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Call to Entry for the AMVCA 2016 Edition is Now Open! Click to Find Out Guidelines for Entry Submission

Africa Magic, the continent’s leading provider of entertainment for Africa by Africans, in association with MultiChoice has announced the call to entry for the 2016 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs).

Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, Regional Director for M-Net (West), said: “We are pleased to announce the call to entry for the 2016 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. At Africa Magic and MultiChoice, we have continued to show our support to the film and television industry across Africa even as we continue to provide world class entertainment for Africa by Africans. For the 4th edition of the AMVCAs, we are inviting all entries for film and television works that are produced and broadcast or publicly exhibited from October 1st 2014 to September 30th 2015“.

The AMVCAs were created to celebrate the contribution of African filmmakers, actors and technicians in the success of the continent’s film and television industry and with the success of the previous three editions, preparations for the 2016 edition are underway.

John Ugbe, Managing Director, MultiChoice Nigeria said: “We are very excited to once again bring the AMVCAs to our viewers across the continent and indeed the world. The 2016 edition will make it four years of celebrating Africa’s finest talent in the film and television industry and we at MultiChoice are glad to be a part of that celebration“.

For this 4th edition of the AMVCAs, the organisers are inviting all entries for film and television works produced and broadcast or publicly exhibited from October the 1st 2014 to September 30th 2015.

Please see entry guidelines below:

Step 1
Prepare a 2 to 3 minute long showreel for your online submission.

Step 2
Log on to www. africamagic.tv. Click on the AMVCA2016 banner which will take you to a submission page.

Step 3
Fill out the submission forms and upload the clip. A unique reference number will be allocated to each completed online submission

Step 4
Quoting your unique reference number, send a hard drive of the submitted project to one of the following, based on your region:

For South Africa Submissions
Attention: Head of Production
Magic Centre
137 Bram Fischer Drive
Randburg
2194

For East Africa Submissions
Attention: Head of Production
2nd Floor, MNET Offices
Local Productions Studio
Jamhuri Grounds off Ngong Road
Nairobi, Kenya.

For West Africa Submissions
Attention: Head of Production
MSS Local Productions
Plot 1652 Olosa Str,
Victoria Island, Nigeria

Amaechi Files $300 Billion Lawsuit Against PDP

Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has filed a $300 billion suit against the PDP state chapter , its chairman, Felix Obuah, and two others.

Premium Times reports that the suit was filed at an Abuja High court over allegations made against him regarding foreign accounts ownership and embezzlement.

As a result, Amaechi is suing for N300 billion for “general damages done to him and defamation of his character, reputation and person.”

The report gives further insight into the allegations, stating:

The PDP had in a statement in August alleged that Amaechi stole $757million (N80 billion) of Rivers State public funds and stashed them away in an account in his name in Bancorp Bank in Minnesota, United States of America.

It also alleged that the former governor embezzled millions of dollars of Rivers State money and stashed the money in other foreign accounts in his name, including in a bank in Switzerland.

The party said Amaechi’s foreign accounts were revealed and blown open by Christiane Amanpour of America’s CNN and alleged that Bancorp Bank wrote President Muhammadu Buhari intimating him that part of the funds was to be used to purchase a residence for the former governor in the US and that it (Bancorp Bank) planned to return the stolen funds to Nigeria.

 

Mbong Amata Celebrates Birthday with an Intimate Dinner with Ini Edo, Lilian Esoro, Onyii Alex & More Friends

Enyinna Nwigwe, Onyii Alex, Ruth Kadiri, Mbong Amata, Jennifer Oguzie, Ini Edo & Skiibii

Nollywood actress Mbong Amata celebrated her birthday recently and to mark the special day she had an intimate dinner with some of her close friends in the industry.

Lilian Esoro, Enyinna Nwigwe, Onyii Alex, Ruth Kadiri, Jennifer Oguzie, Ini Edo, Skiibii and Harrysong were spotted at the gathering.

See photos below.

Enyinna Nwigwe, Mbong Amata & Emem Morgan

Jennifer Oguzie & Mbong Amata

Jennifer Oguzie, Mbong Amata, Skiibii, Harrysong & Ini Edo

Mbong Amata & Harrysong

Mbong Amata & Ini Edo

Mbong Amata & Jennifer Oguzie

Mbong Amata & Lilian Esoro

Mbong Amata, Ruth Kadiri, Onyii Alex & Enyinna Nwigwe

Mbong Amata

Onyii Alex & Skiibii

Onyii Alex, Ruth Kadiri, Mbong Amata & Skiibii

Skiibii, Mbong Amata, Harrysong

Photo Credit: Instagram – @mbongamata

Exploring Beautiful Johannesburg at Joy of Jazz Festival, AMAA, City Tours & More! Get the Scoop on Mercy Ajisafe’s Fun Trip to South Africa

Hola beautiful BellaNaijarians, I’m super excited and can hardly sit still because… tonight, I’ll be flying to South Africa courtesy of South African Tourism. *whoop whoop*

My name is Mercy Ajisafe, and I’m an actress and media personality. The good people at BellaNaija have ever so graciously invited me to represent the biggest lifestyle blog in Africa, as I attend some of the biggest events in African Entertainment. And of course, I had no choice but to politely say “YES PLEASE”!!!

I’ll be taking a South African Airways flight into Johannesburg, and staying at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton. A swift Google search revealed it to be an elegant, high-end hotel located in Sandton’s financial district.

Who knows? I might just meet a single, 6’6, gorgeous Krav Maga expert who’s a hedge fund manager, fluent in 6 languages including Mandarin with a penchant for literature and 6ft Yoruba women that talk entirely way too much. What? Anything is possible ooo, it all begins with a thought!

I’m also looking forward to staying at the Boardwalk hotel, Convention Centre & Spa in Port Elizabeth. The Spa is meant to be top notch, and I have a slew of treatments booked. *dances Shoki*

Now guys, I’m gonna tell you a secret and you have to promise not to tell anyone, ok? One of the major reasons I’m super excited is because, *whispers* I have NEVER been to South Africa. I was actually meant to go the MAMAs earlier on this year, but lo and behold, I was forced to cancel my trip due to work commitments. Another reason I’m excited is of course, the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival.

The Joy of Jazz is South Africa’s oldest jazz festival. The event takes place in Johannesburg, Africa’s greatest city, a bold and pulsating metropolis. The 2015 edition will hold from 24 – 26 September at the Sandton Convention Centre. I’ve always been a lover of Jazz, but after hosting Satchmo’s jazz festival earlier this year, I became enamored with Jazz music. The sound, the rhythm, the soul… there’s just nothing like it.

With headliners such as Peabo Bryson, Hugh Masekela, Cecile Mclorin Salvantand Marcus Miller. It’s bound to be absolutely amazing. I can’t wait to hear Dee Alexander serenade us with her velvety vocals. At this point, my excitement is literally palpable.

Dee Alexander

In addition to that, I’ll be flying into the beautiful Port Elizabeth to attend theAfrican Movie Academy Awards, popularly referred to as AMAA.

The AMAAs was founded by Peace Anyiam Osigwe in 2005 and is considered to be one of the most prestigious awards shows held in Africa. I’m especially excited as the African movie industry is finally getting the recognition it deserves.

But it’s all not showbiz darling, oh no. I’ll be exploring the beautiful city of Johannesburg. Activities planned include a hot balloon ride, a trip to the elephant sanctuary and the lion park.

I’ll also be taking the official Johannesburg City Tour and tour of Soweto.

Now as the original ‘Don Foodie’, one of the things I’m most looking forward to is sampling some of the gastronomical delights that SA has become known for. For me, one of the reasons i love to travel is because it gives you an opportunity to expand your palette. I tend to pick vacation spots based on who’s local cuisine I’ve been fantasizing about trying the most, (don’t judge me, I know I can’t be alone). They have a plethora of highly rated restaurants, and I intend to consume as much as their delicious cuisine as humanly possible. Globally renowned chefs such as Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsey cannot seem to sing the praises of the South Africa’s dining establishments enough. I am so excited about the food, that i am literally salivating as we speak. Yummmmm

When I get to Port Elizabeth, not only will be I be attending AMAA. I’ll also be doing a spot of whale watching and SKY DIVING! Wait did you guys read that? I said, I’m going sky diving *dances shokis again* the adrenaline junkie in me is literally jumping up and down with glee in anticipation.

So sit back and relax, allow me to whisk you away on a virtual trip as #NigeriaMeetsSouthAfrica follow my escapades onInstagram:@bellanaijaonline | Twitter: @bellanaija | Facebook: bellanaija

…and don’t forget to tell a friend, to tell a friend, to tell a friend that it’s time for #BNinSouthAfrica2015 #SBJOJ

Photo Credit: The Maslow/Trip Advisor UK/www.joyofjazz.co.za

Transaction Officer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing N1.8 Million

An Access Bank transaction officer, Hammed Mosuro, was on Tuesday charged before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, ‎for allegedly stealing N1.8 million.

Mosuro, 29, was arraigned on a six-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, and fraud.

The Prosecutor, Cyriacus Osuji, told the court that the accused and some others who are still at large, committed the offences between June and July at Access Bank, Apongbon branch‎, Lagos Island.

Osuji alleged that the accused diverted N400, 000 to his personal account; money deposited by customer, G.I Distribution Ltd.

“The accused stole the sum of N650,000, deposited by another customer,Adebukola and Sons Ltd., also, N759, 500 deposited by one Idayat Adebukolawas also stolen,’’ he said.

He said that the offences contravened Sections 285 (7), 368 (1), and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

Mosuro pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The magistrate A. T. Omoyele, granted bail to the accused in the sum of N500, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

Omoyele adjourned the case till Oct. 12, for mention.

Photo Credit: Dreamstime

Ado-Ekiti Wife Seeks Dissolution of 20 Year Marriage Over Husband’s Unemployment

A 42-year-old wife, Joke, has urged an Ado-Ekiti Customary Court to dissolve her 20-year-old marriage to her husband, Akintade for alleged frequent fighting and his unwillingness to work.

Joke, on Tuesday also alleged lack of care for her and the children as well as lack of rest of mind.

She told the court that they fight almost on daily basis because she advised her husband to get a job.

The mother of five said that her husband did not pay the children school fees or provide foodstuff in the house because of his joblessness.

“I have been responsible for the payment of the children school fees, clothing them and provide food in the house,’’ she said.

The petitioner said there was a day the husband threatened to kill her with cutlass in the presence of his mother-in-law.

Joke told the court that their landlord sent them out and her husband told her to secure another apartment where she could live with the children.

She said that her husband went to stay in his parent house, adding that whenever he comes to visit them, he always looked for trouble.

The petitioner said that the matter was reported to the husband’s aged mother and junior brother.

“But they told me that we should go and resolve our matter, that they are fed up with his behavior,’’ she alleged.

Joke said that her husband recently secured a security guard job, noting that he spends his salary on drinking without consideration for her and the children.

She, therefore, urged the court to award her the custody of her 5 children.

The respondent was absent in spite of repeated summons by the court.
The President of the court, Ogunsemi Joseph, after hearing from the petitioner adjourned the case to Oct. 5, for judgment.

Photo Credit: Dreamstime

Saraki Trial Adjourned Till October 21 | Granted Bail on Self Recognition

The Code of Conduct Tribunal has adjourned Senate President, Bukola Saraki’s trial till October 21st.

Also, Punch reports that Saraki was granted bail on self recognition.

Photo Credit: NAN-PHOTO

Obasanjo is Now a Children’s Storybook Author!

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo is really on a roll with his writing game. Many are still talking about his controversial memoir, My Watch. And now, he has penned another book, a children’s storybook titled, Peace Story for Children.

Obasanjo launched the book on Monday in Ogun State, to celebrate the the 2015 International Day of Peace, Vanguard reports. Students from various secondary schools in the state attended the event.

The book is described as “14-page booklet illustrated with various cartoons” with peace themes.

He is said to have written the book because “it has become imperative to sow the seeds of peace in the minds of children whose minds were more receptive to ideas.”

At the launch, Obasanjo was represented by the Director of the OOPL Centre for Human Security, Peter Okebukola.

Olu Falae’s Abductors Demand N100 Million Ransom

On Monday, it was reported that unknown gunmen abducted, former Secretary to the Federal Government, Olu Falae in Ondo State.

And now, Punch is reporting that the gunmen called Falae’s wife, demanding that the sum of N 100 million should be paid for his release as soon as possible to secure his release. They also stated that Falae is in good health.

Senate Pres. Saraki Loses Bid to Stop Trial | Faces Code of Conduct Tribunal Today

After failed attempts to avoid appearing before the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has finally acquiesced, and will appear before the tribunal today, Punch reports.

Speaking on his predicament, Saraki told newsmen:

“I will be there, I have nothing to hide. One was exercising his own right both at the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal. So, I will appear before the tribunal. The most important thing is that I believe in the process and I will ensure that I am there tomorrow morning.”

Furthermore, a statement released by the Senate president’s spokesman,Yusuph Olaniyonu, reinforced Saraki’s promise to finall appear before the tribunal:

Following the adjournment for the determination of the motion on notice and the substantive suit before the Federal High Court to 30th of September and the appeal pending before the Court of Appeal adjourned to the 29th of September 2015, the Senate President has decided, as a law abiding citizen, to appear before the Tribunal in the interim.

Dr. Saraki has taken the decision to attend the Tribunal sitting to demonstrate his respect for the rule of law in spite of his personal reservation on the process of his trial and the purpose it may be intended to serve.

Dr. Saraki wishes to assure Nigerians of his absolute belief in the judicial process and is therefore confident that the course of justice would be served at the end of this matter.

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my boyfriend of 4 years just proposed to me i know he loves me so much but for past four years we've had so many cheating circumstances from him and i usually try to overlook it because of everything we've  been through but he suddenly proposed to me ,i love him so much but i also know he cheats in the back of my mine since all this happenings over the years ,he says he has stopped but i cannot just get the thoughts out of my head ,i really don't know if that a good way of starting a family with him with all this thoughts or should i overlook and believe he has changed ,could it happen again in the future when we get married ....maybe i should just learn from the past and get away before i regret for the rest of my life..i really do love him...i need your help PLEASE

Defiant Bukola Saraki Refuses To Show Up At CC Tribunal, Appeal Court Protects Him From Arrest

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja this morning granted a stay of execution order on the arrest warrant issued by the Code of Conduct Tribunal on Senate President Buhari. Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar had on Friday September 18th  issued a Bench warrant for the arrest of Bukola Saraki who is standing trial on a 13 count charge bothering on false declaration of assets.



Pictured above is the empty witness box at the Code of Conduct Tribunal where Senate President Bukola Saraki is expected to mount as his trial on alleged falsification of assets continues this morning but he's unlikely to be there. 

 Nigerian Woman On Holiday In USA, Jennifer Akudihor Stole $2000 Goods In Macys Store - Arrested

A Nigerian woman on vacation in the US has been charged with felony theft after she stole over 66 items at about $2000 worth of clothes and accessories from a Macy’s store in Overland, Kansas. The woman, identified as Jennifer Akudihor, was on vacation from Nigeria and was shopping at the store shortly before she was busted. She was very apologetic during her first court appearance, and officers said she acted the same way when she was detained Tuesday afternoon. According to a report from KMBC 

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“The officer in the report said that she was very apologetic and remorseful, and that does go a long way, and he put that in the report, so I think it does help in this situation,” said Sgt. Gary Mason of the Overland Park Police Department. “Everybody has a story. There’s always a lot of reasons why people do this, and it’s not for us to decide. It’s up to the courts and the judge to look at her case.”

Because the value of the items was over $2000, the case becomes a significant felony case. It is unclear on why she stole the items, whether it was out of need for her children or just because she thought she would get away with it.
  

FG Declares Thursday & Friday as Public Holiday for Id-El-Kabir Celebrations

The federal government has declared Thursday September 24th, and Friday September 25th as public holidays to mark Id-El-Kabir.

According to Daily Trust, the announcement was made in a statement by the Director of Press, Ministry of Interior, Yusuf Isiaka Alhaji on Monday.

The report further states:

The Ministry’s Permanent Secretary Abubakar Magaji, enjoined all Muslim faithfuls and Nigerians from all walks of life to extend the religious benefits of the Id-El-Kabir festival, which includes love, peace, empathy and tolerance to one another for the overall development of the nation.

Photo Credit: The Nation

Monalisa Chinda, Adesua Etomi, Desmond Elliot, Blossom Chukwujekwu & More at the Premiere of “Falling”

A few days ago we brought you the trailer and on set photos of the latest Uduak Isong Oguamanam movie titled “Falling” and starring Adesua Etomi, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Kunle Remi and more.

Click here if you missed it.

Now we’ve got the photos from the official movie premiere which held at Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island, on Friday, 18th of September, 2015.

The premiere was attended by a number of cast members including Desmond Elliot and Deyemi Okanlawon as well as other Nollywood faces like Monalisa Chinda, OC Ukeje, Daniel K. Daniel, Linda Ejiofor, Kiki Omeili, Kenneth Okoli, Adunni Ade, Wole Ojo, Kemi Lala Akindoju, Lancelot Imasuen, Ufuoma McDermott and more.

Banky W and Toni Tones were also spotted at the event.

See photos from the event below.

Racheal Emem Isaac

Daniel K. Daniel

Kemi Lala Akindoju

Lancelot Imasuen & Ufuoma McDermott

Ufuoma McDermott

Uzor O. Osimkpa

Toni Tones

OC Ukeje

Wole Ojo

Adunni Ade

Banky W

Samuel Nnabuike

Kenneth Okolie

Blossom Chukwujekwu

Titi Oyinsan

Linda Ejiofor

Kiki Omeili

Desmond Elliot

Adesua Etomi, Desmond Elliot & Uduak Isong Oguamanam

Adesua Etomi

Deyemi Okanlawon

Jemima Osunde

Monalisa Chinda

Photo Credit: Insigna Media