Sunday 8 November 2015

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALHAJI B MARTINI


Need i explain who this Handsome Zeus is?


Oh,He's BRYAN OKWARA, Actor, International Model, Martini Ambassador and a Zillion more..


Its his birthday today..

We just want to wish him.. A Happy Birthday.

If you haven't, You can that on
Instagram,Facebook, Twitter - Bryan okwara

May the Odds forever be in his Favor..

Thursday 5 November 2015

SOKATALK Messenger. The new #Soccerthing For Soccer Fans!


In case you haven't heard - This is what is #trending now, the FOOTBALL MESSENGER. If you are a true analyst, perhaps love to talk football online, then this application is a perfect platform to rep your team. It's amazing.


https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ng.com.zoycomsolutions.sokatalk

Here are some screenshots:


There's so much you can do with this messenger. You can share pictures, videos and audios with your friends.

SokaTalk Messenger is available for smartphones and tablets.


Wednesday 28 October 2015

CANTIK CURVES FOR PLUS SIZE LADIES

Cantik Curves is the premiere brand of contemporary collections designed to fulfil the lifestyle of the beautiful, voluptuous, and confident woman. The brand strives to provide women of curves with smart, stylish and sophisticated collections that accentuate and celebrate their bodies. 


This luxury online clothing line was created specifically to serve plus size women between sizes 12-24. These sizes are available in our ready to wear collections. Sizes 24 and above are available on request.



This collection titled ELEGANCE features contemporary ready to wear outfits which could be worn for any occasion. From spandex cotton fabrics to off-duty maxi dresses, to comfortable plus-size t-shirts and more, this collection comprise all a curvy girl need for a fun-filled day. The collection could be worn to work or as an evening dress, cocktail or wedding outfit.




Creative Designer, Jennifer Ogoo Okolo says,
“Our focus on plus size is to create a new and fresh fashion experience for women of larger sizes. We create and structure all of our designs to fit every women wearing plus size so that whether you are “hour glass shaped” or “apple shaped” or “pear shaped”, there is always a piece for you at Cantik Curves”.




Credits:Styling/Shoot Direction: Jennifer Ogoo Okolo @jenniferogoo

Models: Crystal Chisom @crystazzz12 and Obianuju Kristabel @kurvykris

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All available at
Jumia https://www.jumia.com.ng/cantik-curves-clothing
Konga https://www.konga.com/cantikcurves

Tuesday 22 September 2015

CHAIRMAN ACTORS GUILD ABUJA TALKS ABOUT THE THE GUILD,CAREER AND GOALS...

For some of us who knows absolutely nothing about the movie industry. well,its a lot more than the movies you see.. There are different guilds that make up Nollywood.
Here we are meeting one of the Chairmen of Nollywood's Actors Guild.

BELLA - Hello sir, it is an honor.

AGILITY- Same here Bella

BELLA- Can we know you?

AGILITY- I am Onwurah Agility. Chairman Actors Guild of Nigeria Abuja Chapter. An actor producer, director n a businessman.

BELLA - What the Guild is all about?

AGILITY- Actors Guild of Nigeria is an association of actors working for a common purpose especially the welfare of members. It has branches all over the states of Nigeria and a few chapters outside Nigeria. I am the Chairman of all the Chairmen of Actors Guild of Nigeria. Chapters not branches.






BELLA - What does it take to be a member of Actors Guild?

AGILITY- To be a member of Actors Guild of Nigeria, you will have to register and be paying dues. Registration is done at different chapters of the Guild. Once you register with any of the chapters, it's for nation wide.

BELLA- what are the achievements of the Guild since it's inception?

AGILITY- The Guild in the year has turned the face of Nollywood.
It has helped to rebrand the image of our country Nigeria and give it a new face lift
It Has also provided jobs for more than 10 million Nigerians directly or indirectly. its helped crime rate reduction by taking so many youths out of the street. It has added to d country's GDP And so many other things.

BELLA - And what new plans / policies do you have in place as a chairman?

AGILITY - For Abuja, because producers thinks it's a little bit on the high side to produce movies, we have talked to some hotels that are entertainment friendly, they give us discount for accommodation and some of our events.
Hotels like Nanet Suites, Top Rank Hotels, Febson Hotel, and so many others
Recently we have plans of partnering with directors and producers to make good movies that we'll share ownership
By this we can make more faces and more good movies in Abuja.
On policies, we are talking with our legal partner to see how royalties will be paid to our members. No matter how small a role u play in a movie, you are entitled to royalties of the movie. Working on it.

BELLA - So,sir how has being the chairman affected your career and personal life?

AGILITY - It's not been easy because producers avoid giving me jobs.
Some are afraid I may stop them when they don't treat actors well on set. Or using people who are not members of the Guild to shoot their movies.
Personally it has afforded me the opportunity of meeting many great people, nurtured me politically and also afforded me the opportunity of serving my people helping their dreams come true

BELLA - Thats great sir, can you to take us down memory lane on how it was when you first started acting, your first movie, title and the role you played?

AGILITY - I joined the industry in 2002 but my 1st major movie was Don Bishop in 2004 and I played a sub lead. I was part of a big drug syndicate headed by Bishop who is the Don. A challenging role I must say. I played the role of Sly, righthand man of the don.









BELLA- so how many movies have you featured in so far?

AGILITY- I have featured in over 30 movies. Though since my chairmanship, I do more of radio voicing and movie producing.

BELLA - Thats alot. have you considered making your own movie?

AGILITY - Yes. Aside being an actor, I m also a producer. I produced my 1st film in 2007 ULOAKU. 2008 Chukwukadibia. Directed by Leo B. I have two movies I will b producing between now and early next year and I promise it's going to be a blockbuster.

BELLA - Sir, as a father, would you like any of your kids to become actors?

AGILITY- My 1st Daughter Munachimso is already acting. Actually she was part of my 2008 production wen she was 2 months old. She is now 7 with 6 movies to her name and she is quite good










BELLA - Wow... how does Mrs Onwurah and family handle your acting career?

AGILITY - It's not easy but when u have an understanding wife, everything seems easy. If i hadn't married her, I would have being divorced. She is a gift from God.

BELLA - I can understand that.. How do you handle moving on the street and being accosted by fans? I am actually your number one fan.

AGILITY- That's part of it. I try as much as I can to be myself, although I try to avoid some places. U can't stop seeing people arguing if it's you or not. I still relate with my fans and public well. I love them all and still ask for their support and encouragement. They are the reason we are still in business.

BELLA - what word do you have for the Nigeria youngsters who would want to go into acting?

AGILITY - Everything has its principles, they just have to abide by the rules of the game to get it right. U must always practice and learn, be patient and wait for your time. Know that no director or producer will make u a star . If you are not good, no producer or director will keep using you unless u improve.

BELLA - what advice do you have for parents who have kids that wants to go into acting?

AGILITY - Encouragement. When you encourage your kids, they will go all out for it and at the same time avoid doing bad things. They will not like to disappoint u if they know they have their parents supports. Teach them morals at home and they will not misbehave in public.

BELLA- thank you for this wonderful interview sir I'm Honoured!

AGILITY- Anytime Bella..





Get to know the Chairman Actors Guild of Nigeria,Abuja Chapter, An Actor, Business man.
Here we go with Few interesting things about him.

- He was given cheiftancy title as early as 1982.

- He was the captain of my school's volleyball team.

- The name AGILITY was given to him by his principal in one if their Rehearsals.. it's stuck with him forever

- He's best Food is Yam..

- And from Bella, He is an Amazing person..

Connect with him in Facebook: Agility Onwurah.
Instagram: @actorsabuja

Tuesday 15 September 2015

MEET THE BULL OF CINEMATOGRAPHY

It was great interviewing Boris Of BULL Media.

Q- Can we know you sir?

A - My name is Chukwudi Boris Nzogbu. A cinematographer, And a Non-linear editor. I live in Abuja, Nigeria.


Q- You are one of the best cinematographers in the country… How has been the journey so far?

A- It's been fun all the way. Reasons being that, I Love My Job. Anytime, any day. I have spent well over a decade on this job. I have equally trained a number of young men and women. That has been my Joy.





Q- Thats great sir. About Accepting criticisms? How well do you take criticisms?

A- Criticism is one of the propelling factors to greatness.


Q- Can you talk about some of the challenges in filming?

A- Getting the right equipments is one of the major challenges.






Q- What are your thoughts on your personality? Strengths? Weaknesses?

A- On personality, people associate with you if it adds up to the overall output and quality of the production. As regards strength, nothing is impossible. Weaknesses, we are but humans, anything can happen.

Q- Are there any new projects you’re working on that you can talk about?

A - Yeah. Currently I am working on a documentary about Nigeria at 55. We are touring states in Nigeria.

Q- Wow. that must be huge. A little on Bull media sir?

A- We are also offer, events management services, Branding, training and other multimedia services. Bull Image Limited is a multi-media outfit with the aspirations of churning out international start video and audio.




Q- Any advice or word for Upcomers?

A- If film making is not their hobby, they will not go far, but if it is, the sky is their stating point.

Bella- Thank you Mr Boris. it is an honor sir.
Boris- You are welcome. Anytime you need me don't hesitate to contact me.
Twitter: @Nzogbu
Facebook: Chukwudi Boris Nzogbu
IG: borisnzogbu

NOLLYWOOD'S BIGGEST RISING. MERCY SALMA AMINU

Dear BB readers, 
I have known this beautiful actress for years now... one thing ive learned from her, THE SKY IS JUST A STARTING POINT. 

Lets meet her.
Nollywood Actress Mercy Salma Aminu, also known as princess hails from okene in Kogi state Nigeria.



She is the second daughter of the family but last of her mum. She is well schooled, not only was her mum a tutor, "my mum made sure we attended the best schools, both primary and secondary" she said.





She also studied English language and literary studies in university of Abuja, where she ventured into acting in her 300 level, her first movie was "awaited dreams" where she acted along side late Sam loco Efe and junior pope odowodo.



She graduated in 2010 and had to go for her youth service in Enugu where she did her Nysc presenting a program with NTA Enugu, which prompted her to take a break from the movie industry until she was done with her service in 2011. After which she had shot couple of movies like, depression, final destination , open seed, men from the dead, couple of sitcoms , Be Condomized(a short movie on YouTube ). Couple of others and one of which is her most popular movie "Drift Beyond Conscience " an Mnet movie which is constantly shown on Africa Magic 151 a movie which she played lead and wowed her viewers. She is also a producer, one of her major production is a Tv program which she produces for Mnet called Toron Giwa, shown on Africa Magic Hausa. The talented actress is cooking something big as she urges everyone to wait for her lips dropping performance in her next movie cos she is ready to wow you.







She is a MUST WATCH OUT FOR.

Wednesday 12 August 2015

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Monday 3 August 2015

MISS PLANET WORLD

Hiya BB Fam,

To Miss Planet Nigeria World

  Are u a Model and you wish to represent Nigeria @ miss planet world in Georgia next month?
Text your details ASAP to 09099777560 for Your interview and visa arrangement.
We  Can't Send delegate this Year because Our Event Is coming up this October and Miss Planet World In September.

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Hiya BB readers,
Are You a Writer? Here's Your Chance To Win 'Saraba Manuscript Project'...

Nigerian writers resident in Nigeria or elsewhere in the world are invited to submit completed fiction or non-fiction manuscripts.

The prize includes an award of N100,000 to the winning manuscripts in the fiction and the non-fiction categories. All shortlisted entrants will receive a publishing deal from Saraba, including N100,000 advance against royalties.

Read how to submit here: http://nosairabor.blogspot.com/2015/08/are-you-writer-here-your-chance-to-win.html?m=1

Tuesday 7 July 2015

Dear BB readers, Can this be true?


Lagos based Bachelor Writes On Daily Pains Of A Single Rich Guy.

His own words : It’s funny to me when I read online that all that is required to get a Naija gal is money! People exaggerate the influence of money. Many guys automatically assume that once you display some cash, gals will automatically trip for you like mad. While it may be true to some extent (I have experienced that), it is not always the case.

I am not particularly stinkingly rich but I am a very comfortable bachelor working with one of the foremost multinational oil companies in Nigeria. I can afford the basic things of life with ease and with enough to spare. I also have friends & colleagues who are very comfortable and face similar challenges I and others face. Any rich, single guy will possibly identify with some of the challenges I am about to outline, if not all. Some of the challenges are as follows:

1. Many girls automatically assume that you are a player – Drive a nice car, wear good clothes, smell well and live in a comfortable house and many gals automatically tag you out as a player. undecided I have been told so many times by girls. One of my close friend had to quit a relationship because his girlfriend was just too insecure and didn’t trust him. sad My ex-gfs have also accused me of cheating eventhough I was never caught.

2. Many think you have a girlfriend – You walk up to a girl, chat her up and start off a conversation. You become her friend and eventually ask her out. She tells you to your face that she knows that you already have a girlfriend, and possibly a fiancée. She tells you that it is virtually impossible for you to be single with your current status. For goodness sake, what does my financial status has to do with my relationship life I tire o. From that point onward, they hardly take you serious.

3. Some girls are just interested in your money – Yes, many rich guys can testify to this. You meet lots and lots of female fraudster – we call them runs girls. angry They pretend to like you but all they are interested in is to get a share of your ‘national cake’ – your money. I can not count the number of times that girls (that I am still toasting) will be asking me to pay for their house rent, set up a business for them, etc when I am yet to start dating them. Even at the stage of friendship, some start asking for phones, Brazilian hairs and all kinds of stuffs. It’s annoying! Why is it so hard sometimes to meet a decent, good looking girl? I must confess not all girls are like that but many are.

4. You spend more for your girlfriends – Girlfriends who have rich boyfriends expect their guys to spend more for them. You will find out that your broke male friends spend far less for their girlfriends ( and the girls appear to be contented), but in your case, your girlfriends expect that you ‘prove’ your love by spending your cash on them. If you don’t spend lavishly, you risk being tagged as ‘stingy’ cry

5. Fine girls tend to play more ‘hard-to-get’ with the rich guys than the broke ones – YES! You heard me right. It’s surprisingly ironic, isn’t it? Fine girls tend to play hard to get with the rich guys because they want to been seen as decent and not after money. Many atimes, it’s just sheer pretence. embarassed They pretend to be decent, good, domesticated. They may sometimes hide their promiscuous and cheap lifestyle because they assume that they have finally met the serious-minded rich guy. So, they want to appear like a good girl. Some may also play hard-to-get so that you can spend more during the toasting stage. Meanwhile, you find out that these girls keep rolling carelessly and freely with the not-so-rich guys in the neighborhood.

6. You become paranoid. You find it hard to know who really loves you – You also tend to think the girls in your circle are only around because of your money. You become confused and it gets difficult to settle for a choice. It seems best to have settled for someone before you ‘made’ it. embarassed

7. You may actually meet fewer number of good girls – You heard me right. You find out that you meet mostly bad and extremely extroverted girls. This is because the richer you get, the more isolated you may become. You drive your car, meaning that you do not meet ladies often in the bus or park. You do mostly online transfer meaning that you also miss out on ladies who visit the banks. You also are too busy to visit near-by higher insitutions where you can meet various chicks. We often live in very secured estates where everybody minds his/her own business further isolating us from meeting the real, ‘good’ gals out there. We tend to hang out in bars and clubs where you meet the highly extroverted, possibly bad gals. Gals in church are possibly worse-off too and not much better. Sigh…. cry

8. You spend more than others to get a gal others would easily get with little cash – Another sad truth. Standards are set for you. While the not-so-rich guys will think twice before spending even less than 5k on a girl, you find yourself spending comparatively more for a gal. Due to your class, you have minimum standards for yourself, and you find it hard to go below it as it has become part of your lifestyle. First impression matters a lot for women. When you take a lady on a date within your ‘minimum standard’ which may be very ordinary to you, she may become carried away with the lavishness. She often steps up her game so as not to appear cheap. cool

9. Your true personality is often buried beneath your financial strength sad – Rich guys are one of the most misunderstood persons. Sometimes, we just want to be ourselves. However, friends and hanger-bys tend to be insecure and intimidated around us and think of us only in terms of our money. You jokingly tease a girl, and she is quick to point out to you that ‘is it because you think you have money?’ Not only girls, even fellow friends around you will feel very insecure. Some do not want to introduce you to their girlfriends because they are afraid that you will snatch them away. You find street guys freely talking to these fine young girls, and nobody calls them names. If you do same, people tag you as arrogant, player, disrespectful, etc. All focus is on you. Gossips are directed towards you…hmm angry

10. You find out the real, hard truth that money can not buy true love – Of course, money plays a very big role as it can fuel and sustain true love but money can hardly get you true love. Money can get you a beautiful woman, but it can’t get you a decent, faithful and loyal girl. Ever rich, comfortable or even upcoming guy out there should focus more on building a personality that is attractive to ladies. I have been poor and loved by a lady unconditionally before. I am comfortable and have been hurt by a lady recently. I have been both poor and rich in my life.

From my experience, I can very well say that LIKEABLE PERSONALITY COMES BEFORE MONEY.

Monday 6 July 2015

WELCOME BELYKE'S BLOG

Hello BB READERS, being here just feels just homely. So, lets make it home.

Akiva Goldsman once said Writing is both a pleasure and a struggle. There are times when it’s really aversive and unpleasant, and there are times when it’s wonderful and fun and magical, but that’s not the point. 

Writing is my job. I’m not a believer of waiting for the muse. You don’t put yourself in the mood to go to your nine-to-five job, you just go. 

I start in the morning and write all day. Successful writers don’t wait for the muse to fill themselves unless they’re geniuses. 

I’m not a genius. I’m smart, I have some talent, and I have a lot of stubbornness. I persevere. I'm not the best. I’m just the one still writing.”

I believe in creativity, i believe in  witting, i believe in writers. Although in our movie industry (Nollywood) Writers are seldom appreciated, probably because some of us are to lazy to up our or game or the industry dosent give a shit.

Well, i give a shit, make that two. I believe writers are hardworking, Creative and the heart of a movie, whatever the genre.

So, we writers especially in Nollywood need to step up for real. we need to stop the whole "Rich boy marrying a village nobody/ wicked uncle killing everyone and gets struck by the gods" shit. There's more to being creative than that.

By heaven's grace i am one of you, i know it's not easy sitting all night straining your eyes,  murdering your keyboard and over-working your brain. but whatever worth doing is worth doing well. We can do better as Screen-writers. 

oh common, we can. I can and i am working towards it, i pray you do too.

Let's help the industry, let's help ourselves, our careers because like it or not it is business, and we strive to make it.

Erica Jong once said Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark places where it leads.   So Read, Research, ask questions, be patient, Write from your head and re-write that piece of crab  from your heart until  it becomes a masterpiece. and there isn't no master piece without a Master right??

So goodluck and Remember "there's no limit to what you can achieve in life so long you have God" quote me on this one...

Happy reading.

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