REFLECTIONS, FEVER, HEX TOP WINNERS LIST AT AFRIFF 2015

Beauty to behold was that glamour that radiates from a star studded event which expectedly was this years AFRIFF 2015 as the event was brought to Lagos for the first time in its existence. From the opening night to the master classes, industry talks to dress rehearsals, it was as expected massive in turnout and every film maker can be proud to say "This is African International Film Festival" indeed.

The night started out with stars and industry delegates all synergizing to the build up for the winners to be announced and yes it did not fall short of expectation as Desmond Eliots Reflections made the list with a bang as well as Clareance Peters Hex.

Below are the full list of winners.

Full List of Winners

Best Short Film

"Hex" and "The Encounter"

Best Student Short Film

"Joy"

Best Animation

"Legacy of Rubies"

Best Short Film on the Continent

"Alma"

Audience Choice Awards

"Silent Tears"

Best Actor

Charlie Vundla

Best Actress

Fulu Makhovami - "Ayanda"

Best Screenplay

"The Price of Love"

Best Documentary

""E18HTEAM"

Oronto Douglas Award for Best Nigerian Film

"Reflections" - Desmond Elliot

Best Director

Raja Amari

Best Feature Film

"Fevers'

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GIAMA AWARDS SO COLOURFUL

The 2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA) presented by PEM OFFSHORE, was hosted by AY, and also featured a special performance by our 2015 GIAMA Song of the Year artist – Korede Bello ‘GODWIN’.

The 2015 GIAMA Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Clarion Chukwurah by Nollywood prolific director ‘Lancelot Imaseun‘.  The glitzy and glam event was well attended, and some of our special guests include Rita Dominic, Jim Iyke, Eniola Badmus, Pascal Atuma, Korede Bello, Big Brother – ‘Melvin’, Moses Inwang, YAW, Seyi Brown, Jedi, Belinda Effah, Anita Chris, James Costello, Okey Ezugwu, Bianka Johnson, Dr. Kulah, Tangi Miller, Moses Efret, Chuks Ajoku  and several others.

AFRIFF UNVEILS PLANS FOR ITS 2015 ANNUAL AWARD NOV 8-15

The organisers of the annual Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) have unveiled an impressive line-up of festival programme which holds in Lagos, Nigeria from November 8 to 15, 2015.

The programme, as announced by the festival’s Artistic Director, Keith Shiri reveals a series of industry sessions, master classes and movie screenings totaling 180 films, out of which 155 are in competition.

This year, AFRIFF returns for its 5th year of cinematic celebration. During the weeklong event, Lagos Island will be illuminated by the wonder and diversity of global cinema, with screenings at the Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island, Genesis Deluxe Cinema, Lekki, and City Mall Cinema, Onikan.

Shiri who spoke to journalists from London said AFRIFF 2015 would once again celebrate the best of African and Diaspora films the festival is known for.

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DAILY INSPIRATION

Subject: Waiting for an Answer!

When our daughter was 15, she ran away. She was gone more than 3 weeks. Those were the longest 3 weeks of our lives. We looked everywhere for her and sought help from law enforcement and friends. During those desperate days, my wife and I learned the importance of waiting on God in prayer. We had come to the end of our strength and resources. We had to rely on God.

It was on a Father’s Day that we found her. We were in a restaurant parking lot, on our way to dinner, when the phone rang. A waitress at another restaurant had spotted her. Our daughter was only three blocks away. We soon had her home, safe and sound.

Waiting on God is never easy, but no matter the end result, it is always worth it.

We have to wait on God when we pray. We may not know how or when He will answer, but we can put our hearts constantly before Him in prayer. Sometimes the answers to our prayers don’t come when we would hope. Things may even go from bad to worse. But we have to persevere, keep believing, and keep asking.

Waiting is never easy, but the end result, whatever it is, will be worth it. David put it this way: “Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you” (Ps. 9:10). Keep seeking. Keep trusting. Keep asking. Keep praying.

What’s on your heart that you need to talk to God about today? Will you trust Him and keep praying?

Time spent in prayer is always time well spent.

Further Reading:
Psalm 9:1-10; Isaiah 56–58; 2 Thessalonians 2.

Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:10.

AMAA 2015 October 1 Shines: List of Winners

It was an event full of glamour and colours at the 11th edition of the prestigious African Movie Academy Awards which for the first time held outside Nigeria Bayelsa state at the beautiful Port Elizabeth Eastern Cape of South Africa.

The stars did not fail to live up to expectation as the red carpet and pre-event felicitation was a sight to behold. The award proper kicked off in grand style as the atmosphere was just perfect for a night of unexpected winners....

The list of winners is as seen below as Kunle Afolayan did not fail to live up to expectations with three award to its credit. Ayomakun (AY's) 30 Days in Antlata and The Legacies of Rubbies made it to the list as expected.

Best Short Film: Twaaga – Burkina Faso

Best Animation: The Legacies of Rubbies – Nigeria

Best Documentary: Egypt Modern Pharaohs ‘Nasser’ – Egypt

Best Film in an African Language: Timbuktu – Mauritania

Best film by an African living abroad: Fevers – France/Morocco

Best diaspora short film: Sound of Tears – Canada

Best diaspora documentary: The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution – USA

Best diaspora feature: Supremacy – USA

Best Production design: iNumber Number – South Africa

Best costume design: October 1 – Nigeria

Best Make-Up Njinga: Queen of Angola – Angola

Best soundtrack: Triangle Going to America – Ethiopia

Best visual effects: iNumber Number – South Africa

Best Sound: Lobraz Khan – Mauritius

Best Cinematography: Lobraz Khan – Mauritius

Best Editing: Timbuktu

Best Screen Play: Le President

Best comedy film: 30 Days in Atlanta

Best Nigerian Film: October 1

Best Child Actor: Layla Walet Mohammed and Mehdi A.G Mohammed – Timbuktu

Best young promising actor (Joint winners): Kemi Lala Akindoju – Dazzling Mirage Hassan Spike Insingoma – Boda Boda Thieves

Best actor in a supporting role: Samson Tadesa – Triangle Going to America

Best actress in a supporting role: Hilda Dokubo – Stigma

Best actor in a leading role: Sadiq Daba – October 1

Best actress in a leading role: Lesliana Pereira – Njinga: Queen of Angola Best first feature film by a director: Destiny Ekeragha – Gone Too Far

Best Director: Abderrahmane Sissako – Timbuktu Best Film: Timbuktu – Mauritania... 

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AfricaMagic Original Film Festival Premier In Grand Style

It was all glitz and glamour at the all star studded African Magic Original Film Festival Premier yesterday at the Land Mark event center VI as the colours flew in rainbows with stars like OC, Tope Tedela, Omoni Oboli, Stanley Ohikhuare, Belinda Yanga, Zeb Ejiro, Obi Emelonye, Fidelis Duker, INI Edo, Andrew Ohio and a whole lots more stum the arena and get in the game of what they know how to do best.

The event well organized by the PR department of Multichoice Nigeria was a well attended one and with lots of music, drinks, food and fun filled as film makers once again got the chance to network and talk about what they know how to do best. Out of the 8 movies paraded for viewing the guests had to make a choice of which movie to be screened on this day and yes with the help of a ballot, the movie AMIABLE was choosen which was directed by Stanley Ohikhuare featuring Kiki Omeli, Belinda EFA and others....

GistMeTvMag of course was there to bring you the gist and all that went down on this beautiful night. Follow @Ohio_Andrew @GistMeTvMag on twitter as well as instagram for more clips..... Inspired By Africans For Africa

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AMAA 2015 GALA EVENT IN STYLE

It was all colour at the 2015 AMAA sponsored galla event where all it was all famzy with the nominees and top celebrity relaxing after a year long of hard work....

This years award promises to pull up surprises and upset as professionalism and class has been the name of the game since the last edition in Bayelsa last year. Inspite of the delay in this years eventual date for the award which was postponed due to circumstances beyond control, the organizers of this laudable project has decided that South Africa Port Elizabeth will be the home to the best of Africa's finest cinematographers and movie makers.

In 41days from now all road will lead to OR Thambo airport in SA and the best of the best in the movie industry will converge.

@GistMeTvMagazine will be live at the red carpet to give you first hand report on the glitz and glamour of this prestigious event.

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MTV AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS KWAZULU-NATAL RAISES THE ROOF AT THE DURBAN I.C.C.
FIFTH EDITION OF THE SHOW MARKS TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF VIMN AFRICA
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BIRTHDAY OF THE LATE NELSON MANDELA



 Stars of the African and international music industry came out in force tonight in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa for the fifth uplifting edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal. Saluting and championing African music, youth culture and achievement, MAMA 2015 brought the continent together for a massive celebration contemporary music and creativity, including electrifying performances, collaborations and awards presentations.

 The MTV Africa Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal 2015, brought to you by KwaZulu-Natal Province in association with Absolut Vodka andin partnership with The City of Durban, returns to the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC), KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa on Saturday 18 July 2015.



The big winners on the night included Nigerian stars Yemi Alade and Davido, who took home the Best Male and Best Femaleawards, respectively, while hip hop star Cassper Nyovest nabbed the Best Hip Hop award. “Koko master”, D’Banj, won the MAMA Evolution award, a new category honouring established artists who have made an indelible mark on African and global music culture, taken African music to new territories around the world, pushed the boundaries of creativity, and shaped the soundscape of contemporary Africa.

 South African comedian and newly appointed Daily Show host Trevor Noah triumphed in Personality of the Year.  Patoranking won Best New Act Transformed by Absolut, given in recognition of new and emerging artists.  Saran Kaba Jones and S’Bu Mavundla shared equal honours for the MTV Base Leadership award.

 Stunning collaborations between artists of different genres saw NE-YO take to the stage with Seyi Shay, 2Face collaborating with Bucie, Sauti Sol pairing up with Yemi Alade and Patoranking swapping beats with K.O.  The show ended on a high with a jubilant medley mash-up by Artist of the Decade winners P-Square, featuring hit tracks “Personally”, “Chop My Money”, “Alingo” and “Shekini”. Other performers included DJ Fisherman, NaakmusiQ, DJ Tira, Anselmo Ralph, Danger from Big Nuz, Duncan, Burna Boy, Stonebwoy, Da LES, Diamond, Flavour, Toofan, D’Banj, Davido, Uhuru, Black Motion and Cassper Nyovest.

 Emmy award nominated actor, Anthony Anderson captivated the 5,000-strong MAMA audience with his lively humour, engaging charisma and unexpected outfit changes - including a booty-licious transformation into Nicki Minaj, as he accepted the Best International Actaward on her behalf.

 Commenting after the show, Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, said: “Africa is a continent of the now and the future; tonight was testament to that. MAMA 2015 represented and reflected the abundant amount of creativity and passion this continent breeds.”

The MAMA 2015 coincided with the nationwide celebration of the late Nelson Mandela’s birthday, a fact that was touched on by artists in the show.

 Walking the red carpet at the awards were nominees Bonang Matheba, HHP, Chameleone, Dreamteam, HHP, Riky Rick, Samini, OC Ukeje, Bebe Cool, Mpumi, Jovi, Uhuru and Vanessa Mdee. Other famous faces included comedian Trevor Gumbi, Nigerian OAP Toolz, MTV Shuga star and Mr Nigeria Emmanuel Ikbese, BET “Top Actor” winner Altovise Lawrence, Miss South Africa Liesl Laurie, Boity, Khuli Chana, Joselyn Dumas, Jessica Nkosi, actress Zikhona Sodlaka, and MTV Base VJs Sizwe, Nomuzi, Ehiz and Sandile.

2015 MTV AFRICA MUSIC AWARD WINNERS:

Best Female: Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
Best Male: Davido (Nigeria)
Best Group: P-Square (Nigeria)
Best New Act Transformed by Absolut: Patoranking (Nigeria)
Best Hip Hop:  Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
Best Collaboration: AKA, Burna Boy, Da LES & JR: “All Eyes On Me” (SA/Nigeria)
Song of the Year: Mavins: “Dorobucci” (Nigeria)
Best Live: Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Video of the Year:  “Nafukwa” – Riky Rick; Director: Adriaan Louw
Best Pop & Alternative: Jeremy Loops (South Africa)
Best Francophone: DJ Arafat (Ivory Coast)
Best Lusophone: Ary (Angola)
Personality of the Year:  Trevor Noah (South Africa)
MAMA Evolution: D’Banj (Nigeria)
Best International: Nicki Minaj
Artist of the Decade: P-Square
MTV Base Leadership Award: Saran Kaba Jones & S’Bu Mavundla

 For more information on the 2015 MTV Africa Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MTVBaseAfrica. To join the conversation about the awards please use the hashtag #MTVMAMA2015

AMVCA 2015 RECAP: And The Winner Is

It was a splendid build up to this years grand finale of the AMVCAs  as African stars from all over brought their A game to play on the various red carpet to the pre-party, the main event and of course to the after-party.

The nominee's brunch kicked off the celebration with the unveiling of the various partners of this years event. The nominees were treated to a great brunch with hair treatment to photo sessions, spar and lots more. The star stunned the red carpet in grand style with the likes of Wale and Wole Ojo topping the list and of course the ever gorgeous Linda Ejiofor and miss Vimbai of Star Gist showing class.

Then it was the Nominee's pre-event party, this was a major outing by all nominee and they sure turned up in style, the red carpet had loads of all kinds of fashion house styling the nominees, Uti Nwanchukwu in his all white suite, Gideon Okeke, Joycelyn Dumas, Julius Agu and the ever gorgeous Yvone of the Hotel Majestic telenovela made the night colourful and one to remember.

Then it was the event proper but then just before it kicked off was the cocktail where stars get to mingle and connect with the red carpet afterwards experiencing once again what is regarded as the best fashion display of the year. The stars didn't disappoint in anyway this year but one major talking point linger more and that was INI Edo's controversial wear that got a lot of fashionista talking! I leave that to your opinions and sure you had a handful of those from media houses.

The grand finale was the clinching of the award by the nominees and as expected, October 1st didn't disappoint giving the support it had and hype by various media platforms. Andrew Ohio Ohiorenoya was a good competition for the Hausa category and in his words, er hope to see more Hausa block buster this year and give the other Hausa producers a reason to improve on the quality of their production. Rita Dominic's movie The Meeting came to the party as well as AY's 30 Days in Atlanta which has broken the record of a block buster sales of 76 million naira sales in a shirt while. Stanley Ohirekua Verdict proved its worth in excellent cinematography which even October 1st couldn't handle.

And The Winner Is?:

Best Art Director

Pat Nebo – October 1

Best Television Series

Shuga

Best Make-Up Artist

Sacred by Lola Maja- October 1

Best Comedy Writer

Tunde Babalola – The Meeting

Best Drama Writer

Tunde Babalola – October 1

Best Cinematographer

Stanlee Ohikhuare – Verdict

Best Documentary

The Gift to the Nile -Yvonne Bassey

Best Lighting Designer

Lanre Omofaye – October 1

Best Short Film

Oblivious – Kiki Omeili

Best Indigenous Language – Hausa

Bincike – Hafizu Bello/Abubakar Bashir

Best Indigenous Language – Yoruba

Iya Alalake – Faithia  Balogun

Best Indigenous Language – Igbo

Onye Ozi (The Messenger) – Obi Emelonye

Best Indigenous Language – Swahili

Veve – Srika Hemi Lakhani

Best New Media – Online

Hard Times – Imoh Umoren

Best Supporting Actor

Blossom Chukwujekwu – Knocking on Heaven’s Door

Best Supporting Actress

Linda Ejiofor – The Meeting

Best Video Editor

Victoria Akujobi – Reflections

Best Movie

October 1 – Kunle Afolayan

Industry Merit Award

Amaka Igwe

Best Movie (Comedy)

The Meeting – Winner

Best Movie (Drama)

A place in the Stars – Steve Gukas

Best Actor in a Drama

OC Ukeje – Secret Room

Best Actress in a Drama

Kehinde Bankole – October 1 – Winner

Best Actress in a Comedy

Rita Dominic – The Meeting – Winner

Best Actor in a Comedy

Femi Jacobs – The Meeting

New Era Award

Ayo Makun (AY) – 30 Days in Atlanta

Best Movie Director

Kunle Afolayan – October 1

Best Costume Designer

Deola Sagoe/Obijei Oru – October 1 – Winner

Best Sound Editing

October 1 – Kulanen Ikyo