Comedy Compilation of Comedian Xtreme [Best of the Best]
Showing posts with label Movies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Movies. Show all posts
Saturday, 28 April 2018
Friday, 27 April 2018
Monday, 12 March 2018
Ben Murray Bruce - ''Nollywood movies can achieve what Black Panther has achieved''
Continue to see his reply to a twitter user who asked him to help Nollywood achieve this feat
Friday, 9 March 2018
EbonyLife Films: Wedding Party 2 gets nominated as ‘Best International Film’ in the UK
The ELFIKE Film Collective, a partnership between EbonyLife Films, FilmOne Distribution, Inkblot Productions and Koga Studios, is thrilled with the most recent development for The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai – a nomination by the National Film Awards UK, in the ‘Best International Film’ category. Winners of the award are decided by the public and fans are encouraged to vote by registering at www.nationalfilmawards.org/
This prestigious nomination is another indication of the international appeal of the film and how well it has been received by audiences across the globe. Of note are its successful cinema runs in Nigeria, the UK, East Africa, South Africa and Liberia.
The National Film Awards UK is an annual event organised by the National Film Academy to laud the accomplishments of established and independent filmmakers, actors, actresses, casting directors, production companies and crew who make up the motion picture industry.
Mo Abudu, CEO, EbonyLife Films, is ecstatic about the nomination and the global recognition. “It is humbling and exciting that The Wedding Party 2 has not only been embraced by viewers the world over, but has earned such international acclaim from a prestigious institute like the National Film Academy. The nomination is further proof that original content, made in Africa for the world, is viable and good enough for international commendation,” she said.
Moses Babatope, COO of FilmOne Distribution echoes Abudu’s sentiments and hopes the film bags the award. “Being nominated by the National Film Academy in the UK is satisfying enough. However, it would be mind-blowing and incredibly meaningful to win the award for ‘Best International Film’. We encourage viewers who enjoyed it to vote online and help us bring this award home,” he said.
Tuesday, 6 March 2018
Never Give Up on Your Dreams!! Meet the actress who began pursuing her career at 88 before finally landing Black Panther role at 91
Some people stop dreaming when they reach a certain age and haven't achieved their dreams, but for Black Panther actress, Dorothy Steel, she decided to go after hers at the ripe old age of 88.
The actress, who turned 92 last week, decided to pursue an acting career when she was 88. She didn't immediately become a star but at the age of 91, she landed a role in one of the most talked about movies of 2018, Black Panther. In the movie, Steel portrayed the elderly woman with large Fulani earrings.
During a recent interview with Atlanta's WSB-TV, Steel said: "If anyone would have told me I would be an actor, I would’ve said you got to be out of your mind."
Steel said that she sent her audition tape into Marvel last year and the response was immediate.
"We sent it in and an hour later they said, 'Who is that old lady? We want her.'"
Steel has a handful of movie credits but Black Panther is her largest.
Of the success, Steel said: "“It was just amazing, it truly was."
She went on to explain what it was like to be on the set every day, saying: "Chadwick the King. Every day, he would make sure if I was on the set, he would come by and make sure he gave me a big old hug and kiss."
Steel said she became the grandmother on the set for the movie that she describes as a movement.
"We were one big melting pot of black people and we knew we were doing something that had never been done before. Ya know?" she said.
[Photos] Chadwick ‘Black Panther’ Boseman spotted leaving Oscar's party with actress Regina Hall
American actors Chadwick ‘Black Panther’ Boseman, 40, and Regina, 47, Hall might be the latest couple in Hollywood. The pair were among the host of celebrities that attended the star-studded Vanity Fair Oscar bash on Sunday night.
Chadwick and Regina who were dressed in impressive ensembles were reported to have had a good time at the event. They were later spotted leaving the venue together.
See more photos below.
Friday, 2 March 2018
[Photos] Private screening of Bound produced by Lilian Afegbai
Socialites and Celebrities showed up for the private screening of Bound at IMAX cinemas on Saturday 24th of March 2018.
Nollywood thespian Rita Dominic stars alongside Ayinna Nwigwe, Lilian Afegbai, Prince Nwafor, Joyce Kalu, Nicole Banna and more in Bound, directed by Frank Rajah, produced by Lilian Afegbai.
Billionaire and Group managing director of Nest Oil Dr. Ernest & Mrs Azudialu-Obiejesi,
Patrick. E .Ilodianya MD/CEO, SFS Capital Ltd, Jubril Enakele - MD Zenith Capital, Segun Somefun - CEO Betpawa, Mr & Mrs Ben-Emeasoba Kamsolibe MD/COE Hodge Auto Centre, Mr & Dr (Mrs) Casimir Maduafokwa - MD/CEO Tecon Oil Services Ltd, Dr Chukwueloka Umeh
Celebrities such as Ay, Kate Henshaw, Chika Ike, Layole Oyatogun, Laura Ikeji, Adeyemi Okanlawon, Azuka Ogujiuba.
More photos below...
Wednesday, 28 February 2018
President Buhari congratulates Nollywood filmmaker Tunde Kelani on his 70th birthday
President Buhari has expressed his hearty congratulations to an icon of Nigerian movie industry, Tunde Kelani, as the renowned producer turns 70. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the President felicitated with all family members, friends, professional colleagues and the fans of the artiste.
The statement read:
“The President commends Kelani’s uncanny story telling skills and his ability to breathe life into scripts and translate literature to movies, thereby enhancing understanding of the rich cultural heritage of the country and consistently updating the narrative of a unified and progressive nation. As the ace producer turns a septuagenarian, President Buhari believes the rising profile of the Nigerian film industry around the world testifies to the hard work, creativity and passion of artistes like Kelani, who toiled earnestly to attract global viewership, recognitions and awards. The President affirms that Kelani, through sacrifice, discipline and diligence, has contributed immensely to national development, especially his mentoring of younger Nigerians in the film industry. President Buhari prays that God will bless Kelani with good health and strength to continue in his noble trade.”
Thursday, 1 February 2018
Making Of ‘Yoruba Demons’, The Movie: Jim Iyke, AY, Falz, Ramsey Nouah Rocks Agbada
These are pictures of Jim Iyke, AY, Falz and Ramsey Nouah in lovely white agbada. Don’t they look awesome?
The gentlemen came together for a movie currently in the making and titled ‘Yoruba Demons’. Yoruba Demon is a term used to describes a guy – married or single – who still plays around with numerous women, married or single. His signature attire is agbada.
Anyway, we expect the movie to be a bomb.
Thursday, 18 January 2018
‘Mr Ibu In London’ Producer Chukwuka Emelionwu Dies In Fatal Accident
Nollywood filmmaker, Chukwuka Emelionwu popularly known as Kasvid, has died.
He died in a fatal accident yesterday January 17th, along Oraukwu, on his way to his village in Anambra state. He is the owner of the famous Kas-Vid Pictures.
May his soul rest in peace.
Meanwhile, in November 2016, top Nollywood producer and Director, Ansa Bassey Kpokpogri died at age 36
The Calabar-born mother of one reportedly died of pains from peptic ulcer.
Filmmaker Uduak Isong Oguamanam, the younger sister of Emem Isong, took to her Facebook then to write a glowing tribute to the University of Calabar graduate, whom she described as a friend, partner, and colleague;
“Grief. It makes you remember things. Minute details, like the sound of their feet, the color of their hair and the sweet smell of their body spray. It makes you regret. The holidays you never took, the movies you never watched together, the visits you kept planning to but never made.It reminds you. Of your own mortality.
You wonder if there’s a row call and what your number is on the list.Death doesn’t warn you. One moment you’re laughing with a loved one, your head was thrown back, with wanton abandon, the next your eyes are bloodshot from weeping for a loss so deep no one can understand.
I’ll never understand, never come to terms with your death. You were many things to me; Friend. Sister. Business partner. Supporter. Colleague. My life was better because you were in it. Sleep well my beautiful, adorable , amazing Ansa. Till we meet again to part no more”
Nollywood producer, Ansa Bassey also died at the age of 36 after complaining of pains from peptic ulcer in 2016.
Also, in 2011, Nollywood producer Donald Okoli died
The producer, who was in his forties, died in his sleep on September, 23rd, 2011.
Before his death, he had produced several movies, including Family Battle which won an AMAA Award.
Popular Nollywood actor and producer, Friday Ugwu, famously known as Okaka De Don died in a fatal accident in September 2017.
Monday, 15 January 2018
Funke Akindele Replaced with Genevieve Nnaji On Avengers Cast List
According to new checks, Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji’s name has replaced Funke Akindele’s name on the cast list of Avengers; Infinity wars.
This of course proves, this is just the work of an hackers, who’s got a thing “against”, Nigerians, perhaps?
See the screenshots below:
Sunday, 14 January 2018
Update: Name removed from List, Funke Akindele's supposed casting in Hollywood's superhero film “Avengers: Infinity War”
On Wednesday January 10th, news broke on all Nigerian media that multi-award winning actress, Funke Akindele-Bello had been cast in the upcoming Hollywood superhero film “Avengers: Infinity War”. The movie's website showed Funke was listed as a member of the Black Panther’s guards, the 'Dora Milaje' .
Well, investigations shows that Funke was never contacted by the movie makers and did not go for any casting. According to our findings, someone hacked the website of the movie and put Funke's name there and when a Nigerian spotted it, it immediately became an internet sensation. Even Funke got to know about it just the way many of us got to hear of it that Wednesday. This explains why she never acknowledged the news on any of her social media platforms.
The movie makers rectified the problem yesterday and removed her name, hence you cannot find it again on the cast list.
Sunday, 7 January 2018
Dakingsweb Brings to You: Movies that ruled the cinemas in 2017
Popularly referred to as Nollywood, the Nigerian movie industry being the third most valuable film industry in the world, had a big cinema outing in 2017; both in Nigeria and internationally, with movies grossing millions of naira in the box office.
With considerably bigger film production budgets, improved quality, more subtle performances from actors, here are some movies that rocked the cinemas in 2017.
1. Okafor’s Law
Written, produced and directed by Omoni Oboli, ‘Okafor’s Law’ tells the story of a character, Chucks (Blossom Chukwujekwu) nicknamed ‘The Terminator’ by his friends; a professional philanderer whose desire to prove a relationship point to his friends brings him three women he must re-seduce within twenty one days; Ify (Ufuoma McDermott), Tomi and Ejiro (Omoni Oboli) whose lives have drastically changed.
This intrusion on their new lives makes his quest to prove the immortality of the age long law more difficult. ‘Okafor’s Law’ first premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff) in September 2016 and later premiered in Nigeria also in April 2017. Garnering N90million in the Box Office, ‘Okafor’s Law’ featured Blossom Chukwujekwu, Gabriel Afolayan, Toyin Abraham, Ken Erics, Mary Lazarus, Yvonne Jegede, Halima Abubakar and Omoni Oboli.
2. Alakada Reloaded:
‘Alakada Reloaded’, the third installment of the Toyin Abraham’s “Alakada” series, which was first released in 2009, while the second in 2013, grossed a whooping N25million within three days after its ground-breaking cinema debut.
Produced by Toyin Abraham and released in May 2017, the movie featured a star-studded cast including Toyin Abraham, Ali Baba, Odunlade Adekola, Kehinde Bankole, Woli Arole, Nedu of Wazobia FM, Helen Paul, Lilian Esoro, Annie Idibia, Bidemi Kosoko, Liz Da Silva, Lala Akindoju, Mr. Latin, Iyabo Ojo, Gabriel Afolayan amongst others.
3. Isoken
‘Isoken’ is a romantic comedy written and directed by Jadesola Osiberu, featuring Dakore Akande, Joseph Benjamin and Marc Rhys.
The story revolves around Isoken who appears to have a perfect life but is still single at 34, which in a culture obsessed with marriage is serious cause for concern.
Things come to a head at her younger sister’s wedding when her overbearing mother thrusts her into an orchestrated matchmaking with the ultimate Edo man, Osaze. But in an unexpected turn of events, Isoken meets Kevin who she fell in love with and he just might be what she truly wants in a partner.
The only problem is, not only is he not an Edo man, he is a Caucasian. Released in June 2017, ‘Isoken’ hit N55million at the box office and broke UK’s Box Office as it beat any African romantic comedy which has over the years been released in the UK Cinemas.
5. 10 days in Sun City
The third installment of the hilarious Akpos Franchise, following Trip to Jamaica and 30 Days in Atlanta which sits at the number two and three spot respectively of the highest grossing movie in the box office. 10days in Sun City premiered on August 10 in Sun City, South Africa. The movie is a feature-length comedy drama that chronicles Akpos (Ayo Makun) on another adventure, this time, to Sun City in South Africa, with his girlfriend Bianca (Adesua Etomi). Bianca wins the queen of Nigeria crown and becomes the face of OTAWI conglomerate which is owned by Nigeria’s richest man, Otunba Ayoola Williams, aka ‘The Old Fox’ (Richard Mofe Damijo).
6. Hakkunde
‘Hakkunde’ is an intriguing story of a long-term unemployed graduate; Akande, who after prolonged joblessness relocates to Kaduna from Lagos when an opportunity presents itself. His expectation is however cut short and Akande must make a decision to either learn to survive in a faraway land or return back to failure. Directed by Asurf Oluseyi as his debut feature film ‘Hakkunde’ featured Toyin Abraham, Frank Donga, Rahama Sadau, Ali Nuhu and comedian Seyi Law. Shortly after its release in August ‘Hakkunde’ won the award of merit from IndieFEST.
7. Alter Ego
‘Alter Ego’, a film by Moses Inwang saw the major comeback of star actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde who played the role of Ada. The story centers on Ada Igwe, a successful lawyer by day and nymphomania by night. Ada is hell-bent on ensuring that perpetrators of sexual assault against women end up atoning for their sins whether by means of imprisonment or public disgrace.
As the story progresses, Ada finally meets a billionaire philanthropist who she likes and begins to dial back on her escapades, only to find out that her lover was also a sexual assaulter. Also, Ada was molested as a child and that experience shaped the rest of her life. The movie which opened in the cinemas on the 21st of July featured Wale Ojo, Kunle Remi, Emem Inwang and Esther Eyibio.
8. Banana Island Ghost
Starring Chioma ‘Chigul’ Omeruah, Patrick Diabuah, Adetomiwa Edun, Saidi Balogun, Ali Nuhu, Uche Jombo, Bimbo Manuel, Akah Nnani, Damilola Adegbite, Kemi Lala Akindoju, Dorcas Sola Fapson, DJ Obi, Uche Nwaefuna, Abimbola Ademoye, produced by Omorinsojo Spaine and written/directed by BB Sasore, ‘Banana Island Ghost’ broke record as it made N35million in its opening week in the Nigerian box office.
Released in August, ‘BIG’ is centered on a ghost that is scared to go to heaven because he doesn’t have a soul mate, so he convinces God to give him three days to fall in love. He is paired with the cantankerous firecracker Ijeoma (chigul) who will do anything to save her father’s house in Banana Island from the bank coming to reclaim it in three days. The two of them must first survive each other, learn to work together, and eventually fall in love, to see their destinies unfold.
My Wife and I
‘My wife and I’ as directed by Bunmi Ajakaiye debuted in cinemas around the country in August 2017. It tells the story of Toyosi (Ramsey Nouah) and Ebere (Omoni Oboli) an unhappy couple on the brink of divorce but decide to give their marriage one last chance. After visiting a famous Pastor (Seyi Law), they somehow woke up in each other’s bodies. Is it a miracle or a curse? Unable to switch back, they are forced to masquerade as each other until a solution can be found. They couldn’t save their marriage as themselves; can they save it as each other? Featuring Omoni Oboli, Ramsey Nouah, Jemima Osunde, Dorcas Shola Fapson, Seyi Law amongst others, ‘My Wife and I’ grossed N25million in its opening week.
Omugwo
This movie by Ace film maker, Kunle Afolayan had a successful outing both in the cinema and box office, as it made N45million. Starring Ken Erics, Omowunmi Dada, Ayo Adesanya and Patience Ozokwor, ‘Omugwo’, tells the story of Omotunde, a young civil engineer and her husband, Raymond an OAP, who just had their first child and their mothers move in for the Igbo culture child care rite called Omugwo. It was released on the 7th of April.
The wedding party2
Sequel to the success of ‘The wedding party’ which still occupies the spot of the highest grossing movie in the Nigerian box office with N450million, the much anticipated ‘The Wedding Party 2’ has been released and is now showing in cinemas across the Country.
The blockbuster movie opened in the cinemas on the 15th of December and made over N73million on its opening weekend, breaking the N36million record of the first part of the movie on its opening weekend in 2016. The movie featured some fresh faces like Seyi Law, Chigul and Wofai Fada in addition to its old cast, Adesua Etomi, Banky W, Sola Sobowale, Ali Baba, Richard Mofe Damijo, Ireti Doyle and others. Focus was also shifted to the groom’s brother Nonso, played by Enyinna Nwigwe who accidentally proposed to Deardre, setting off a chain of intriguing events in a tone that showed that love truly is a universal language that breaks through cultural barriers.
Wives on strike: The Revolution
Film Connoisseur, Omoni Oboli returns to the cinemas with ‘Wives on Strike: The Revolution’, following the success of ‘Wives on Strike’ which closed in the sum of N60million in the Nigerian box office in 2016.
With a stellar cast such as Omoni Oboli, Ufuoma McDermott, Uche Jombo, Toyin Abraham, Sola Sobowale, Chioma Akpotha, Julius Agwu, Odunlade Adekola, Kenneth Okonkwo and more, Wives on Strike: The Revolution follows the story of market women fighting against domestic violence after one of them was beaten to death by her husband. This leads to yet another strike by the women against their husbands forcing their hands to stand up for what is right. Released on December 29, Wives on Strike is written, directed and produced by Omoni Oboli.
