Entertainment
Rivers Movie Producers Honour Ateke Tom
It was a great day for Nige
rian entertainment clan as they stormed Okochiri in Okirika to celebrate the birthday of a Living Legend High chief Ateke Tom on 2nd of June, 2016 at his Mansion at Okochiri, Koniji town, Okirika.
Veteran Nollywood Actor Pete Edochie was the special guest, while others included Jim Lawson, Chinwe Owoh, Vitalis Ndubuisi, Francis Duru, (who was the master of the ceremony (M.CJ) Mike Ezurunoye, Fred Amata (President, Nigerian Guild of Editors (DGN) Fisim Lawson Young Arny (Chairman, Association of Movie producers (AMP) Rivers State Chapter) Junior Pope, Ugezu J.Ugezu, Jerry Amilo, Mama G (Patience Ozokwor) among others.
The music industry was not left out as some of the superstars in the industry also attended the event, among them are: Shaggy, Righteousman, African China, Wajuda, Seyi Law, Mbaka, Ofiafuruagwu, Baba Fryo, Raskimono, Oriz Wiliki, Lady I.B, Robin Maja (chairman Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) Rivers State chapter, While the comedy clan was represented by Funny Bone, Arinze Baba, Silas Momen (chairman Actor Guild of Nigeria, Rivers State chapter), (AGN) others include Chief Joseph Yobo, Andy Amanechi among others.
Some of the high points of the event include cutting of the birthday cake by High Chief Ateke Tom and presentation of award of excellence to the celebrant for his efforts in the development of entertainment industry in Nigeria, by the Chairman of Association of Movie Producers (AMP) Rivers State Chapter, Mr Fisim Kawson Young-Arny on behalf of the members of the Association.
Commenting on the ceremony the chairman said High Chief Ateke tom has been a lover and a strong supporter of Nollywood in Nigeria and have contributed greatly to the movie industry in the country so, for the aforementioned reason the Association of Movie Producers Rivers State Chapter decided to present an Award to the High Chief on his birthday in appreciation and also to encourage him. We are pleading with well-meaning wealthy people in the state to emulate him in investing in the movie industry sector in Rivers State.
He also disclosed that on the 1st June 2016 five members of the Association of Movie Producers (AMP) in the state left the country to Paris, France to attend the Nollywood week in France. The chairman said he was to travel with them but because AMAA Award is to hold on 11th June 2016 in Port Harcourt Rivers State, and being major stakeholders in the movie world and as the current chairman of AMP he decided to be in the state with some of this executive members.
The movies producer thanked our amiable Governor chief Barr. Nyesom Ezebunwo Wike (CON) and Hon Commissioner for Culture and Tourism Mrs Tonye Briggs Onyide for their vision in bringing AMAA to Rivers State. He noted that this will show to the International community that indeed Rivers State is secured and also a business hup for investors to come and do business.
Critics claimed that her body makeover was one of the reasons she allegedly left the marriage and noted that she was still out in public with the video of her club outing.
Reacting to the allegations, Ogbodo came to Bambam’s defence. She stated that no woman would leave her marriage simply because she went under the knife. According to her, it is the man who drives a woman to leave.
The mother of three further explained that no woman willingly leaves a marriage she has invested in over many years. If a woman does leave, it is the man’s fault, possibly due to abuse that she chooses not to disclose publicly.
She added that a man must have shown the woman disrespect or failed to nurture the marriage.
Ogbodo emphasised that if a man refuses to love, protect, and give peace to his wife, the responsibility for the breakdown rests entirely with him.
It would be recalled that Uche Ogbodo also recently underwent cosmetic surgery and shared videos with her fans online,
The actress had remained on the lips of many Nigerians following her role in the trending movie Love in Every Word.
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her distaste for individuals who attend events without being invited. The actress in an Instagram video, spoke about the importance of self respect and being considerate.
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her distaste for individuals who attend events without being invited. The actress in an Instagram video, spoke about the importance of self respect and being considerate.
The Tide Entertainment reports that she questioned the popular act of ‘gate crashing’, regarding it as a rude and disrespectful behaviour. Henshaw also urged Nigerians to refrain from attending gatherings where they are not invited.Nigerian Politics Analysis
”I want to talk about something rampant, has been rampant, and is still rampant. I just want to ask those of you who show up uninvited at events and parties, what’s your purpose? What do you aim to achieve? Then, those of you who receive a card that admits only one person and invite all your village people, don’t check with the host; you pack your people and come. What are you doing there? Why don’t you respect yourself and stay away? It’s rude, you’re a gate crasher. Respect yourself enough to stay away from places you aren’t invited to,” she said.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled dates for both the 99th Academy Awards and its landmark 100th ceremony. The back-to-back events, set for 2027 and 2028, will mark the final years of the Oscars airing on longtime broadcast partner ABC before a major shift to YouTube.
The 99th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, followed by the historic 100th edition on Sunday, March 5, 2028. Both ceremonies will broadcast live at 7 p.m. ET from the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and reach audiences in over 200 territories worldwide. Looking ahead, the Academy has also confirmed a venue change, with the ceremony set to move to the Peacock Theater beginning in 2029, where it will remain through 2039.
The Tide Entertainment reports that the announcement comes amid a shifting broadcast landscape. ABC is gearing up for a packed 2027 schedule, including its debut as the home of the Grammy Awards and its first Super Bowl broadcast in over two decades. Meanwhile, this year’s Oscars telecast saw a dip in viewership, drawing 17.86 million viewers across ABC and Hulu, a 9% decline from the previous year’s five-year high.
Still, excitement around the awards remains strong. The most recent ceremony crowned Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” as Best Picture, while early buzz for the upcoming season is already building. Anticipated contenders include the Ryan Gosling-led “Project Hail Mary,” Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three” starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, and Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s “Digger” featuring Tom Cruise.
No hosts have been announced yet for either ceremony, adding another layer of anticipation to the milestone events.
In addition to confirming the ceremony dates, the Academy also released its full calendar for the 2026–2027 awards season, outlining key milestones from the eligibility period beginning January 1, 2026, to nominations voting in January 2027, and final voting in early March.