Naija Stars To Storm UNDERGROUND NITE CLUB Re-opening Ceremony



Dare Alebiosu

The Underground Nite Club, a star night club in Ijebu-Ode, will be hosting the cream-de-la-cream of the Nigerian entertainment industry as it relaunches next week. The event promises to be a big bang in the entertainment world with a galaxy of stars preparing to grace the occasion.

The Club is the result of a rigorous renovation by a top team of club industry vets, a relaxation spot and fun spot for fun seekers that understand the significance of enjoyment. It is ,located within Citi Hotel and Suites, one of the few highly rated hotels in Ijebu-Ode.


The club’s components and furniture are all modular and removable, allowing for a wide variety of floor plans. Underground Nite Club is designed to shrink or expand to fit the needs of different events – Birthday Party, Bachelor's Eve, After Party, Niteclub, etc with a professional event team working hand-in-hand with the client to make the night go perfectly well.

The Underground Nite club includes an ultra-modern dance floor complete with state-of-the-art audio enhancements, a modern VIP lounge, an outdoor swimming pool area, and rooftop terrace offering spectacular skyline views.

The official grand re-opening party will take place on Friday, November 5, 2010.

The opening night entertainment includes the wicked DJs out of Naija, includingDj Shott (freshest from Chicago) Dj Tipsy(Unilag Fm) Cool Dj Lala, Dj Sunny Jeff(Rhythms Fm Jos)guest appearances from Nigerian celebrities, up-close and personal with notable media channels .

The club manager, Dare Alebiosu, (a.k.a Dj Lala) said “In the months to come, expect a wide variety of amazing events, world-class music, and a glamorous, diverse crowd, all with a spotlight on customer service and attention to details.”.

He further said “ Our friendly staff has the experience, skills, and “personal touch” that make every party or event at Unground Nite Club the stylish success the city’s been missing”.

For all enquiries concerning the event, contact Mogaji Olatunde on 08056145926,01-4713253,08084865273

NOLLYWOOD Versus GHOLLYWOOD: The Fight Gets Messier



Ghanaian Actor, John Dumelo - Arrested In Nigeria

 The African movie industry may be heading for a disaster as the rift between the Ghanaian movie industry (Ghollywood) and that of Nigeria, is getting nastier by the day. The latest casualty to fall victim to the quarrel between Ghollywood and Nollywood is Ghanaian actor, John Dumelo, who was allegedly arrested in Nigeria a couple of days ago.


Star Weekly! gathered that John was apprehended on set in Nigeria whiles shooting a new movie for a female Nigerian producer. The sources disclosed that the actor was arrested for refusing to pay an amount Ghanaian actors and producers are supposed to pay before they are permitted to act in any movie in Nigeria.

According to John, they claim that the producer who brought him to Nigeria, did not pay some association levies for bringing a Ghanaian there.

“It was one of the associations which brought in the police. The police didn’t come there on their own,” the embattled actor told news men after his scuffle with the Nigerian police.

John Dumelo’s incident is seen by many as a retaliation to the Film Producers Association of Ghana (FIPAG) which seized the camera of a Nigerian crew who were allegedly shooting in Ghana without the express permission of the association, few months ago. The crew, who were shooting on the Spintex Road in Accra, refused to identify who the producer was when the FIPAG members confronted them with the police. The officials then decided to confiscate their camera until the producer owned up.

The president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Segun Arinze, has also confirmed the incident saying John was not arrested but was "only stopped from working in Nigeria without permit.”.

The Ghana-Nigeria rift started when Ghanaians reportedly demanded $1,000 from Nigerians acting or producing any movie in Ghana. Nollywood responded by threatening to demand $2,000 from Ghanaians doing same in Nigeria. This has resulted in some serious exchanges between the two camps. Earlier on in the year, actors Van Vicker, Majid Michel and others also faced similar situations in Nigeria and they had to return to Ghana for their own safety.

"Why My Marriage Has Remained Intact" - KATE HENSHAW

While some Nollywood stars are falling in and out of love almost every other day, with the industry recording a pile up of divorces and failed marriages, some have had theirs remain not only intact but also scandal-free.


Amongst the latter few is Kate Henshaw-Nuttal whose 11th year old marriage is still as strong as ever despite her starring in many romantic movies.

Of course, the star actress would not mince words before telling you that the secret of her marriage success lies in her UK born husband who comes from a culture that is far more socially advanced than Nigeria.

According to her, “Celebrities' marriages are not the only ones crashing. Marriages are crashing everywhere. But maybe because we are in the limelight, the stories of celebrities are constantly in the news. The media is at the ready to advertise everything about us. My husband is very much in support of my job. We have been married for the past 11 years, and he knows how hard and demanding my job is. He also knows that I am not always at home, and whenever I am with my family, I spend quality time with them. If the job comes, and he says go, I will go. If he says don't go I will sit down.”

Kate also spoke on the new development in Nollywood in which movie stars are now becoming producers.

“It is not all of them that are producing. You have to be behind the camera, study the whole process, know how to direct, know how to produce before venturing into it. Not because this person is producing, me too, I must do my own too. Anything worth doing is worth doing well,” she submitted.

Potential Husbands Rush To Answer EUCHARIA ANNUNOBI Husband Vacancy Advert

Following a story published by a Lagos based soft sell magazine (not Star Weekly!) and titled "I Need Another Man To Lean On -Eucharia Anunobi", several requests have been pouring in, via text messages and phone calls, from readers who are interested in getting married to the Nollywood actress. Here are some messages:

Hi Bayo, how are you doing? Could you link me up with Eucharia Anunobi? Thanks, I’m expecting a reply. Willy. 08035742069.

Oga Bayo, please, tell Eucharia Anunobi that I’m vacant to let too. I’m working on my divorce. Meanwhile, link us up. 08053539092.

Hello Bayo, I’m a regular reader of your column , I read about Eucharia Anunobi. We worship together at RCCG Potter Annex, Ikeja and I wish to marry her… Israel. 080385102
Please, send (sic) me the number of Eucharia Anunobi. Thanks 07068394464

Dear Bayo Adeoye, please, help me to get Eucharia Anunobi’s number or you can give her my own. The reason is that I read about her story, which states that she needs a man in her life. Please, use your capacity to connect us on the phone as the first step. I reside in Abuja. Thanks. 08032677525.

Dear Bayo, my names are Onwe Destiny Okechukwu from Ebonyi State, but I reside in Lagos. I have a masters’ degree in History from
University of Ibadan. Please, I’m interested in Eucharia Anunobi. How do I speak with her? Thanks. 08031936466.

Please, kindly link me up with Eucharia Anunobi. 07031203860

Mr. Adeoye, kindly link me up with Eucharia Anunobi who is in need of a husband by texting (sic) her number to me. Augustine. 08133824234.

Sir, I am Engr. Joseph Adebola in Ilorin. I saw an advert that Eucharia Anunobi is looking for a God-fearing man as a husband. I am interested, Sir. I need the details about her. Thanks. 07068493967.

Dear Uncle Bayo, God Bless you. Please, kindly try and connect me with Eucharia Anunobi. I am particularly concerned about her crying for a person who can assist her to solve the problem of her son’s ill health. I am from Osun State, partly from Osogbo and Modakeke Ife. My name is Akeem Alarape.
Please, send my GSM number to the woman and by God’s grace, I will see that Joshua, her son, is healed of the sickle cell anemia disease and the woman will surely come back to you to say thanks. She will see wonders through the assistance of God and our forefathers. Tel: 0803514570

But some fans of the actress are not finding the development funny and have advised that she should be careful in order not to fall victim a second time.

INI EDO Pulls Galaxy Of Stars Down To Her Movie Premier

Call it a galaxy of stars and you wouldn't be wrong as Nollywood stars trooped out to honour Ini Edo's movie premier. The star studded premiere of the movie which had superstars and movie industry heavyweights like Richard Mofe Damijo, Fred Amata, Segun Arinze, Zik Zulu-Okafor, Desmond Elliot, Emem Isong, Uche Jombo, Tonto Dike, Monalisa Chinda, Patience Ozokwor, Mike Ezuruonye, Annie Macauley, Chidi Mokeme, Susan Peters in attendance commenced with interviews and photo snaps on the Red Carpet; then cocktails and networking followed suit. Guests were thereafter ushered into the screening room.

The event that started a little behind schedule with an opening prayer had the National Anthem performed by Stella Damasus.

Memories of my Heart' which stars prominent actors and actresses like Ramsey Nouah, Ini (herself), Uche Jombo, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Koffi Adjorlolo, Monalisa Chinda, Desmond Elliot tells the story of Halle who has attended several auditions but has been unable to get a role. She finally gets her chance when she claims to be Bankole Da Silva’s fiancée, an oil magnate she’s never met. She’s given the role on the condition that Bankole funds the movie. Halle now struggles to get out of the web she has spun for herself . Just as Halle gets Bankole’s attention, Bankole suffers a terrible accident leaving him with amnesia. Dr. Dammie nurses him back to health and into her waiting arms. As the relationship deepens, Halle re-appears on the scene throwing Bankole into a state of confusion.
With Desmond and Emem Isong behind the production of the new flick, Royal Arts Academy Production, a brain child of Emem Isong, Desmond Elliot and Uche Jombo has continued to prove that it is a movie production outfit

LEPA SHANDY: How All My Efforts To Save My Marriage Failed

Omoniyi Kassim aka Lepa Shandy is not the happiest woman on earth at the moment. When her husband relocated to the UK, shortly after their marriage, little did she know she would one day come back to spinsterhood. Six years after, the marriage has crashed despite all her efforts to save it.


The Nollywood star actress narrates her ordeal thus: "Yes my marriage is over. i tried to make it work, but my husband frustrated all my efforts. Even when he stopped communicating, I still continued and twice I went to London to see how we could make things work. So now I'm single again, but I'm not searching, I need time to sort myself out." Sade

KANU NWANKWO: I'm Not A Member Of IBB's Campaign Group

At last, Super Eagles striker and international soccer star, Kanu Nwankwu, has come out to debunk the claim that he has joined the IBB Presidential Campaign Group.

Penultimate week, rumours went round town that the footballer had given his unalloyed support to the former military dictator. But a visibly angry Kanu says, far from getting associated with IBB, he’s a professional footballer and social figure who rrespects his public image.
In his words, “How can anybody claim I have joined Babangida campaign train? It's all rubbish and laughable. I am not a politician and I have not endorsed anybody for any election. I am a professional footballer with a reputation and I cherish my image so much. I'm not campaigning for any politician."
A Lagos based political analyst who pleaded anonymity, , said it was possible IBB’s group was trying to ride on the popularity and brand equity of the football star to win more supporters to its side.

KANAYO O KANAYO Flags Off Political Campaigns, Gives Reasons For Choosing The PDP

The 2011 elections will certainly be dramatic as more and more Nollywood stars are going into active politics, the latest being Kanayo O Kanayo, better known as KOK by his fans.
KOK is contesting for Ahiazu/Ezinihitte Federal Constituency in Imo State.
He justifies his foray in active politics as predicated on his mission to be an agent of change.
According to him, “We are all politicians, the only difference is our level of activism in politics. Just as I also tell people, we are all actors, it depends on the kind of acting where we provide service.
In the Law class, I was told that we are all agents no matter what you do. A lawyer, who stands before a judge and doesn’t present his case very well will lose and therefore, he has to act well to tell the judge that he knows the fact and a doctor who performs an operation, wrongly has acted wrongly and therefore, will have a problem in his hands.”
On why he chose to foray into politics, he says “ I am getting into the mainstream right now. Number one is to represent the yearnings and aspirations of my people; this is as a result of the societal contributions I have made through my trade and therefore, I want to represent them at the legislative hierarchy. It would not be out of place for me to say that the industry where I come from will be adequately represented, because we have had people outside our industry barb our hair in our absence and I think it is unfortunate. With my candidature, I believe that the industry will be the better for it.”
But why the PDP of all parties?
The star actor answers “Well, I believe that the PDP has more structures and would provide a better pedestal for anybody who is a first timer. That’s one. I also believe that the PDP is the best. Even with all the wrangling in the party, it still remains the most organized political party. Thank God that the chairman, Dr Nwodo is trying to ensure internal democracy right now, but I still believe that the party still holds the ace in terms of organization, in terms of structure, in terms of spread, accessibility and I think that if they get their acts together with the Jonathan presidency, the sky isn’t going to be the limit for the country.”

Kidnap: UCHE JUMBO Vows Not To Go Near Her State Of Origin

Due to the spate of kidnap cases being recorded in tthe Eastern part of the country, Nollywood stars from that region are afraid of going home as usual to celebrate the coming yuletide.

One of such is beautiful and talented actress and movie producer, Uche Jombo, who has declared that she will not go anywhere near her state of origin, Abia State, until the present spate of kidnappings is tackled by the government.
When asked if she’s scared of being kidnapped, the award-winning actress, who said the act has dented the image of the state, said, “I am not scared. I am Ada nganga 1. I am a proud Abia girl. Until everything is put in place, I will not step foot in my village and not even in Aba because they are not safe. No production can take me there. I have not been to my state in a long time and I am not planning to go there until the kidnapping issue is addressed.”
The actress, who just returned from the United States, where she had gone to promote her new movie, Holding Hope, will soon be jetting out of the country again to Canada for the same purpose.

"My Husband Ensures I Do Not Kiss In Movies" - THELMA OKODUWA

In Nollywood, it’s different strokes for different folks with regards to married actresses and how tolerant their husbands are towards their playing romantic roles in movies.

While the likes of Omotola Jalade do not have a qualm acting romantic roles, Nollywood diva, Thelma Okoduwa says her husband is allergic to such roles.
helma explains: “He has a problem with that but at least he believes in me. Before we got married, he used to insist on going through the script before I accept any role to ensure I won’t be kissing anybody.
But right now he’s fine with it. It’s not as if he’s giving me the free hands to do all that but there’s a limit to which I can go.”
On how she met her husband, the star actress says: “I actually met my husband in the course of my job when I went to Abuja to do a stage performance. He didn’t come to watch the show because he’s not a Nollywood fan so he didn’t know me at all. But somehow I ran into him through a friend.”
The screen diva also explains the reason she’s always wearing jeans.
In her own words, “Most times you’ll find me in my jeans because I’m most comfortable in them anytime, any day.They’re comfortable and smart. My husband does not really have a problem with what I wear though I’m not the type who goes overboard in my dressing. I wear clothes that accentuate my figure and I know the difference between looking sexy and decent.”

How RITA DOMNIC Did Nigeria Proud In Kenya

Despite  the two bomb blass that occured in Abuja, the Nigerian Golden Jubilee recorded a resounding success at the international level. In recognition of her enormous contributions to film making in Africa, Nollywood star, Rita Dominic was a Special Guest of the Embassy of Nigeria in Nairobi, Kenya to participate in several activities to celebrate Nigeria at 50.

Rita received a warm welcome from Kenyans and Nigerians living in Kenya. She granted several high profile television and newspaper interviews to talk about the Nigeria at 50 celebrations and her career in Nollywood.
The actress attended a special Gala night held on 30 September sponsored by the corporate community including UBA and Ecobank. On October 1, she was the Guest of Honour at a reception held by the Nigerian High Commissioner of Kenya, Dr. C. W. Wigwe and his wife in honour of Nigeria at 50. On behalf of the embassy, she presented awards to deserving Nigerians in Kenya who have excelled in their various endeavours and projected the country in a positive light.



While in Nairobi, Rita participated in a charity walk alongside the wife of the Prime Minister of Kenya Mrs. Ida Odinga to raise funds for the Kenyan Paraplegic Organization (KPO) to build a care center for paraplegics.
Rita also attended special masses held in various churches to commemorate Nigeria at 50.

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Lover Boy, RAMSEY NUOAH Bounces Back With INI EDO's Latest Flick

Months after she declared interest to go into movie production, Screen Diva Ini Edo has finally decided to put her dreams to screen as she produces her first movie, “Memories of My Heart”, which will be premiered on the 15th of October at 10A Ikoya Avenue, off Macpherson Street, off Bourdillion Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.

The most spectacular as pect of the movie is that it marks the final come back of Nollywood star actor, Ramsey Nuoah, to the industry.

Memories of My Heart which promises to be a block buster was co-produced with Emem Isong and tells the story of Halle an aspiring actress who had atteneded several auditions without getting a role. She finally gets her chance when she claims to be Bankole Da Silva’s fiancée, an oil magnate she’s never met. She’s given the role on the condition that Bankole funds the movie. Halle now struggles to get out of the web she has spun for herself. Just as Halle gets Bankole’s attention, Bankole suffers a terrible accident leaving him with amnesia. Dr. Dammie, a female doctor nurses him back to health and into her waiting arms. As the relationship deepens, Halle re-appears on the scene throwing Bankole into a state of confusion.
Disclosing what the movie is all about, the sultry actress said, “Memories of my heart” is a love story. Its a feel-good movie to make you fall in love again and I assure you, after watching it, you will’.