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  • Monalisa stirs the hornets’ nest again

    Monalisa stirs the hornets’ nest again

    Popular Nollywood actress and show host, Monalisa Chinda Coker, is no new to controversy. From her purported fight with fellow actress, Rita Dominic, to her acrimonious divorce with former husband, Dejo Richards, the beautiful actress is not known to shy away from standing up for whatever she believes in.

    But nothing could have prepared her for the condemnations that have been thrown at her since she appeared in church in a dress, which many believed left very little to the imagination.

    Reacting to the head-turning dress on the social media, many of her fans rebuked the popular actress for her ‘daring act’.  Some of the fans believe that the dress was too transparent for a holy place.

    For any other outing, the burnt gold lace blouse with a matching headpiece and red choker would be a big hit among fashion aficionados.

    But those who saw her in church believed that the actress wore the dress to a wrong place.

    Some of the comments by the fans read:

    “Dress more decently when you are going to church, not putting your bra and body on display, my beautiful woman.”

    “When going to church, cover up please. Respect God.”

    “You’re beautiful already, exposing all this is not necessary and does not add to your beauty…”

    Efforts to reach Monalisa were unsuccessful. All the calls put through to her MTN line were not answered. A text message to the number was also not replied as at the time of filing this report.

  • You and I with Monalisa enters second season

    You and I with Monalisa enters second season

    AFTER hosting the first season of her talk show, You and I with Monalisa, Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda-Coker, has returned with another term.

    Produced and packaged by Monalisacode Productions Limited, the talk show is hosted by the actress herself.

    Speaking on what viewers should expect, the Rivers State-born leading entertainer disclosed that her talk show is loaded with new and exciting packages.

    “I want to happily and proudly say that You and I with Monalisa is better packaged, more engaging, revealing, entertaining and above all, addresses and proffers solutions to myriad social and human angle issues facing us daily. The programme also celebrates Nigerian entrepreneurs who have impacted positively in various sectors of our nation. And of course, the show also discusses extensively, the Nigerian entertainment industry and more,” said the Theatre Arts graduate of University of Port-Harcourt.”

    The show, which is in partnership with Montage Cable Network, is sponsored by Fidelity Bank Plc.

  • Monalisa Chinda remarries

    Monalisa Chinda remarries

    TWELVE years after her first marriage to Dejo Richards crashed, delectable Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda has begun another journey to matrimony. The thespian, last Saturday, in company of friends and industry colleagues, held her traditional wedding in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

    Present at the ceremony were actresses, Daniella Okeke, Oge Okoye and Ebube Nwagbo as the 41-year-old actress and mother of one was joined to her heartthrob, Victor Coker the traditional way.

    In an earlier interview with Thisday Newspaper, the actress had expressed her willingness to give marriage another shot. “I would love to remarry. In fact, I’m designed to be under a man. I’m not going to lie that I like this single mother nomenclature. But whereby there is no one at the moment, one is bound to get used to the situation. It’s not a do-or-die affair because I have been there before. Anything I’m going to do now, it has to be done right,” she had said.

    According to information, the white wedding will take place in a scenic location in Greece in May.

  • MONALISA GEARS UP FOR TALK SHOW

    MONALISA GEARS UP FOR TALK SHOW

    ACTRESS Monalisa Chinda is sure excited about her new Talk Show, You&I with Monalisa, which she says is coming out soon.

    “Even I can’t wait to see the Talk Show… Nigeria, are you ready for this? Get ready Africa!” said the mother of one, who in recent times has been decrying violence against women and child marriage.

     “Our society is constantly in a flux. You & I with Monalisa aims to record these unique changes and promote on-going debate which entertains, educates and inspires hope. Produced to global standard and targeted at millions of viewers across leading broadcast and social media platforms, our guests probe and dissect major social issues of our daily existence while proffering lasting solutions,” she said.

    The show

    According to the actress blog which she recently launched with the kick off of the talk show, is widely described as Africa’s most promising Talk Show, You & I with Monalisa is a brand new, eccentric show.

     A multi-award winning actress, producer, philanthropist and global influencer, Monalisa Chinda’s career is centered on inspiring change through unconventional productions that recalibrate society’s moral journey.

    She is also the founder of the Arise Monalisa Foundation, an Africa-based not-for-profit organization renowned for inspiring hope by empowering young people and creating opportunities for the less privileged across the continent.

    Supported by the Niger Delta Development Commission, You and I with Monalisa is scheduled to go live on African Independent Television, Television Continental and other platforms in the coming week.

  • NAFDAC backs ‘Arise Monalisa Foundation’

    NAFDAC backs ‘Arise Monalisa Foundation’

    The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has entered into a partnership deal with ‘Arise Monalisa Foundation’ (AMF), to help fight Uterine Fibroid, prevalent among women in Nigeria.

    Speaking at the agreement signing ceremony in Abuja, founder of AMF, notable actress, Monalisa Chinda, said, “…We appreciate NAFDAC for this strategic partnership, as we look forward to propagating awareness of this fast spreading, yet widely neglected Uterine Fibroid, which has become very common among women, due to ignorance and stigmatisation.”

    Meanwhile, the Director General of NAFDAC, Dr. Paul Orhii, expressed joy at partnering with AMF while announcing that the project marks the beginning of NAFDAC’s activities for 2015. “We are proud to partner with the Arise Monalisa Foundation in mobilising this timely project throughout the six geo-political zones in Nigeria, and this also marks the flag-off of our projects for this year.”

    Chinda’s charity project has been on for over eight years, supporting major campaigns against autism, funding education for the less privileged, making charitable visits to orphanages and prisons, among others.

    Established in 1993,  NAFDAC is saddled with the  responsibility of  regulating and controlling the manufacture, importation, exportation, advertisement, distribution, sales and use of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical services, chemicals and packaged water.

  • Copy Monalisa look

    Copy Monalisa look

    I love this Monalisa Chinda’s style. Always polished,  she knows what works for her and sticks with it.

    For her outfit at Rukky Sanda movie premiered, she wore a black maxi with mesh details, black waist cinch (belt) with gold details, two tone clutch purse and shoes, along with gold bangles and cocktail rings.

    Want her outfit? You might check out the different clothes of similar style below.

    You can opt for a figure-designed black dress, if you like or go for a maxi. If you want to look more romantic like Monalisa, knock off the look with a tiny belt. Complement it with two-tone pumps and a handbag.

    Monalisa has a great eye for mixing and matching effectively. Pair it with a simple wrist watch or bracelet and off you go.

  • MONALISA CHINDA seeks publicity for magazine

    MONALISA CHINDA seeks publicity for magazine

    IT is obvious that actress cum publisher, Monalisa Chinda, is leaving no stone unturned towards promoting her eponymous magazine, ‘Monalisa’.

    In realization of this dream, the mother of one recently visited TV personality, Iretiola Doyle, for an interview on her TV programme, Oge, as part of efforts to promote her new project.

    The beautiful actress later shared some photos from the interview session on her Instagram, informing fans to look out for the show that will be aired soon with the caption: “On the set of popular #TV brand (OGE) with Iretiola Doyle. Coming to your TV screen soon.”

    The magazine, which is sold for N5,000, was launched in Ghana and Nigeria, respectively in December, 2013. A graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Port-Harcourt, her first major movie was Pregnant Virgin in 1996. Since she featured in Above The Law after her graduation in 2000, she has done several other movies.

  • Monalisa fêtes Kirikiri Inmates

    AS has become customary with her, Nollywood diva Monalisa Chinda, on Sunday September 15, put smiles in the hearts of female prisoners at the Kirikiri Prison, Apapa, Lagos with an exhilarating charity visit.

    Addressing the inmates, Monalisa asked them to keep hope alive as there is nothing impossible for God. “Though we may not be in control of what happens to us in life, we are absolutely responsible for our reactions to what happens to us. It is our reaction that ultimately determines the results and quality of our lives. On getting here, I was told some inmates were recently released by strange interventions, so this can’t be the end for you,” she said.

    Although the inmates were not allowed to be photographed, they all had a great time bonding with Monalisa who made a commitment to regularly visit and send items to them from henceforth.

    Aside donating various items including food stuffs, cloths, under wears, toiletries, perfumes, provisions and the likes through her Arise Monalisa Foundation, the multiple award-winning actress took her time to interact and encourage the prison inmates who were overjoyed to receive her.

    The week, which also marked her birthday, saw her visit the Patrick Speech & Languages School in Lagos which cares for autistic children to make donations as well.

  • Monalisa Chinda named Centenary Ambassador

    Monalisa Chinda named Centenary Ambassador

    FAIR skinned actress, Monalisa Chinda who has just been dropped as one of the Globacom brand icons appears to have found a replacement in the federal government’s 100th year project of the existence of Nigeria. The thespian was officially unveiled last week as an ambassador for the Nigeria100 Centenary Project, a road show set to hold across the world.

    In addition to the unveiling of Monalisa Chinda, other celebrity ambassadors on the bill of government for the project were also announced during an exclusive event which took place at Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos recently.

    Speaking on the choice of Monalisa Chinda, Ikemefuna Mordi, project director of the Nigeria100 Centenary Project said the decision “is driven by the essence of this revolutionary project and its proposition to its target audience. As a multi-talented superstar who keeps contributing her quota to the emergence of a new Nigeria by supporting and spearheading diverse noteworthy and noble causes, Monalisa Chinda easily represents the true Nigerian picture we seek to project.”

    Joined by Made Men Music Group’s top dog, Iyanya who is also a road show ambassador for the project, Monalisa Chinda stated that there is a lot of synergy between the Centenary Project and her persona, while promising to be a good ambassador of the brand.

    According to Tope Esan, the Centenary media manager, “other confirmed ambassadors who would simultaneously appear as the project progresses include Stephanie Okereke, Segun Arinze, Desmond Elliot, Jay Jay Okocha, Kanu Nwankwo, RMD and Ali Nuhu.”

  • Monalisa Chinda bereaved

    Monalisa Chinda bereaved

    NOLLYWOOD actress Monalisa Chinda is bereaved. The fair skinned single mother recently lost her elder brother. The talented thespian is said to be in a devastated mood as she is said to be very close to her late brother.

    Though the reason behind Monalisa’s brother’s death is still sketchy plans are underway to give him a befitting burial.