Kantis blog: November 2016

Sunday, 27 November 2016

SEDATER SAVIOUR GETS MULTIPLE AWARD NOMINATIONS FOR CRMA 2016

Top Nollywood Producer/Actress: Sedater Saviour shares backstage lite moments with co-actresses in an epic movie jungle scene. Sedater has been nominated for 3 different award categories at the forthcoming Cross River Movie Awards (CRMA 2016) scheduled to hold on the 11th of December, 2016.
See the video clips on youtube: https://youtu.be/jtGsCJoFU7A

BREAKING NEWS: SHOPRITE ASABA OPENS ON 29TH NOVEMBER 2016

Picture taking 2 weeks ago in the final phases of completion

In line with our earlier promise to keep our esteemed readers and followers informed about the latest developments on the scheduled commencement of full business activities at the Asaba Mall/Shoprite complex, leisure quest has been authoritatively informed that barring any unforeseen delays, the Mall will be formally opened to the public on Tuesday 29th November, 2016.

by Eloho Ikede

The prestigious Cross River Movie Awards (CRMA) 2016 edition is scheduled to hold on the 11th of December, 2016. The originator and founder of CRMA is non other than

Hon. Eric Anderson who is presently the S A to the Governor of Cross River State on Tourism. The annual event was created with the main aim of providing a common platform to communicate the art of movie making appreciation and the timeless benefits of investing in the industry.
Having successfully hosted three editions of the celebration of Excellence in the local filmmaking industry, consequently CRMA is the existing local platform since 2013, providing a huge filmmaker's recognition and celebration that is capable of unimaginable positive societal impact. In the words of Eric Anderson, “The movie making industry is full of beauty and charm, with enchanting personality, dazzling historic relevance, remarkable arts and cultures, exquisite ancient and modern repertoire of storytelling.
Amazingly, it is an economy and a capacity building outburst. It is in furtherance a borderless moving image of information.
What makes it more appealing is the spirit it reflects in communicating important need to know; how it shoots the ordinary to stardom and the sudden fights it gives destination and business presence.”

The 2016 edition of CRMA will be featuring an exciting list of award categories including LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT awards to Pete Edochie & Liz Benson. MERIT AWARDS will be presented to Kunle Afolayan, Segun Arinze, Fred Amata and Bimbo Akintola.

Other categories and nominees include:

i. FEATURE FILM

ii. INDIGENOUS FILMS &

iii. SHORT FILMS.

In the feature film category, some of the notable Movies, Producers and Directors names thus far nominated are:

MOVIE TITLE

i.   Ejim Kezi (Producer/Director)                                         THE CHANGER

ii. Best Okoduwa & Obi Agnes (Producer/Director)           HEART/YES I DON'T

iii. Emem Isong (Producer)                                                   APAYE/SPOTLIGHT

iv. Desmond Elliot   (Director)                                              WHILE YOU SLEPT

v. Ini Edo   (Producer)                                                           WHILE YOU SLEPT

Some of Indigenous Category nominees are:

i. Sedater Saviour (Producer)                                                UFAN EKA

ii. Moses Escor (Director)                                                     UFAN EKA

iii. Agnes Williams & Johnny Irandy (Producers)                 OKUK NDO

iv. Fidelis Duker (Producer/Director)                                     Dada Oni Paki

In the Short Film category, some nominees are:

i. Gift Obasi (Producer)                                                       CHOICE

ii. George Kura Sunom (Director)                                          CHOICE

iii. Sedater Saviour (Producer/double nominee)                     MIRAGE/FLASHES

iv. Moses Escor (Director/double nominee)                           MIRAGE/FLASHES

Hon. Eric Anderson

Hon. Eric Anderson, the CRMA Initiator/ Executive Director is a Bsc holder in theatre arts from the university of Calabar with 17 years experience in stage and film production. He was Chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Cross River state chapter 2011 - 2013, Deputy Band Leader of Seagul Band 2013 - 2015 also Crowd coordinator for the Film Half of a Yellow sun 2012. He is currently the special Assistant to the Governor of Cross River State on Tourism. He is a veteran actor, with rich experience in the field of organizational communication.

See pictures from previous editions of CRMA:

Written by Eloho Ikede

photo credit: http://www.crossrivermovieawards.com.ng

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THE DESTRUCTION OF MILE 5

A displaced member of the mile 5 community going through the wreckage of what used to be home and business to her.

If you have lived in Asaba for a period of 6 years or more, you may have had occasion to visit the popular Mile 5 relaxation resort. Mile 5 in located at Anwai Village, which is barely 3 kilometers from Asaba, the capital city of Delta State.

Sometime in the year 2013, i had visitors from outside the State who wanted to visit a natural tourist attraction on a weekend. I felt like surprising them with a visit to a place, not so glamorous but heavily stocked with assorted types of well prepared African recipes and of course the tradition product of the palm tree that has featured in books like "Things Fall Apart" by the late Prof. Chinua Achebe. Yes am talking of the Palm Wine that made mile 5 popular for decades spanning a said period of many generations past.

As we entered the village, instead of seeing the many mud relaxation bush bars that used to line up the road, what we saw was utter destruction of both the commercial structures and residential buildings that once represented a peaceful, quiet and most resourceful community.

To find out what really happened, watch the video on our youtube page, click the link:

https://youtu.be/BaKMWA9HbN4

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Written by Eloho Ikede.
Photo and Video Credits: leisure quest blog.

NOTICE: The statements in the video are the opinion of the speaker and not reflective of any stand whatsoever taking by this blog.

Queen Blessing Ebigieson a.k.a Black Queen, talks about the prospects in Nollywood

Ambassador Queen Blessing Ebigieson: Writer, Producer, Actress and Philanthropist

Leisure Quest had an exclusive interview with Movie Producer/Multi Award winning Actress: Ambassador Queen Blessing Ebigieson a.k.a the Black Queen, on the challenges, prospects and future growth of the Nigerian Movie Industry. She also touched on the issue of how new and old actors can improve their performance ratings and score good roles. The video interview is part of leisure quest's mandate on encouraging local and foreign artistes to bring their best into whatever they do, whether it is acting, singing or even modelling. Queen Blessing Ebigieson was very emphatic on certain touchy issues that have raised concerns within the movie industry. The seasoned producer said it is not by educational qualification that would make a person a good actress or actor. While she encouraged new actors to see the time, energy and money it may cost them to travel to partake in many auditions, as sowing of seed into their future career, they must never get desperate to the point of paying movie producers to give them roles as desperation can never lead them to success.

You can watch the full interview on Leisure Quest Blog Tv on youtube:

https://youtu.be/6W4HMQMQdtE

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Emmanuella From Nigeria features in Comedy Clips alongside Mark Angel

Fast rising comedienne "EMMANUELLA" recently made history at the 2016 edition of the Afro -Australia Music & Movie Awards ( AAMMA). The 6 year old youngster was crowned in Sydney where she also received a historic award of "Best new comedienne & Princess of Comedy". AAMMA AWARDS was established by Scrim Entertainment (owned by Daniel Okoduwa) to celebrate Artists of African origin irrespective of borders or National identities . Other recipients in the past includes Hollywood icon Vivica A Fox, Ramsey Nouah , Anne Kansiime , Desmond Elliot, Pascal Atuma , TUFACE Idibia , John Dumelo , Mercy Johnson , Monalisa Chinda, Awilo Longomba , Emerson Bockarie, Jimmy B, Ejike Asiegbu and many others . The organisers described the talent of Emmanuella as simply phenomenal. The event which held on November 5, 2016 at: THE REDGUM, 2 LANE ST WENTWORTHVILLE , NSW was star studded and graced by so many famous artistes, most of whom also received awards in the following categories:

NAME      AWARD
Frank Artus:    Most Outstanding Actor
Tu Face Idibia:    Most Outstanding African Act of All Time
Chaz Ogbu:                               Motivational Speaker of the year (2016)
Africa Kamara:                          Best New Music Act
FMR Australian Prime
Minister: Kevin Rudd:               Peace Award
Mark Angel:                              Leadership & Mentorship Award
Biyi Bandele:                            Best Film Producer.

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