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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.
 

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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:

Live Performance by PRECY

 Written by Eloho Ikede
Picture Credits: Precy
Coordinated by Cyril Ogoro & Circle Media Limited

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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

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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.  

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4TH CROSS RIVER MOVIE AWARDS 2016 DRAWS NEAR

 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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