May D - I started As A Dancer

Mayokun Awodumila, aka, May D is a native of Ekiti State, but grew up in Lagos State, Nigeria with his family, 4 brothers and their parents.

A graduate of Mass Communication from the University of Lagos (Unilag), May D released his first singles ‘’Cool Temper’’ and ‘’Soundtrack’ in 2011 to an appreciative level of positive reviews from the industry insiders.

Later that year, he featured on Psquare`s Invasion Album, collaborating on ‘Chop My Money’ which also featured Akon on the remix and on ‘Do as I Do’ which also had Tiwa Savage on it.

In early 2012, he released his second singles ‘Ile Ijo’, ‘Gat Me High’, and ‘You Want 2 Know Me’, which featured PSquare.

In February 2013, he released ‘So Many Tinz’, which is the official last single before the release of his album.

In this interview with DailyPost, May D speaks about his entire career; how he started, and the journey so far. He also speaks about his Meiden Album launch which holds on May 26, at the ThisDay Dome , Abuja. The event is organized by Abuja number one event Manager, Kehinde Adegbite, Mr. Yankee. His relationship with the Square record is briefly exposed here.

EXCERPTS: 

The beginning

I started as a dancer, with the same name; May D. May D is actually from the name, Mayokun Dumila – May D. There is this usual hurdle associated with any new venture one embarks on. We all went through the same hustle, and we still “dey try”

I started out as a dancer in my secondary school, Kings’ College, Lagos. When I got into the University, Unilag, I started music professionally and even though it was tough because I was in a group facing different challenges, I persevered. There were ups and downs , but after several years, things took shape and here I am today, by God’s grace.

Inspiration

I take everything around me as a source of inspiration in making music. Life is art, and if you know life, you can make several lyrics out of it. Everything seen, touched, and taste should inspire one. I’m always inspired by what I see.

The walk, the dance

Those majestic and flexible walk in most of my videos, especially the twisting of fingers and the leg dance were all learnt in the past, while I was doing dance. Like I said, I started out as a dancer back in my secondary school days, and with all humility, I’ll say I was pretty good at it. So, in a way, that’s just me bringing to the fore what I have always been good at doing.

Music

I will categorize my type of music as pop/R&b. At the moment, I have a number of singles. I had my first singles, ‘’Cool Temper’’ and ‘’Soundtrack’ in 2011 to an appreciative level of positive reviews from the industry insiders.

Later that year, I featured on Psquare`s Invasion Album, collaborating on ‘Chop My Money’ which also featured Akon in the remix and on ‘Do as I Do’ which also had Tiwa Savage on it.

In early 2012, I released my second singles ‘Ile Ijo’, ‘Gat Me High’, and ‘You Want 2 Know Me’, which featured PSquare.

In October 2012, I started my own label, Confam Entertainment and subsequently released ‘Use Me’ and the video for ‘Gat Me High’ to rave reviews.

In February 2013, I released ‘So Many Tinz’, which is the official last single before the release of my album.

Square records

My relationship with Peter and Paul is still very cordial. We owe nothing against each other. It was only time for me to just be on my own. I saw that it was time to begin to direct my own ship; aside that, nothing personal.

The Industry

The industry is very big at the moment, and highly competitive. One has to be above board by churning out creative stuff to measure up to standard. I have just started, and we have to just take it to another level.

Abuja Album Launch

The Abuja Album Launch will be my maiden album concert and we plan to give Abuja a night to remember. I expect the people of Abuja to show the usual love they have always shown towards me. It’s my second home -you know. The official launch holds on May 26 at the Thisday Dome, Abuja. I just expect the usual love from Abuja people. I shall be having other big names in the industry performing with me. 2Face, Davido, Iyanya, Olamide,K-Switch, Reminisce, Gandoki,  Klint Da drunk, Emma Nyra and a host of others will join me at the concert.

Advice

My advice is directed to all aspiring musicians. They should understand that life is practically an Ecosystem. To survive, you must keep struggling. Keep doing your thing until it’s your time. You can do it. It’s your dream and no one else’s. Keep the positive dreams glowing and work towards it. Don’t sit down there, thinking that your dream will come to you; you can only go to your dream. If May D, Iyanya, 2Face and others can make it, then you have no doubt. All the best.

Culled from DailyPost

Fred Amata At 50 (Part 2): BATTLE OF THE STARS (Novelty Football Match - Team ex-Super Eagles Vs Team Nollywood ; Governor Fashola To Captain Fred's Team Nollywood)

As you may already be aware, Nollywood is marking the 50th birthday of one of its legends, FRED AMATA, with THREE star studded events.

The first event, AN EVENING WITH FRED AMATA, which was hosted by City People Magazine, took place on the 4th of May 2013 at Abibiz Restaurant & Lounge in V.I. 

I attended the classy event and observed that it was well attended by heavyweights in the entertainment industry and Fred's beautiful beau, Mor Okonkwo, was there to support him. City People also presented Fred with a Lifetime Achievement Award. 

The pièce de résistance of the evening was when Mr Zik Zulu Okafor got up to give a speech about Fred Amata. Zik Zulu, a well respected orator, eloquently delivered a eulogy about Fred and the entire Amata family that would make historians envious. He was given a well deserved standing ovation.

Now, here comes the second part of Fred Amata's 50th birthday event, BATTLE OF THE STARS which will give to charity and honor Nollywood Icon Fred Amata on his 50th birthday.

The actor, producer and director is kicking off his birthday celebrations with the country’s foremost kicking game –  Football. In a game tagged “Battle Of The Stars” Fred is recruiting two killer teams.

The first team is Team Nollywood which is made up of Fred Amata, Ekpenyong Bassey, Okey Bakassi, Basorge Tariah, AY comedian, Moses Inwang, Francis Onwochei, Sexy Steel, Segun Arinze, Baba Dee, Frank Edoho, Uncle Speed and many others. 

The second team is Team ex-Super Eagles and is made up of all the ex-Super Eagles stars who won the 1994 Nations Cup.

Fred Amata and his star-studded Team Nollywood have been practising at the National Stadium in Surulere with their trainer, Coach Shuaibu Amodu, to prep them up against threats like Kanu Nwankwo, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, Henry Nwosu, Ike Shorumu, Jonathan Akpoborie, Emma Babayaro, Austin Eguavoen, Peter Rufai and a host of ex-Super Eagles’ Players, who are already excited about the challenge. 

Saving the best for last: The Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Babatunde Raji Fashola is also going to captain Fred's Team Nollywood and double as player at the star-studded novelty match! Yessur!!!

The match is slated for Wednesday, 15th May 2013 at Campus Square.

UPCOMING 3rd BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

STAGE PLAY & WHITE TIE CHARITY DINNER:

As a special tribute to the movie icon, there will be a stage performance of "THE KING MUST DANCE NAKED" Bimbo Manuel, Kate Henshaw, Monalisa Chinda, Segun Arinze Keppy Bassey, Francis Onwochei and many others. There will also be a special appearance by the celebrant FRED AMATA doling out his acting skills on stage.

A white tie dinner features red carpet. To be held at the Muson Centre on the 18th of May 2013.

For invites: call 08164625777/08085146943 or email fredamataat50@gmail.com

Happy Birthday Fred!!!

Chioma Akpotha Produces Her First Movie, On Bended Knees, Which Will Also Premiere On 5th May, 2013: See More Details Below + The Trailer

Talented Nollywood actress Chioma Akpotha, has joined the league of producers and produced a movie titled ‘On Bended Knees’.

The movie which has a Christian theme, is about a man, Pastor Reuben (Seun Akindele) who is fiercely passionate about the things of God and is committed to the church. But this does not go down well with his wife Kemi (Chioma Akpotha) who has to remind him that he is also a husband as well as a pastor. Temptation comes in form of a dark, handsome stranger (Chet Anekwe), who becomes attracted to her. Secrets are opened, hidden pasts are unearthed and Reuben finds himself torn between his love for his wife & his devotion to the church. Who wins this epic battle?

The project was executive produced by Chioma Akpotha and produced in conjunction with Emem Isong. Directing was by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen with story and screenplay by Uduak Oguamanam. The movie stars Chioma Akpotha, Seun Akindele, Chet Anekwe, Francis Onwochie, Memry Savanhu, Sylvia Oluchi and Chukwudi Orji.

'On Bended Knees' will premiere on the 5th of May 2013 at Silverbird Cinemas at the Ikeja Mall. It promises to be a wholesome, grand affair.

Watch the trailer below:

Norah Penawou, 1st Delta Soap Model, Obtains PHD Degree From Loughborough University, UK.

Congratulations to Norah Penawou, Delta Soap's original first model and the beautiful wife of Chief Joseph Penawou, who recently obtained her PHD degree from Loughborough University, one of the most recognized and highly regarded universities in the UK.

Norah Penawou's PHD is in Human Geography. Her research work is titled: Children's voices on the impacts of oil exploration activities. A case study of the Niger Delta region. It focuses on how children have expressed the multifaceted challenges they face as a result of oil exploration activities.

Dr Norah Ijeoma Penawou (PHD). BEAUTY and BRAINS noni!!! Correct chicka!!! ;)

AY Comedian's Witness Account Of The Shocking Bullying Of Chioma Akpotha Exposes 'Journalist' Yemisi As A Sadist With Tribalism Issues

What 'crime' did Chioma Akpotha commit to deserve defamation of character with deliberate untruths? Answer: she is Igbo. Journalists are meant to be learned and exposed, hence it beggars belief that one can display such uncouth behaviour in this day and age when even racism is almost extinct. Please read AY Comedian's witness account below, of the incident between Chioma Akpotha and 'journalist' Yemisi, and note why it is very important to always get both sides of the story. I have highlighted some of Yemisi's scathing slurs in red too. God bless you AY for your honest account of this incident, you have said it all.

AN OPEN RESPONSE TO VANGUARD’S CHIOMA CHUKWUKA’S PLANE DRAMA REPORT. WRITTEN BY AY

Recalling what happened between Chioma Akpotha and Yemisi (The Vanguard reporter) on the AMAA flight from Port Harcourt, one would have expected a cultured woman to be contrite and apologize forthwith, since everybody is error-prone. I crave your indulgence to say this not because the former is a movie star and the latter a journalist. More so, I dread not to raise my voice for the truth and my compassion against injustice.

It was quite unfortunate to read a report from today’s Vanguard Online in favour of Yemisi (their own staff), as against Chioma Akpotha who was publicly insulted alongside EVERY Igbo speaking individual on that flight, by Yemisi. Besides, if some of us do have the franchise to suffer disharmony with our personal values, I still want to believe that in reporting a case, Professional Journalism should keep it quite professional by not identifying with any side in an issue of this manner. But this is obviously not the case of the Vanguard reporter who wrote the story between Chioma Akpotha and Yemisi. The reporter in question has proven to me that fiction can sometimes make a better job of the truth and an exaggerated relativism.

How could you in every sense of professionalism start a story involving your fellow reporter and Chioma Akpotha by saying “Like most Nollywood stars, Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha is not given to pretence. She’s always ready to vibrate and return fire-for-fire. Last Sunday evening was not different. Smarting from the frustration and exhaustion that greeted everyone after the AMAA awards and the endless wait at the Port-Harcourt International Airport, Chioma boarded the evening flight back to Lagos, determined to cause another stir on board”.

DETERMINED to cause another stir on board? I am 100 per cent convinced that even a blind reader could perceive that your biased and fully loaded rifle was well targeted at the Nollywood actress from the very beginning of your report. My dear journalist (the almighty one with the ability to make and kill the career that was given by God), what happened to being objective and giving equal space to all sides in your newsgathering? So the best you could do to justify your false report was to hide the identity of the Vanguard reporter by concluding thus: “A quarrel ensued between herself and a Lagos based female journalist, which caused the actress to loose [sic] her temper in a manner that attracted the attention of everyone on board. But for the fact that she was on board, the visibly angry Chioma would have done the unexpected.

She claimed that the journalist was rude to her, adding that most painfully, she “called me Igbo bitch and all that’. I wouldn’t blame her because AMAA brought us together. I can conveniently pay her salary,” she fumed.  Who cares!”

Now would you really like to know who cares? AY cares! And yes I was on that same flight like many other industry people including a good number of foreigners who flew in to be a part of AMAA 2013. The poor Chioma only succeeded in getting her multiple visa of becoming a “LOUSY BITCH” when Yemisi was brushing through the president of Eko International Film Festival, Mr. Hope Obioma Opara. She was obviously in a hurry to make the exit when the flight touched ground. All Chioma said to her was “take it easy they are yet to open the exit door”. She brushed her way through to two other ladies who sat in front; the next word that came out of her mouth was “LOUSY IGBO GIRLS”.  Apparently, Chioma heard what she said and asked “did you just refer to me as a Lousy Igbo girl? The best response from your Yemisi was “what if I did?” (I am so sure she wouldn’t ask an Angelina Jolie or a Kim Kardashian that same question if she were to be on the same flight with any of them. Perhaps she would have started twitting immediately, saying “AMAA things…. Kim just asked me to take it easy, they are yet to open the exit door. Wow wow wow 2013 my year of exit opening doors”). But definitely not to a Nollywood multiple awards winning happily married actress with kids. Chioma Akpotha, Grace Ama, and Nollywood producer Chinwe Egwuagu were still busy playing catch-up with Yemisi when she went on target again like the Boston Bombers to launch another verbal bullet. This time she called them ‘LOUSY BITCHES’. Chioma Akpotha managed to get off the bomb scene through the help of some of us who were on hand to stop the detonation of further bombs by Yemisi. Not even knowing she was a journalist from The Vanguard Newspapers, Chioma said “I will allow my God to fight you. It’s even possible that it is an Igbo person that is paying your salary. I wouldn’t blame you because AMAA brought us together. I am sure that I can convincingly pay your salary”.

For your information, Chioma Akpotha did not deserve all she got from your colleague ‘Yemisi’, whom you have proudly disguised or baptized to become a Lagos based Journalist. Who knows? Maybe by tomorrow “Miss Lagos based Journalist” could go through another baptism of fire to become “According to a reliable source”, all in the name of bringing down a fellow creation to the excitement of your colleague who ought to go to God and ask for forgiveness.  I hope she did not forget to let you into the corrective measures I gave to her? I am not a fan of anyone with uncultured attitude and public display of visible arrogance. Kindly ask her to remind you, so that I will not fail to be on your list of the next set of career-killing candidates. Or should I tell you the opinion of others concerning Yemisi on that same flight? I guess there won’t be any need for that, because I am very sure of us having many more LOUSY BITCHES cut across the Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa, Ghanaians, South Africans and Americans on that AMAA flight. I would intentionally skip the question of the speedy hibernation in tribal cocoons, which is indeed unfortunate even as we try to push for a more detribalized mindset. (Please don't mistake me for an Igbo man or take it that I am fighting for my “IGBO LOUSY BITCHES”. I am a full-blooded Yoruba Man like Yemisi)

Finally, my dear Madam Yemisi, kindly permit me to point out that contrition is a sign of strength, not weakness. To my “Amiable honorable I must defend my colleague till death”, I would like to plead with you in your capacity as a widely followed public reporter, to kindly grant objectivity its rightful place in your reports. ‘A lie can travel halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.’ But three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth. May we bear in mind that the Internet and social media have come to stay. We now have millions of followers who would at least hear our own side of the story before we are judged or criticized.

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Jackie Appiah And Bobby Obodo Are Not Getting Married - Press Statement

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LAGOS, NIGERIA.

25th April, 2013.

Jackie Appiah And Bobby Obodo Are Not Getting Married

I find it necessary to comment on recent scurrilous, slanderous and preposterous social media reports on Jackie Appiah's alleged 'marriage' to Bobby Obodo.

First of all, let me state here that Jackie Appiah is absolutely not getting married to Bobby Obodo and the two of them are just good friends.

I am appalled that the so-called reputable sites printing these vicious lies do not deem it fit to practice the simplest ethics of journalism like being accurate in their report and seeking reliable sources. Which of you confirmed from Jackie's management before going ahead to print?

Jackie Appiah owes it to her fans and members of the public who have always supported her career, to set the record straight on issues like these, so without further ado, I wish to urge everyone to please disregard this misrepresentation of Jackie.

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Egor Efiok

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Charles Novia - AMAA 2013: ‘THE MORE THINGS SEEM TO CHANGE…’

‘Charles, you know you have to write a review about this year’s AMAA or you will be seen as biased, not after you have reviewed the AMVCA’ a prominent Film Maker said to me as we arrived Yenogoa by road. I had already made up my mind weeks before to do such, even if I was in a somewhat precarious position; my movie ‘Alan Poza’ was nominated in two categories . If we didn’t win anything ( and eventually we didn’t) some might misconstrue my review as ‘sour grapes’ rather than the honest and unbiased opinion I have chosen to write. 

(‘Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn’, says Clark Gable in the movie ‘Gone with the Wind’ and I align with his phrase.)

With all sense of propriety, I will not in anyway compare the two awards. That is left for the viewers and readers to do but I will only make appropriate objective commentaries as witnessed by me.

The show started with a group of dancers who gave a good account of themselves in their choreography of the AMAA theme song. The dancers captured the essence of Africa in their dance and the theme song itself had a pulsating multi-African feel to the mix. This was followed by a brief reel of late Nollywood actors who passed on in the last year.

The compere of the night AY, the stand up comedian, made an entrance in a Power Bike and cracked our ribs with a few hilarious jokes. It was a good thing that AY was on board for the show as an otherwise lukewarm event would have turned out to be tepid if not for his rib-crackers.

There were a lot of the ‘Notice Me’ people, especially the ladies in their evening gowns, strutting all over the hall, much to the amusement or annoyance of many people. I don’t know if they were looking for seats or if they were all over the place, ensuring that we all got a glimpse of their evening outfits. Of course, some of the outfits were eye-popping or head-shaking, depending on one’s point of view. I remember AY threw a barb at one of the actresses from the ‘Asaba Nollywood’ slant, when he called her ‘Lady Gaga’ because of the huge, screaming mop of coloured wig she had on. The actress in question, either good-naturedly or daftly, waved at the recognition.

‘Who’s that Lady in the glittering pink gown?’ asked one of the foreign visitors who sat behind me. ‘She should sit down a bit! Blimey!’ He was pointing to Ibinabo Fiberisima, the Actors Guild President, who seemed to be all over the place. She wasn’t the only one. Others with a sense of self-importance equally struggled for strutting space.

The Executive Governor of Bayelsa State gave the opening speech. I thought the Federal Government in the ‘Rebranding Nigeria’ campaign had jettisoned all the protocol recognition intros by Government officials? His Excellency spent about ten minutes ‘recognizing’ those present in the hall, that it was a wonder he didn’t acknowledge the presence of the Hall Cleaners!. And his accompanying speech was so long that it was more of a drone after a while. In the speech which took the better part of thirty minutes, he made some good points about encouraging the film industry and also building a Film City Centre in Bayelsa to boost the Tourism Potentials of the state. Governor Dickson has an authoritative booming voice and boring aspects of his speech were made up with his style of speaking, which some people found fascinating.

If the Governor’s Speech seemed drone-like, then the next speech by the South African High Commissioner takes the biscuit for ‘boring’.(Whoops! There goes my SA visa, I am sure!) The Diplomat just kept talking and talking, sometimes in inaudible or inarticulate tones, that a lot of us in the hall mercifully found solace in our smart phones for company. He spoke for about twenty minutes and just as we all were heaving a sigh of relief, yet another Speaker climbed the podium! Chai! We wan die!

It was the Culture and Tourism Minister, High Chief Edem Duke, who is a very powerful speaker. This night was no exception but he must have been bitten by the ‘long speech’ bug and spoke ex tempore for close to twenty minutes as well.

Could someone please tell the AMAA Producers that next time, speeches by Government officials should not be more than five minutes per person and not more than two, if it comes to that?

Peace Anyiam Osigwe gave her own speech in subdued tones and the reason for that became clear when she asked us all to observe a minute silence for the late Entertainment Lawyer, our dear good friend and brother, Efere Ozako who passed on a couple of days before AMAA. That brought tears to the eyes of many in the hall who knew and loved Efere.

The co-compere, Ama K Abebrese came up on the stage to join AY. Her voice was hoarse and grating on the microphone and she apologized for losing her voice to the audience. It was difficult to judge her outing as a compere because of her lost voice but one would give her kudos for the bravery of carrying on, despite this setback.

The performance by a South African Flute-blowing group, though interesting, was marred by annoying technical issues which was intermittent the whole night for many performing acts. One of the Flute artistes got the hall reeling in laughter when he said he learned a new dance called ‘Azuntu’, a mis-pronunciation of ‘Azonto’. !

The special guest of AMAA this year was acclaimed Hollywood Black director and actor, Mario Van Peebles. I am one of those who grew up inspired by Mario’s movies and he came on stage dressed in a white Kaftan ,all hyper and warm. He gave a great, motivating speech which stirred a lot of hearts. AY took a jibe at him for wearing odd green sneakers with his Kaftan!.

There were performances by Waje, who has improved tremendously in her stagecraft and Timi Dakolo who was the star of the night. My God! There isn’t a voice in Nigeria like Timi’s and there isn’t an inspiring singer and performer in his class like him! Timi had the crowd clapping on and on and got both visitors to Nigeria and citizens all up, all our hearts swollen with pride, as he rendered a special song of his for Nigeria. Timi Dakolo is good! An ace singer.

Funny Bone, the comedian was quite hilarious. He was followed by the ‘son-of-the-soil’ comedian, G-Bones, who also maintained the comic tempo.

Dakore Akande came up on stage as the third compere of the night. She was elegant in her looks and tried to make the most of the glitches in the programme with her Ghanaian male co-compere. And there were glitches! Microphones going off, sound systems and teleprompters messing up, and other avoidable impediments.

One commendable innovation AMAA brought this year, was the introduction of many of the new, promising actors of the so-called ‘new Nollywood’ school, as award Presenters. To me, that was quite symbolic. A perfect suggestion that as Nollywood loses its old guard, a fresh and vibrant pool of new talents are in the wings, carrying on with the dream. It was heart lifting to see the likes of Beverly Naya, Belinda Effah, Omoye Uzamere, Kemi Lala Akindoju, Wole Ojo, Ivie Okudaye, Uti Nwachukwu, OC Ukeje an many others up on the podium.

The last performance for the night was by Flavour who got the crowd dancing with his hit songs. Curiously though, he strode off stage abruptly as his song was coming to an end as if to say ‘I don do wetin una pay me for. I don go’. That was the cue many in the hall needed to also take their leave and the last two categories had a half-empty hall as many tired guests had left.

The show ended at a few minutes past four in the morning! A seven hour event, which with proper planning, could have been wrapped up within three hours! There’s still a lot to be done in that regard by the AMAA producers. There were needless pauses and long waits in between presentations and a few people were nodding off to sleep in the hall when the show dragged on and on.

There’s a feeling of Déjà vu one gets each time one attends the Africa Movie Academy Awards in Bayelsa State. The State has no airport and so, the guests are transported by road from the Port-Harcourt airport to Yenogoa in a two hour journey. I would advise AMAA to contract a central logistics company or directorate to handle the grueling logistics for future events, instead of the weary-eyed officials we see yearly who run helter-skelter to sort out logistics issues, to their credit.. It is about time to outsource that department and that’s all I would say about that, with all brotherly love to Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, my good friend and sister, whose vision for AMAA has been sustained for almost a decade.

It is heart-warming to note that Bayelsa State has built more hotels since the first edition of AMAA held in Bayelsa nine years ago, with most of the hotels built as a tourism boost to AMAA. The brand image of Bayelsa State is majorly intertwined with the AMAA brand but there seems to be a major disconnect between the organizational organs of both parties. There is a lot of work to be done in that regard but I must commend Bayelsa State for being a faithful host of the event these past years, even though there’s much to be desired. Building an airport in Yenagoa, for starters, is long overdue. Mercifully, The Governor promised that it would be done by next year, in his speech.

If AMAA aspires to be a world class award ceremony tailored after the Oscars, as most of its screening and jury processes are, then it should ensure that the stage management, logistics and event production for AMAA must be at per with its aspirations. Next year, AMAA will celebrate ten years. A ten-year old organization such as AMAA cannot be taken lightly anymore. It is an institution and can only get better if many of its activities are properly outsourced to the right people or companies. The movie industry in Nigeria and parts of Africa have supported AMAA wholly these past few years and will continue to support it but its about time AMAA takes a long look at itself and surpass our expectations. AMAA is no longer a solitary, annual event for the African Film Industry. It has competition; and one which went all out to make a point in their first outing too! Very soon, we all would either be looking forward to ‘AMAA-zing’ awards or one with a touch of ‘magic’ which could polarize our loyalties if we all don’t get it right.

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