NOLLYWOOD’S BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIE IN CINEMAS WITH SOLA SOBOWALE, UFUOMA MCDERMOTT, CHIOMA AKPOTHA, DEYEMI OKANLAWON AND MORE

Christmas is definitely coming early this year as Nollywood actress, producer and director Ufuoma McDermott set to storm the cinema with her latest movie titled ‘Christmas is coming’. With
Christmas just a few weeks away, this movie plans to put you right in the mood for the season.

The movie which follows the story of a slobby tomboy (Ufuoma McDermott) who has a string of ill-luck after being transformed to a “Lady” by her mischievous flat mates (Mary Lazarus, Izzie Otaigbe) just a few days to Christmas. She unintentionally falls in love quickly and has to deal with its immediate consequences is definitely worth the anticipation as it will no doubt thrill and wow you.

 

Written, Produced and Directed by Ufuoma McDermott, the romantic comedy stars talented and popular actors like Ufuoma McDermott herself, Sola Sobowale, Chioma Akpotha, Zack Orji, Deyemi Okanlanwon, Mary Lazarus, Gregory Ojefua, Michael Okon, Izzie Otaigbe, Odenike Odetola and more.

 

Ufuoma McDermott, who over the years, have been consistent on our screens having featured in box office hit series like “Wives on Strike”, “Okafor’s Law” and popular hit series, “This things called marriage” remains one of the most regular faces both on TV and Cinema scene. She not only possess the  talent but the creativity that many struggle with.

 

Speaking with Ufuoma on what to expect from ‘Christmas is Coming’ she said; “This is not your regular movie. I know this might sound like a cliché but truth is, this is something you have never seen before. Working with great actors like the ones in this movie, I have been made to realize that with the right people and right ideas, magic can be made in the most unexpected way. ‘Christmas is Coming’ is most certainly magical and I can’t wait to share it with the world. Prepare to be wowed, literally.”

 

‘Christmas is Coming’ is said to hit cinemas nationwide come November 24th, 2017. It is a movie to look out for. Anticipate.  

 

 

 

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FREEZE BAGS AWARD FOR BEST ON AIR PERSONALITY AT THE KCAs!

… As Kevin Hart, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Downey Jr, Others Win Big At Awards.

Popular compere and Cool FM OAP Freeze has won the award for Favourite Nigerian On-Air Personality at this year’s Nickelodeon’s 27^thAnnual Kids’ Choice Awards in LA last weekend, Saturday 29 March 2014. 

Freeze who was nominated along side top OAPs like Beat FM’s Toolz, Rhythm FM’s Toke Makinwa and Wana Wana of Inspiration FM walked the orange carpet with international superstars from the worlds of film, music, sports, television and more, including Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Downey Jr., One Direction, Sam & Cat, Selena Gomez, Kevin Hart, Patrick Star and Dwight Howard. 

 Hosted by Oscar and Golden Globe nominated actor/producer Mark Wahlberg, the awards took place at the Galen Center at USC in Los Angeles, where kids honoured their favourite TV personalities.  

This year’s KCAs featured a new design – dual stages, a 360-degree mosh pit, a slime fountain delivering winner envelopes and a slime river snaking throughout the venue.  Kicking off the star-studded celebration was internet sensation Todrick Hall with a pop performance medley featuring celeb cameos by Pharrell Williams, Austin Mahone and Cody Simpson, along with aerialists, cheerleaders and a step team.  Celebrated magician David Blaine made his live awards show debut tonight by facing his greatest challenge ever – slime – in an unforgettable moment that literally knocked his head off. 

Wahlberg maintained throughout the show that he would be an unslimeable host, a challenge that was put to the test against worthy opponents like Williams, Kaley Cuoco and Jack Reynor - all of whom got doused themselves in green goo.  Ultimately, not even Optimus Prime could save Wahlberg from the massive drenching delivered by none other than Kevin Hart and the host’s own kids. 

Kids’ TV hitmaker Dan Schneider received a special Lifetime Achievement Award presented to him by the stars of his mega-hit series iCarly (Nathan Kress, Noah Munck), Drake & Josh (Drake Bell, Josh Peck), Victorious (Victoria Justice, Avan Jogia, Daniella Monet, Leon Thomas III, Matt Bennett), Sam & Cat (Ariana Grande, Cameron Ocasio, Maree Cheatham, Zoran Korach), Kenan & Kel (Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell) and Zoey 101 (Chris Massey).

Top-selling recording artist Aloe Blacc took the stage with a medley of his hit songs, “Wake Me Up” and newest single “The Man,” while Brooklyn-based rock group American Authors closed the night with a multi-colored neon slime-filled performance of their #1 smash, “Best Day of My Life.” 

Winning top honours at this year’s ultimate kid experience were Adam Sandler for Favourite Movie Actor; Jennifer Lawrence for Favourite Movie Actress and Favourite Female Buttkicker; The Hunger Games: Catching Fire for Favourite Movie and Frozen for Favourite Animated Movie.  Robert Downey Jr. won top honours for Favourite Male Buttkicker and Miranda Cosgrove took home the blimp for Favourite Voice from an Animated Movie for her role of Margo in Despicable Me 2.  In the television categories, Favourite TV Show went to Sam & Cat; Favourite Reality Show to Wipeout; Favourite Cartoon to SpongeBob SquarePants; Favourite TV Actor to Ross Lynch and Favourite TV Actress to Ariana Grande.  In music, orange blimps went to Selena Gomez for Favourite Female Singer; Justin Timberlake for Favourite Male Singer and One Direction nabbed Favourite Music Group and “Story of My Life” for Favourite Song.  The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series garnered Favourite Book; Despicable Me: Minion Rush won Favourite App Game; Just Dance 2014 won for Favourite Videogame; Kevin Hart nabbed the blimp for Favourite Funny Star; Patrick Star for Favourite Animated Animal Sidekick; and Dwight Howard took home the prize for Most Enthusiastic Athlete.

Additional celebrity participants at the star-studded telecast featured, including: Chris Rock, Robert Downey Jr., Jim Parsons, Jayma Mays, Kristen Bell, Chris Evans, Nicola Peltz, Shaun White, Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Selena Gomez, Queen Latifah, Michael Strahan, Carlos PenaVega, Zendaya, Debby Ryan, Andy Samberg, America Ferrera, Sophia Grace and Rosie from The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Will Arnett, Bella Thorne, Jake Short, Lea Michele, LL Cool J, James Maslow, Peta Murgatroyd, John Cena, The Bella Twins, Ross Lynch, Kendall Schmidt, cast members from The Haunted Hathaways, Instant Mom, The Thundermans, and many others.

The following are Nickelodeon’s 27^th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards winners:

AFRICAN AWARDS

Favourite Nigerian On-Air Personality

Freeze (Cool FM)

Favourite South African Radio Personality

Anele Mdoda (94.7 Highveld Stereo)

TELEVISION:

Favourite TV Show

Sam & Cat

Favourite Reality Show

Wipeout

Favourite Cartoon

SpongeBob SquarePants

Favourite TV Actor

Ross Lynch (Austin & Ally)

Favourite TV Actress

Ariana Grande (Sam & Cat)

FILM:

Favourite Movie

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Favourite Movie Actor

Adam Sandler (Grown Ups 2)

Favourite Movie Actress

Jennifer Lawrence (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire)

Favourite Animated Movie

Frozen

Favourite Voice from an Animated Movie

Miranda Cosgrove (Despicable Me 2)

Favourite Male Buttkicker

Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man 3)

Favourite Female Buttkicker

Jennifer Lawrence (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire)

MUSIC:

Favourite Music Group

One Direction

Favourite Male Singer

Justin Timberlake

Favourite Female Singer

Selena Gomez

Favourite Song

“Story of My Life” (One Direction)

OTHER CATEGORIES:

Favourite Book

Diary of a Wimpy Kid series

Favourite Videogame

Just Dance 2014

Favourite App Game

Despicable Me: Minion Rush

Favourite Funny Star

Kevin Hart

Favourite Animated Animal Sidekick

Patrick Star (SpongeBob SquarePants)

Most Enthusiastic Athlete

Dwight Howard

Nickelodeon’s 27^th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards premieres across Africa on Nickelodeon (DStv Channel 305) on Wednesday, 2 April 2014 at 5PM.

The 2014 Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards will be seen in more than 375 million households around the world and in more than 25 languages. Within hours of airing live in the United States and Canada, the show will roll out internationally, providing kids around the world the opportunity to tune into their local Nickelodeon channel to enjoy the show faster than ever. In many international markets, the 2014 KCAs featured country-specific award categories and nominees, such Favourite Nigerian On-Air Personality, and Favourite South African Radio DJ. Voting for the 2014 KCAs spanned six continents across 17 localized voting sites, giving kids practically everywhere the chance to decide who took home a coveted blimp. 

DON JAZZY, DAVIDO, LADI DELANO, LINDA IKEJI, TOJU FOYEH, GOSSY UKANWOKE AND OTHERS ARE NOMINEES FOR THE FUTURE AWARDS 2012

Tolu "Toolz" Oniru

As always, it's the most anticipated list this year! THE FUTURE AWARDS,
described by the World Bank as "The Nobel Prize for Young Africans",
after unveiling its spectacular Young Person of the Year nominees
earlier this week, has now released the full Nominees List for all 21
categories.

Voting begins immediately! The voting numbers are 33120 (All networks)
for Nigeria, and 1523 (Expresso & MTN), 1910 (Airtel) for Ghana. You can
also vote on www.ynaija.com/thefutureawards [1]. According to the organisers,
voting takes only 50% of the second stage of judging, so winners are not
selected by voting popularity - there is a 4-stage judging process
involving a Board of Judges and an Independent Audit Committee. There is
also a one-week period for members of the public to make complaints
about any of the nominees to the awards Central Working Committee (CWC).
Please send complaints to info@thefuturenigeria.com [2].

All the nominees will be celebrated at an invitation-only media and VIP
Nominees Reception on Saturday, 4 August 2012 - where they will also be
inducted into the elite The Future Alumni Network. The Reception is also
a yearly charityfundraiser - and this year, the event will be raising
money for the Down Syndrome Association of Nigeria, a pioneering
advocacy platform for children with Down's Syndrome.

"Though there were remarkable difficulties in getting young leaders and
entrepreneurs closer to 20 than 30, but we are excited to have yet
arrived at an inspiring run-down of young Nigerians," said CHUDE
JIDEONWO, WHO IS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FUTURE PROJECT. "We gave
ourselves the tough task of finding innovators, entrepreneurs and the
kinds of young people you don't always hear about, which is the essence
of The Future Awards and we are as always, incredibly proud of the
nominees we have."

Profiles of the nominees will be published on the official website
www.thefuturenigeria.com [3] and on www.facebook.com/thefutureawards [4]
by July 31, 2012. Let the race begin!

THE FUTURE AWARDS 2012 NOMINEES LIST

_*Note that, due to the adjusted The Future Awards calendar (it was
moved from its traditional January to August, the period in review is
October 2010 - May 2012. Nominees who were still 31 years as at March
2011 (six months into the period in review) are therefore eligible. _

Kola Onaneyin

CHANGE


Best Use of Advocacy
1.      Ferdinand Adimefe (Interface Foundation)                28
2.      Olumide Makanjuola (The Initiative for Equal Rights)    25
3.      Orode Jade Uduaghan (Pink Pearl Cancer Foundation)      22
4.      Adamma Umeofia  (WeBuilt: Nigeria)                      20
5.      Chizoba Imoka (Unveiling Africa Foundation)             25
6.      Esther Agbarakwe (Nigerian Youth Climate Coalition)     28
7.      Priscilla Usiobaifo      (Brave Heart Initiative)       28
8.      Babafemi Oyediran (Rural Enterprise Development
Project)                                                        29


Best Use of New Media
1.      Japheth Omojuwa                                         28
2.      Gidi Traffic                                            22
3.      Ediong Umoh                                             25
4.      #OccupyNigeria                                          26
5.      #SaveOke                                                28
6.      Beacons                                                 29
7.      Nmachi Jidenma                                          24
8.      Wale Adetula                                            27

CREATIVITY

Creative Artist Of The Year
1.      Obi Somto (Photographer)                                23
2.      Bayo Omoboriowo (Photographer)                          25
3.      Chibundo Onuzo (Writer)                                 21
4.      Bobo Omotayo (Writer)                                   29
5.      Imole Balogun (Photographer)                            23
6.      Remi Adegbite   (Photographer)                          30
7.      Onyeka Nwelue (Writer)                                  30
8.      Mohammed Abbagana       (Painter)                       26

Designer of the Year
1.      Adebisi Anita (Ms Makor)                                23
2.      Kola Kudus      (Kola Kudus)                            30
3.      Olorunyomi Omoniyi Makun (Yomi Casuals)                 27
4.      Toluwaloju Olowofoyeku (Toju Foyeh)                     23
5.      Osakwe Amaka (Maki Oh)                                  26
6.      Rukky Ladoja/Obi Obi/Tola Ayanwale (Grey)               27/29/27
7.      Ugonna Omeruo (House of Nwocha)                         28
8.      Akpos Okudu (Akpos Okudu)                               25


EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE


Public
1.      Akin Rotimi      (Ekiti State Governor’s Office)        31
2.      Banks Omisore (National Assembly)                       29
3.      Chime Asonye (The Presidency)                           26
4.      Ohimai Amaize (Ministry of Sports)                      31
5.      John Gomiluk Otokwala (Securities and Exchange
Commission)                                                     28

Ladi Delano

6.      Adaeze Nnamani (Ministry of National Planning)  31
7.      The Corper (National Youth Service Corps)               All ages
8.      Hadiza Abdullahi (The Presidency)                       31


Journalism
1.      Chiemelie Ezeobi        (Thisday)                       24
2.      Tolu Ogunlesi (NEXT/Forbes Africa)                      29
3.      Alkasim Abdulkadir (CNN)                                31
4.      Toyosi Ogunseye (The Punch)                             29
5.      Oluyinka Ezekiel Adeparusi (National Mirror)            30
6.      Tomi Oladipo (BBC)                                      27
7.      Barnabas Hunjo (Radio Nigeria)                          28
8.      Elo Nkereuwem (NEXT/Premium Times)                      31


Corporate
1.      Adim Isiakpona (Marketing Manager, HP)                  27
2.      Seyi Ogunro (Associate, Banwo & Ighodalo)               29
3.      Aneto Okonkwo (Manager, Google)                         27
4.      Ngozi Nkwoji (Senior Brand Manager, NB Plc)             30
5.      Tomiwa Adesida (Head of CSR, Sahara Group)              32
6.      Tomijogun Ogunlesi (Campus Brand Manager, Reckitt
Benckiser)                                                      28
7.      Kayode Jegede   (General Manager/Head of Facility
Management, Deux Project)                                       30
8.      Tokini Peterside (Communication Manager, Moet
Hennessy)                                                       24


INNOVATION


Science and Technology
1.      Ahmed Mukoshy (Yrn.me)                                  23
2.      Nnoduka Eruchalu (Ploggin.com)                          22
3.      Olumide Adewunmi (Gidilounge)                           27
4.      Zubair Abubakar (Nigerian Constitution BlackBerry
App)                                                            32
5.      Chinwe Njokwu (Novel designs for microwave antennas using
Nanomaterials)                                                  27
6.      Seun Onigbinde (BudgIT)                                 26
7.      Femi Alade      (Pliris Mobile)                         30
8.      Raheem Temitope Bello   (geoUtil, a solution for 70%
current household energy consumption)                   19

Education
1.      Gossy Ukanwoke  (Beni Online University)                24
2.      Iyinoluwa Aboyeji (Bookneto)                            21
3.      Tosin Jegede (One Child, One Book)                      31
4.      Adebayo Adegbembo (ASA)                                 29
5.      Otto Orondaam (Slum to School Project)                  26
6.      Desiree Craig (Efiko)                                   23
7.      Tolulope Sangosanya (Love on the Streets)               30
8.      Obinna Okwodu (Robotic teaching in secondary
schools)                                                        21

ENTERPRENEURSHIP


General
1.      Oyigoye Doyle (Nylahs Catering)                         30
2.      Kola Oyeneyin (Venia Business Hub)                      31
3.      Titus and Tobias Igwe (Speadmeals Mobile Kitchen)       24

Toju Foyeh

4.      Aisha Maina (Aquarian Consult)                          31
5.      Ayodele Arigbagbu (Dada Books)                          32
6.      Osaru Alile & Lape Caxton-Onakoya       (Caxton-Alile)  30
7.      Ola Orekunri (Flying Doctors Nigeria)                   26
8.      Ladi Delano      (Bakrie Delano Africa)                 30

Agriculture
1.      Ajo Kunnuho John (Animal husbandry)                     29
2.      Omoteso Sogo Ayodele (Piggery/Fishery/Poultry)          27
3.      Tochukwu Onyemelukwe (Jaeet Nigeria Limited)            30
4.      Olukayode Adeoye (Whails and Chase)                     32
5.      Ayodeji Adeyinka Adeoye (Irewolede Farms)               30
6.      Fawolu Taiwo (Abivict Farms)                            28
7.      Olusola Amusan (Olusola Amusan Company)                 22
8.      Zechariah Obasola (Crop farming)                        30

Media/Communication
1.      Julie Odia (WOW)                                        31
2.      Adaora Mbelu (Innovation Factory)                       26
3.      Uyi Omokaro (DM2)                                       30
4.      Bobby Taylor (Bobby Taylor Consulting)                  30
5.      Komolafe Adesola         (Media Insight)                30
6.      Samuel Olatunji (Big Sam Media)                         30
7.      Uche Eze (BainStone)                                    29
8.      Funmilade Alalade (Elev8)                               28

Entertainment
1.      David Adeleke (HKN)                                     20
2.      Keke Hammond (Flytime Productions)                      30
3.      Tana Adelana (Tana Adelana Productions)                 28
4.      Emmanuel Dole Onoja (Delphino Entertainment)            28
5.      Don Jazzy (Mo-Hits/Mavin Records)                       30
6.      Cobhams Asuquo (CAMP)                                   31
7.      Mamah Nwanchukwu (Ape Planet)                           28
8.      Clarence Peters (CAPital Dreams Pictures)               29

Technology
1.      Ayodeji Adewunmi/Opeyemi Awoyemi/Olalekan         28/24/28
Olude  (Jobberman)
2.      Ajibola Modupe (OTG Playa LLC)                          29
3.      Jason Njoku (Iroko Partners)                            31
4.      Eno Essien (Rheycrak)                                   30
5.      Bode Pedro (Veda Technology)                            29
6.      Kayode Disu (IISA)                                      29
7.      Temi Kolawole (Antigravity)                             27
8.      Femi Alade (Pliris Mobile)                              30

ENTERTAINMENT


On Air Personality of the Year (Radio)
1.      Oladotun Kayode (Cool FM)                                       28
2.      Twitwi (Wazobia FM)                                             32
3.      Toke Makinwa (Rhythm FM)                                        26
4.      Maltida Duncan (Rhythm FM, Abuja)                               31
5.      Tolu “Toolz” Oniru (Beat FM)                                    30

OC_Ukeje

6.      Nike Adewuyi (Splash FM, Ibadan)                                27
7.      Lorenzo Menakaya (Lion FM, Enugu)                               26
8.      Mazino (Smooth FM)                                              30

On Air Personality of the Year (TV)
1.      Dolapo Oni      (Studio 53/Mnet)                                28
2.      Denrele Edun (Channel O)                                        28
3.      Uti Nwanchukwu (Jara/Mnet)                                      30
4.      Ill Rymz (Nigerian Idol)                                        27
5.      Andre Blaze (Nigezie)                                           29
6.      Adams Ibrahim (Soundcity)                                       24
7.      Yvonne “Vixen” Ekwere (Silverbird TV)                           25
8.      Maupe Ogun (Channels TV)                                        29

Musician of the Year
1.      Davido                                                          19
2.      Wizkid                                                          22
3.      Tim Godfrey                                                     31
4.      Ice Prince                                                      26
5.      Flavour                                                         29
6.      Naeto C                                                         30
7.      MI                                                              30
8.      Bez                                                             29


Actor of the Year
1.      Ini Edo                                                         30
2.      Tonto Dike                                                      26
3.      OC Ukeje                                                        31
4.      Ivie Okujaye                                                    26
5.      Gideon Okeke                                                    29
6.      Ramman Hassan                                                   30
7.      Kabirah Mojisola Kafidipe                                       31
8.      Lala Akindoju                                                   25


Producer of the Year Music
1.      D’tunes                                                         22
2.      SamKlef                                                         27
3.      DJ Klem                                                         28
4.      Jesse Jagz                                                      28
5.      Ikon                                                            29
6.      Fliptyce                                                        30
7.      Legendary Beats                                                 23
8.      J Sleek                                                         24

Producer of the Year Screen
1.      Clarence Peters                                                 29
2.      Victor Sanchez Aghahowa                                         29
3.      Onye Ubanatu                                                    31
4.      Ishaya Bako                                                     26
5.      Ladi Odebunmi                                                   21
6.      Adeola Oloyede                                                  32
7.      Anietie James Ekins                                             27
8.      Deji Adeniyi                                                    31

Don Jazzy

YOUNG PERSON OF THE YEAR


1.      Bankole Wellington [Banky W] (Musician/Entrepreneur/
Activist)                                                               31
2.      Dapo Oyebanjo [D’banj] (Musician/Entertainment
Entrepreneur)                                                           32
3.      Jason Njoku (Media Entrepreneur)                                30
4.      Peter and Paul Okoye [Psquare] (Musician/Entertainment
Entrepreneur)                                                           31
5.      Linda Ikeji (Blogger/Media Entrepreneur)                        31
6.      Chinwe Njoku (Scientist)                                        26
7.      Idris Akinbanjo (Journalist)                                    30
8.      Raheem Temitope Bello    (Scientist)                            19

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