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Victoria Inyama: Actress celebrates birthday with emotional cancer survival story

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Victoria Inyama turned a year older on November 23, 2017, and had a lot to be thankful for including her cancer survival years ago. The beautiful veteran actress took to her Instagram page on November 23, 2017, where she thanked God for making her celebrate another birthday. She wrote about surviving cancer and had a successful cancer surgery back in 2006. \”I woke up on this day in 2006, 9 hrs surgery, d doctors & nurses woke me up with Happy Birthday songs. D treatment is d most painful, still hurts, they didn\’t think I would make it so he let them in……………….So am on d journey of D Self & here I Am, I don\’t want Pity, I need You to Praise God for Me. So my hair doesn\’t fully grow, so I cut it and wear it confidently. I woke up on this day in 2006, 9 hrs surgery, d doctors & nurses woke me up with Happy Birthday songs. D treatment is d most painful, still hurts, they didn't think I would make it so he let them in……………….So am on d journey of D Self & here I Am, I don't want Pity, I need You to Praise God for Me. So my hair doesn't fully grow, so I cut it and wear it confidently. My darlings, Try Not to let anyone steal You from You, it's hard when you're in it……….You are All you've got. To anyone dealing with Cancer, it's mind over matter. My Prayers are with You. God is still God. Domestic Violence/Mental/ Emotional/ Psychological Abuse /legal Bully/ Keep me in your prayers too. Thank You for all your lovely messages. God bless you All for me. Am humbled #emo#8J+PvQ==###emo#8J+PvQ==###emo#8J+PvQ==###emo#8J+PvQ==## #living#loving#laughing #learning#gratefulheart A post shared by Victoria Inyama (@victoriainyama) on Nov 23, 2017 at 11:23am PST \”My darlings, Try Not to let anyone steal You from You, it\’s hard when you\’re in it……….You are All you\’ve got. To anyone dealing with Cancer, it\’s mind over matter. My Prayers are with You. God is still God. Domestic Violence/Mental/ Emotional/ Psychological Abuse /legal Bully/ Keep me in your prayers too. Thank You for all your lovely messages. God bless you All for me. Am humbled #living#loving#laughing #learning#gratefulheart,\” she wrote 370 Views

Actress\’ Yvonne Nelson baby daddy denies being married

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Yvonne Nelson\’s baby daddy, James has come out to deny claims that he is married to the lady been speculated to be his wife. The British born photographer, made this known on Instagram when a fan tried to call him out about being married. Well, James went straight to the point to correct the fan\’s opinion. \”I\’m not married… but whatever works for you,\” he ended his response. It would be recalled that there has been a speculation about the marital status of James since it was revealed that he was the father of Yvonne Nelson\’s baby. Ghanaian site, Ghana Celebrities reported on November 1, 2017, that Yvonne Nelson’s invisible baby father is allegedly someone’s husband. There is a published alleged screenshot conversation of a Nigerian woman who claims to be his wife on the site. According to the site, his wife\’s name is Keela Harrison. There is also a photo of what looks like the wedding between Jamie and Keela Harrison in London. It would be recalled that Yvonne confirmed in her interview with WOW Magazine that, Jamie has kids with another woman. 415 Views

Chelsea wing-back makes squad for Liverpool trip

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Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses has been included in the squad for the weekend Premier League trip to Liverpool after making a full recovery from a hamstring injury. Moses has been out for over a month following the hamstring injury he suffered during Chelsea’s 2-1 loss away at Crystal Palace on Saturday, October 14. After two weeks of training, the 26-year-old is now fit enough to be included in a matchday squad. According to Chelsea manager Antonio Conte, Moses has been included in the squad for the Premier League trip to Liverpool on Saturday, November 26. “His condition is good. For sure he needs a bit of time to recover the best form. Tomorrow he is in our squad,” Conte said at a press conference ahead of the game. “I think I want to put him on the bench, and then to decide if there is the necessity to put him on or not. “I am very happy because now he is fine, but he needs a bit of time to find the best physical condition.” Games missed Moses missed four Premier League games, one league cup tie and three Champions League fixtures. The hamstring injury also prevented the Nigeria international from being part of the Super Eagles in the last international break. Moses missed Super Eagles away trip to Algeria for their last game of the 2018 FIFA World Cup which ended in a 1-1 draw and the 4-2 win over Argentina in a friendly game. Moses has made just six Premier League appearances and played in one Champions League game so far this season. He is yet to score since his goal against Arsenal in a Community Shield in August. 423 Views

PETER OKOYE: SINGER SAYS THIS IS HIS BEST YEAR OF HIS LIFE

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The pop singer is relaxed about the sensation news of Psquare\’s split has created in recent weeks. During this period, a video was leaked of the three brothers fighting themselves at their lawyer\’s office. Peter Okoye who has just signed a solo record deal has put all the drama behind him and said 2017 is turning out to be his best year ever. The father of two said this on his Snapchat today, Thursday, October 12, 2107. He posted a selfie of himself drinking fine wine and wrote \”best year of my life.\” The look on his face shows he is truly not worried. On On Friday, September 29, 2017, Peter Okoye told his brother Paul Okoye that he has moved on from the group. \”Pls enough of the shades my brother I have moved on,\” he told Paul after his twin brother slammed him for performing at small events. Peter Okoye has also publicly bragged that he will perform Psquare classic songs even now that he is solo. 378 Views

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHIME

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Chime is the third friend of Davido that was found dead in the car with DJ Olu on Saturday 7, 2017. He was a close friend to late DJ Olu and also his business partner. It was reported that there were hard drugs found in the car where his body and that of DJ Olu were found dead. We take a look five things you need to know about the late Chime. 1) Chime and DJ Olu were childhood friends in Ibadan. They attended the same primary school, Oritamefa Baptist School. After years of not seeing each other, they reunited on social media. 2) Chime was musically talented. He was in the school choir and used to play the drums. 3) He attended the University of Lagos before he dropped out. 4) Chime and DJ Olu were business partners. They were into real estate and petroleum. 5) He shared a flat with DJ Olu at the very expensive Banana Island. The police commissioner of Lagos state command says that the initial autopsy has been carried on DJ Olu and Chime but the pathologist said there is a need for additional confirmation before he comes out with the final autopsy 408 Views

WATCH SAMUEL AJIBOLA AND OLUSEGUN OBASANJO IN NEW \”DELE ISSUES\”

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The hilarious trailer features former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, and also offers a glimpse at what his \’acting career\’ would be like. The upcoming and anticipated episode will see Obasanjo declare his support for the hilarious Dele as President. The web series \”Dele Issues\” revolves around the main character; Dele and his daily hilarious encounters and the awkward situations he most times find himself in. These awkward situations often cause him to make some decisions which are sometimes rather ridiculous. The special episode featuring the Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, will be released on YouTube on Saturday, October 14, 2017. 369 Views

10 THINGS WE KNOW ABOUT \”THE WEDDING PARTY 2\”

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Pulse Movies have put together 10 things we know about the anticipated sequel to the highest grossing Nollywood movie. Here\’s everything we know. 1. The sequel is titled \”The Wedding Party: Dubai Destination.\” 2. Niyi Akinmolayan, who is popular for \”Out of Luck,\” \”The Arbitration,\” \”Room 315,\” and \”Falling\” directed the film. The original film was helmed by Kemi Adetiba. 3. The sequel returns with original cast Sola Sobowale, Daniella Down, RMD, Ireti Doyle, Ali Baba, Ikechukwu the Rapper, Enyinna Nwigwe, Beverly Naya, Saka, Banky W, Adesua Etomi and Somkele Idhalama. 4. The original cast members are joined by Patience Ozokwor, Chiwetalu Agu, Chigurl and Seyi Law. 5. \”The Wedding Party 2\” which commenced shoot on May 1, 2017, shot in Nigeria for at least two weeks before heading to Dubai for another two weeks. 6. \”The Wedding Party 2\” follows the romance between Nonso Onwuka and Deirdre; the bridesmaid from London. 7. From some of the tidbits and teasers that have been shared online, we know that Dunni and Dozie are having twins. Also, the dramatic Tinuade Coker has a new rival in Ozokwor\’s character. 8. The sequel is produced by ELFIKE Film Collective: a partnership of EbonyLife Films, FilmOne Distribution, Inkblot Productions and Koga Studios. 9. The Wedding Party 2,\” will debut in 15 territories. According to the Group Executive Director/COO FilmOne, Moses Babatope, the movie is aiming to be released in 15 territories when it makes its debut later this year. 10. \”The Wedding Party\” will have its world premiere on December 10, 2017, before making its debut in Nigerian cinemas on December 15, 2017. 382 Views

GENEVIEVE NNAJI MAKES HOLLYWOOD DEBUT

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Based on Adewale\’s childhood, \”Farming\” tells story of a young Nigerian boy, \’farmed out\’ by his parents to a white British family in the hope of a better future. Instead, he becomes the feared leader of a white skinhead gang. The upcoming autobiographical story features Nnaji alongside Hollywood actors Kate Beckinsale, Damon Idris and Gugu Mmbatha-Raw. Idris plays the young Nigerian boy, Enitan, Beckinsale plays the white foster mother Ingrid, while Mbatha-Raw plays a kind teacher who offers Enitan a chance at redemption. Nnaji\’s role is currently unknown. Genevieve Nnaji, a Nollywood veteran who is popular for classic movies such as \”Ije\” and \”Keeping Faith,\” recently made her directorial debut with the upcoming movie, \”LionHeart.\” The movie which was shot in Enugu State features the actress in a lead role alongside Steve Eboh, Pete Edochie, Kalu Ikeagwu, Onyeka Onwenu, Nkem Owoh, Kanayo O Kanayo, Ngozi Ezeonu, Phyno, Peter Okoye among others. Written by C.J Fiery Obasi based on a screenplay by Ishaya Bako and Emil Garuba, \”Lion Heart\” follows the story of an Igbo family that is into transport business. Nnaji\’s directorial debut comes after the success of the 2015 movie \”Road to Yesterday,\” which introduced her as a movie producer. Nnaji\’s representative is yet to respond to Pulse Nigeria\’s request for comment. 381 Views

WATCH EPISODE 2 OF WEB SERIES \”THIS IS IT\” SEASON 2

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In the episode titled \”Firecracker,\” Tee\’s cousin is Dede\’s uninvited guest! Deji stomps the yard with a little extra and serves the Mwenda some life. The episode is written and directed by LowlaDee, and produced by Funmbi Ogunbanwo. It stars Nick Mutuma, Chiagoziem Nwakanma and Olumide Oworu. The first season of \”This is It\” followed the first year journey of the young clueless newlyweds Dede and Tomide\’ The season, which focused on the first six months of their marriage, saw them adjust to living together, dealing with friends and a little drama. The romantic comedy also stars Stan Nze, Bimbo Ademoye, Bukola Oladipupo, Teni Aladese, Chisom Ofor, Joyce Maina, Kunle Coker, Tosan ugbeye, Asa’ah Samuel among others. New additions for season 2 include Jemima Osunde and Ozzy Agu. The second season, which is also the final season, will clock in at 10 episodes with the finale episode titled \”This is Us.\” 383 Views

\”Hello, Rain\”: Are Nigerians ready for a sci-fi Nollywood movie?

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The latest Nigerian film to prompt this question is \”Hello, Rain,\” a C.J Fiery Obasi film which merges magic and technology. The sci-fi film is the screen adaptation of Nnedi Okorafor\’s \”Hello, Moto.\” Of course, the Nigerian film industry has had sci-fi films such as \”Kajola,\” \”Device\” and \”The Day They Came,\” but none, despite the effort, had mainstream success or launched the genre. The most successful genre in Nigeria is comedy: the top three highest grossing films are all comedy. Currently, there\’s an influx of the genre in the Nigerian market, which can be attributed to its already existing success. Filmmaking is a business and one can only make money by delivering what his/her audience wants. There are several reasons why some of these unconventional genres are left untouched in Nigeria. When you look at the resources that go into making one, you will realize why some filmmakers won\’t take the risk with a genre that isn\’t tested, trusted or accepted by the audience. Does this mean that there\’s no room for the success of unconventional genres? No. There\’s actually an audience for every film. \”Everybody enjoys a range of films. I think what tends to happen a lot of time is that people like to box African films,\” Akin Omotoso said during the screening of \”A Hotel Called Memory,\” yet another uncommon kind of film; a Nigerian film with no dialogue. C.J Fiery is one of the three young filmmakers under the collective \’Surreal 16\’: a collective designed to create a new kind of Nigerian cinema that is unhinged and unconventional. With projects such as \”Ojuju,\” \”O-Town,\” \”Mami Wata\” and \”Bruja,\” Obasi has always been an ardent supporter of alternative narrative in African filmmaking. Obasi isn\’t alone. Keira Hewatch, who leads the cast of the upcoming \”Hello, Rain,\” shows her apparent passion for innovative projects as she had also starred in Niyi Akinmolayan\’s 2010 sci-fi film, \”Kajola\”. She is of the opinion that just as the success of a particular film started a boom of comedy craze, a successful sci-fi film will also kick off one for the genre. A commercially successful sci-fi film will be a huge boost for several other filmmakers who dream of touring this less travelled route. \”It\’s wrong to assume that people are just stuck on comedy,\” she told Pulse Nigeria. \”The reason why it seems like they are stuck on comedies is because it is a tried and tested road that worked, so producers are playing safe and sticking to it, which is great.\” What happens when/if these uncommon films fail to go mainstream or break box office numbers in Nigeria? In 2016, \”Green White Green\” screened in Nigeria after its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival among other festivals. Unfortunately, it never made it to any Nigerian cinema. \”It isn’t for the Nigerian audience,\” film distributors said. \”It\’s what it is. The way the industry is structured right now, it is at a place where they are not willing to take certain risks. And I completely understand it,\” Abaa Makama, who directed \”Green White Green\” said about the performance of the movie in Nigeria. \”They feel like the audience has not evolved to a degree where they would assimilate this type of work. But, it\’s all about risk-taking.\” However, the cinema isn\’t the only existing distribution platform in Nigeria. According to Makama, \”Green White Green\” went on to become a commercial success. \”We have done well at festivals, but we have also penned a lucrative deal with Netflix, and it\’s going to be on several international airlines. We are making our money back, and then some,\” he said during a chat with Wana Udobang on Culture Diaries. These unconventional films may not be a mainstream success, but they are successful in their own right. Africa has a lot of stories to tell and quite a number of filmmakers who want to tell these stories. Most Nigerians may not be ready for a sci-fi movie, but there are viewers who yearn for a variety of stories. Projects such as \”Hello, Rain,\” \”Green White Green,\” \”A Hotel Called Memory\” and a remake of \”Kajola,\” will always find its audience. 364 Views

Newark International Film Festival Ike Nnaebue\’s: \”Sink or Swim\” wins best narrative feature

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This is a 3-day film festival that celebrates and recognizes the works of filmmakers globally. This is an international platform that showcases creativity. This event is scheduled for Newark, New Jersey, each year in September. This year, NIFF received over 800 entries from film-makers all over the world, competing for the categories; Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary, Best Short Film, with a Youth component for all these categories. There was also a category of music, and a new addition for Audience-Choice. \”Sink or Swim; The Perilous journey”, by producer Prince Richard Nwaobi-E and Adjetey Anang, directed by Ike Nnaebue with Screenplay by Anna Hanson saw its first international screening at Citiplex Theatre on Saturday, 9th Sept. 2017. The movie serves a social-advocacy project highlighting the dangers of irregular migration and human trafficking across the African sub-region. The movie was inspired in the wake of the frequent loss of lives on the Mediterranean as people travel in search of greener pastures. This was a collaborative effort by an all-African cast from Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Zambia, Kenya, Cote D-Ivoire, Togo, Guinea and South Africa which consists of actors like Zack Orji, Adjetey Anang, Raymond Ofula, Ali Nuhu, Mzee Chillo, Fred Amugi, Ama K, OG Nelson, Ruth Ndulu, Seun Akindele, Sika Osei, Cassie Kabwita, Deyemi O, Zoree Seidu, Romeo Kwame, Kalu George, Cosmos Segbefia and Vicky Coker. The movie received an Official Selection for the categories of Best Narrative Feature and Best Actress. The screening was a huge success as the story captivated the audience and gave them an awakening to the sad reality of the dangers of irregular migration, human trafficking and the plight of the migrants. The finale was the awards ceremony on Sunday, 10th September 2017 at the Newark Symphony Hall that was attended by several celebrities. The award ceremony was hosted by actress and model, Eva Marcille of America’s Next Top Model fame and co-hosted by Rob Stapleton. Ultimately, \”Sink or Swim\” carried the day by sweeping the awards for both categories nominated. Ama K. won Best Actress. \”Sink or Swim,\” took the ultimate award for Best Narrative Feature, 2017. 453 Views