FANS BLAST TONTO DIKEH FOR POSTING PICTURES OF OUTING WITH HER MAID?!

Tonto Dikeh and her Maid

Tonto Dikeh

It's perfectly normal for Africans in the middle or high class to hire a maid to assist with household chores. However, that is not the issue here, it is not the hiring of the maid, it is the alleged relationship between the master and the servant.

Tonto Dikeh was reportedly seen going on an outing with her maid and she posted a few pictures of the outing on Instagram and Facebook. Once fans saw the peculiar pictures and what she wrote to describe the pictures, fans shouted in rage!

According to ModernGhana Tonto responded to her fans outrage saying "Why do u pipo alwaz look for fault in anytin I do or say? Remember the bible say 'ye dat always see d bad/fault in odaz without seeing his/her won is digging d pit to garve'(non be me talk am o na he dey for bible) #poko"

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The question to you is this: Do you agree with what Tonto Dikeh called her maid?!

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Culled from ModernGhana.com

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FREE MONEY?!! LISTEN TO THE FIRST EPISODE OF “SECRET AFFAIR” AND WIN $25!!

You are the real reason why Nollywood is progressing, the engine behind the success of this growing entertainment industry. Without you attending movie premieres and buying DVDs, superstars like Majid Michel, Desmond Elliot, Jim Ike, Tonto Dikeh, Genevieve Nnaji, and Chichi Okonkwo, will not be here.

To reward you for listening and participating in the Nollywood movie industry, we are giving away a total of $25 in free phone credit to 4 lucky winners! Winning is very easy and is on a first come, first serve.

Winners must live in one of the following countries, and have one of the following phone service providers:

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How to win:

Answer the following question and post the answer in the comment box below:

In the first episode of "Secret Affair", Who told “Chika” that “Filex” and “Ada” are coming over to her apartment? 

Click play on either YouTube or Spreaker to listen to the first episode of "Secret Affair"!!!

What you must have to enter into the contest:

1.) You must live in one of the countries listed above and have phone service (phone number) with one of the providers listed above.

2.) Have a head-shot or a picture of just yourself, for us to post on Nollywood Spotlight.

How we select the winner:

The 1st person to post the answer in the comment box below wins! It is that simple! So, if you are one of those 4 people (the first, fifteenth, thirtieth, or fiftieth) person to enter the answer to the question asked above, these 4 people will win the contest!!

1st person will win: $8 phone credit

Don’t forget to like Nollywood Spotlight LLC on Facebook and keep visiting and listening to new episodes of “Secret Affair” to win more prizes!!

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BREAKING NEWS!! FIRST EVER NOLLYWOOD RADIO DRAMA, TITLED “SECRET AFFAIR”!!

Here is something NEW that has never been done before in Nollywood, the first ever Nollywood radio drama! As Nollywood fans grow all over the world, new avenues to spread fresh entertainment are created. A joint venture between Nollywood Spotlight and Nollywood Radio France, comes an exciting radio drama called “Secret Affair”. This new drama series comes packed with almost anything you can imagine.

"Secret Affair" A Nollywood Radio France Production

Synopsis:

This is a story about two lovers fighting for their right to be together, despite the complete disapproval of family members and jealous friends. There will be Love, Murder, and Betrayal. Can these two lovers survive this?

Produced by: Nollywood Radio France (Spreaker Web Radio) - C.E.O Cyprian Josson

Written by: Rebeccah Monyei

"Yemi" played by: Cyprian Josson

"Chika" played by: Rebeccah Monyei

"Filex" played by: Cyprian Josson

"Ada" played by: Chichi Okonkwo

"Ashley" played by: Laura Crisp

About this week’s Episode: Episode 1

The story begins with an argument between Chika and Yemi, when Yemi yells at Chika for not picking up the phone. Then, Chika lies to her mother that she is not seeing anyone, while Yemi is sleeping on the bed with her. Soon after, both Yemi and Chika receive a surprise visit from a family member at 4am. What will happen next?

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Stay tuned for the next episode of “Secret Affair”, on Friday, November 29th 2013!!!

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BREAKING NEWS!! “BODE OJO” CONFIRMS PRICE INCREASE FOR “GIAMA” TICKETS ON SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2013!!!

An electrifying new story!

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For those who do not know, “GIAMA” stands for the “Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards”. This respected event celebrates and promotes the best of African entertainment on the continent of Africa. Merely two years old, the GIAMA has been dubbed the most recognized African affair in North America, showcasing the best of African Arts to the Hollywood community.

Immediately after the internet leak of the provocative move to up prices for GIAMA tickets, Nollywood Spotlight caught up with the C.E.O and founder of the prestigious event. We were given a brief interview with the very busy Bode Ojo (Founder and C.E.O of the GIAMA and the Golden Icons Magazine). Without hesitation, he confirmed that the entire board members of the award ceremony agreed to increase the price for tickets beginning September 30th 2013. This was due to the increase in demand for seats at the award ceremony. He went on to say the reason for the delay was also to allow early-birds ample time to purchase their tickets at a lower price. He urged everyone to purchase their tickets now before the sudden price increase!

Mr. Ojo also confirmed the attendance of several A-List Nollywood superstars to be present at the mega event. In addition, he confirmed he only awaits a few other airline itineraries, then a full list of Nollywood/ Hollywood star attendees will be made available to the public on the GIAMA website. “However, it is no secret that Ramsey Nouah will be hosting this prestigious event and the highly respected Richard Mofe Damijo (R.M.D) is scheduled to be one of the special guests of honor at the GIAMA” says the C.E.O and founder.

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GET 5 FREE MOVIE TICKETS TO “ONE NIGHT IN VEGAS” ! ! ! PRESENTED BY: CHICHI OKONKWO AND NOLLYWOOD SPOTLIGHT

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The much anticipated collaboration between Hollywood and Nollywood is finally here! A project produced by one of Nollywood’s finest, Koby Maxwell. Spotlight is also on Chichi Okonkwo who is one of the Executive Producers for the film. This telltale movie comes packed with an irresistible story you want to see till the end. “One Night In Vegas” is starring Hollywood’s Jimmy Jean-Louis, and, internationally recognized Nollywood faces such as, Van Vicker, Yvonne Nelson, John Dumelo, Sarodj Bertin, Koby Maxwell, Chichi Okonkwo, Sahndra FonDufe, just to name a few.

This movie is a definite must see!

MOVIE SYNOPSIS:

James was involved a few months ago, in a high profile court cast, received death threats, and had to hire a bodyguard for his family, Nike. The case is over now, and the defendants are all in jail, so Nike is finishing up his last week working for James and Genie. When James gets a call from his boss that he has to go to Las Vegas for a week for a conference, He invites Genie to go too, as well as Nick, as a going away present. James is excited, as when he gets to Vegas, he will be able to see an old friend of his, Tony, who live there. This brings a complication, because Genie hates Tony due to something he did once. Something so terrible, she wouldn't even say it out loud.

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SEE PICTURES!! WHAT YOU MISSED AT "THE MIX LOUNGE" IN HOUSTON TEXAS U.S.A?!!

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"The Mix Lounge" on Bissonnet and Synott in Houston, Texas U.S.A, was packed with beautiful people dressed to impress! "Nollywood Spotlight" in accordance with "Victory Media Pro" interviewed some of the VIPs that attended the event.

Unfortunately, the star of the show was over an hour late which in turn made the atmosphere tense. "Senator" the highly acclaimed comedian who was flown from Nigeria for the event, stepped up to the challenge and earned his pay that night. Everyone could not stop laughing! In addition to that, other local and international musicians scheduled for the event gave an excellent performance.

The crowd still eagerly awaited the arrival of the Superstar "StormRex". Just as expected, "StormRex" arrived in style with her paparazzi and wowed her audience by giving a dazzling performance.

You should have been there! Princess Belemzy out did herself this time!  It was a night packed full of people with performances from local and international entertainers!

Below are pictures of my interview and a few of the VIPs that attended the event. Enjoy!

Princess Belemzy

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Nollywood Spotlight with African Muzik Magazine

Princess Belemzy with VIP guests

Rebeccah Monyei, Princess Belemzy with VIP guests

StormRex with African Muzik Magazine

Nollywood Spotlight (Rebeccah Monyei) with Oyeka Leo

One of the performers (Rap group) at the event

Rebeccah Monyei with Ms. Untouchable

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THIS IS A MUST SEE! ! PRINCESS BELEMZY PRESENTS STORMREX PERFORMING LIVE IN HOUSTON TEXAS ON FRIDAY MAY 3RD AT THE MIX LOUNGE! ! !

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Come One, Come All, to the biggest event presented by one of the most influential African entertainment promoters in Houston Texas U.S.A, Princes Belemzy (A.K.A Belema Abili)!

STORMREX will be performing LIVE at the event!!

About STORMREX:

STORMREX was the lead singer of the group "Desperate Chicks". She has since pursued a solo career and will be performing her latest single “I Like Am” at the event!

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BREAKING NEWS!!! “FIRST EVER” NOLLYWOOD "LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT" AWARD PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT OF GAMBIA?!

A Thrilling New Story!

SEE FULL PICTURES RIGHT BELOW THE SURVEY.

Nollywood professionals are not only being recognized in their home country Africa, now they are also being recognized in the United States of America. Within the past few years, the standard for the Nollywood movie industry has improved as a result of this recognition.  One of the pioneers behind the movie awards in America is NAFCA (Nollywood African Film Critic Awards). NAFCA also added an additional honorary section to their award ceremony.

The new section added to the NAFCA awards is called “Life Time Achievement” awards. This award honors exceptional individuals outside the film industry, who have brilliantly gone beyond the call of duty. Despite how new this particular award is to the film industry, it has become very popular and is now recognized all over the world.

NAFCA’s first ever "Life Time Achievement" award was presented to his Excellency President Dr. Yahya Jammeh of Gambia. Correspondents of NAFCA, who were present at the event, say that it was compulsory and appropriate to recognize his Excellency for his contributions to the beautiful country of Gambia.

During our interview with Dr. Olatoye, he revealed that the President was pleasantly surprised and said that he was very motivated and would go far beyond what he had already done for the people of Gambia.

Below is our interview with the President and C.E.O of NAFCA, Dr. Victor Olatoye:

NOLLYWOOD SPOTLIGHT: How was your visit to Gambia?

DR. VICTOR OLATOYE: Where should I start? I guess from the beginning. The way we were received was unexpected because we thought we were going to have about 15 minutes with His Excellency President Dr. Yahya Jammeh and he gave us over 3 hours of his time. The president also told us to cancel our flights that day that he would want to host us for another week. We are really grateful for the Gambian hospitality. During our meeting we laid down our vision and mission and President Jammeh loved them all and when he also promised not to disappoint me, I was like “WOW” I am just a small boy trying to take care of Mama Africa. We went to Gambia to honor the president and we were honored. His Excellency President Dr.Yahya Jammeh is a good man and very patriotic. The VIP dinner with the ministers was great and the live entertainment was out of this world. Because of the warm reception, it is fair to say “We are all Gambians now”. Nothing but good news came out of our meeting with the Gambian leader His Excellency President Dr. Yahya Jammeh, but we don’t want to let the cat out of the bag just yet. I can tell you this much it will be a first and will change Nollywood the way we know it.

NOLLYWOOD SPOTLIGHT: In a recent article by MordernGhana.com, the website quoted His Excellency President Dr. Yahya Jammeh. The president said: “it is one thing to win an award but once you win an award you are challenged either directly or indirectly to redouble your efforts and I am very proud of Africans like you in the Diaspora that know what is going on.” What came to your mind when you heard the president say those words to you and your team?

DR. VICTOR OLATOYE: The first thing that came to mind was “me”? I never expected that comment and we felt truly honored to have heard that from His Excellency President Yahya Jammeh of Gambia. It is one thing to be praised by your peers and it another to be praised by the president of a country.

NOLLYWOOD SPOTLIGHT: You also told MordernGhana.com during an interview that: “I think Africa should have a movie industry that is continental and would recognize African’s continental talents, because nobody is going to expose these talents for us.” What did you mean by that statement?

DR. VICTOR OLATOYE: As much as I would have loved to take credit for that statement, it was His Excellency President Dr. Yahya Jammeh who actually said that. President Jammeh is not only patriotic to the Gambians, but also to Africa. He believes the film industry needs to grow beyond Nollywood and Ghana and should be continental. His Excellency also feels that Africa’s continental talents need to be discovered by the African film industry. An organization like His Excellency’s talent hunt program and Nollywood Film Critics USA had been asked to join.

NOLLYWOOD SPOTLIGHT: Why is the NAFCA Membership Important?

DR. VICTOR OLATOYE: Because we need to take NAFCA to the next level and that requires bringing elite group of filmmakers together from across Africa for a credible award.

NOLLYWOOD SPOTLIGHT: How can people help NAFCA to grow?

DR. VICTOR OLATOYE: Advertise with us, promote us and buy NAFCA tickets. If we could unite people then we can say mission accomplished.

NOLLYWOOD SPOTLIGHT: Where do you see NAFCA 5 years from now?

DR. VICTOR OLATOYE: I would want NAFCA to continue to honor great filmmaking and impact people’s lives positively.

NOLLYWOOD SPOTLIGHT: What advice do you have for upcoming Nollywood entertainers?

DR. VICTOR OLATOYE: I would say love what you do, continue to learn so you can grow because no one knows it all as much as people might want you to believe. Surround yourself with positive people who will help you grow by encouraging you. Be true to yourself, because we all don’t have acting talent and we all cannot sing. No matter how hard I try I can never be P Square. Film Criticism I do, singing I cannot. Never do anything for money and fame. If you do what you love well enough, that thing called money and fame will surely come. Never trade sex for opportunities. “People who see things through the prism of sex end up getting screwed”. Never burn your bridges unless you are a great swimmer, even better than Michael Phelps. Always put God first. Once you have gotten that fame and money, never forget your fans and always stay connected and humble. Finally, one last thing, don’t forget to send my 10% in the mail for this advice. I would want to thank our fans for giving us the opportunity to continue to do what we do and for that I am eternally grateful.

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President Yahya Jammeh, Dr Victor Olatoye, Head of security, and Binta Goudiaby

President Yahya Jammeh, Cabinet members, Dr. Victor Olatoye, and  Binta Goudiaby

President Yahya Jammeh admiring his "Life Time Achievement"award from NAFCA

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BREAKING NEWS!! LEGENDARY HOLLYWOOD “WARNER THEATER” AGREES TO HOSTS THE 3RD ANNUAL NOLLYWOOD AFRICAN FILM CRITICS AWARDS (NAFCA)?!

An Exciting New Story!

SEE FULL PICTURES RIGHT BELOW THE SURVEY.

Since the 1940s, Warner Theater has showcased Hollywood at its finest. In 1992, the legendary American musician and actor Frank Sinatra performed Live at the theater. The theater also hosts the BET (Black Entertainment Television) award annually. The BET award has the largest “African American” fan base in the United States.

Africans in Africa as well as those in diaspora know that Nollywood is making an aggressive effort to be recognized as a powerful and valid contributor to the film industry. Nollywood has rapidly grown from its parent country Nigeria, to its neighboring African countries. In recent years, Nollywood is also seen moving across Europe and African films are being filmed in countries such as the United Kingdom, United States, and even Asia.

With positive progression in the African movie industry, it has come to attention of many that good work should be recognized and rewarded both in Africa and overseas. A special attention should especially be giving to films positively representing authentic and evolving contemporary African culture. One of the master minds who stood up to the challenge overseas is Dr. Victor Olatoye. The “Nollywood African Film Critics” (NAFC) team headed by Dr. Victor Olatoye, approached the legendary Hollywood Warner Theater owned by the famous Warner Brothers concerning the hosting of the 3rd Annual NAFCA. Through hard work and dedication by the NAFC, the Theater agreed to host one of the biggest events in North America celebrating authentic African culture and Arts!

In light of this tremendous achievement by the “Nollywood African Film Critics, Nollywood Spotlight interviewed the President and CEO of NAFCA, Dr. Victor Olatoye.

Nollywood Spotlight: What is the NAFCA?

Dr. Victor Olatoye : NAFCA is the Nollywood & African Film Critics' Award, also known as the African Oscars. This award is an accolade bestowed by the Nollywood Film Critics USA (the official movie review organization for Nollywood and African films) to recognize excellence of professionals in the African film industry. It is also an honorary award to honor humanitarians, dignitaries, and government official who have positively impacted the lives of citizens. The coveted and prestigious Nollywood & African Film Critics' Award is one of the most prominent award ceremony honoring the African cinema. It is also the only awards to boast of African movie stars from around the world in North America. Nollywood & African Film Critics' Award is designed to promote African Cinema, music and culture worldwide. The prestigious Nollywood & African Film Critics' Awards (African Oscars) are awards of merit and are considered the highest U.S.A. based awards.

Nollywood Spotlight: Who are the founders and CEO of the NAFCA?

Dr. Victor Olatoye: Myself and Troy McNish as well as others on the board of directors. We are also currently conducting interviews with a number of successful business executives who have shown interest in our organization.

Nollywood Spotlight: How do you think Europe currently views Nollywood?

Dr. Victor Olatoye: Europe is joining what I call the “Nollywood Express” I think. Now there are online French publications dedicated to Nollywood, that tells you something right there. It tells you they are hungry for our movies and would want to know about our culture through films. All we have to do from this point onward is to continue to produce quality films and tell compelling stories. I mean stories that would not make you want to slap yourself or turn the T.V off, if you know what I mean? This might be the perfect opportunity to produce some films in French (voice over).The whole world is talking about Nollywood so Europe by analogy cannot be the only exception.

Nollywood Spotlight: What part does the NAFCA play in the re-branding of Nollywood abroad?

Dr. Victor Olatoye: NAFCA is not only re-branding Nollywood abroad we are also doing that at home and throughout Africa. How is this possible? NAFCA does it through our movie reviews, through our newsletters and through Nollywood & African Film Critics’ Awards. I must tell you my sister, if we do not bring credible awards to the Diaspora; the people out here of different cultural backgrounds would not come looking for us and our films. (Unless they have something to gain financially then they might show up). Also I am a firm believer that if we do not tell our own stories someone else will tell them for us and we all know how "accurately" those have been turning out for centuries. NAFCA is primarily set up to recognize excellence of professionals in the African film industry but we also have one of the most credible honorary awards to honor humanitarians, dignitaries, and government official who have positively impacted the lives of citizens. Why is that important? If you honor people who are going beyond the call of duty to impact people’s lives positively, you will possibly encourage others to join what I call the “Do Good Express”. This year we are adding a special NAFCA award, “The Patriot Award” and that is for African business leaders and Africans who have made Mama Africa proud in the Diaspora and at home.

Part of re-branding Nollywood and Africa is the fact that we will be joining other great events that have performed at the legendary Warner Theater. On September 14 we will become the first African Movie award to sign the Guest Book at the Warner Theater. Just to tell you a little bit about the legendary Warner Theater: On August 12, 1943, the movie "This is the Army" premiered there. In 1945, the theater began showing movies exclusively. The theater was renamed in 1947 in honor of its owner, Harry Warner one of the founders of Warner Brothers. In 1992, Frank Sinatra performed there. In 2007, it was the venue for the first annual Library of Congress Gershawin Prize for Popular Song and the recipient of the first Gershwin Prize was Paul Simon. The theater is also home to The BET Honors ceremony, held annually.

For this legendary Warner Theater to agreed to host the 3rd Nollywood and African Film Critics’ Awards also known as the African Oscars on the 14th of September 2013 is history in the making as this is the first African film award to be held at this legendary American Theater. This year’s award will be our biggest to date and with a long list of VIP guests from all works of life to grace this historic occasion, including A list African movie stars, Hollywood stars, Ambassadors, political figures, musicians, dignitaries and over 1700 Nollywood fans from across the globe. Our guest will witness the honoring of noble men and women of Africa as we present them with the coveted golden NAFCA trophies. Warner Theater seats about 1900 people and we are just as excited as the people at the Warner Theater and it is an honor to become part of the Warner Brothers history. 

The question to you is this:

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To Be Continued! Stay tuned for more of our interview with Dr. Victor Olatoye...

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#BREAKING #NEWS! #Tonto #Dikeh -Itz Ova : My new music track! LISTEN NOW!

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