Gravediggers Wife, Ayinla, Omo Ghetto: The Saga receives multiple nominations at AMAA 2021

 

Reality TV star Bam Bam receives nomination for her role in Collusion Course.

Funke Akindele-Bello plays the dual role of Lefty and Ayomide in 'Omo Ghetto' (The Saga) [Instagram/funkejenifaakindele]

The Africa Film Academy, organizers of the premier and prestigious movie award have announced the list of nominees for the 17th edition of the award.

Reality TV star Bam Bam receives nomination for her role in Collusion Course.

He also noted that the 2021 list of Nominees reflect the brilliance of filmmakers across the continent.

Among the nominees, the film Gravedigger’s Wife from Somalia received the most nominations with 10, including nominations in categories like award for best film in African Language, award for best actor in a leading role and best director.

Adedimeji Lateef as Ayinla Omowura in upcoming biopic [Instagram/tkelani]

Movies like Nyara (Tanzania) Omo Ghetto: The Saga (Nigeria), Eyimofe (Nigeria), African American (South Africa) and Ayinla (Nigeria) also received multiple nominations.

Nigerian actress and Big Brother Naija star, Oluwabamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan (Bam-Bam) was nominated in “Best Young/Promising Actor” for her role in the movie Collision Course.

Reality TV star Bam Bam receives nomination for her role in Collusion Course. [Instagram/BammyBestowed]

Movies like Nyara (Tanzania) Omo Ghetto: The Saga (Nigeria), Eyimofe (Nigeria), African American (South Africa) and Ayinla (Nigeria) also received multiple nominations.

Nigerian actress and Big Brother Naija star, Oluwabamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan (Bam-Bam) was nominated in “Best Young/Promising Actor” for her role in the movie Collision Course.

Reality TV star Bam Bam receives nomination for her role in Collusion Course. [Instagram/BammyBestowed]

The AMAA 2021 Gala and award is scheduled to hold on November 28, 2021 at the Marriot Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Nigeria and will be televised live in more than 40 countries across Africa and other countries worldwide.

See the list of the AMAA 2021 Nominations List.

1. EFERE OZAKO AMAA 2021 AWARD FOR BEST SHORT FILM

1) Meat - Uganda

2) Enroute - Bourkina Fasso

3) A Better Friend - Ghana

4) Find Me By The River - South Africa

5) In Extremis - DRC

6) Portrait of Princess Tutu - Cote d'Ivoire

7) The Long Night In Abuja - Nigeria

2. JUBRIL MALAFIA AMAA 2021 AWARD FOR BEST ANIMATION

1) Room 5 - Ghana

2) Shaka-Inklosi Yamakhosi - South Africa

3) The Pyramid - Egypt

4) Mofiala - Togo

5) Lady Buckit & the Motley Mopster - Nigeria

6) A Thousand Fate - Uganda

7) White Nights - Algeria

3. AMAA 2021 AWARD FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY

1) Softie - Kenya

2) The Sacred Woods - Tunisia

3) Postcard - Morocco

4) Unmasked: Leadership, Trust & the Pandemic - Nigeria

5) Linda Under Lockdown - South Africa

6) Bulembu: History of a Culture - DRC

7) Noboth - Uganda

8) Zindet - Niger

4. AMAA 2021 AWARD FOR BEST DIASPORA SHORT FILM

1) Three Leaves (Haiti)

2) In Other News (Canada)

3) Blue (US)

4) The Berne Identity (Switzerland)

5) No Comprendo (UK)

5. AMAA 2021 AWARD FOR BEST DIASPORA DOCUMENTARY

1) Akwaaba - The Awakening (US)

2. African Redemption: the Life of Marcus Garvey (US)

3. Race Today Documentary (UK)

6. AMAA 2021 AWARD FOR BEST DIASPORA NARRATIVE FEATURE

1) Ride Share (US)

2) Hal King (US)

3) Residue (US)

7. MICHAEL ANYIAM OSIGWE AMAA 2021 AWARD FOR BEST FILM BY AN AFRICAN LIVING ABROAD

1) Blackmail - Obi Emelonye (Nigeria/UK)

2) First Call - Angela Onuora (Nigeria/Canada)

3) K.I.A.B - Eric Zoa & Oleksii Osyka (Cameroon/USA)

4) Gone - Daniel Ademinokan (Nigeria/US)

8. OUSMANE SEMBENE AMAA 2021 AWARD FOR BEST FILM IN AN AFRICAN LANGUAGE

1) Bangarang - Robin Odongo (Kenya)

2) Ayinla - Tunde Kelani (Nigeria)

3) The Golddigger's Wife - Khadar Ahmed (Somalia)

4) Hotel on the Koppies - Charlie Vundler (South Africa)

5) Nyara - Ram Ally Kasongo (Tanzania)

6) Stain - Morris Mugisha (Uganda)

9. AMAA 2021 ACHIEVEMENT IN COSTUME DESIGN

1) African American

2) Buried

3) Oba Bi Olorun

4) Tecora

5) Eagles Wing

10. AMAA 2021 AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN MAKE-UP

1) Fried Barry

2) Tecora

3) The Gravedigger's Wife

4) The Takers

5) Mission To Rescue

11. AMAA 2021 AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN VISUAL EFFECT

1) Nneka The Pretty Serpent

2) Stain

3) Fried Barry

4) The Takers

5) Mission to Rescue

12. AMAA 2021 AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUNDTRACK

1) The Citation

2) Nyara (The Kidnapper)

3) The Gravedigger's Wife

4) This Lady Called Life

5) Hotel on the Koppies

13. AMAA 2021 AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND

1) Hairareb

2) African American

3) The Gravedigger's Wife

4) Eyimofe

5) La Femme Anjola

14. AMAA 2021 AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION DESIGN

1) Tecora

2) The Takers

3) Nyara (The Kidnapping)

4) The Gravedigger's Wife

5) Shadow Parties

15. AMAA 2021 AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY

1) Ayinla

2) Black Medusa

3) Stain

4) Nyara (The Kidnapping)

5) The Gravedigger's Wife

16. AMAA 2021 AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN EDITING

1) Mission to Rescue

2) Omo Ghetto: The Saga

3) Nyala (The Kidnapping)

4) Fried Barry

5) Eyimofe

17. AMAA 2021 AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN SCREEN PLAY

1) Chasing Lullaby

2) Where I Come From

3) Stain

4) Collission Course

5) Hairareb

18. AMAA 2021- NATIONAL FILM AND VIDEO CENSORS BOARD (NFVCB) AWARD FOR BEST NIGERIAN FILM

1) Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story

2) Ayinla

3) Eyimofe

4) The Citation

5) Omo Ghetto: The Saga

6) La Femme Anjola

7) Collission Course

8) Shadow Parties

19. AMAA 2021 AWARD FOR BEST YOUNG/ PROMISING ACTOR

1) Wilmah Muremera - Shaina

2) Oluwabamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan - Collission Course

3) Faith Fidel - Where I Come From

4) David Weda - Bangarang

5) Bertha Abdallah - Nyara (The Kidnapping)

6) Hannah Sukali - Fatsani: A Tale Of Survival

20. AMAA 2021 AWARD FOR BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

1) Mulshid Mugabire - Monica

2) Kelechi Udegbe - Collission Course

3) Mehdi Hajri - Black Medusa

4) Cameron Scott - Hotel on the Koppies

5) Bimbo Manuel - Gone

21. AMAA 2021 AWARD FOR BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

1) Gloria Anozie-Young - Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story

2) Naana Hayford - Chasing Lullaby

3) Tumi Morake - Seriously Single

4) Hazel Hinda - Hairareb

5) Ini Edo - The Citation

22. AMAA 2021 AWARD FOR BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE

1) Gary Green - Fried Barry

2) Lateef Adedimeji - Ayinla

3) Melvin Alusa - Mission To Rescue

4) Jude Akuwudike - Eyimofe

5) Omar Abdi - The Gravedigger's Wife

6) David Njavera - Hairareb

7) Nonso Bassey - La Femme Anjola

23. AMAA 2021 AWARD FOR BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE

1) Lucie Memba Bois - Buried

2) Funke Akindele - Omo Ghetto: The Saga

3) Sarah Alina Grosz - Black Medusa

4) Joan Agaba - Stain

5) Phumi Mthembu - African American

6) Rita Dominic - La Femme Anjola

7) Claudine de Groot - Hairareb

24. AMAA 2021 AWARD FOR BEST FIRST FEATURE FILM BY A DIRECTOR

1) Shaina - Beatrice Masvaure Alf (Zimbabwe)

2) African American - Muzi Mthembu (South Africa)

3) Eyimofe - Chuko & Ayie Esiri (Nigeria)

4) The Gravedigger's Wife - Khadar Ahmed (Somalia) * Black Medusa - Youssef Chebbi & Ismael (Tunisia)

5) Fried Barry - Ryan Kruger (South Africa)

25. AMAA 2021 AWARD FOR BEST DIRECTOR

1) Gilbert Lukalia - (Mission To Rescue)

2) Ryan Kruger - (Fried Barry)

3) Khadar Ahmed - (The Gravedigger's Wife)

4) Morris Mugisha - (Stain)

5) Chuko & Ayie Esiri - (Eyimofe)

6) Oshoveli Shipoh - (Hairareb)

7) Ram Ally Kasongo - (Nyara/The Kidnapping)

8) Youssef Chebbi & Ismael - (Black Medusa)

26. AMAA 2021 AWARD FOR BEST FILM

1) Mission To Rescue (Kenya)

2) Fried Barry (South Africa)

3) The Gravedigger's Wife (Somalia)

4) Stain (Uganda)

5) Eyimofe (Nigeria)

6) Hairareb (Namibia)

7) Nyara:The Kidnapping (Tanzania)

8) Black Medusa (Tunisia)

AUTHOR : ODION OKONOFUA

Biafran National Guard Declares War On Nigeria, Reveals The Date It Will Begin (Video)

 

The Biafran National Guard has declared war on the federal republic of Nigeria and has revealed that November 30 2021 will be the day the region will be declared as an independent state.

In a video making the rounds on social media, some armed men who claim to be members of the Biafran National Guard are declaring that they are ready for war.

One of the men is heard saying: “The liberation of Biafra has just begun. Today is Day 2 of our glorious week. You can see Biafran National Guards are already on the ground and they are on the move to go and rescue the prisoners of conscience – Mrs Onyekachi Orji and the rest of them.

“This is Biafran National Guards, as you can see them, they are all on alert. You can see they are ready for war, war for the liberation of Biafra has just begun.”

The man behind the camera also approached some men fuelling their vehicle who revealed that they were ready for war in the country.

As earlier reported by Naija News, the men had a confrontation with the Nigerian Army, leading to the death of one of the Biafran National Guard members.

In a statement made on Thursday, October 28, the Director of Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement confirmed the death of one of the gunmen.

He said: “The assailants, who were heavily armed and conveyed in several vehicles opened fire on the troops’ location, but were met with stiff resistance by the troops. In the encounter, the troops neutralized one gunman, while others abandoned their vehicles and retreated in disarray with gunshot wounds. The troops also recovered a pump-action gun, among others.

“While the criminals withdrew, having been overwhelmed, they were promptly intercepted at Eda by troops of Forward Operating Base Ohaozara in Ebonyi State. The troops recovered additional three vehicles and apprehended one of the gunmen.”

‘Must You Expose Your Body?’ – Nigerians React As Liquorose Rocks See-Through Dress With No Bra

 

Former Big Brother Naija reality star, Roseline Omokhoa Afije, known professionally as Liquorose has left little to the imagination after gracing a Lagos event in a see-through dress without a bra.

The professional dancer most definitely had heads turning towards her after donning a sheer dress with her breasts on display.

Naija News understands that the reality star might have gotten inspiration from the international pop star, Rihanna, who rocked something similar some years back.

Her black underwear was also on display as she posed for photos on the red carpet.

Fans of the reality star have since registered their opinions on different social media platforms after seeing a video of her in a see-through dress with no bra.

See photos below;

See some of the reactions below;

peters.miracle wrote; ‘This doesn’t fit her personality at all’

reina_nwanyioma wrote; ‘If you can’t walk in it why wear it?’

folaloveth wrote; ‘Na her fans dey deceive her’

dimma_joy_ wrote; ‘Who advice her ?’

dexterous_better wrote; ‘This set of hm be doing the most of nonsense in the name of staying relevant’

dexterous_better wrote; ‘This set of hm be doing the most of nonsense in the name of staying relevant’

officialhopeibanga wrote; ‘Very soon y’all won’t wear clothes again.’

Wesley Snipes & Kelvin Hart to star as brothers in Netflix thriller 'True Story'

 The limited series by Eric Newman will launch on the platform on November 24, 2021.

Kelvin Hart and Wesley Snipes to star in 'True Story'

Hollywood stars Wesley Snipes is set to star alongside Kelvin Hart for a gritty new Netflix thriller directed by Stephen Williams and Hanelle M. Culpepper.

In the Eric Newman created seven-episode limited series titled 'True Story', Hart will star as Kid, a comedian who returns home to Philadelphia for a tour stop and experiences a lost evening with his older brother Carlton (Snipes) that could cost him everything.

Netflix recently debuted the official trailer for the series which launches on the streamer on November 24, 2021.

Watch the trailer:

Speaking on his role in 'True Story', Hart told Entertainment Weekly: "It's a thriller; it's like you've never seen me before. We wanted to raise the level of curiosity, like, 'What is Kevin trying to say? Is he playing himself?'

"We never refer to the character by name, just Kid. And Kid's life kind of parallels mine to a certain degree, and then it's exaggerated in some places."

"I don't know if you can handle the drama. When I come, I come correct. We're not coming to pull punches. So if you want to go for it, then I want to give you my support," Snipes added.

The seven-episode series also stars Theo Rossi, William Catlett, Abbey Paige, Michael James Bell, Avery Kidd Waddell and Emmanuel Kabongo.

BBNaija's Ka3na explains why she banned her husband from social media

 Ka3na says she asked her husband to pick between owning a social media page and their marriage.

Reality TV star Ka3na [Instagram/OfficailKa3na]

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Ka3na, has revealed why she banned her husband from social media.

The reality TV star made this known via her Twitter page on Monday, October 25, 2021, while expressing her condolence to women who allow their husbands to show off on social media.

"My heart goes out to married women whose husbands are on Social Media showing off wealth without having an online venture Mr Jones once asked me to register him on Instagram I immediately asked him to choose between social media or me! He chose me," she tweeted.

Ka3na may have banned her husband from social media but didn't fail to show him off when he got her a property a few months ago.

author :ODION OKONOFUA

Paul Okoye shares Cubana Chief Priest's phone numbers as he continues to defend BBNaija's Maria

 Paul O promises to give N10M to anyone who calls the phone numbers.

Cubana Chief Priest, BBNaija's Maria and Paul O of UpFront and Personal [Instagram/CubanaChiefPriest] [Instagram/MariaChikeBenjamin] [Instagram/PaulO]

The husband snatching allegation levelled against BBNaija's Maria may have gotten worse after the owner of her former management, Paul O, slammed socialite, Cubana Chief Priest.

Paul O, the owner of UpFront and Personal, had slammed Cubana Chief Priest after the latter accused Big Brother Naija star Maria Chike Benjamin of snatching his sister's husband.

It didn't end there as he went on to share the phone numbers of Cubana Chief Priest, a move many described as being petty.

Paul O promises to give N10M to anyone who calls the phone numbers.

Paul O may have released the phone numbers of Chief Priest after the latter shared the phone number of Maria on social media.

Paul O said revealed he would be giving away N10M for those that called the phone number.

It would be recalled that Cubana Chief Priest had called out the reality TV star for snatching his sister's husband.

According to him, the reality TV star didn't only have an affair with his in-law but also threatened his sister.

Nnamdi Kanu pleads not guilty to terrorism charges, remains stuck with DSS

 Justice Binta Nyako adjourned the case till November 10.

Leader of the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, pleaded not guilty to an amended seven-count charge during his anticipated court appearance in Abuja on Thursday, October 21, 2021.

The Federal Government in June 2021 re-arrested the separatist to face charges bordering on treasonable felony in connection to his agitation for an independent nation of Biafra.

He was immediately remanded to the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) but the secret police failed to produce him in court for his scheduled July 26 hearing, prompting adjournment to October 21.

The government recently amended Kanu's charges from five to seven, but he pleaded not guilty after they were read to him at a Federal High Court in the capital city on Thursday.

His application to be moved from the custody of the DSS to Kuje Correctional Service Centre was rejected by Justice Binta Nyako.

A similar application, filed in July, to be moved to Kuje was also rejected by the court.

Kanu's legal team has made repeated allegations that he's being subjected to mental and psychological torture in custody of the DSS.

Justice Nyako adjourned the case till November 10.

SAMSON TOROMADE

The Chain Is Finally Broken – Disciple Simon Ekpa Reacts To Nnamdi Kanu In Court Without Handcuffs

 

simon ekpa and nnamdi kanu

Simon Ekpa, the self-acclaimed disciple of the embattled leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has expressed hope that the dream of actualizing Biafra as a sovereign state for the Southeast would soon be a reality.

The Finnish stated this in a post on his official Facebook page while reacting to the appearance of Kanu in court without handcuff.
It was reported that the secessionist was at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday for the continuation of his trial over allegations of terrorism and treasonable felony.

His request to be moved from the Kuje Correctional Centre from the Department of State Service, DSS, facility to Kuje correctional center was, however, turned down by Justice Binta Nyako who adjourned the case to November 10.

Ekpa in his post, said the removal of the handcuff during Kanu’s appearance, indicated hope for Biafra freedom.

The post reads, “In the past, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu always appeared in the court with hands chained (handcuffs) and he had three count charges against him.

“In 2021 with seven count charges he appeared without a chain (handcuff), let me tell you, it is a sign of Biafra freedom, the chain is broken.

“I am Simon Ekpa, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s Disciple on Biafra Restoration”.

UCL: Ronaldo seals incredible Man Utd comeback win against Atalanta as Chelsea thrash MalmoBy Ben Ugbana

 

Premier League side Manchester United were in superb form on Wednesday night as they came from two goals down to seal a 3-2 win over Serie A’s Atalanta.

The Champions League matchday three encounter was played at Old Trafford, and the hosts trailed in the 15th minute through Pasalic opener before Demiral doubled the lead in the 28th minute for Atalanta.

But the game turned around in the second half as Marcus Rashford began what turned out to be an incredible comeback for United when he pulled a goal back on 53 minutes.

Harry Maguire then scored the equaliser in the 75th minute before Cristiano Ronaldo sealed the win for the Red Devils nine minutes to time.

Ronaldo has now scored 137 goals in the Champions League, and the win Wednesday night takes United to the top of Group F after Villarreal defeated Young Boys 4-1 in the group’s other game. 

In Group H, Chelsea of England thrashed Malmo FC 4-0 at Stamford Bridge to keep up the pace with leaders Juventus, who wnatched a late winner at Zenit Petersburg.

The Blues did win their game but lost strikers Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner to first-half injuries.

In Group G, Sevilla were held to a goalless draw at Lille, after RB Leipzig had defeated Wolfsburg 3-1 earlier on Wednesday to stay top of the group.

In Group E, Bayern Munich continued their winning run as they scored four late goals to thump Benfica 4-0 in Portugal.

After 70 minutes of goalless play, the German champions scored four goals within 14 minutes to secure a big win on the road.

Barca had earlier beaten Dynamo Kyiv to keep their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages alive.

By Ben Ugbana 

#EndSARS: Falz, Uche Jombo, other celebrities mark first anniversary

 

File copy: #EndSARS protesters

Ademola Olonilua

20 October 2021

Nigerian celebrities have taken to social media, especially on the microblogging site, Twitter, to mark the first anniversary of the #EndSARS protest.

A year ago, it was reported that #EndSARS protesters were shot at by personnel of the Nigerian army at the Lekki Toll Gate; an action that led to the loss of lives.

Marking the first anniversary of the #EndSARS protest, popular Nigerian musician and social crusader, Folarin Falana, fondly referred to as Falz, tweeted, “365 days ago, Nigerian citizens were shot and killed at the toll gate by our own military men.

“Today, we honour them because they have sacrificed their very existence for a cause bigger than all of us. They live forever in our hearts.”

Also, marking the first anniversary of the sad incident, ace Nigerian actress, Uche Jombo, via her verified Twitter account, wrote, “20th October! A day in history! #EndSARSMemorial #EndSARS we will never forget!”

Popular Disc Jockey, DJ Cuppy, simply tweeted, “We will NEVER forget!  Flag of Nigeria Broken heart #EndSARSMemorial #EndPoliceBrutality. ‘Lazy Nigerian Youth’ are changing Nigeria and sacrificing their own lives for generations to come!!!” (sic)

Sonorous singer, Tems, while marking the sad occasion that occurred last year tweeted, “The bullets, the blood and tears. We will NEVER forget. #EndSARSMemorial.”