Genevieve Nnaji, Emem Isong, Turning Point grab nominations for African Oscars

The nominees for the 2013 NAFCA a.k.a African Oscars awards taking place on September 14 has just been released. The event which is organised by Nollywood and African Film Critics, USA, will hold at Warner Theatre, Washington DC. Below is the full list of the nominees for various categories…

Monalisa Chinda, Emem Isong Honoured By WOW Divas

Delectable Nollywood actress Monalisa Chinda and prominent producer Emem Isong have both been distinguished and specially honoured for their “outstanding contribution to raising awareness, understanding and hope to those affected by autism spectrum disorder and advocating for them.”

Fallout of ‘I’ll Take My Chances’ premiere: Emem Isong denies rift with Ini Edo

Royal Arts Academy’s movie, I’ll take my Chances, has recorded a very huge cinema success, no doubt. However, the country’s entertainment scene has also been agog with rumours of disagreement between the producers of the movie, Emem Isong and Iniobong Edo.

Those peddling the story claimed that Emem had been fighting her colleague, Ini for taking the credit for the movie alone, without including her name as a co-producer.

Emem Isong buys N10m SUV jeep

This is surely the best of times for respected and celebrated movie producer, Emem Isong has been smiling to the bank following the success of her latest film, ‘I’ll Take My Chances’.

Emem recently bought Hyundai IX35 worth about 10 million naira.

GOV.AKPABIO SPLASHES MILLIONS ON INI EDO AND EMEM ISONG

The premiere of I’LL Take My Chances,the wave making film co-produced by Ini Edo-Ehiagwina and Emem Isong is regarded as the best star studded movie premiere ever hosted in the industry.

However, not everybody is aware of the secret behind the success.

Going by the information gathered from insiders,Akwa-Ibom State Governor,Obong Godswill Akpabio is said to be the pillar behind the premieres of the movie that took place first in Uyo,the State capital last year which coincided with the State’s 24th year anniversary and the one that took place in Lagos a few weeks ago.

PHOTOS: INI EDO AND EMEM ISONG PREMIERE ‘I’LL TAKE MY CHANCES’ IN LAGOS

Ini Edo, Bright Okwara, Emem Isong

Two great daughters of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria recently premiered their much hyped dance movie, ‘I’ll Take My Chances’ in Lagos. The movie had earlier been premiered at the homestate, Akwa Ibom on 24^th September, 2011. In attedance were top stars from the entertainment industry.

WHAT'S BREWING BETWEEN NSE IKPE-ETIM AND EMEM ISONG ?

Those who are conversant with happenings in the Nigerian movie industry will recall that actress Nse Ikpe-Etim left Nollywood some years back after featuring in a few films.

The Akwa Ibom State born pretty babe moved to the Federal Capital Territory where she spent many years trying her hands in other endeavours.But three years ago,talented producer,Emem Isong,forwarded the script of her award winning film entitled Reloaded to Nse who came out of hiatus and made a sensational come back to Nollywood.

INI EDO SET TO PREMIERE NEW MOVIE IN LAGOS

The much anticipated blockbuster, ‘I’ll Take My Chances’ is set for screening & premiering at the Silverbird Cinemas, Lagos on February 24, 2012.  The movie which was produced by Emem Isong & Ini Edo stars the talented Ini and former Mr Nigeria, Bryan Okwara as well as other leading acts like Canadian born dancer, Ashleigh Clark, the late Sam Efe Loco, Jide Kosoko, Biola Williams, Lilian Ini Ikpe and many others.