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  • Lucifer drama series: Mike Bamiloye’s son faces online backlash

    Joshua Mike-Bamiloye, son of popular Mount Zion Faith Drama Ministry founder, Mike Bamiloye, is facing an online backlash after saying in a tweet that the American comedy series, “Luficer,” is part of the devil’s agenda to win souls to hell.

    Joshua on Monday commented on his Twitter account @jay_mike, that the popular series, whose fourth season was released on May 8, literally had the devil in the details. “There’s a show called Lucifer Azin the devil o lol, and you, knowing how captivating foreign series can be, you still watch. “Now you love the character; Lucifer, Like Jack Bauer and somehow you think, the devil isn’t winning your soul over…” he tweeted.

    The tweet, which has since attracted mixed reactions on social media, is trending with 472 retweets and 690 likes at the time of filing this report on Tuesday.

    Following the immediate backlash from Twitter users, Joshua, on Tuesday, responded to his initial tweet which read: “This tweet really exposes how bad things have gotten.

    Satan is far smarter than we think. It’s not just sitting around waiting for rapture to happen.” He’s turning as many hearts as he can to himself using MOSTLY the media. It’s the easiest most subtle way for him.

     

    READ ALSO: Watching Game of Thrones can lead you to Hell – Ghanaian Pastor

    “That being said, this isn’t to scare us, but to remind us to stay vigilant, wise, keeping our hearts and spirit on what glorify God. We are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus.”

    Reacting to the controversial tweet, @TheFavoredWoman, commented: “Your dad’s poorly researched, badly scripted and low budget attempt at movies didn’t do Christianity any favors either.

    ”Y’all basically scarred people for life.”

    Another user, @KhamsObaje, responded to the controversial tweet saying “Abegi! It’s not that deep. I guess you haven’t seen a single episode of the show. Depending on what content you desire in TV, I find it entertaining . Anyone who’s gonna admire and idolise the devil will do it unaided, not from watching LUCIFER abeg.”

    However, @solaadio who favoured Joshua’s comment on Lucifer said: “Agbara-Nla saved my marriage from being attacked by an ayamatanga. Please add my name to the list of testimonies of your father’s ministry. If I didn’t watch that movie in Lagos, I would have been clueless and naive and destroyed.”

    Another person, @babsacademy, also tweeted,” This may be an unpopular opinion but you’re definitely correct.

    There’s an agenda behind almost every book on the shelf now, song on the radio, and movies on the screen.” Leah Sharibu, Lucifer and Mount Zion were in the top three of Twitter trends as at the time of filing this report.

  • Uti Nwachukwu, Chioma Akpotha, others attend Alita premiere

    NOLLYWOOD actors, Uti Nwachukwu, Tope Tedela, Chioma Akpotha, Ufuoma McDermott were among other celebrities present at the Nigerian premiere of Hollywood movie, ‘Alita: Battle Angel’, at the Filmhouse Cinemas, Lekki, Lagos, recently.

    Written by James Cameron and Laeta Kalogridis and directed by Robert Rodriguez, ‘Alita’ was shot in 3D and not converted to 3D according to Keean Johnson who played Hugo (Alita’s love interest) in the movie.

    ‘Alita’ is about a cyburg trying to remember her past but eventually became a leader. It however revolves around an abandoned cyburg girl (Alita) found in the scrapyard of Iron City by Ido, a compassionate cyber-doctor who takes the unconscious cyborg Alita to his clinic. When Alita awakens, she has no memory of who she is, nor does she have any recognition of the world she finds herself in. As Alita learns to navigate her new life and the treacherous streets of Iron City, Ido tries to shield her from her mysterious past.

    Rosa Salazar stars as the titular Alita, a cyborg who sets out to learn about her past after she awakens in a new body with no memory of who she is. Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, Mahershala Ali, Ed Skrein, Jackie Earle Haley and Keean Johnson also star in supporting roles.

    The Robert Rodriguez-directed film has been a passion project for James Cameron for over 20 years. Adapted from Yukito Kishiro’s manga graphic novel, ‘Alita’ is a cyberpunk sci-fi thriller about a young cyborg trying to survive in a morally compromised world and learn the truth about her past.

    ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ premiered at the Odeon Leicester Square on January 31, 2019, and was released in the United States on February 14, 2019 by 20th Century Fox in Real D 3D, Dolby Cinema and IMAX 3D formats. The film has grossed over $137 million worldwide.

  • Oghenekaro Itene stars in Hollywood movie

    Following her outing in ‘Esohe’, a Nollywood/Hollywood collaboration which depicts the rich tradition of Bini kingdom, Nigerian-born actress, Oghenekaro Itene, has taken to Hollywood. She stars in ‘Chase’ where l she plays the role of Jayla.

    Written, directed and co-produced by Michael Matteo Rossi, the movie is about a hitman who must prove his loyalty to his mentor and best friend, while his girlfriend wants to leave the business.  Rossi already has a feature, ‘Sable,’ and several shorts to his credit.  His latest film, ‘Chase’, which showcases Oghenekaro will be in the cinemas soon.

    The main Hollywood stellar cast features names like Damien Puckler, who plays the hitman.  Others include Jessica Morris, Aries Spears, Richard Riehle , Devanny Pinn and  Simeon Panda.

    ‘Chase’ brings Oghenekaro, a former make-up artiste up to speed in the movie world.

    Driven by the urge to succeed beyond the shores of Nigeria, Oghenekaro left for South Africa to set up shop, serving the movie and music video industry as a make-up artiste. She also did some acting jobs on the side.

  • EMMANUELLA to star in Hollywood movie

    EMMANUELLA to star in Hollywood movie

    From YouTube to Disney best describes the current feat of child comedienne Emmanuella who just revealed on social media that she will be starring in an upcoming Disney movie.

    Born Emmanuella Samuel, the seven-year-old has been so recognized for her act on the YouTube channel, and had bagged two awards in Sydney, Australia, as Best New Comedienne and Princess of Comedy.

    Not only is Emmanuella the youngest person to win the awards in Sydney, the fast-rising child actor also became the youngest recipient of the Afro-Australian Music & Movie Awards (AAMMA).

    While announcing her debut in a Disney movie on Instagram, the FreshYo ambassador thanked her fans for helping her to attain the new height.

    She said: “Thanks @disneystudios God bless everyone whose support has added to bringing us here. I never dreamed of being here so soon. I miss Success. I love you all.”

    Although the exact nature of the film is as yet unknown, Emmanuella is noted for the popular Mark Angel comedy skits, and has also appeared in advertising campaigns for Nickelodeon and Wikipedia.

    The young entertainer rose to fame in 2016 when she starred in her cousin, Mark Angel’s comedy skit “This Is Not My Real Face Oh”. The Mark Angel YouTube channel is said to have crossed a total of 100 million views by the end of 2016, and have enjoyed more than 1.7-million subscribers.

  • Stephanie Okereke to feature in Hollywood movie

    Stephanie Okereke to feature in Hollywood movie

    one of the exciting gists from Nollywood is the report that star actress Stephanie Okereke-Linus has been cast for a role in a Hollywood flick entitled Boonville Redemption. Fans, most of whom have been congratulating her via the various social media, described this feat as a giant stride for the actress’ career.

    Stephanie, who made history as the first Nollywood producer to screen her movie, Through the Glass, at Silverbird cinemas, shared the good news via Instagram page. “Hey fab people, yours truly will be featuring in an American western epic movie “Boonville Redemption” .I will keep you all posted,” she stated.

    Speaking to The Nation on how she got the role, the actress, who is presently in the United States, said: “My agent got me the role. He asked me if I was interested and he sent me the script. After seeing the script, I said yes, I’m game for it. What I find fascinating about the script, apart from the fact that it’s a Western Hollywood flick, is that the role is different from what I’ve done in the past.”

    The film tells the story of a 13-year-old Melinda, who is angry about the hand life has dealt her. Being born out of wedlock and scorned by many, she struggles to find out who she is in this world.

    Melinda desperately wants to know what happened to her real father. Determined to do all within her power to find her father, Melinda’s bravery compels some of the townspeople to reveal the dark secrets that they have kept to themselves for years.

    Her example gives them strength to bring the truth to light and ultimately to find forgiveness and redemption. Along with Boonville’s residents, Melinda learns that when you look for the truth, that’s where you’ll find grace.