mofammere, Remi Oyekunle, Alex Ganzallo and others, The Lincoln’s Clan project is a synergy of two leading countries in Africa – South Africa and Nigeria – showcasing the business life, cultural diversity and promoting the African spirit of oneness and unity.
Shot on a canon 5D mark III camera in Fourways, South Africa and Nigeria, Lincoln’s Clan is a story of power play and wealth that portrays a Nigerian clan called The Lincolns. Used to getting their way in everything they do, the deep secret between them threatens their bond and existence as a family. An initial struggle between the two crown heirs dominates their daily lives, but a new family secret reared its ugly head making the sworn enemies to come together for a common cause. Despite the headaches the heirs bring to the family, the Lincoln’s head will do anything to protect the wealth and name of family.
The screen-play series was written by Adekunle Salawu, episodes directed by Ola Kris Akinola and Chuma Ikeazor, series director was Teejaysstar T.O, Producers were Alayande Stephen T. & Femi Idowu while Oluseyi Adebanjo was the Executive Producer.
Total Recall Media Limited is the producer of REEL E on TV and Radio, E-ACCESS, Buzz Live with Owen Gee, Two Sides of a Coin soap series and now Lincoln’s Clan series. They equally publish REEL E Magazine.
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Igbo movies make debut on Africa Magic
There are indications of a rise in the production of Igbo language movies, as pay TV company, DStv, has dedicated a channel to this genre.
This is one of the latest in the offerings of the channel, and possible justification for a recent upward review of its tarrifs.
Following the debut of Nollywood English productions on the Africa Magic channel, offerings of local language started with Yoruba movies, then Hausa movies.
The company said the new addition is in line with its ongoing development strategy, as the new channel is designed to showcase the rich Igbo culture of Nigeria.
The Igbo channel which brings to eight the total number of Africa Magic channels, is expected to go on air at 19:00 CAT on April 2, on on DStv channel 159.
“Igbo language entertainment content has always played a prominent role in the Nigerian film and television industry and we are glad to offer a platform where this rich content can be showcased to the rest of Africa and the world,” said M-Net Director (West Africa), Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu. According to her, “Popular Igbo language content like Living in Bondage, Nneka the Pretty Serpent and many others set the trend for the modern Nigerian film and television industry, or Nollywood as it’s called; it is thus only fitting that such content should be given a platform where it is easily accessible by audiences around the continent. With the launch of Africa Magic Igbo, we have once again proven our commitment to providing content made for Africa by Africans.”
For Managing Director, Multichoice Nigeria, Mr. John Ugbe, “For over 20 years, Multichoice has played an active role in the development of the African film and television industry. The Africa Magic channels, which sit on our Dstv and GOtv platforms, continue to display the best of African entertainment content to the world. With the launch of Africa Magic Igbo, we have once again provided a platform for African talent to shine and our viewers can definitely expect to see the best of Igbo culture and talent on display.”
The first Africa Magic channel was launched in 2003 and more than 10 years later, the brand has expanded to include content dedicated to world class African entertainment programming ranging from drama series, music, magazine and reality shows, and movies.
“All the Africa Magic channels are renowned for their exciting content which celebrates African entertainment and Africa Magic Igbo will be no different. The channel will appeal to audiences in and outside Nigeria, as the Igbo language is also spoken in a number of other African countries like Equatorial Guinea, Democratic Republic of Congo and Gabon. Africa Magic Igbo will also undoubtedly be popular with audiences across the continent as shown by the widespread success of the popular Igbo language movies of the 1990s, and our viewers can expect to see the best from renowned and exciting Igbo talent like Okey Bakassi, Chiwetalu Agu and Dede One Day amongst many others,” added Mba-Uzoukwu.
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Auditions hold for Next Tinsel Star
AfricaMagic, is throwing its doors open as it auditions for Africa’s next brightest TV and Film stars!
As part of its contribution to the development of local productions of film and TV initiatives in Nigeria, AfricaMagic is once again calling on aspiring actors and actresses in the country to audition for various roles in the popular multi-camera soap opera, Tinsel and its first ever film feature initiative, AfricaMagic Original Films.
The auditions are scheduled to hold simultaneously on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd May 2014, from 7am to 5pm at different locations across the country and neighboring country, Ghana. Venues include; Lagos – Protea Hotel Leadway (Beside Mobil Filling Station), 1 Mogambo Close, Maryland Estate, Ikeja. The SS Lounge, 7 Sapara Williams Close, Off Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island. Other Venues include; Ibadan, Theatre Arts Department Hall, University of Ibadan and Ghana.
The audition seeks to provide the opportunity for talented Nigerians to live their dreams of starring in the popular soap opera or in an AfricaMagic produced movie, launch their acting careers to a continental audience and is open to male, female; young and old. To audition, interested persons are required to come along with; three (3) copies of an individual five-by-seven (5×7) coloured, non-photo shopped studio-shot portrait photograph.
Since its debut to a continental audience in 2008, Tinsel, a thirty minutes series, has gone on to win the hearts of hundreds of DStv viewers both in the country and on the continent, becoming a daily show with a widely watched omnibus on Sundays on AfricaMagic Entertainment, Channel 151. Currently in its sixth season, Tinsel has become a must watch for millions of DStv audiences on the African continent; a development that prompted the AfricaMagic brand to air previous seasons of the show on some of the other AfricaMagic channels and Silverbird TV to the delight of many television viewers. Tinsel is shot on location in Nigeria and is part of AfricaMagic’s local investment drive dedicated to developing the television industry in the Africa.
In the wake of AfricaMagic’s many successes and its continued efforts in building and supporting the thriving African film industry, AfricaMagic in September 2013 launched its ever feature films platform, AfricaMagic Original Films which debuted on AfricaMagic Entertainment, Channel 151. With a fast growing film library, AfricaMagic Original Films has produced over 60 movies in the first phase of this film initiative and on its way to the second, prompting these auditions, to seek potential film stars and give opportunities to a wide range of film enthusiasts.
Speaking on the plan to launch widely spread auditions for two of the brand’s biggest initiatives, the Regional Director, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu said “AfricaMagic is always excited at being a part of the fast growing African film and television industry, we are equally excited at the opportunity to create pure African content, but more importantly, we have the chance to continue to tell the African story on a continent wide platform” adding that “this is a wonderful opportunity for anyone who truly believes he or she has what it takes to be a TV or film star and what better platform to launch an acting career, if not on the continent’s largest content provider and we are hopeful of a huge turnout at the auditions.”
Tinsel and AfricaMagic Original Films is produced out of Nigeria and a testament to AfricaMagic’s commitment to the development of local content and support for skills development in Africa.
Venues for the open audition are confirmed by AfricaMagic Production.