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AMAA Awards Returns to Ghana 01-Oct-2023

3Oct

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AMAA Awards Returns to Ghana 01-Oct-2023

Ghana is set to play host to the prestigious Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) as the organizers prepare for the 19th edition of this celebrated event. Scheduled to take place on October 5, 2023, the Ghanaian pre-event serves as a prelude to the main awards ceremony set for October 29, 2023, in Lagos, Nigeria. AMAA, an offshoot of the African Film Academy, stands as one of the most prominent film awards ceremonies on the African continent. Its mission is to recognize and celebrate excellence within the movie industry, honoring the creative talents contributing to Africa’s dynamic film creative economy. The theme for this year’s awards ceremony is “Legacy In Motion,” with a special tribute dedicated to the late Peace-Anyiam Osigwe, the founder of AMAA, who passed away on January 9, 2023....

MultiChoice celebrates African finalists in The Earthshot Prize

29Sep

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MultiChoice celebrates African finalists in The Earthshot Prize

The Earthshot Prize has announced the 15 Finalists for this year’s Prize at the second Earthshot Innovation Summit (https://apo-opa.info/3ZCnC1i), an event held alongside the UN General Assembly, in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies, to celebrate and champion innovators focused on solving our most pressing global climate challenges. Out of over 1,100 nominations, the 15 Finalists for The Earthshot Prize stood out following a rigorous evaluation process conducted by a panel of scientific, academic, and subject-matter experts. Each of these Finalists stands a chance to win one of the five £1 million prizes designed to propel their initiatives towards greater impact. The unveiling of the five Winners will take place at the third annual Earthshot Prize awards ceremony scheduled lat...

28Sep

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Harry Potter actor Sir Michael Gambon dies aged 82

The actor Sir Michael Gambon has died aged 82, his family has said. He was best known for playing Professor Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight Harry Potter films. The Dublin-born star worked in TV, film, theatre and radio over his six-decade career. He won four Baftas. His widow Lady Gambon and son Fergus said their "beloved husband and father" died peacefully in hospital with his family by his side, following a bout of pneumonia. Sir Michael's family had moved to London when he was a child but he made his very first stage performance in Ireland, in a production of Othello in Dublin in 1962. His career took off when he became one the original members of Laurence Olivier's National Theatre acting company in London. He went on to win three Olivier awards for perform...

23Sep

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Spin Master’s PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, Toy Line Creates a Sensation in Saudi Arabia!

• Special Screening Tickets and Character Meet and greet in Riyadh and Jeddah• Highly Anticipated launch and Exclusive toy line at local toy stores now Spin Master, a leading global children's entertainment company, is thrilled to announce the launch of an exclusive toy line in Saudi Arabia inspired by the highly anticipated film, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie. This launch has already ignited a wave of excitement among young fans across the country. The new collection showcases the cherished PAW Patrol characters, each accompanied by their unique vehicles and a host of additional features. The range spans from playsets, vehicles, towers, to plush toys, offering a comprehensive selection to fuel children's imagination and creativity. The toys are meticulously designed and refle...

Shatta Wale’s team agreed to our conditions – Director of National Sports Authority

20Sep

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Shatta Wale’s team agreed to our conditions – Director of National Sports Authority

Professor Peter Twumasi, the Director General of the National Sports Authority has responded to claims by Shatta Wale that he has been unfairly treated by the authorities of the Accra Sports Stadium with regards to his forthcoming Freedom Wave Concert. Shatta Wale in Facebook Live video on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, alleged that the authorities of the stadium had been influenced by external forces to allow his arch-rival Stonebwoy hold his Bhim Concert three days before from his. According to Shatta Wale who has scheduled 25th December, 2023 for his Freedom Wave Festival with Medikal, he cannot use less than three days to set up his things at the stadium considering the fact that Stonebwoy’s show slated for 22nd December will run into the following day, leaving him with ...

Burna Boy delays Johannesburg show amid row

20Sep

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Burna Boy delays Johannesburg show amid row

Burna Boy's show in Johannesburg has been postponedImage caption: Burna Boy's show in Johannesburg has been postponed Nigerian artist Burna Boy has postponed a live concert scheduled for this weekend in Johannesburg, South Africa. The show, which was booked at the 90,000-capacity FNB Stadium will now be held on 16 December, the event’s ticketing agency said. Ticket Pro said the gig was being delayed because of a "lack of ticket" sales, among other reasons. But Burna Boy’s management company, Spaceship, is quoted by Nigerian media as blaming the concert’s promoters for not fulfilling their "contractual, financial, production and technical obligations". It said that the ticketing companies must ensure that ticketholders are fully refunded. "Sadly, it is with great regret t...

MohBad: Nigerian fans demand justice after Afrobeat star’s death

20Sep

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MohBad: Nigerian fans demand justice after Afrobeat star’s death

Image caption,With emotions running high, MohBad's fans - some seen here in Ibadan - want questions answered over his death Hundreds of fans of Afrobeats star MohBad, who died last week, have taken to the streets of Ibadan and Asaba in Nigeria, calling for justice. It follows similar protests and an outpouring of grief in other cities across southern Nigeria this week. The 27-year-old singer, whose real name was Ilerioluwa Aloba, died in hospital in Lagos. The exact circumstances of his death have not been made public. The Lagos state governor to promise a thorough investigation. On Tuesday, Babajide Sanwo-Olu tweeted that he had invited the country's secret police to help find out what had happened to Mohbad, asking anyone with information to come forward - but urging his ...

Mohbad Death: Lagos Commissioner of Police announced the Commencement of Investigation

20Sep

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Mohbad Death: Lagos Commissioner of Police announced the Commencement of Investigation

The Lagos Commissioner of Police has announced the commencement of full investigation into the circumstance surrounding the passing of rising artiste Promise Ilerioluwa Oladimeji AKA Mohbad on September 12th 2023. The Police arrived at the decision following the overriding public interest across the country over the death of the musician. The Command has setup a special investigative team to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of the victim, identify witnesses, culprits if any and any person that will be helpful to the investigative process and deploy processes and other technological tools to aid the investigative course in line with the relevant provisions of the Nigeria. MEMBERSHIP OF THE TEAM TERMS OF REFERENCE The Committee is to carry out discreet investig...

Steve Gukas and Dotun Olakunri’s First Features Project is Uncovering New Nollywood Filmmakers

19Sep

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Steve Gukas and Dotun Olakunri’s First Features Project is Uncovering New Nollywood Filmmakers

Native Filmworks and Michelangelo Productions announce the resumption of their groundbreaking First Features project as the crew returns to set to shoot "Kill Boro." The First Features project, spearheaded by Nollywood producing duo Steve Gukas and Dotun Olakunri, is focused on nurturing and empowering a new generation of visionary film directors. It provides training and funds the production of the first feature films by these exciting new voices in the Nigerian film industry. Visionary Director Steve Gukas (https://apo-opa.info/3Lr4cX4), a seasoned filmmaker renowned for works like "93 Days" and "A Place in The Stars," emphasised the project's significance, stating, "The First Features project reflects our unwavering commitment to elevating Niger...

Reggie Zippy cries as UK court orders no contact with his children

18Sep

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Reggie Zippy cries as UK court orders no contact with his children

In a shocking turn of events, Ghanaian musician Reggie Zippy, renowned for his fame as one-half of the popular music group Reggie N Bollie, has been dealt a devastating blow in his personal life. After his recent divorce from his ex-wife, Edith Ward, after fifteen years of marriage, a UK family court has ordered that he can no longer see his three children, who reside in the UK after he was a few minutes late for the court proceedings.Reggie Zippy‘s emotional journey took an even more distressing turn as he took to his Facebook wall on September 15, 2023, to express his anguish over the court’s decision.In a heartfelt post that bore the weight of his pain, Reggie Zippy revealed his struggle to comprehend the recent court ruling. He wrote, “OVER 10 HOURS AFTER A UK FAMILY COURT JUDG...