11TH NOLLYWOOD NEW YAM FESTIVAL & AWARDS SETS TO DAZZLE DIFFERENTLY IN THE FCT - ABUJA, NOV. 3RD & 4TH

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10th Edition - Nollywood New Yam Festival 2022

Warm greeting to you gentlemen and ladies of the press, all important personalities, relevant organizations and parastatals, government bodies and the general public. My name is Prince Chukwudi Uzochukwu (Don Chucks), the Deputy National Coordinator of Nollywood New Yam Festival & Awards and it is about that time of the year yet again when Agile247.Com, lead organizers of the annual Nollywood New Yam Festival & Awards ceremony; a unique platform that has continually showcased the rich African cultural values, an event that has stood the test of time and is now set for its 11th Edition come 3rd & 4th of November 2023 in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

The diversity of our rich cultures and traditional values is what binds us and beautifies our coexistence with one another, thereby encouraging local and international communities to invest in our economy. Hence, the Actors Guild of Nigeria now use Nollywood New Yam Festival to equally showcase Nigeria’s rich cultural values to the world while awarding individuals and cooperate bodies who in one way or the other have helped Nollywood creative industry grow.

An upgraded and customized edition have been re-designed and activated to include several activities during the 11th edition of the festival and in the light of the strategic position of Actors Guild of Nigeria as vehicle for entertainment and education through arts and enlightenment, the head honcho of the guild, Chief Dr. Emeka Rollas Ejezie, MON will be hosting the world at the Exhibition Pavilion, Beside Int'l Conference Center, Opp. Radio House, CBD, Abuja with the Executive Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) as Chief Host.

Nollywood New Yam festival & Awards 2023 Invitation

L-R: Steve Eboh, Monalisa CHinda, Emeka Rollas and Guest

Friday, November 3, 2023 starting from 11am is set aside for the Children's Cultural Festival activities whilst Special Recognition & Chieftaincy Title Award Presentations will hold on Saturday, November 4, 2023 starting same time.

Interesting to know, and, from the ever busy and buzzing desk of the Festival Organizing Committe Chairperson, Chief Monalisa Chinda, UGOEZE NWANYI is the spectacular line up of activities for the two days event outing where she has designed a captivating program for the children tagged, “Folk Tales with Monalisa” along with loads of other activities.

Folk tales With Monalisa

For Day 1, November 3rd, there will be Cultural Dance Showcase, Fashion Runway, Folk Tales & Exciting Moments with the Children and, Face Painting. Other activities will be; Introduction of Festival King & Queen, Messengers of Peace Kiddies Dance Displays, African Food Fest, Showcase of African Fabrics with special highlight being Scholarship Presentation to the Children by King Andre Tonto Dikeh Foundation.

Children's Cultural Festival

Day 2, November 4th will be day for exclusive performances, special dances and stand-up acts, one of which will be from the Gbagi Dancing Group while the Special Recognition Award Presentations will unfold to the pleasure of all in attendance.

According to the Festival National Coordinator and, President, Association of Entertainment Practitioners, Chief Onwurah Agility Ezeoke, the 2-Day event will not be complete without special support and welcomed partnership from the Abuja Body of Comedians and the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) whom will be spicing up and adding different levels of entertainment to the occasion on both days.

He further stated that, special invitation brand items have been sent out to various guests expected to grace the forthcoming occasion, amongst whom are celebrated personalities and revered icons from Nollywood, top Government officials, CEOs, business moguls and magnates including Very Important Persons from around the country who mostly have indicated their availability to attend the event.

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The 11th Nollywood New Yam Festival & Awards is powered by AGILE247.Com with Actors Guild of Nigeria and FCT Arts & Culture as its major partners. The event is proudly supported by Red Cap Protocol, Messengers of Peace, designFiX by vntconcepts, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Inside Nollywood, Association of Entertainment Practitioners, PMAN, I am the Future of Nigeria Youth Initiative (IFON), Abuja Body of Comedians, Virtues & Nobletouch Nigeria, Afa Igbo Amaka TV, MOP Kids and in association with King Andre Tonto Dikeh Foundation.

The 2023 Edition of Nollywood New Yam Festival, a spectacular and not-to-be-forgotten event billed to hold in the heart of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja is that perfect festive occasion set to proffers family reunion opportunities for friends & colleagues, foster renewal of ties and reaffirmation of brotherhood and, the children were not left out this time around.

This is an event to be proud of and not want to miss.

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Things you never knew about Tiwa Savage’s eclectic performance at King Charles III’s coronation concert (VIDEO)

Fact checks and its officially now the first time a Nigerian artiste would perform at the royal coronation.

Nigerian music songbird, Towatope Savage has on Sunday evening, May 7, 2023 made history

whilst she performed at the coronation concert of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at 
Windsor Castle in England.

This will mark the first time a Nigerian artiste would perform at the royal coronation and a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. 

Over 20000 people attended the Coronation concert, organised by the BBC, while, globally, over 18 million people viewed it with high point of her performance being the two ‘Bata’ (Talking drums) drummers that played beside her leaving the well-packed concert attendees screaming for joy.

Tiwa indeed left the audience enthralled with her beautiful voice, rendered “Keys to the Kingdom,” a song she recorded with Mr Eazi and featured on Beyoncé’s album “The Lion King’’ which was released in July 2019.

When Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records released Beyonce’s Lion King: The Gift album with stellar features from artistes around the globe, no one foresaw any of these songs becoming one to feature at a king’s coronation.

‘Keys to the Kingdom’, a song by Nigerian artistes Mr Eazi and Tiwa Savage, is one of 27 songs Beyonce did not sing but wrote and produced.

The inspirational song is a blend of the traditional Yoruba language and English that aims to motivate one to keep pushing through and defeat doubts.

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Nollywood's Finest Star, Nancy Isime Bags A Doctorate Degree

Yesterday, Saturday, April 29, 2023, I was conferred an Honorary Doctorate in Arts and Philosophy by Prowress University Delaware,USA in conjunction with Leadtimes Africa Magazine.

I was also awarded the Leadtime Africa leadership prize for Quality Service Delivery and Professionalism. 

I’m beyond honored and grateful for this great consideration., the beautiful, multi-talented super actress enthused via her Facebook page.

Dr. Nancy will see you now is one of her punch lines on her Facebook at the moment and across social media space. 

Congratulations dear Nancy , and to her fellow 2023 Doctorate Awardees, may the good Lord grant you all the strength and wisdom to continually excel and be good examples in all your respective fields of endeavor. 

Nigerian Singer Fireboy's 🇳🇬 "Peru Remix," Surpassed 5 billion Streams

This is indeed huge!!!

Nigerian singer Fireboy's 🇳🇬 "Peru Remix," which featured British music legendary artist, Ed Sheeran has just recently surpassed 5 billion streams across all streaming platforms and stores.

This remix has yielded more than $20 million in streaming revenue since its release.

Major congratulations to Mr. DML!

This is huge isn't it? 

See this : https://youtu.be/HhWOaRetwo0

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3rd Coal City Film Festival: Excitment as Organizers Announce Activities for 2023 Edition

This year's edition has 46 official films selected for screening from a pool submitted to the festival organizers. 

By: Nathan Duke

Organizers of the annual Coal City Film Festival have just announced that the 2023 edition of the festival will hold from the 23rd to the 25th of March.

With the theme ‘Film Meets Tech’, Founder and Executive Director, Uche Agbo, said the festival’s vision is to open the doors of South-East Nigeria to the rest of the world through film.

The film festival, he said, had its maiden edition in March 2021, and it has successfully hosted two editions.

Among the events slated for this year’s festival is Old Skool Fashion Night, South East Entertainment as well as a Media Night.

The festival will also celebrate and honour key industry stakeholders while learning how to improve their arts and business knowledge.

With a total of 46 official films selected for screening from a pool of films submitted to the festival under the categories: feature films, short films, documentaries and student/experimental films.

Film Meets Tech

Speaking further, Agbo explained the theme for this third festival edition, ‘Film Meets Tech’.

He said it would help industry experts to expand their horizons and include conversations around technology, food, fashion, finance, health and culture, and how film can be used to improve these sectors.

“Last edition was successful as we had over three thousand physical participants and over 4.5 million combined online views. In this third edition, we want to expand the visibility of the festival as well as increase the physical and online participation,” he said.

Agbo also said that, like the previous editions, this year’s should be having free film screenings, free master classes, panel discussions, palm wine and bush meat round table, a city tour award/gala night and a party.

UK-based Nigerian Obi Emelonye chairs the jury. Other jury members include veteran film journalist Shaibu Hussein, astute filmmaker Mildred Okwor, Nigerian-Uk-based filmmaker Emem Isong, Professor Mohan Das, an Indian Filmmaker and Judith Audu, a vibrant and young Nollywood Movie Producer/Director.

Attendance is 100% free and is open to the general public.

Coal City Film Festival

According to its organizers, the festival is an annual event celebrating African cinema at the heart of South-east Nigeria – Enugu State. It allows local and international delegates to delegate universe and bubbly film, tourism and hospitality experiences at the historical coal city state.

To attend the festival register for FREE now at www.coalcityfilmfestival.com/registration

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FOR EMPLOYMENT AT VnTNIGERIA: HEAD OF ADMINISTRATION MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, REQUIRMENTS & SKILLS PLUS JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Company Name                 Virtues & Nobletouch Nigeria (vntnigeria)

Job Type                              Full-Time

Career Level                       Middle

Application Deadline         February 28, 2023

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Oversees day-to-day operations.
- Developing organizational policies.
- Disbursing funds to managers and managing administrative budgets.
- Hiring and training administrative staff.
- Negotiating contracts and agreements with vendors and maintaining corporate relationships.
- Monitoring operating expenses.
- Liaising with HR and other departments.
- Updating executives on business performance.

REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS

- Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
- Reliable and self-motivated.
- Good communication skills.
- Superior problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership qualities.
- Broad knowledge of business departments and their functions.
- Strategic thinker.
- Budget management experience.
- People management skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Social Media Management and Graphic Design skills
   (canva, corel draw, pixell, mockitup etc) will be an added advantage.

send your resume / cover letter to: jobs.vntmedia@gmail.com

Minimum Qualification Requirements       Bsc/Ba - Nat. Dip (equivalent certification)

Minimum Experience                                   2 years

The successful candidate must possess strong leadership skills, analytical and strategic thinking abilities, a talent for finance and budgets, ability to multi-task, and superior interpersonal skills. The noteworthy Head of Administration should streamline operations, ensure that administrative functions run smoothly, eliminate wastage, and improve our organization's financial standing through accurate expenditure monitoring and budget forecasting.

Governors Who Have Dismissed Peter Obi’s Chances Of Winning The 2023 Presidential Election

 It is not news that Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has gained momentum in the presidential race in recent months.

But despite his growing popularity among Nigerians, some governors in the ruling party and other parties has dismissed his chances of winning the election.

In light of this incident, we decided to publish this article to shed light on the governors who have disagreed with his chances of winning elections in recent months.

One. Nasir El-Rufai: It is no longer news that Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has ruled out the possibility of Peter Obi winning the election. In a recent interview with TVC , Daily Trust reported that APC Governor, Rufai stated that Peter Obi cannot win the forthcoming presidential election.

In the interview, Nasir El-Rufai noted the only two parties in the primaries which are APC and PDP and that Peter Obi could not get 25% of the votes in more than 16 states.

2. Charles Soludo: Another governor who ruled out Peter Obi’s chances of winning the presidential election is Charles Soludo. In an article written in November, the Anambra Governor Soludo dismissed Obi's chances of winning the election.

The Anambra State Governor has said that he knows Obi cannot and will not win the election. He mentioned that only two parties are fighting to win the elections. He said Peter Obi has no chance of winning the election and if he is not careful, he might not finish third when the election is over.

Three. Ifeanyi Okowa: Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has also ruled out the possibility of Peter Obi winning the election. According to Daily Post, during a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign in Ndokwa, East-West Delta municipality in December, the PDP vice presidential candidate stated that the Labour Party and its supporters will go nowhere. So Peter Obi’s supporters should not waste votes with him.

Meanwhile, several polls released in recent months have Peter Obi ahead of Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu. So, whether the assessments of the aforementioned governors are right or wrong, it only remains for you to decide the outcome of the election when Nigerians vote.

Culled From:
NgdailynewsFeb 9, 2023