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First Cuty: First cut they
say is the deepest this is the theme of a new movie of the same title coming from the stable of platinum L. studios owned by actress and producer Lisa. Henry Omorodion.
The movie shot in choice locations in Lagos focuses on rape, love, conflict, family ties and fashion. It is the debut flick for Lisa Henry and directed by Prolifio Nollywood movie director Chico Ejro starring Joseph Benjamin, Monalisa Chinda, Bobby Obodo and Lisa herself amongst others.
Synopsis: the movie is about a young woman with a terrible secret and unanswered questions about that fateful night on her 18th birthday when she was physically and emotionally violated. She suspects non other than the man closest to her, but why would a father rape his daughter Akin Morgan is a man with means, but the rich also cry.
Depressed and traumatised, the touch of a man bring back memories of that horrifying night 15 years ago that KC desperately tries to forget fate however smiles on her and a chance meeting with Kunle Lewis (Joseph Benjamin) lands her a job with top fashion royalty, Meg Fernandez (Monalisa Chinda).
All seems well till she is drawn into a web of lies, power play and a love triangle between herself, Kunle her benefactor and Rex an old crush who resurfaced in her life. Events unfold and secrets about that terrible night unraveled, is KC ready to face her fears? Can she handle the truth and who will she trust among the men in her life? Can she ever find the elusive happiness she is ever in pursuit of?
All the answers are in the multi million naira movies that would soon hit the cinemas across the country. The movie was premiered recently at Eko Hotels and suites, Victoria Island Lagos and witnessed by top celebrities in the movie and fashion industry.
2) Ghetto Life: This is a must watch Nollywood movie in which star actress Ini Edo Ehiagwina shaved her hair for a role in the new movie. She plays the role of a Ghetto babe alongside Funke Akindele, who plays the character of Monica the fighter.
The actress has featured in some new movies with street life story line and she interprets her roles so well irrespective of her status. For Ini Edo, it is not just the glasmour of movie roles, but also where the real money is, which is why the award winning actress is said to have dumped the usual cinema movies for Asaba movies where she is making millions of naira on monthly basis.
As some of her colleague seem to have dumped Asaba movies to upgrade their career level, Ini Edo has chosen to blend the two which is definitely working for her as she is actually smiling to the bank.
3) The meeting: The meeting, an award winning movie produce by Rita Dominic and Mildred Okwo was released on DVD, the movie was released on 1st January 2014 nationwide and the fillers reaching us suggested that DVD vendors have been making risk business since its release as over 500 copies was sold within two weeks of release.
The meeting was nominated in 15 categories for five different awards platforms and so far the movie boasts of several awards from Nigeria Entertainment awards, Africa movie Academy Awards (AWAA), Nollywood Movie Awards (NMA), Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) and Elloy awards.
The movie tells the story of Lagos based corporate executive makinde Esho (Femi Jacobs) who goes to Abuja for a meeting with a government minister and find himself at the mercy of political patronage, bureaucratic red tape and his tender heart.
The movie stars Rita Dominic, Nse Ikpe Etim and Linda Ejiofor among others. It is another must watch film for movie buffs.
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They Booed, Threw Bottles At Me – Tems Recounts
R&B star, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has recounted the early-career challenges she faced, revealing that she was once booed out of the stage while performing at a school event.
Speaking in an interview with Newsmen, the Crazy Tings crooner shared that she wasn’t only booed but was also harassed with plastic bottles.
“I remember one time I was going to perform at my school as an up-and-coming singer and I thought I was going to receiving a standing ovation.
“But I got booed. They even threw plastic bottles at me,” she recalled.
Tems explained that despite the embarrassing incident and other such rejections, she remained determined to pursue a career in music.
The Tide Entertainment reports that Tems admitted that some of the initial rejections she faced could be due to her conviction to stick to her originality instead of doing covers or familiar sounds like most of her peers.
The Grammy-winning singer said looking back now, she is glad that she didn’t compromise her style despite the initial pressures.
Entertainment
Primeboy Pleads For Mohbad’s Burial
A close associate of late singer Mohbad, Primeboy, has appealed for the artiste’s burial nearly three years after his death.
According to him, Mohbad’s body remains in the mortuary since September 12, 2023, pending burial arrangements.
The Tide Entertainment reports that in a statement Primeboy urged the family, public, and government to permit the burial, stating, “It’s been almost three years since Mohbad left us. His body is still in the mortuary. I’m begging the family, I’m begging the public, I’m begging the government, please let’s bury our brother. He deserves a befitting burial.”
It would be recalled that Mohbad’s death sparked public outrage, protests, and investigations. Ongoing autopsy examinations, police inquiries, and legal proceedings have delayed burial arrangements amid family disagreements and public scrutiny.
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