NOLLYWOOD BAD BOY JIM IYKE TAKES NEW MOVIE TO CINEMA THIS FRIDAY

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"Between Kings and Queen", a movie that was shot in the United States and features Jim Iyke as the only African actor amongst other foreign actors is set to be premiered on the 3rd of December at the Silverbird Galleria in Lagos and will thereafter hit cinemas nationwide.

The award winning’ Between Kings and Queen’ features Nollywood and Hollywood stars like Jim Iyke, Nakia Burisse, Dajuan Johnson and Trenton Rostedt,  and tells the story of  Kalu, a young prince from Africa who seeks to escape his royal duties by fleeing to America. His experience in the land of liberty quickly unravels as he finds himself working for a local deli and sleeping on his cousin, Nanna’s couch. Kalu soon crosses paths with the friend of a notorious drug lord in town, his journey takes him on a dangerous path. Enter Susan, a beautiful African-American woman who connects with Kalu as he becomes the target of the drug cartel and a pair of corrupt cops. On the run from both sides of the law, Kalu uses his creativity and stands by his ideals to overcome the challenges he faces in the land of liberty.

According to Joy Dickson,the writer and director of Between Queens and Kings, the movie was inspired by her own personal experiences. She says: “The film explores varied themes such as identity, culture, and moral codes, as well as race relations between African-Americans and Africans. It was guided by Director of Photography Michael Morlan, a 2008 Oscar nominee, and features breakthrough performances by Dajuan Johnson, Nakia Burrise, and Nigerian superstar Jim Iyke”.

Speaking on his experience while working on set of Between Kings and Queens, popular Nollywood actor Jim Iyke  said, “I saw it as a cultural exchange of some sorts. I was basically the only African in the movie but you know the way thespians are , regardless of the colour .

We think alike, we are one minded people ,we are uniformed in our approach to things so in no time it was easy for me to blend in and work together to make things happen. The truth is that the key ingredients when shooting a movie is the talent and relentless effort of the director. It was easy to work and hang around with some really cool people.
Jim Iyke is no doubt the most stylish actor in Nollywood!

NOLLYWOOD BAD BOY JIM IYKE TAKES NEW MOVIE TO CINEMA THIS FRIDAY

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"Between Kings and Queen", a movie that was shot in the United States and features Jim Iyke as the only African actor amongst other foreign actors is set to be premiered on the 3rd of December at the Silverbird Galleria in Lagos and will thereafter hit cinemas nationwide.

The award winning’ Between Kings and Queen’ features Nollywood and Hollywood stars like Jim Iyke, Nakia Burisse, Dajuan Johnson and Trenton Rostedt,  and tells the story of  Kalu, a young prince from Africa who seeks to escape his royal duties by fleeing to America. His experience in the land of liberty quickly unravels as he finds himself working for a local deli and sleeping on his cousin, Nanna’s couch. Kalu soon crosses paths with the friend of a notorious drug lord in town, his journey takes him on a dangerous path. Enter Susan, a beautiful African-American woman who connects with Kalu as he becomes the target of the drug cartel and a pair of corrupt cops. On the run from both sides of the law, Kalu uses his creativity and stands by his ideals to overcome the challenges he faces in the land of liberty.

According to Joy Dickson,the writer and director of Between Queens and Kings, the movie was inspired by her own personal experiences. She says: “The film explores varied themes such as identity, culture, and moral codes, as well as race relations between African-Americans and Africans. It was guided by Director of Photography Michael Morlan, a 2008 Oscar nominee, and features breakthrough performances by Dajuan Johnson, Nakia Burrise, and Nigerian superstar Jim Iyke”.

Speaking on his experience while working on set of Between Kings and Queens, popular Nollywood actor Jim Iyke  said, “I saw it as a cultural exchange of some sorts. I was basically the only African in the movie but you know the way thespians are , regardless of the colour .

We think alike, we are one minded people ,we are uniformed in our approach to things so in no time it was easy for me to blend in and work together to make things happen. The truth is that the key ingredients when shooting a movie is the talent and relentless effort of the director. It was easy to work and hang around with some really cool people.
Jim Iyke is no doubt the most stylish actor in Nollywood!

HENNESSY ALL TIME HIGH PARTY AT GET ARENA IN LAGOS

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Those with a healthy entertainment palate that made it down to the GET Arena on November 27th for the Hennessy Artistry Halo Concert 2010, were not
disappointed. Excitement, elation, fun and pleasure are some modest words that describe the experience of the night.
From the red carpet where celebrities like Olu Maintain, Caroline Ekanem, Olisa Adibua and DJ Humility strutted, to the stellar performances by living legend, Sir Shina Peters, Nneka, MI, Ice Prince and Bez, the Hennessy Halo Concert stands out as an event with exceptionally well-thought planning.

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To set the ball rolling, popular TV personality, Andre Blaze, came up stage to announce the reason for the gathering. He thereafter introduced DJ Tony Blaze and DJ Rexy, and the two DJs took to their turn tables, engaging in a mild competition much to the delight of guests. If the competition between the DJs was fun, then the next performance gave even more, with talk-of-the-moment producer, Kas, taking to the stage with his popular ‘Fi mi le’ track. That got the audience on their feet, and followed suit with ‘If you wind for me’.

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Kas’ performance was followed by soulful guitarist Bez, who took to the stage with members of his band. Though not the regular dance hall musician, guests couldn’t help but ask for more during his engaging set. He performed songs off his new album and also did a remix of Fela Anikulapo’s 'Water'. Bez wasn’t done yet, not until he gave guests a glint of his forthcoming album, performing his yet-to-be-released song, ‘Supersun’.

Andre Blaze, the MC of the night, came back on stage and asked guests what Nigerian song they would they like the DJs to play. Many answers came from different quarters but the shouts for ‘Oleku’ were the most dominant. To this end, Blaze told the DJs to thrill the fans for a while, and not long after, he called Ice Prince onto the stage. Wild applause greeted the Chocolate City artist who took the concert to another level with his tracks ‘Rewind’ and 'Nobody test me', which he performed with M.I and Jesse Jagz. He rounded off with the chart buster, ‘Oleku’, which he performed with Brymo.

Next, Nneka emerged on stage in simple jeans and a t-shirt, and showed guests why her unique talent has made her loved the world over. Performing songs like
‘Conversation’, amongst others, international act, Nneka was on point all through the night. The dexterity of her performance matched with the message of her songs was a plus for her that night.

Nneka soon made way for Mr Incredible who came in and did his thing. M.I, being the crowd-puller that he is, got a wild ovation that heralded his entrance on stage. The audience couldn’t have asked for more as the rapper turned the audience on to his tracks, performing hit songs like ‘Anoti’, ‘Superman’, 'African rapper No.1' and ‘Gold digger’. MI
got proof that he was the crowd favourite when he asked the audience who the number 1 rapper was, to which the guests chorused "M.I".

Not finished with the concert yet, all six artists that had featured on the 'Like A Bottle' track came upstage to perform the title song.

Like the proverbial big masquerade that caps every festival, Afro-Juju inventor, Sir Shina Peters re-emerged on stage with members of his band to wrap up the event. He performed songs that had made him the toast of the young, old and middle-aged in his heyday. He however proved that he still knew how to interact with the youth, sending the audience wild with his sensational drumbeats.

The Hennessy Artistry Halo Concert is surely one event that will remain in the memory of those who attended for a long time.

-gistmaster.com

HENNESSY ALL TIME HIGH PARTY AT GET ARENA IN LAGOS

[caption id="attachment_2502" align="alignright" width="480" caption="Ice Prince"][/caption]

Those with a healthy entertainment palate that made it down to the GET Arena on November 27th for the Hennessy Artistry Halo Concert 2010, were not
disappointed. Excitement, elation, fun and pleasure are some modest words that describe the experience of the night.
From the red carpet where celebrities like Olu Maintain, Caroline Ekanem, Olisa Adibua and DJ Humility strutted, to the stellar performances by living legend, Sir Shina Peters, Nneka, MI, Ice Prince and Bez, the Hennessy Halo Concert stands out as an event with exceptionally well-thought planning.

[caption id="attachment_2503" align="alignright" width="480" caption="Nneka and Bez"][/caption]

To set the ball rolling, popular TV personality, Andre Blaze, came up stage to announce the reason for the gathering. He thereafter introduced DJ Tony Blaze and DJ Rexy, and the two DJs took to their turn tables, engaging in a mild competition much to the delight of guests. If the competition between the DJs was fun, then the next performance gave even more, with talk-of-the-moment producer, Kas, taking to the stage with his popular ‘Fi mi le’ track. That got the audience on their feet, and followed suit with ‘If you wind for me’.

[caption id="attachment_2504" align="alignright" width="319" caption="Sir Shina Peters"][/caption]

Kas’ performance was followed by soulful guitarist Bez, who took to the stage with members of his band. Though not the regular dance hall musician, guests couldn’t help but ask for more during his engaging set. He performed songs off his new album and also did a remix of Fela Anikulapo’s 'Water'. Bez wasn’t done yet, not until he gave guests a glint of his forthcoming album, performing his yet-to-be-released song, ‘Supersun’.

Andre Blaze, the MC of the night, came back on stage and asked guests what Nigerian song they would they like the DJs to play. Many answers came from different quarters but the shouts for ‘Oleku’ were the most dominant. To this end, Blaze told the DJs to thrill the fans for a while, and not long after, he called Ice Prince onto the stage. Wild applause greeted the Chocolate City artist who took the concert to another level with his tracks ‘Rewind’ and 'Nobody test me', which he performed with M.I and Jesse Jagz. He rounded off with the chart buster, ‘Oleku’, which he performed with Brymo.

Next, Nneka emerged on stage in simple jeans and a t-shirt, and showed guests why her unique talent has made her loved the world over. Performing songs like
‘Conversation’, amongst others, international act, Nneka was on point all through the night. The dexterity of her performance matched with the message of her songs was a plus for her that night.

Nneka soon made way for Mr Incredible who came in and did his thing. M.I, being the crowd-puller that he is, got a wild ovation that heralded his entrance on stage. The audience couldn’t have asked for more as the rapper turned the audience on to his tracks, performing hit songs like ‘Anoti’, ‘Superman’, 'African rapper No.1' and ‘Gold digger’. MI
got proof that he was the crowd favourite when he asked the audience who the number 1 rapper was, to which the guests chorused "M.I".

Not finished with the concert yet, all six artists that had featured on the 'Like A Bottle' track came upstage to perform the title song.

Like the proverbial big masquerade that caps every festival, Afro-Juju inventor, Sir Shina Peters re-emerged on stage with members of his band to wrap up the event. He performed songs that had made him the toast of the young, old and middle-aged in his heyday. He however proved that he still knew how to interact with the youth, sending the audience wild with his sensational drumbeats.

The Hennessy Artistry Halo Concert is surely one event that will remain in the memory of those who attended for a long time.

-gistmaster.com

QUERIES OVER DELE MOMODU's PRESENCE AT ATIKU DAUGHTER's WEDDING

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar recently pulled politicians and moneybags from different parts of the world  to the wedding of his beautiful daughter, Bilikisu Atiku Abubakar to  Adamu Modibo.

Bilikisu according to information pieced together by gistmaster.com works with one of the leading telecommunications company in Nigeria, Globacom. She studied in Switzerland before proceeding to Brunel University.

Her husband is a lawyer, investment banker and the Chief Executive of Sigma Pensions Limited, Abuja.

The wedding was a congregation of some of  top ally of the former Vice President of Nigeria. The likes of Senator Ben Obi, Otunba Johnson Oyewole Fasawe, General Ibrahim Babangida. The Presidential aspirant on the platform of Labour party, Chief Dele Momodu was also at the event.

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At the moment on Facebook, some people have criticized the Ovation publisher for attending such function. Other simply think that there is nothing bad in Bob Dee as he is fondly called attending another Presidential aspirant's daughter's event.

Those in the first school of thought believe that if Momodu is 'hobnobbing' with the camp of Atiku then there is no way he would defend himself from benefiting from Atiku and his camp especially now that the former VP is facing allegations right left and centre on money laundry.

Which ever you look at it, Bob Dee tells those who care to listen that he was duly invited to wedding and he attended. A gentleman will do the same, as politics is not a do or die affair or what do you think?

-Gistmaster.com

AKINGBOLA WANTS EFCC TO GIVE HIM BACK HIS RUXTON,IKOYI HOME

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The former Vice Chairman/ Managing Director of Intercontinental Bank Plc, Mr. Erastus Akingbola is asking the court to  allow him to take possession of his 12 Ruxton Road, Ikoyi, Lagos home. Akingbola said the court should compel the EFCC (Economic and Financial Commission) to leave the house since it was not part of the schedule of property attached before the court.

The former trial judge in Akingbola's case, Mr. Justice Tijani Abubakar had earlier given an interim forfeiture of the property belonging to the former bank chief.

The present trial judge, Justice Achibong of the Federal High Court,Ikoyi, today (Monday November 29) said he was reserving ruling pending the determination of the matter on stay of proceedings earlier argued on behalf of Akingbola by his lawyer, Chief Felix Fagbohungbe (SAN)

Akingbola refused to take his plea when his case came up for hearing today in Lagos. His lawyer, Fagbohungbe (SAN) argued that his client had already filed an application asking the court to quash the charges before him.

Erastus Akingbola is standing trial for gross embezzlement and mismanagement of money in his care as the Vice Chairman / Managing Director of Intercontinental Bank Nigeria Plc to the the tune of over 300 Billion Naira.

-Gistmaster.com

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