Actor In The Spotlight: Felix Omokhodion.

"...I can't marry an actress because they mess around a lot..."-Felix Omokhodion.

Trained as a computer scientist but now a creative performer. Felix is a humble and massively talented actor that can effortlessly deliver on any character he is interpreting. Armed with a drop-dead personality and looks, he is an invaluable asset to most nollywood producers and a delight to watch by audiences. I caught up with this thespian and he lay many things bare with no euphemism. Enjoy.

Can we meet you?
FELIX: My name is Felix Omokhodion, I hail from Edo state Nigeria, and I am an Actor. I am a graduate of Computer Science from Lagos State University and I have a diploma from Lees Strasberg Institute in Method Acting and a diploma from New York Film academy in acting. I am an Easy going person, a bit of an introvert but my job makes me Social.

10 Things Every Serious Actor Must Know.

It is normal to here actors say "I wasn't casted for the job because... (This and that)" but the truth is most of them may be wrong on why they did not get a (the) role they auditioned for.

Movie making is a business venture. Somebody invests and hopes to recoup his/her money and possibly make profit in the end.

Below are 10 very important things every actor ought to know about the film industry and advance in his/her career.

Boko Haram Bombs Jonathan Again.

Report reaching me indicates that a bomb explosion has occurred at the motor park in Nyanya, a surburb in the Federal Capital Territory.
The explosion was said to have occurred at the motor park of Abuja Urban Mass Transport Agency, operators of the popular El-Rufai buses.

Residents of the area most of whom work in the city centre of the nation’s capital had gathered to board the buses to their various places of work when the explosion occurred.
As at the time of this report, several of the El_Rufai buses were said to be on fire.

Scores of the passengers are reportedly killed while several others sustained several degrees of injuries.
Meanwhile, the Abuja-Karu road has been blocked with heavy traffic.

Details shortly…

Actor In The Spotlight: Beverly Naya.

"I was bullied for most part of my formative years- Beverly Naya"

Armed with an undeniable sex appeal and sheer brilliance on screen, Beverly Naya is one gorgeous actress who has had a blossoming acting career. She clinched the ‘Most Promising Talent’ award at the Best of Nollywood Awards in 2010, and‘ Fast Rising Actress’ award at City People’s Awards in 2011 . In this interview, she talks about how she landed her role in M-net produced TV series, Tinsel, her favourite qualities in a man,

Actor In The Spotlight: Ben Okoma

"Filmmakers prefer the old and so-called "selling faces" they are not ready to groom the upcomers"

In an industry open for all-comers, it gets quite discouraging for a professional in that field to forge ahead in pursuing a career in it especially if the industry is as populated and unstructured like the Nigerian movie industry. Ben Okoma is a talented and trained Actor with a BA in theatre arts from the pretigious University of Ibadan. He talked to me about his advent in Nollywood, the challenges and his hopes as an up-coming actor.

Could you tell me about yourself briefly?
Ben Okoma:My name is Ben Okoma. I'm an Actor, Script and Copywriter. I hail from Otukpo in Benue State, a graduate of theatre arts from the University of Ibadan. I have an unreserved passion for acting. Being a Thespian, I have learnt a lot about the craft from the best brains in the profession and I bring that to bear in any role I play on screen.

Buhari, Tinubu And APC Leaders Meeting Turn To War Of Words.

"The foundation for APC was my presidential bid and not for some new boys to come and hijack the machinery" - Buhari to Tinubu.
Earlier today, there was tension in the house of APC. It started with Buhari fuming and hitting hard on Bola Tinubu over

Making A Low Budget Film: Fit Script to Budget.

So you decide instead of waiting around for somebody to give you lots of money to make your dream script that stars Genevieve, Jim Iyke and Yvonne Nelson, you will instead write a script that can be made for a low budget. Low budget is whatever you believe you can raise and in today’s environment with all the digital tools out there, you can make a film for a very low price.
Let’s assume the extreme in that you have little money available for your film. So here are some tips on fitting a script to a low budget.

Limit the Script to 90 Pages: 90 pages using Courier New, 12 pt fonts equates to roughly a 90 minute film. This is the minimum length for a feature film.

Actor In the Spotlight: Omoye Arewa

"I have been denied script and role before because I would not go to bed with a director"

When passion comes calling, there's nothing we can do to hold it back. It demands much from us that most times we have to muti-task to fulfil that passion. If not, what would you say of an Actor that schools in a city but travels hundreds of kilometres just to develop a career? So is the story of Omoye, a fast rising Actor as she recounts her journey so far in Nollywood. Enjoy

Can we meet you?
AREWA: My name Is Omoye Arewa,an undergraduate of Ekiti State University Studying History And International Relations and in my 300 level.
Am an actress, model, video vixen and a Presenter. I am very passionate when it comes to acting because acting is in me. I started my acting career at the age of seven but later had to drop it because of school.

Tips On How to Schedule a Film Shoot.

If you have an experienced First Assistant Director, they will take care of doing a shoot schedule that will be the most efficient and cost-effective. If you don’t and have never scheduled a film shoot, here are some of the major rules in scheduling a film shoot.

Bust The Myth Of Filmmaking.

Here are the 9 most common filmmaking myths busted:

1. The most talented people are the ones that make it.
No they aren’t. The people that make it are the ones that understand the business side. Talented people are regularly elbowed out by their less talented colleagues who simply out-hustle them.
Bust this myth: Get good at self-promotion.

2. Only the best scripts get made.
No they don’t. The scripts that get made are the ones that get financed. Often the financiers finance the wrong script!
Bust this myth: Learn how to get a business plan together, a plan that a financier will find irresistible.

3. You need a lot of money to make a movie.

Actor In The Spotlight: Gbenro Ajibade.

"... I know I am handsome. God really did a great job on me"

The entire massive building containing about 90 rooms was quaking with noise from a thousand and one CD speakers as the boys in their usual character scream about unnecessarily. Carols, the then SUG director of socials (DOS) walked into my room "John, I want you to contest for The Mr. BSU pageant" he said almost pleading.
I was taken aback because

The Creative Superiority Of A Screenwriter Over The Producer and Director.

In my usual quest to build my knowledge through materials online, I came across this article that I found very interesting and empowering, I felt it’s only fair I share it with you.

All artists have an instinctive desire to maintain creative control over their work to guarantee the end product remains as close to their original vision as possible. As screenwriters we know too well the bitter sting of rewrites and changes forced upon our screenplay and the end product can leave us creatively frustrated and unfulfilled. As we know, filmmaking is a collaborate art form, but at times that means your script is creatively hijacked and taken away from you without any recourse.

Actor In The Spotlight: Judith Audu.

"...sexually assaulted? Being married or single makes no difference..."

Nollywood is such a busy industry that several jobs are been shot, worked on in different locations and studios everyday and the daily activity of a professional actor in nollywood is very choking and tasking, so is Judith Audu's. Pinning down this elegant, massively talented but down-to-earth actor to have a chat with me was such a herculean task but trust me, I finally succeeded and she opened up like never before on a wide range of issues, from her journey so far, relationship, sex-for-roles and her plans. Enjoy the excerpts by Edeh John.

Dbanj, Confused or Inconsistent?

Few days ago news had it that Dbanj has launched his brand of gari called " Koko Ijebu Gari" The popular Nigeria Afro pop superstar who joined the campaign for the improvement in the agricultural sector said, the program would boost youth empowerment and alleviate poverty. It’s a commendable venture but I'm sceptical on the "Koko Ijebu Gari" venture as it may yet be another elephant project as we have seen Dbanj launch similar but failed ventures in the past, such as "The Koko Mansion" Koko Mobile" Koko Water" and now "Koko Ijebu Garil"

Well, I wish him the best of luck as we may yet see another stellar business idea slip into oblivion.

A word of advice from Steven Keshi.

Super Eagles of Nigeria head coach has this few words for every youth out there.

“Believe in yourself and believe in what you want to do. When we were younger, we didn’t really know what we wanted to do and thus, we got involved in so many things. But the moment you pick something and you think you can do it, you have to find out if you can do it and if you are convinced, go ahead as long it gives you joy. Moreover, ensure you have passion for it. Of course, on the way, you have people who are going to tell you that you cannot do it and that you are not so smart and that it is too difficult. You will meet a lot of difficulties on the way but be disciplined and continue to fight your way through. Whatever you do, take it to God first and let him show you the way. Talent is not enough, you need hard work”

Artist In The Spotlight: Ekeh Sunny. (Solo)

"...I auditioned for a year and three months without getting any job"

Popularly known as "Solo" by his teaming fans and audiences across Africa as a result of his character in a Telecom company TV commercial.
Ekeh Sunny was born 7th June 1983 in Ebonyi state, a graduate of business administration from Unizik Awka, Anambra state.

For him, the journey into the entertainment industry is a childhood dream and passion. "Well, from when I was little boy I loved acting, I started by acting in my church's drama and kept improving from there" begins Sunny.

Even though he trained as a business administrator in the university, the love for the silver screen kept pulling the soft-spoken Actor cum model away from his primary constituency.
"Even when I was working a 9 to 5 I was still sneaking

Don’t Wear Underwear to Church, so Christ Can “Enter”

I know this story may sound crazy, but sadly, it is true.
Reverend Njohi, a Reverend at Lord’s Propeller Redemption Church in Kenya, ordered the female members of his congregation to attend church without any form of underwear so that Christ can enter their lives.
He reportedly banned the wearing of undergarments in his church because they are ungodly, and people need to be free in body and spirit to receive Christ.
According to The Kenyan Post, Njohi allegedly warned members that there would be terrible consequences if they attempted to secretly wear bra or pant.

Kris Jenner "I'm Being Extorted Over Phony Sex Tape!

Kris Jenner has been bombarded by someone who is claiming to have a sex tape starring Kris herself and they will release it UNLESS she pays a Queen's ransom ... and now cops are on the case. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... L.A. County Sheriff's Deputies went to the Jenner house Tuesday and took a report, which says Kris has been receiving up to 300 phone calls, voice mails and texts a day for the last few weeks -- day and night -- from someone who says they have the tape. We're told the person has recently told Kris if she doesn't ante up a big sum ... TMZ will post the sex tape.

Actor In The Spotlight: Jennifer Igbinovia

Jennifer O. Igbinovia is a delectable actor from Edo state.
The soft-spoken screen goddess has a diploma in accounting and tourism from the famous ABU Zaria and federal polytechnic kaduna respectively.
Her sojourn into the make-believe world isn't by accident as she retorts "No, no, no! I have always known what I wanted in life,

Nollywood Director Moses Inwang & Emem Udonquak's To Wed.

On Saturday 5th April 2014, the knight in shining armour will wed his queen in a beautiful ceremony to be held at the Ibom Unity Park, Uyo, Akwa Ibom.
Moses Inwang is known for directing numerous blockbusters including Uche Jombo-Rodriguez‘ “Damage” and Emem was honoured as the Calabar Carnival Queenfor 2011/2012.
Congratulations, we can’t wait for the big day.