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Thursday, 15 December 2016

NOLLYWOOD'S FINEST @CRMA 2016

Array of Nollywood's finest: Collins Ejike, Gloria Hanson, Udolisa Uzoma, Sedater Saviour, Karo Benedict and Ikenna Obidozie

Since 2013, Cross River Movie Awards (CRMA) has been convened yearly in Calabar by Mr. Eric Anderson, a former chairman of Actors’ Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Cross River, he is as an actor and at the same time the Special Assistant to Cross River Government on Tourism Development. CRMA has consistently maintained its pitch as foremost state movie award across the African continent. On Sunday 11th December, 2016 the event came alive again.

The 2016 edition of CRMA had several remarkable innovations in place that may eventually change the scope and nature of award shows in general. The day started with a brief tour of the serene city of Calabar by the guests and award recipients led by their amiable host Mr Eric Anderson. At exactly 2pm the Dry Run for the 2016 Calabar Carnival Commenced along all major streets of the city to the cheer and excitement of everyone present.

While the Pre-Carnival Activities were still in full gear, information came in that Segun Arinze, Mosses Amstrong and the rest of the expected Nollywood Veterans had arrived. Everyone the moved on to the Transcorp Hotel to welcome them and exchange warm greetings and photo opps.

Segun Arinze Arrives

The hours came rushing by and before anyone noticed, it was time for the red carpet and the main event.

Eric Anderson

It was such a wonderful experience as popular old and new stars of Nollywood such as Segun Arinze, Fred Amata, KP Ekpenyong, Shan George, Nonso Diobi, Bimbo Akintola, Moses Amstrong, Bishop Imeh, Gloria Hanson, Sedater Savior, Saheed Apanpa, and several other film makers in Nigeria made efforts to be physically present and enjoy the event just like the previous 3 editions.

This time, on like previous editions, CRMA recorded an influx of a shortlist of 45 films, while 100 film makers were nominated in 20 mouthwatering award categories. While four honourary awards were rolled out to Fred Amata, Bimbo Akintola and Segun Arinze.
The just conclude much talked about movie award ceremony, which took place at Transcorp Hotel Calabar recently, saw Desmond Eliot, among others carting home 'Best Director' in a movie titled 'Knocking on Heaven's Door.'

Some Crew members of the outstanding movie "Knocking on Heaven's Door" receiving awards

Other film practitioners who one awards at CRMA for the same film include Emem Isong and Ini Edo as 'Best Producer,' Majid Michel as 'Best English Act (Male); Best Female Act (English) went to Adesua Etomi; while Jacob David and Eleazu Shola converted 'Best Lighting.'
On the other hand, Nice time Bassey Bassey in movie title 'Ikpong Eyen' clinched Best Supporting Female Act Indigenous; Emma Etokudo in 'Okuk Nd' went home with Best Supporting Male Act (Indigenous); Best Female Act Indigenous went to Sheyi Ashenkun for the role she played in 'Dada Onipaki;' and Olaide Almooruf won Best Best Male Act indigenous for his role in the same film.
Furthermore, Clarion Chukwura was adjudged Best Supporting Female Act English for her role in 'Apaye'; Ken Chukwu in movie titled 'Juju' took home Best Supporting Male Act English.
Sophire Obi for the movie 'The Storm' was adjudged the Best Screenplay; while Ogonna Julius Uba carted home two awards as Best Makeup Artist and Best Costume, still for 'The Storm.' While Onaji Onchie and Chuks Madu Success went for Best Special Effects and Best Editing in the same movie.

Onaji Stevens: Award for Best Special Effects

For Best Cinematographer, Sjay Ephraim for movie titled 'All for the money' slayed it. And Kay C. Joy for 'The Confessor' went home with Short Film category. Also, CRMA rolled out merit awards to Segun Arinze, Fred Amata and Bimbo Akintola.

Middle: Egor Effiok. DG Callywood

The Amiable D.G of Callywood: Egor Effiok was also present at the event and had opportunity to make a grand speech in which she encouraged movie producers and actors to always take advantage of the vast and abundant natural landscapes of Cross River State as their preferred movie location. She also analyzed the aims and objectives of the Cross River State Government in setting up Callywood.

The event also featured exciting musical performances, comedy acts and violin rendition by a child was barely 8 years old in appearance.

See more exciting photos of the entire day and night activities of CRMA 2016:

Breakfast with the Stars

Fun in the Bus Ride

Karo Benedict, Fred Amata and Nonso Diobu

Eric Anderson gives final instructions to the working crew

Udolisa Uzoma, Sedater Saviour, Karo Benedict and Collins Ejike

Udolisa Uzoma and Leisure Quest Publisher: Eloho Ikede

Keppy Ekenyong, Nonso Diobu and other stars

More guests more styles

Veteran Nollywood Actress Shan George and Eloho Ikede

Sedater Saviour in the outfit that stole the show

Karo Benedict and Gloria Hanson.

Udolisa, Collins and Onaji Stevens

Eke Solomon and Nonso Diobu

Written by Eloho Ikede & Obaji Akpet.
Travel Arrangements by Eric Anderson & Sedater Saviour
Special thanks to the Government of Cross River State.

CALABAR 2016: THE CRMA MEGA STARS ARRIVE

Nollywood Veteran and Mega Star: Keppy Ekpeyong

With a few hours left before flag-off, the 2016 edition of the prestigious CROSS RIVER MOVIE AWARDS (CRMA) is set to open with the biggest array of names in the entertainment industry all coming together to grace the occasion. It has been confirmed that most of the big names expected at the event, started arriving since late Friday evening all through Saturday. Others touched down at the Calabar airport this morning, Sunday, December 11, 2016.

Prolific Nollywood Actor/Producer and Director, Fred Amata with Magnus Edet. Fred is the President of The Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN).

Leisure Quest can confirm that the following members of the industry are already on ground in Calabar:

Ubong Bassey NYA (DGN)

Kepy Ekeyong

Fred Amata (President DGN)

Magic Movies CEO/Marketer

Sedater Saviour

Collins Ejike

Gloria Hanson

Ikenna Obidozie

Eke Solomon

Precious Saviour

Karo Benedict

Udolisa Emeka.

Child Actor Joel Benard

Other big who are also expected at the event are: Pete Edochie, Kunle Afolayan, Liz Benson and a host of others.

Leisure Quest Press team also arrived Calabar late on Saturday evening. Yes we are all on ground and will continue to give our readers and Nollywood Fans real-time updates as the event unfolds.

The Event Initiator Mr Eric Anderson has said that adequate sitting arrangements have been made for guests with tickets ranging from N100,000 (One Hundred Thousand Naira only) for a special table of 8 and popular-side seats for N2000 (Two Thousand Naira Only) which are currently on sale at the Transcorp Hotel, Calabar.

Come One, Come All, Calabar Awaits you.

See breakfast pictures of the stars:

Sedater Saviour (left) Gloria Hanson (middle) & Magnus Edet (a member of the CRMA 2016 Hosting Team).


Actress Gloria Hanson (left), The MD/CEO of Magical Movies (middle) andd Actress/Producer Sedater Saviour.

Gloria Hanson, Ikenna Obidozie and Udolisa Uzoma, Sedater Saviour and other top actors


Magnus Edet (far left), Udolisa Uzoma (far right) and other young Nollywood actors		.

Udolisa, Sedater, Gloria and Ikenna

Collins Ejike and Karo Benedict

Child Actors Joel Benard & Precious Saviour

Make-up Artist: Eke Solomon

Eke Solomon (Actress/Makeup Artist)


Eloho Ikede (Editor Leisure Quest, Gloria Hansen and Keppy Ekpeyong

Other Happy faces of CRMA 2016 Pre- flag-off

Magnus, Eloho & Sedater

Big Brother Hug

Excited Gloria Hanson

Magic Movies CEO and friends

The Bright new Child Stars

Written by Eloho Ikede
Info Source: Eric Anderson
Magnus Edet
Sedater Saviour.

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COUNTDOWN TO CROSS RIVER MOVIE AWARDS 2016 BEGINS

The serene city of Calabar is getting agog with all hands on deck towards a successful 4th outing of the prestigious Cross River Movie Awards (CRMA) scheduled to hold on the 11th of December 2016 at the Pearl Ball Room, Transcorp Hotel, Calabar. The event begins with Movie Carpet at 6.00pm while the main Award Ceremony commences at 8.00pm.

The Initiator of the annual event, Hon. Eric Anderson has promised that the 2016 edition of CRMA holds a lot of pleasant surprises that will make every minute an exciting moment. All the big names in the movie industry will be attending the ceremony to show their support for the award nominees and recipients alike. A lot of these big time players in the entertainment industry like Pete Edochie & Liz Benson will be presented with LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT awards while MERIT AWARDS will be presented to Kunle Afolayan, Segun Arinze, Fred Amata and Bimbo Akintola.

Other categories include:

i. FEATURE FILM

ii. INDIGENOUS FILMS &

iii. SHORT FILMS.

While speaking with leisure quest entertainment magazine, Hon. Anderson disclosed that the event has limited quantity of tickets available, these are currently on sale at the Transcorp Hotel, Calabar, and there may be a few remaining seats/tickets on sale at the venue on the actual day of the event. See full details on the sample tickets below:

Hon. Eric Anderson, the CRMA Initiator/ Executive Director has 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.


Hon. Eric Anderson, the CRMA Initiator/ Executive Director

This is one show you mustn't miss no matter where you live in Nigeria, all roads now lead to CRMA 2016. Leisure Quest Press Crew will be there to give our readers and followers live updates on the D-Day. Now, what better way can you show your loved ones how much you care and appreciate them, than to buy their entry tickets early to avoid rush? Think about it!

Written by Eloho Ikede.
Photo Credit and Information by: Hon. Eric Anderson
and Sedater Saviour.

TRENDING GOSPEL SINGLE "POWERFUL GOD" BY PRECY RECEIVES RESOUNDING ACCOLADES

PRECY on her Album Cover

After listening to a Power Packed song titled "POWERFUL GOD" by Precy which is currently making waves among gospel and circular music fans nationwide, leisure quest reached out to Cyril Ogoro who partnered with Circle Media in producing this outstanding musical piece. Cyril promised to book an interview appointment at the shortest possible time interval. Two days later, he kept his promise.

And so it was that leisure quest got the opportunity to meet and interview the latest Star on the Gospel Musical stage, an Angelic lady called PRECY.

Talented, Multi Instrumental PRECY live on Stage

Please find the full text of the interview below:

Can you please introduce yourself to our readers out there

My name is Blessing Okechukwu "PRECY". I am a gospel/inspirational song writer and singer and a native of Imo state. I also come from a family of four.

It's a pleasure having you here on leisure quest

Same here

How long have u been singing and how did u develop the passion

Well, I would say i've been singing right from my childhood stage but professionally , 6 years. Actually, i've loved singing right from when I was very little


Precy Sings, Writes and plays musical instruments

Have u ever performed as a backup singer for some notable artistes

Yes, I have

Can you name some of them

Segun Obey, Emeka Francis and Freddie

What is the current project you are working on

Actually, i'm working on my single titled "POWERFUL GOD"

Under what label are you releasing the single

Circle Media Limited

Who are the big names behind the production company

Mr Cyril Ogoro and Mr Henry Dibia

You are lucky to be working with such experienced hands in the industry

Yeah thanks

You are most welcome

How long have you been on the project and when is it billed to be released to the eagerly awaiting musical audience

Well, I have worked hard at it for months now and i am happy to announce that it was released on Tuesday 29th of November

A big congratulation on that feat

Thanks

You are welcome once again. So is this your first single

Yes

Do you have just one or multiple versions of the song

No, just one version

That is cool. Do you have any plans to do a full album in which this song will also be featured

Yes I have plans for that

That is very inspiring. Now what motivated you to write and perform this amazing song

Hmmm lots of things

Would you care to share some of them with your new fans

Happenings around, hard times and you feel like all hope is lost, this song is to give hope to people that are going through one challenge or the other. That there is nothing God cannot do. Just keep believing, keep trusting.he is the same God yesterday and today and forever.he never change

Very strong and timely message

Yeah, it is

Would you mind giving your fans and our readers a little more information about your personal life

I'm single and currently studying Business Administration in Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH)

Apart from Gospel do you write circular songs

No

Your focus is a good source of strength and future growth

Thanks

On a final note is there any message you have for your fans and Christians in general

Well, to my fans and Christians in general. I want to say a very big thank you for all your support and, encouragements so far. God bless you all. Keep trusting in God, don't give up on God. And if you haven't listened to my song yet.you really need to.

Are we going to see a video of your wonderful song hitting the airwaves soon

Yes, by God's grace. All things are possible

Amen

It's been great having you on leisure quest blog

Yeah, same here

Thanks. We wish you the very best with your new single and hope to continue to be a part of your road to stardom and success. God Bless You Precy

Thanks so much. God bless you too

Amen.

Please click this link to log into youtube and listen to the song
https://youtu.be/XSkmIUbZsRg

See more lovely pictures of the Angelic Precy: