WHO IS EMMANUEL UGOCHUKWU OKORO ?!

Emmanuel Ugochukwu Okoro

Emmanuel Ugochukwu Okoro is the C.E.O at Image Film-Works INC. He is from the Arondizuogu Okigwe local government area in Imo state. He joined the Nollywood industry in 2003 as an actor and publisher due to the love and passion he had for the industry. He later ventured into film production. 

As a result of his hard work and dedication he was accepted into the highly coveted Production Managers Guild in Nigeria, after his work with Prime-Movies in 2010. Since then, he has worked and completed 50 film projects. A few of the popular movies he produced that are still on the market today are Legend of Money, (featuring Yul Edochie, Angela Okolie, Ani Markuley), Facebook Babes, Port-Harcourt Babes, Swing of Emotion and many others. 

He is currently working on a new film project called Yankee Students that will be in theaters shortly.  

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SHOULD AFRICAN MOVIES MADE IN EUROPE BE CLASSIFIED AS NOLLYWOOD ?!!

A fun new survey for you!

SEE FULL PICTURES RIGHT BELOW THE SURVEY.

Africans in Africa that watch Nollywood films made in the Unites States or the United Kingdom, classify these movies as Independent films or Hollywood movies. Based on our research, the reason why some Africans feel this way is because most of the actors and actresses in these films wear western clothing and tell stories based on African experiences in Europe. Africans in Africa sometimes find it difficult to connect with these stories. 

However, Nollywood filmmakers usually select lead actors or actresses that have a solid reputation in Nollywood to star in their movies. This is to maintain some cultural connection and keep or expand Nollywood's current fan base both in Africa and Abroad. 

The question to you is this: With the information above in mind, should African movies made in Europe still be classified as Nollywood?

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No one, including "Nollywood Spotlight", will be able to see your personal information.

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Nigerian Diamond on set With Ramsey Nouah

Nigerian Diamond on set with Frank Artus

Nigerian Diamond on set with Merlisa Determined

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SUCCESSFULLY BRIDGED THE GAP BETWEEN NOLLYWOOD AND HOLLYWOOD?!! WHO IS “PASCAL ATUMA” ?!!

A Riveting New Story:

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Pascal Atuma was born in Umuahia, Abia state, Nigeria to a family of seven. He relocated to the United States in 1995 and graduated from the Kim Dawson Acting College in Dallas, Texas. He moved to Hollywood, California in 2002.

Pascal successfully wrote and produced 7 movies that are currently in the Hollywood and Nollywood Markets. He directed 4 of the 7 movies. Outside of his own personal productions, he starred in other film projects such as, "Secret Past", “Through the Glass”, “The Other Side of Love”, “Faithfulness” to name a few. He is also expected to have his current Hollywood blockbusters “The Trace” starring Billy D Williams and Lynn Whitfield to be released in theaters soon.

During an interview with the superstar we asked:

Nollywood Spotlight: "Which entertainment industry do you best identify yourself with?"

Pascal Atuma: “I am Hollywood by training and Nollywood by birth”.

Correspondents close to Pascal say he has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between Nollywood and Hollywood. Audiences who follow his work however have mixed feelings about identifying him with a particular entertainment industry. 

The question to you is this: What industry do YOU identify Pascal Atuma with?

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The following is the Official Trailer for the upcoming Blockbuster movie "The Trace":

    


Other Movies and Pictures of Pascal Atuma:

Who Is The Man - The Movie

Hurricane In The Rose Garden - The Movie

Only In America - The Movie

Pascal Atuma with GoldenIcons Magazine

Pascal Atuma

Pascal Atuma

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#WOW! WANT TO BE A #GUEST #BLOGGER?!

Guest Blogger For #Nollywood Spotlight

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About Dr. Victor O. Olatoye

I am a humanitarian, and with the help of my Non-Profit Organization “North Carolina International Mission”, we have been able to spearhead and empower communities to fight hunger and poor healthcare in Africa. I am also a professional movie critic and the Founder of Nollywood Film Critics USA. Additionally, I founded the Nollywood and African Film Critics Awards. Furthermore, I am the Chairman of "Platinum Entertainment", and I have held that position for the past fourteen years. I have also written over five hundred reviews for African films, as well as, published several political and entertainment interviews.

I was born in Ado Ekiti Nigeria to Benjamin Oyetunji Olatoye and Modupe Grace Olatoye, on a sunny 30th of June. I left Nigeria at the young age of 17 on a full international scholarship and got my education in Greece at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. I received my doctorate degree in Veterinary Medicine. I am Fluent in Greek and have had to opportunity to travel the world and visited over 25 countries and counting. While I toured the world, I experienced a deep appreciation for filmmaking with its different cultural influences.

I eventually immigrated to the United States where I worked as one of the first scientists in the field of vapor hydrogen peroxide sterilization and a specialist in ratite (Ostrich) medicine. I then settled in beautiful Raleigh, the capital city of the great state of North Carolina USA; A place I now call home. Raleigh is also the permanent home of the "Nollywood and African Film Critics Award" also known as the "African Oscar" (NAFCA). The NAFCA is recognized as one of the most coveted and prestigious awards for African films worldwide.

I do agree with many of my colleagues, the Nollywood Film industry is overdue for a reform. With this idea in mind, a group of us joined forces and are currently working on the first Nollywood Museum of Films and Arts (a multi-million dollar project). Our Institute also recently launched the first ever Nollywood Movie Database (NMDb).

As projects like these proceed and are completed, it is certain that Nollywood and the African film industry as a whole will earn the respect of other professionals within the industry. Nollywood will be able to compete worldwide with Hollywood, a long awaited transition I look forward to seeing.

That is our goal here at Nollywood Film Critics USA. We are destined to reform the African film industry "One Movie Review at a Time”, and when it is all said and done, they will be glad we did.

Please contact me if you would like to contribute in anyway to this amazing mark on history. Together, we will transform the Nigerian film industry and its community.

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Tonto Dikeh Posted: I must have more friends than Mercy Johnson!

Okay guys look, I love my colleagues and all, but I thought you guys love me. Check it out guys! 

Look at Mercy Johnson’s Facebook Fan page: Click Here for Mercy Johnson's Facebook Fan Page

Now, checkout mine: Click Here for Tonto Dikeh's Facebook Fan Page

Am sorry guys but you have got to tell your friends about my Facebook Fan Page because I have got to win this bet! 


Tonto Dikeh must have more Friends than Mercy Johnson! 


Beccy is going to talk about it on the radio on Thursday; you guys better not disappoint me oh!

<3 you guys! ^_^

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About Emmanuel Nwachukwu

I am an Actor and a distributor for the Nollywood movie Industry. I have acted in a chain of films from both Nollywood (Nigeria) and Hollywood (United States of America). I acted in the Hollywood movie ‘‘BLACK GOLD'', which was produced by Jeta Amata and also, in the movie ''THE LOST NUMBER’’ that was produced by Dike ifeanyi. I am currently working on a movie project in which I am the lead actor. The title of my movie is ‘‘YOSUO’’, this movie was shot in Nigeria.

Within the next year, I will establish my own production company. The aim of my company will be to bring the best of talents from all over the world on screen. More so, my company will participate in both personal and contracted film projects.

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About Mohamed Bah

I am an Actor and an Executive Producer. I have produced and premiered six Nollywood movies worldwide. My first leading role was in the movie “Secret Past”, working along side Pascal Atuma.

My passion for films spans back to my younger years when I used to participate in stage plays in Sierra Leone. I carried into reality my dream of working in Nollywood when I relocated to the United States of America. I chose minor roles in some Nollywood film projects to gain valuable insight into the film making process. With the knowledge I acquired from the movie industry, I established my own film production company. The aim of my company is to bring talents from all of Africa, to participate in both personal and contracted movie projects to come.

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New Business Card With VistaPrint!

Premium Business Cards by Vistaprint

Ordered a few additional business cards with Vistaprint. I look forward to handing a few of them to you and your colleagues! ^_^ By the way, you can get free business cards from Vistaprint! Check them out, click on my business card. Let me know what you think about the design I selected, post your questions or comments below.

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RAMSEY NOUAH BORN ON THE 19TH OF DECEMBER 1970?!

Everyone including educators know that Wikipedia is one of the most trusted and accepted online encyclopedias for basic information on the internet. However, educational institutions do not accept Wikipedia as a reliable source of information for educational research. One of the reasons why educational institutions do not accept Wikipedia as a reliable source of information is due to the countless misinformation one is able to find on any given subject. An irritating example is Ramsey Nouah’s Date of birth. 

Ramsey Nouah is a well known West African actor with over 200 Nollywood movies under his belt. More so, because of Ramsey’s work history, he as been able to create a steady flow of fans allover the world. Despite the fact that several websites including Websites like Nigriafilms.com, showbiz.peacefmonline.com, hintsonlinemagazine.com, nollywoodmindspace.com, and xfmnewscenter.com, all confirmed Ramsey’s personal statement with "Golden Icons ", Wikipedia still refuses to allow any updates to Ramsey’s information. Wikipedia actually repudiates anyone who insists on updating Ramsey Nouah’s personal information. Actually, I have personally attempted more than 7 times to update Ramsey’s information to no avail (even with cited sources). I mean seriously, since when has it ever been okay for anybody including Wiki to decide when a living person is born? 

Ramsey Nouah himself, his colleagues, and his dedicated fans allover the world, know that the "real" Ramsey Nouah was not born on the 16th of July 1973. In fact, Ramsey Nouah came to Houston Texas to shoot a movie with a couple of his colleagues and was asked by an entertainment reporter with the Golden Icons what his date of birth was. Ramsey Nouah responded by commenting on his irritation with his information on Wikipedia then, he answered the question by saying he was born on the 19th of December 1970.

 

According to my research, over 100 changes has been made to Ramsey Nouah’s autobiography on Wikipedia. Majority of those changes occurred after his interview with the "Golden Icons" (with Emma Emerson and Bode Ojo). Up till now, wiki still refuses to allow any changes to Ramsey Nouah’s birth date.

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Movie Update: Tears On My Pillow

From the power house of Magnus Media and Entertainment, Nollywood Spotlight LLC, and A.M.E.N Entertainment, comes the Entertaining Movie “Tears on My Pillow”.

Directed by: Ishola Balogun

Cinematographer: Sike Akhionbare

Scripted and Screen-played by: Uloma Irokoluno

Executive Produced: Chichi Okonkwo, Uloma Doreen Egesi- Ogbonna, and Rebeccah Monyei

“Tears On My Pillow” is a story about Love, Infidelity, and Courage ; this movie will keep you locked in your seat and your eyes glued to the screen. The movie is due out in theaters in the United States of America and Canada, July 2012. In addition, the movie will be in theaters in West Africa, as well as on DVD, by November 2012.

Critics rave that “Tears on My Pillow” is entertaining movie with a lesson you will not soon forget!

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Audition! Audition!! Audition!!!! In Houston Texas USA!

Casting call and Audition for Actors/Actresses of all ages, and Nationality.

This is an open audition for roles in a new MOVIE called "Tears in my pillow".

For more information please message Uloma Doreen Egesi Ogbonna, or Rebeccah Monyei ....Via Facebook.

Please bring a Photo Head-shot and also be ready to read for a role.

Location: Face 2: 7403 S. KirikWood, Houston, Texas 77072

Dates: April 29th To April 30th; From 4:00pm To 10:00pm

Look forward to seeing you there!

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Secret Past - Pascal Atuma, Mohamed bah, Rosaline Sesay, Susan Nwokedi

"Secret Past" is a very interesting movie about the perfect life of a married woman that changes for the worst when her abusive Ex shows up at her front door...

Please check out the Trailer, Premier location and dates will be posted very shortly...

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Audition! Audition! Audition! In Houston Texas USA!

Characters needed for a short pilot: “The Widows Heart”. Quick rehearsals MIGHT be on set, therefore, we need EXPERIENCED actors/actresses; we will NOT teach you how to act, however because your time will be greatly appreciated you are welcome to be an extra. Secondly, this pilot is on a LOW BUDGET project, therefore major characters are only getting a small compensation for their time. Bring with you A HEAD SHOT, to better help us with our pick. You have to be flexible and able to give 5-8 hours of your time for two straight days if chosen for a major role. Thank you in advance and we look forward to working with you on set.

CHARACTERS NEEDED

MAJOR ROLE

ROSLYN (ROSE)- AFRICAN(A PLUS), (40-50 years or looks like) Beautiful, Brown Skin tone or lighter in complexion, classy and sophisticated looking, 5’5inc-5’9inc in height and 160-190lb or looks like, clean and clear fair easy to understand accent.

CHARLES JR- AFRICAN(A PLUS), (30-33 year or looks like) Handsome, light in complexion, intimidating and fit, 5’8inc-6’2inc in height 160-174lb or look like, clean and clear proper accent.

BERNARD “BOE”- AFRICAN AMERICAN (30-35 years or looks like) THUG, ROUGH, mean, braids or bald (optional), tattoos or scars a plus, 5’8inc-6’2inc in height. Build in body (a plus) 160-190lb or look like. Dark in complexion

SUPPORTING

SHIELA- AFRICAN AMERICAN (40-55 years or look like) DARK in skin complexion, MUST BE SLIM OR THIN (a plus). 5’5inc-6inc in height 130-145lb or look like. A thick African American accent or should be able to pull off a GHETTO accent.

DICK- CAUCASIAN AMERICAN (35-40years or look like) BLOND SHORT hair (a plus) or dark (optional), SOPHISTICATED and very well spoken, size doesn’t matter.

EXTRAS NEEDED

MIMI- AFRICAN AMERICAN (26-30 years) Dark or light in complexion. BEAUTIFUL. 5’5inc-5’9inc.

BERNARD “BOE”- AFRICAN AMERICAN (6-8 years or look like)dark in complexion.

GRANDPA- AFRICAN AMERICAN(50-60 years). 5’7-6’2 in height.

All races males/females for extras all between the age of 25-45 needed for executioners, Judge, prison guards and jury.

LOCATION: The Whale Church: 1371 West Gulf bank, Houston, Texas 77088.

DATE: 5/5/2012
TIME: 10am – 4pm
Click Here to RSVP on Facebook!
Forward any questions or concerns to: nollywoodauditions at gmail (dot) com

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From the left, Rita Dominic, Ini Edo, Mike Ezuruonye, Ramsey Nouah.

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