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  • EbonyLife TV clocks five, premieres legal series

    Indigenous lifestyle and entertainment channel, EbonyLife TV yesterday marked its fifth anniversary. And as part of celebrations, it premeried a brand new legal drama series, ‘Castle & Castle’, on EbonyLife ON.

    The group which started in 2013 would also be launching initiatives such as its global Video-on-Demand (VoD) digital service, EbonyLife ON, streaming movies and series via EbonyLife ON Mobile, in partnership with Nigerian network service providers, the commencement of TV broadcast in Africa on the StarTimes network, in addition to DStv and Flow in 10 Caribbean countries.

    Expressing delight on the milestone, founder and CEO of Ebony Life TV, Mo Abudu, thanked everyone who has contributed to its success.

    “We are incredibly grateful to have made it this far,” she said.

    “The journey has not been easy and a lot of hard work has gone into the past few years. We would not be here without the people who have been in our corner from day one – sponsors, advertisers, partners, vendors, employees, talent, contractors and our viewers, who have been extremely loyal.”

    Speaking on the series, Abudu described ‘Castle & Castle’, as the first African legal drama series.

    Produced by Isioma Osaje and Temidayo Abudu and directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, Tope Oshin and Kenneth Gyang, the series stars Richard Mofe-Damijo, Dakore Egbuson-Akande and others. It is about the story of a striking couple, Remi Castle (Dajore) and her husband Tega (RMD), both lawyers who run a successful practice in Lagos.

    Abudu said of the series; “‘Castle & Castle’ is a project we are quite proud of. The first of its kind in Nigeria or even Africa, we look forward to presenting it to the world. Sharing it on our globally available, digital platform is an added reason for our excitement. It will be accessible to everyone with a mobile device, for them to enjoy on-the-go, at their convenience.”

  • Mo Abudu begins New Year on high note

    Mo Abudu begins New Year on high note

    The year 2017 ended on a glorious note for Mo Abudu, the prominent media mogul and corporate amazon, just as 2018 began on an even more glorious note for her. The CEO of EbonyLife TV was honoured at the Ali Baba’s January 1 Concert held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    Abudu was honoured as the first woman in Africa to launch a Pan Africa TV channel. The award was presented to her by Dame Abimbola Fashola, wife of former Lagos State governor, and Dame Abimbola Fashola, top bank executive and Ali Baba’s wife.

    Abudu looked beautiful in a piece from Lanre DaSilva Ajayi’s SS18 The Grand Royal Collection. She was accompanied to the event by the trio of Ruth Osime, Pat Faniran and Marian Omatsone.

    It will be recalled that on Thursday, December 7, 2017, the Governing Council of the Institute of Directors Nigeria (IoDN), awarded Abudu the fellowship of the Institute of Directors as well as the 2017 IoD Entrepreneurial Award.

  • Mo Abudu hosts pyjamas party for Ifeoma Williams @ 40

    Mo Abudu hosts pyjamas party for Ifeoma Williams @ 40

    Media personality and boss of EbonyLife TV, Mo Abudu, has kicked off the birthday celebrations for her friend and fellow fashion icon, Ifeoma Williams, as the latter gets set to join the league of 40-year-olds this weekend. In an endearing gesture, the popular OAP ‘ambushed’ her friend with a pyjamas party in anticipation of the big event later in the week.

    On hand to wish the Miss Lux 1998 winner a happy birthday were celebrity big girls like Mariam Nicole, Tundun Abiola, Pat Faniran, Banke Balogun, Mercedes RichardsNdidi Obioha, Nikky Ogbuefi, Lanre DaSilva Ajayi, Ruth Osime and others who came in designer pyjamas with the unmistakable imprints of various global labels.

    Since she burst onto the scene as Miss Lux, Ifeoma has not rested on her laurels. She has carved a name for herself as one of the foremost image consultants around with a reputation for changing public perception of her clients for the better. She is Editor at Large of Cerebral Lemon, and recently took the fashion world by storm with the debut of her label Audacity by Iphie.

  • Ebonylife: Mo Abudu goes to school

    Ebonylife: Mo Abudu goes to school

    Founder of EbonyLife TV, Mo Abudu, has recently completed an intensive 3-week course for directors at the London Film School.

    Abudu, who is currently producing and promoting two movies – ‘The Wedding Party 2’ and ‘The Royal Hibiscus Hotel’ – took time off to hone her filmmaking skills.

    “This is an incredibly busy year at EbonyLife, with several series launches on our TV channel, two new films and several other projects in pre-production,” said Abudu, executive producer of ‘Fifty’ and ‘The Wedding Party.’

    “However, I felt that it was really important to continue my growth as a filmmaker, with a view to directing my first feature in the near future.”

    The course explored the fundamentals of filmmaking from script to screen, and is based on an exercise originally devised by FAMU, the Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, Czech Republic.

    “The course was very practical and covered scriptwriting, visual language, choosing locations, working with actors, shooting, editing and post production. One critical area of learning for me was mise-en-scène – the arrangement of everything that appears in the frame – actors, lighting, décor, props and costumes.

    “Luckily, we had a great course leader, Udayan Prasad, the director of The Yellow Handkerchief (2008), a critically acclaimed independent film, starring Oscar-winner William Hurt, which was a remake of a Japanese classic of the same name. One of Udayan’s favourite sayings is, ‘It all begins and ends with the story’, something that I truly believe in.”

    The world premiere of The Royal Hibiscus Hotel (RHH) takes place on Saturday, 9th September 2017 at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Executive Producer, Mo Abudu will be joined by Director, Ishaya Bako and the cast, including Zainab Balogun, Kenneth Okolie, Rachel Oniga, Jide Kosoko, Deyemi Okanlawon, OC Ukejie, Lala Akindoju and Toni Tones. RHH has been highlighted by TIFF as a ‘Hidden Gem’, a film worth viewing by audiences at the festival.

  • EbonyLife TV announces 2017 Sisterhood Awards

    EbonyLife TV announces 2017 Sisterhood Awards

    In its tradition of celebrating notable achievements of unsung Nigerian women, EbonyLife TV has announced that the annual EbonyLife TV Sisterhood Awards will take place on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos.

    To be hosted in partnership with Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ), as part of their 16th annual conference, the Sisterhood Awards will celebrate unrecognised accomplishments of women in Nigeria, in categories such as business, arts and entertainment. .

    Successful nominees will be selected by 10 industry experts, influencers and an independent auditor while nominations for award recipients will be accepted until Saturday, October 1, 2017.

    “Recognizing women who have excelled empowers other women to work together and accomplish great things,” said Mo Abudu, founder and CEO of EbonyLife TV.

    “The Sisterhood Awards is a way of thanking them for their contributions to society. Any woman who has accomplished important and meaningful things should be nominated.”

    Past award recipients include Mosunmola Umoru (Entrepreneur), Chioma ‘Chigul’ Omeruah (Comedian), Aisha Augie-Auta (Photographer), Crystal Chigbu (Philanthropist), Ema Edosio (Film and TV Director), Ifeyinwa Ojekwe (Made in Nigeria Product), Mai Atafo (Man of the Year), Bisola Adeniyi (Fashion Designer) and Chief Nike Okundaye Davies (Lifetime Achievement).

     

     

  • ‘FIFTY’ premieres on EbonyLife TV

    AFTER a successful outing as a feature film, Nollywood movie, Fifty is set to resurface as a TV series on television.

    A story about the complex lives of four women, the new drama series will premiere on television on Thursday, July 27,

    Set in the ever-bustling megacity of Lagos, it follows the lives of four women (Tola, Elizabeth, Maria, Kate) as ambition and betrayal threaten their relationships.

    Tola is a reality TV star whose marriage falls apart, thanks to an unpleasant family secret. Elizabeth is an accomplished and celebrated obstetrician whose appetite for younger men causes a strained relationship with her daughter.

    Maria has an affair with a married man that results in an unexpected pregnancy while Kate battles with a life-threatening illness which plunges her into religious obsession.

    Executive Producer of the series, Mo Abudu, is excited and looks forward to its television premiere.

    “We are proud of the show and are confident it will resonate with viewers in different ways. It delves into the lives of four dynamic women and tells fascinating stories of their relationships. There is a character and plot for almost everyone to connect with,” she says.

    The series stars Ireti Doyle, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Omoni Oboli, and Keira Hewatch, with Uzor Osimkpa, Linda Osifo and Tosan Ugbeye completing the female ensemble. Wale Ojo, Kachi Nnochiri, Timini Egbuson, Chris Attoh and Taiwo Obileye bring a strong male presence to the lineup. Award-winning director, Akin Omotoso brings the script to life and steers the actors to polished performances.

    Fifty is an original EbonyLife TV production and will air every Thursday as part of the Big Story lineup, designed to give viewers exhilarating, emotional drama each week.

     

  • Double celebration as EbonyLife TV clocks four

    Double celebration as EbonyLife TV clocks four

    As black entertainment network, EbonyLife TV turned four, it was a time to celebrate and for its CEO, Mo Abudu, there was no better way than with a film festival.

    It was also an opportunity for the management to premiere the new season of its productions like On The Real, Sons of the Caliphate, The Governor, Life 101 and Fifty – the series.

    Among guests who graced the event were Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Sola Sobowale, Ireti Doyle, Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, O.C Ukeje, Innocent and Annie Idibia, Toke Makinwa, Ayo Makun and a host of other A-list celebrities.

    Since its inception in 2013, over 4000 hours of original Pan African content has been created and produced by Ebonylife TV.

    Within this timeframe, TV series have been dished out to much critical acclaim. The first seasons of On the Real, Sons of the Caliphate, Dere and The Governor have been widely successful leading to an order of second seasons for the aforementioned.

    In 2015, Ebonylife TV joined the movie scene with its first offering titled, Fifty. The movie went on to generate ¦ 400million return on investment shattering records in the process.

    Another movie, The Wedding Party was released in 2016. It went on to break even more records. It grossed a whopping ¦ 450million from the box office alone earning it the number one spot on the highest grossing Nigerian movies of all time.

    Both movies have led to much anticipated spinoffs. Fifty has been adapted for TV while a sequel to The Wedding Partyis billed to be released in December.

    Ebonylife Films is the brainchild of media entrepreneur, Mo Abudu.

  • Double celebration as EbonyLife TV clocks four

    Double celebration as EbonyLife TV clocks four

    As black entertainment network, EbonyLife TV turned four, it was a time to celebrate and for its CEO, Mo Abudu, there was no better way than with a film festival.

    It was also an opportunity for the management to premiere the new season of its productions like On The Real, Sons of the Caliphate, The Governor, Life 101 and Fifty – the series.

    Among guests who graced the event were Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Sola Sobowale, Ireti Doyle, Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, O.C Ukeje, Innocent and Annie Idibia, Toke Makinwa, Ayo Makun and a host of other A-list celebrities.

    Since its inception in 2013, over 4000 hours of original Pan African content has been created and produced by Ebonylife TV.

    Within this timeframe, TV series have been dished out to much critical acclaim. The first seasons of On the Real, Sons of the Caliphate, Dere and The Governor have been widely successful leading to an order of second seasons for the aforementioned.

    In 2015, Ebonylife TV joined the movie scene with its first offering titled, Fifty. The movie went on to generate ¦ 400million return on investment shattering records in the process.

    Another movie, The Wedding Party was released in 2016. It went on to break even more records. It grossed a whopping ¦ 450million from the box office alone earning it the number one spot on the highest grossing Nigerian movies of all time.

    Both movies have led to much anticipated spinoffs. Fifty has been adapted for TV while a sequel to The Wedding Partyis billed to be released in December.

    Ebonylife Films is the brainchild of media entrepreneur, Mo Abudu.

  • Double celebration as EbonyLife TV clocks four

    AS black entertainment network, EbonyLife TV turned four, it was a time to celebrate and for its CEO, Mo Abudu, there was no better way than with a film festival.

    It was also an opportunity for the management to unveil its new season premieres of its productions like On The Real, Sons of the Caliphate, The Governor, Life 101 and Fifty – the series.

    Among guests who graced the event were Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Sola Sobowale, Ireti Doyle, Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, O.C Ukeje, Innocent and Annie Idibia, Toke Makinwa, Ayo Makun and a host of other A-list celebrities.

    Since its inception in 2013, over 4000 hours of original Pan African content has been created and produced by Ebonylife TV.

    Within this timeframe, TV series have been dished out to much critical acclaim. The first seasons of On the Real, Sons of the Caliphate, Dere and The Governor have been widely successful leading to an order of second seasons for the aforementioned.

    In 2015, Ebonylife TV joined the movie scene with its first offering titled, Fifty. The movie went on to generate ₦400million return on investment shattering records in the process.

    Another movie, The Wedding Party was released in 2016. It went on to break even more records. It grossed a whopping N450million from the box office alone earning it the number one spot on the highest grossing Nigerian movies of all time.

    Both movies have led to much anticipated spinoffs. Fifty has been adapted for TV while a sequel to The Wedding Party is billed to be released in December.

    Ebonylife Films is the brainchild of media entrepreneur, Mo Abudu.

  • EBONYLIFE TV SHOOTS ‘FIFTY’ SERIES

    EBONYLIFE TV SHOOTS ‘FIFTY’ SERIES

    FOLLOWING a successful outing in 2015, the producer of ‘Fifty’, is shooting the series of the movie, which is set to have official premiere at the EbonyLife TV and Film Festival.

    The cast of the series which is set to kick off later in the year includes Kachi Nnochiri, Wale Ojo, Uzor Osimkpe, Timi Egbuson, Linda Osifo, Dakore Egbuson, Stevel Marc, Omoni Oboli, Keira Hewatch, Ireti Doyle, among others.

    ‘Fifty’ is a romantic drama film released in December, 2015.

    The movie captures few pivotal days of four friends – Tola, Elizabeth, Maria and Kate – forced at midlife to take inventory at their personal lives, while juggling career and family against the backdrops of the neighbourhoods of Lagos.