E-Rave to Host Tonto Dikeh, Uche Jumbo

Two of Nigeria’s finest actresses, Tonto Dikeh and Uche Jumbo will be hosted by the entertainment industry weekly celebrity party, E-Rave this Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Club Rumours, located in Ikeja GRA. The weekly show with its fun filled atmosphere will yet again mesmerize its audience, as these two veterans in the industry will not only create excitement at the event but share their latest projects with their fans and colleagues.

The event which will be hosted by popular comic act, MC Abbey will have other top acts, actors, comedians, artistes, DJs and entertainers on ground to cheer them on. E-Rave has in the previous editions hosted the likes of Trybe Records lord, eLDee The Don, Nigerian’s most prestigious DJ, DJ Jimmy Jatt and the talented comedy act, Julius Agwu. The two star actresses will be giving a summary of how they began and what their fans should expect from them. There will be performances from top Nigerian artistes and comedians.

E-Rave is an initiative of Klick Promotions in partnership with Ruff Sounds and Nasville Entertainment.

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Uche Jombo’s movie, Damage to stream online

Following the cinema success of her movie Damage, A-list Nollywood actress Uche Jombo has raised the stakes in the industry by taking her highly rated movie to the internet for the viewing pleasure of the internet community.

The concept behind is that of ‘’buy and watch’ and it is open to the people here in Nigeria those who live outside our shores. Payment for this service is by credit cards or by PayPal and the link for this online streaming is www.damagemovie.com or www.uchejombotv.com

The movie Damage centers on a vivid crusade against physical and domestic violence either in relationships or in marriage. It boasts of an impressive cast of Uche Jombo herself, Tonto Dike, Kalu IKeagwu, Basorge Tariah Jr and others. It tells the story of two characters Taiwo and Sarah (Kalu Ikeagwu and Uche Jombo) who happen to live in a world of affluence but are always at odds with each other. In a home of constant physical abuse, the children begin to feel the impact of this terrible drama and the couple paid dearly for their actions.

Speaking on this new online initiative, Uche Jombo says ‘’I am very happy with this new concept and I am very excited about it. It was also borne out of the fact that there is need for us to be internet savvy in this part of the world and it is also a way of showcasing our works to the international community at large’’.

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Uche Jombo’s Damage gets dates for United States tour

Veteran screen actress, Uche Jombo, has decided to take her message against domestic violence to another level, with plans to take her movie Damage on a tour across the United States of America as part of the awareness against domestic violence in the month regarded as domestic violence month in the United States.

Damage which has already had a spectacular premiere in Lagos and London, is set to arrive in New York on the October 7th, Kentucky on October 15th, Houston, Atlanta on the 21st of October and in Philadelphia. Already tickets for the event are already on sale online at www.damagemovietickets.com.

Other places the movie will be showing are, Staten Island, NY, 120 Clinton Ave. – Friday, 10/7 at 7PM (Red Carpet Event) and Saturday, 10/8 at 4AM; Minneapolis, MN, Brookdale Cinema 8 – Saturday, 10/8 at 7PM (Red Carpet Event) and Sunday, 10/9 at 4AM; Houston, TX, Fun Asia Bollywood Cinema 6 – Friday, 10/21 (Red Carpet Event) at 8PM and Saturday, 10/22 at 4AM. Red Carpet dates include an after party which will be attended by the members of the cast. The Movie & after party tickets can be also be purchased online at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2219279926/eorg

When asked about her decision to take her movie on a tour in the United States, Uche said, “it is just a way of spreading the message against domestic violence, because if we look at it, it is truly a global problem. Also, apart from the showing of the movie in the United States, there would also be the sale of merchandise which would further spread the message to stop domestic violence. This will not only raise awareness to domestic violence, but would also serve as a means of raising funds which would be contributed toward the course.

Uche Jombo who is the producer of the movie, also acted in the movie alongside some of Nollywood’s best like Tonto Dike, Basorge Tariah Jr and Kalu Ikeagwu.

The movie ‘Damage’ presents the case of love and domestic violence in such a manner that has never been seen in Nollywood. ‘Damage’ is about the story of a man (Kalu Ikeagwu) and his wife (Uche Jombo) who loves each other immensely, but their communication channel is flawed as there is always one thing or the other to fight about, and this has a serious psychological effect on their children and led to irreplaceable loss.

When asked how she felt about her work, Uche Jombo stated, I am very proud of what we have achieved, there is no better word to describe how I feel when I see the turnout of people coming to watch the movie and am sure that all those involved in the production of the film would definitely feel the same way.

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UCHE JOMBO’S DAMAGE GOES TO UK

One sure testament of a good movie is that it has no geographical limit and ‘Damage’ the movie by delectable actress and producer Uche Jumbo has proven this to be true. After a mind-blowing appearance in the Nollywood scene via a premiere that brought together all the Nigerian movie stakeholders, and a hit time at the cinemas, ‘Damage is all set for another round of premiere/tour but this time around in the UK.

To the delight of Uche Jumbo’s fans abroad, come August 25, ‘Damage will be in Manchester, in London on Friday, August 26, in Coventry on Saturday August 27 and in Birmingham on Sunday 28.

The thrilling movie ‘Damage’, tells the story of love and the pain of domestic violence with a style that projects the subject as one that has not been threaded before in a movie. A man (Kalu Ikeagwu) and his wife (Uche Jombo) love each other immensely yet their day to day life can only be described as a ‘cat and mouse’ situation. They fight violently almost on a daily basis and one of the long run effects of their fights is the psychological torture their children had to go through.

Directed by Moses Inwang, ‘Damage’ is advocating and at the same time highly entertaining. It features Nollywood finest like Uche Jombo, Kalu Ikeagwu, Tonto Dikeh, Basorge Tariah Jr and others.

To be a part of the ‘Damage’ UK tour, tickets are available at www.nollywooduncut.com

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UCHE JOMBO- DAMAGE TRACK + MOVIE PREMIERE

Uche Jombo successfully premiered the movie 'Damage' amidst a lot of style and pageantry on Sunday, 31st of July, 2011 at the Silverbird galleria. Details from the premiere will be brought to you later.However, here is the damage track done by Moses Iwang and rap by reputable rapper, Gino. The track is the first of the 13 track album for the Damage trilogy, also by Uche Jumbo.

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UCHE JOMBO’S ‘DAMAGE’ PREMIERES THIS SUNDAY

Why is there so much violence where love is obtainable? Does the husband have monopoly of violence in the home? Who suffers the most from all the violence? These were the outlined questions that defined ‘Damage’ a new movie by Nollywood sultry actress and producer Uche Jombo, which addresses societal ills to its roots without losing its cue for entertainment.

All set to be premiered on July 31st, 2011 at the Silverbird Galleria in Lagos, ‘Damage’ features Nollywood finest, Uche Jombo, Kalu Ikeagwu, Tonto Dikeh, Basorge Tariah Jr and others. The thrilling movie ‘Damage’, tells the story of love and the pain of domestic violence with a style that projects the subject as one that has not been threaded before in a movie. A man (Kalu Ikeagwu) and his wife (Uche Jombo) love each other immensely yet their day to day life can only be described as a ‘cat and mouse’ situation. They fight violently almost on a daily basis and one of the long run effects of their fights is the psychological torture their children had to go through.

Talks have it that the premiere is going to be another Nollywood grand affair as all the Nollywood stakeholders have been invited. However, the journey of the movie has not been a short one at all, as its opening scene was accompanied by a Recognition Awards for young
Nigerian entertainment brands like MI, AY, AKI and PAWPAW, TUFACE, OUCH, Young Designer Coco Couture, Emem Isong, Funke Akindele, Bellanaija, Ice Prince and others.

Beyond ‘Damge’, the story extends to ‘My life my Damage’ and ‘My Country their Damage’ altogether known as the Damage movies; making it a collection of three distinct but interwoven stories, aimed at advocacy for social issues. Each story addresses important problems
affecting individuals, families and societies at large.

Speaking on the movie Uche Jombo said, ‘The Damage movies are unique and stands to correct societal ills, but beyond the storyline and qualitative nature of the movies, I am of the opinion that I am a Nigerian brand, and anything I do, represents Nigeria in one way or
the other, so I cannot afford to compromise the ideal standard of a movie while hiding under the ‘anything goes’ guise. We had the best of hands from the cast to the crew and the result is highly encouraging’.

Behind the scene photos (Damage by Uche Jombo)

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THE GLITZY PREMIERE OF ‘KISS AND TELL’

Anyone passing through the Ahmadu Bello way, Victiria Island, on June 20, 2011, could sense a mile away that something extraordinary was happening at the Silverbird Galleria. From the long traffic, to the filled Silverbird car park, to the large number of dapperly looking guests walking into the galleria and the red carpet stand that was flooded with stars, the event could not have been anything other than the premiere of ‘Kiss and Tell’.

The Kiss and tell premiere started at about 4pm with a red carpet event at the Atrium of the Silverbird Cinemas, which lasted for about four hours as against the two hours planned out. This was not surprising though, as the large number of paparazzi on ground could not have enough of the long list of stars on ground. The role call of stars in attendance include; Monalisa Chinda, Emem Isong, Joseph Benjamin, Uche Jumbo, Lilian Bach, Susan Bash, Julius Agwu, Fred Amata and a whole lot of others.

At about 8pm guests moved into the hall for the premiere proper. The Nigerian comedian and radio presenter Yaw, who was the anchor of the event, came on stage and introduced the executive producer, producer and the cast of the movie who took a bow after a resounding applause from the audience.

Guests were taken through several crescendos of fun and laughter as the romantic comedy ‘Kiss and Tell’ came up on the screen. Executive producer of the movie Monalisa Chinda and producer, Emem Isong were all smiles after the movie as the standing ovation and applause they got after the movie signalled to them that they did a good job.

‘Kiss and Tell’ features A-list Nollywood actors like Desmond Elliot who also directed the movie, Monalisa Chinda, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Uche Jombo, Joseph Benjamin, Bhaira Mcwizu, Darlene Benson and others. It will start showing in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt and other parts of the country from July 18.

In ‘Kiss and Tell’, Iyke (Joseph Benjamin), the ultimate player in the game of women runs Blue Quest with his friend Bernard (Desmond Elliot); their friendship however does not apply to their coy. Iyke, who prides himself as the ultimate player per excellence however met his match perhaps more than he bargain for in Delphine (Monalisa Chinda), a divorce lawyer who is a divorcee herself. Iyke is about to lose a bet, a controlling shares of Blue Quest. He has to win or lose all.

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MONALISA AND EMEM TO PREMIERE 'KISS AND TELL'

It is another combination of beauty and brains as nollywood screen diva Monalisa Chinda and wave making actor Joseph Benjamin put together stellar performances in another romantic comedy flick from the Royal Arts Academy titled ‘Kiss and Tell’.

Starring Desmond Elliot, Monalisa Chinda, Nse Ikpe-Etim Uche Jombo, Joseph Benjamin, Bhaira Mcwizu, Darlene Benson and others, ‘Kiss and Tell’ is set to be premiered on June 19, at the Silverbird Galleria in Lagos. As we have been informed, the classy premiere is to start by 4pm with a red carpet event and the premiere proper by 6pm.

The highly humorous movie ‘Kiss and Tell’ is set to crack the toughest ribs and it has Monalisa Chinda as the executive producer and one of the best in the field Emem Isong as the producer.

Iyke, the ultimate player, is best of friends with Bernard, except when it comes to Blue Quest, the firm they run together. When Delphine, a gorgeous divorcee who has sworn off men, walks into Iykes’s life, he makes a wager with his friend to sleep with her in ten days or sell his controlling shares in the company. What Iyke didn’t bargain for was falling for his Prey.
Iyke (Joseph Benjamin), the ultimate player in the game of women runs Blue Quest with his friend Bernard (Desmond Elliot); their friendship however does not apply to their coy. Iyke, who prides himself as the ultimate player per excellence however met his match perhaps more than he bargain for in Delphine (Monalisa Chinda), a divorce lawyer who is a divorcee herself. Iyke is about to lose a bet, a controlling shares of Blue Quest. He has to win or lose all.

Emem Isong speaking on the movie said, ‘it is a classy movie one that you watch and feel good about. We exercised a lot of caution in producing the movie so that the touch of class can be maintained. The script has a detailed touch of wit and humour and the director Desmond Eliot ensured that the cast brought the script to life. It took a lot of hard work to put the movie together but comments that we have gotten so far since the trailer has been released has made it all worth it’.

Tongues are however wagging that Monalisa might be telling her messy divorce story in the compelling flick. ‘Let me leave that to people who know me to judge’ she said in a release by Royal Arts reps, Bigsam Media. Kiss and Tell will be in cinemas in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt and other parts of the country from July 18.

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Bowling for Boobs -- a success

Saturday 29th January 2011 at The Dome Entertainment center Abuja was the day many Nigerian celebrities used their celebrity status to raise funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer. The event is the brain child of STAND UP FOR CANCER NAIJA, an NGO focused on the fight against breast cancer. The red carpet was lit up by celebrities like Uti, Ini Edo, Uche Jombo, Julius Agwu, Bryan Okwara, Coco Couture, James Lulu (bag designer) and many more.

Many media houses within and outside Abuja like, Studio 53 extra,Jara on Mnet, Sound City, Spice tv, Hot Fm, Bella Naija, Rhythm 94.7,wow magazine and many more, turned up to lend their support to the noble cause. Celebrities like Ini Edo, Uche Jombo and Uti Nwachukwu came with their team of bowlers to contest against each other in a bowling game and the winner had to square up against the best of Abuja bowlers, team uche won the bowling game.

When asked what her take was on the fight against cancer Uche Jombo said cancer had been happening to people she never knew until she met the lady that inspired her movie "Holding Hope"

“What we came here to do today is something real. Do you know there are people in very remote areas that when they examine their breast and see a lump, they’ll say it’s something spiritual; it’s the devil, but in reality it’s a cancer lump. Such women are the ones we’re really trying to reach out to” Ini Edo on her part said cancer is a disease that takes away from every woman and needs to be stopped.

Mrs. Ada, a breast cancer survivor spoke on the need for all, including men to constantly examine themselves for possible traces of lumps as that remain the best and easiest way to detect early signs of the disease.

Caleb Egwuenu the Project Director of the Stand Up To Cancer Naija the host organisation talked on how more awareness is needed in the grassroot, he reiterated the fact that those in the grassroot are they reason the event Bowling for Boobs was organised.

In her vote of thanks, the Media Director of Stand Up To Cancer Naija Ms Debie Magnut said she was so happy that the celebrities took time out of their busy schedule to attend the occasion. She called on more celebrities to join in the campaign which will be held subsequently in Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Johannesburg, London, Calgary and Houston.

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