Saturday 28 November 2015

Photos from Omoni Oboli's THE FIRST LADY London premiere


(L-R) Joseph Benjamin, Omoni Oboli, Alexx Ekubo & Anthony Monjaro
The London premiere of Omoni Oboli's The First Lady was held yesterday at Odeon cinema, Greenwich, London, the Mecca of African films in the UK. Gracing the red carpet were the star cast of film director/producer Omoni Oboli alongside Alexx Ekubo, Joseph Benjamin and Anthony Monjaro. In attendance were also ace comedian AY,  Kene Mkparu - Filmhouse Nigeria MD/CEO, Dipo Winsala - Nollywood Movies channel director, Jane Ezenaka - Miss Nigeria UK, Kene Okwuosa, Moses Babatope, Dj Abass and Sam Anwuzia - CEO ZAFAA Awards. 

The well attended premiere which was packaged by media /events management company DJAMEDIA was captured by the lenses of ace photographer Michael Tubes. More photos after cut

Saturday 31 October 2015

Fri/13/Nov: The 19th African Film Awards 2015 (London)

African Voice Newspapers 

presents
 
The 19th AFRICAN FILM AWARDS 2015
(Formerly Afro Hollywood Awards)

PHOTOS: Larry Ekundayo tames Lamptey to win ABU Welterweight belt (#WhereIsMyFlag)


Nigeria's Larry 'The Natural' Ekundayo yesterday at Troxy Hall, London defeated Ghana's Joseph Lamptey to become the new African Boxing Union (ABU) welterweight champion. Larry won unanimously on all the three judges score cards in a well attended bout which was also broadcast live on London Live channel. Check out more exciting photos from Michael Tubes after cut..

Wednesday 21 October 2015

Photos from Mo Abudu's FIFTY movie London Premiere & After Party!!

London's West End stood still for the premiere of Mo Abudu's FIFTY movie at Vue Cinema Leicester Square. The sold out event was attended by the leading cast members - Iretiola Doyle, Omoni Oboli, Dakore Egbuson - Akande, Nse Ikpe Etim and director Biyi Bandele. A scintillating after party followed at the plush St Martins Hotel. Photos by Michael Tubes. Check out more photos after cut...

Friday 9 October 2015

Saturday 19 September 2015

PHOTOS: Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 Band at the 13th London African Music Festival (LAMF15)



Seun Kuti and The Egypt 80 Band gave a sterling performance at the opening show of the 13th edition of the London African Music Festival held at Union Chapel. Islington, London. Check out more brilliant photos by Michael Tubes after cut...

Tuesday 15 September 2015

Special OFFERS on KING COOKWARE - Call 08008818949 and quote DJA1. (Sponsored Advert)

Special offers are now on luxury cookware by KING COOKWARE. Simply call 0800-8818949 and quote DJA1 to take advantage of this special offers. www.kingcookware.com. More photos after cut

Sunday 6 September 2015

This Sept: SEUN KUTI, YINKA DAVIES, MIKE AREMU for London African Music Festival 2015


Seun Kuti, Yinka Davies and Mike Aremu are 3 of the main acts performing on 3 dates at the 13th London African Music Festival organised by Joyful Noise. Seun Kuti and the Egypt 80 Band will be performing on Friday, 18th, Sept at Union Chapel in Islington while Yinka Davies and Mike Aremu will both be performing live at Canada Water Calture Space on the 19th and 24th of September respectively. Pls check out full details after cut

Saturday 5 September 2015

OC Ukeje, Weruche Opia, others shine at When Love Happens London premiere (Photos)

 

OC UKEJE & WERUCHE OPIA

The red carpet shone light a million stars yesterday at the London premiere of When Love Happens. It was a celebrity roll call as stars took turns to 'waltz' the red carpet on a warm London evening at Odeon cinema Greenwich. Stars of the movie Weruche Opia and OC Ukeje led the way on the carpet also 'walked' by the director Seyi Babatope, gospel music star Sammie Okposo, broadcasters Adora Oleh and Priscilla Nwikpo, actors Lateef Lovejoy, Anthony Monjaro and Afrobeats starlet Vicky Sola.

Executive directors Kene Mkparu and Kene Okwuosa alongside Moses Babatope, CEO of Talking Drum Entertainment (UK distributors of When Love Happens) were also in attendance at the event hosted by Dj Abass.

WHEN LOVE HAPPENS is currently showing in 5 UK cinemas (pls click HERE for cinemas & screen times). Photos by Michael Tubes.

Saturday 22 August 2015

Eniola Badmus, others attend Philippa Abraham's Basira In London premiere (Photos)

ENIOLA BADMUS
The London premiere of Philippa Abraham's BASIRA IN LONDON yesterday witnessed a sizzling hot red carpet and 5 sold out screens at Odeon Cinema Greenwich. In attendance was lead star Eniola Badmus alongside film producer Philippa Abraham, Wunmi Obe, Princess Deun Solarin, Ayo Shonaiya, Wale Gates, Tolu Yesufu, Theodora Oyebade and a host of others. The event which was hosted by Dj Abass had over 1000 guests in attendance. More pics after cut

Wednesday 12 August 2015

Nominations for WOMEN 4 AFRICA 2016 are now open.


Nominations for the 5th Annual WOMEN 4 AFRICA 2016 are now open so check out the categories at www.women4africa.com and nominate an amazing woman today. Check out video from 2015 edition after cut...

Tuesday 11 August 2015

Fri/21/Aug: Philippa Chiedu Abraham’s BASIRA IN LONDON premiere


Fri/21/Aug: 
The London Premiere of Philippa Chiedu Abraham’s 
BASIRA IN LONDON

Starring

Fri/28/Aug: RE-UNITE, NETWORK & GIVE Dinner & Charity Ball - UK 2015


M.S.A Network Presents

EVENT: RE-UNITE, NETWORK & GIVE - UK 2015
(A Family Health Awareness Charity Ball)

DATE: 
Friday/ 28th / August / 2015

Michael Tubes presents SOUNDS OF AFRICA - A Photographic Exhibition (From Tue/25/Aug)


EVENT: MICHAEL TUBES Presents SOUNDS OF AFRICA (A Photographic Exhibition)

SOUNDS OF AFRICA is a photographic exhibition showcasing the works of African artistes who are taking African music to the global stage. Come and see 'new and unseen' images of great African music giants in this spectacular photographic exhibition.

Wednesday 5 August 2015

Premiere Alert: WHEN LOVE HAPPENS London premiere advance tickets go on sale


PREMIERE ALERT - Advance Ticket Booking: Fri/4th/Sep - When Love Happens: Advance tickets are now available online on Odeon Cinema website to the London premiere of WHEN LOVE HAPPENS showing on Fri/4th/Sept. 

Simply click HERE to book your tickets.

(Pls NOTE that advance tickets for the general release will be available soon). ‪#‎WLHUK‬ ‪#‎WhenLoveHappensUK‬

Premiere Date: Friday, 04, Sept, 2015
Venue: Odeon Cinema, Bugsby Way, Greenwich, SE10 0QJ
 


Wednesday 17 June 2015

Glam Africa Magazine hosts Big Brother Africa Winner In London (Sat/27/June)

Glam Africa magazine will on Saturday 27th June host its Summer Edition 2015 cover girl/ Big Brother Africa winner, Dillish Mathews, in London. She'll be partying with Glam Africa readers plus there’ll be photo opportunities, and signed copies of this edition of the magazine for all attendees.

Sunday 14 June 2015

Sizzling photos from The Perfect Man London premiere (A Diana Childs film)

Ashley Holland, Diana Childs & Ikenna Obi

The London premiere of Diana Child's THE PERFECT MAN held last Friday at Odeon Cinema, Greenwich. In attendance were movie producer Diana Childs, lead male actors Ikenna Obi & Ashley Holland, Ken Smart and the entire cast and crew. The event which was hosted by Dj Abass also had in attendance top movie director Obi Emelonye, Nolly heart throb Joseph Benjamin, Baroness Jay and Larry Denor. Event sponsors were Western Union and Talk Talk Tv (African Tv Boost). Photos by Fem Star Photography. Check out more photos after cut....

Tuesday 26 May 2015

Diana Childs’ THE PERFECT MAN (12A) movie premieres in London on June 12, gets 12A certification

Ovation magazine photoshoot with cast and crew of THE PERFECT MAN


The romantic flick THE PERFECT MAN (12A) will premiere in London on Friday, 12th, June, 2015 at Odeon cinema Greenwich. The movie which also stars the producer Diana Childs also features UK acts Ikenna Obi, Ashley Holland, Ken Smart,  Toni Adams, Tara Nwachukwu. and a host of others.  The movie which was shot entirely in the UK  has a 12A classification for viewing.  Confirmed guests at the London premiere include publisher of Ovation magazine Chief Dele Momodu and UK media and industry personalities
Watch trailer after cut...

Monday 18 May 2015

OKEY BAKASSI TO HOST IGBO NEW YAM FESTIVAL, CORK IRELAND 2015

OKEY BAKASSI
 Ace actor and comedian Okey Bakassi is confirmed to host this years’ edition of Igbo New Yam Festival holding in the city of Cork, Republic of Ireland. The event which comes up on Sunday, 2, August at Cork City Hall will feature Igbo cultural activities which will include dances, music, fashion and the official cutting of the ‘new yam’. 


OKEY BAKASSI
The Igbo New Yam Festival is an annual event held at the end of the rainy season in early August. The festival is an event symbolizing the conclusion of a harvest and the beginning of the next work cycle. The celebration is a very culturally based occasion, tying individual Igbo communities together as essentially agrarian and dependent on yam.


Friday 15 May 2015

Fri/22/May: KINGMAKERS London Premiere (Final Trailer - 2015)


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Check out the final trailer cut for KINGMAKERS London premiere coming up on Fri/22/May at Odeon cinema, Greenwich. Click HERE to book your tickets..

Wednesday 29 April 2015

Photos from London production of THE GODS ARE NOT TO BLAME (2015)


Back stage photos (1) from the London production of Ola Rotimi's The Gods Are Not To Blame at Lost Theatre, London, SW8. Produced by Ayo Jaiyesimi. Directed by Lookman Sanusi. This production ends this Thursday 30th and there are limited tickets available. Click HERE for tickets. Photos by Princess Deun & Ekua Andrea Agha. Official Media Partner - DJAMEDIA UK. Check out more photos after cut...

Friday 17 April 2015

Fri/29th/May: YORUBA WOMEN CHOIR Live in Concert (London) + Femi Sofela

Fri/29th/May: 
YORUBA WOMEN CHOIR Live in Concert (London) 
+ Femi Sofela

Wednesday 15 April 2015

Premiere Alert: THE PERFECT MAN London Premiere - Fri/12/June (A Diana Childs Concept)



 THE PERFECT MAN London Premiere
(A Diana Childs film)

EVENT: 
The  London premiere of Diana Childs’   
THE PERFECT MAN

Wednesday 8 April 2015

This April 2015: Ola Rotimi's THE GODS ARE NOT TO BLAME (5 London Dates)



THESPIAN FAMILY THEATRE & PROD. 
and
HEAVY WIND MEDIA PROD.
present

Ola Rotimi's
THE GODS ARE NOT TO BLAME 
in London

Sunday 29 March 2015

Photos from HUNTING 4 HUBBIES London Premiere



It was an exceptional night of glitz and glamour at the London premiere of Yinka Idowu's HUNTING 4 HUBBIES which held last Friday 27th March at Odeon Cinema, Greenwich, the 'Mecca of African Movies in the UK'. In attendance were the entire cast and crew of the movie which included the director Yinka Idowu, producer/writer Jagwah Jaiye, actor/Dj Amour Owolabi and former Big Brother UK housemate Victor Ebuwa. The event which was hosted by media and events consultant Dj Abass (and tv personality Mary Shittu who hosted the red carpet) was captured by the lenses of ace photographer Fem-Star Photography. Check out more photos after cut..

Tuesday 3 March 2015

Fri/27/Mar: HUNTING 4 HUBBIES London Premiere (A Yinka Idowu Film)


EVENT: 
The London Premiere of 
'HUNTING 4 HUBBIES’
(A Yinka Idowu film)

Fri/10/Apr: FUNMI OLAWUMI live in Concert at Union Chapel, London

EVENT
FUNMI OLAWUMI 
Live In Concert 
@Union Chapel
Nigerian singer Funmi Olawumi, the leader and founder of the Yoruba Women Choir, performs an intimate show with her 9-piece band as she premiers songs from her soon to be released CD (Yoruba Soul) which takes off from the success of her current CD “Funmi Ti De” (Joyful Noise Records). The new recording "Yoruba Soul" brings together all the glories elements of Nigerian rhythms of afrobeat, hi-life, juju and fuji into one infectious naija rhythms. - See more at: http://store.unionchapel.org.uk/events/10-apr-15-funmi-olawumi-union-chapel/#sthash.4MPYOTTc.dpuf

Sunday 1 March 2015

Photos from GLAM AFRICA FASHION NIGHT 2015



It was a colourful and vibrant evening at Glam Africa Fashion Night 2015 which held on Sunday at Porchester Hall London. The event featured catwalk presentations from 6 African designers namely Kosibah, Tina Lobondi, Eldimaa Fashion, Kwame Koranteng, Larissa Mode and Simply Glamorous Fashion.

Fri/6/Mar: The London premiere of Toyin Moore's BLOOD TYPE starring John Dumelo


EVENT: 
The London Movie Premiere of Toyin Moore's 
BLOOD TYPE

Friday 27 February 2015

Photos: Sir Gabriel Igbinedion, Gov Rochas Okorocha, other celebs at THY WILL BE DONE London premiere

(L-R) Mary Njoku, Mercy Johnson - Okojie and Obi Emelonye
Sir (Chief) Gabriel Igbinedion, Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, Mercy Johnson - Okojie, Ramsey Nouah, Mary Njoku, Dayo Amusa, Jason Njoku, Ayo Shonaiya, and Golda John were among many celebrities and personalities that attended the London movie premiere of Obi Emelonye's THY WILL BE DONE which held yesterday at BFI Imax Cinema, Waterloo, London. The event which was hosted by Dj Abass and Pauline Long was the first in a series of global premieres scheduled for the movie. Check our more photos after cut..

Thursday 26 February 2015

Photos: MERCY JOHNSON & RAMSEY NOAUH arrive London for today's THY WILL BE DONE premiere


Nolly stars Mercy Johnson - Okojie and Ramsey Nouah have both arrived in London for this evening's premiere of Obi Emelonye's THY WILL BE DONE holding at BFI Imax Cinema, Waterloo. Pictures above show Mercy Johnson arriving Heathrow Airport this morning and at her Chelsea hotel and also Ramsey Nouah at Arise TV studios this morning. So have you bought your tickets? Very limited tickets left. Find out details after cut...

Monday 23 February 2015

Monday 16 February 2015

Photos: GLAM AFRICA unveil its 10 model finalists for its Fashion Night

SHEILA MELLO
Glam Africa held a casting call in London three weeks ago to select models for the forthcoming Glam Africa Fashion Night event taking place this Sunday, 22nd Feb in London. Twenty two (22) models out of almost hundred were finally selected by the judging panel, and with the help of public votes, these girls were shortlisted to the final ten all of whom will model the collections of the six designers showcasing at the event.

Tuesday 27 January 2015

SIX DESIGNERS ANNOUNCED FOR GLAM AFRICA FASHION NIGHT 2015

(L-R) YEMI 'Kosibah' OSUNKOYA and TINA LOBONDI

The organisers of Glam Africa Fashion Night 2015 have announced six fashion design houses participating at its debut event on Sunday, 22nd of February at Porchester Hall, London.



They are namely Yemi Osunkoya’s Kosibah, Tina Lobondi, Kwame Koranteng, Feyisola Adeyemi’s Simply  Glamourous Fashion (SGF), Larissa Meat’s Larissa Mode and Elizabeth’s Eldimaa Fashion