Charles Okafor Recieves Preachers News Award
Ace popular Nollywood actor Charles Okafor has received an Award from Preachers News International, a Magazine that preaches the message of the preachers at its 10th Anniversary ceremony for making movies that propagate the gospel.
Charles who spoke with enthusiasm at Villa Park Hotel, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos venue of the event recently said that the Award humbles him stating that if there is anything he was taking away, it was the fact that the Lord is saying to him that people are watching him. ” There are more eyes on me to continue to be on my toes in a certain way. So, I am honoured and I feel humbled to be identified in honour of this magnitude. But for me, its worth it”. He said.
He noted that he is not leaving circular movie as he is into advocacy films within the secular sector where he picks an issue with the view to redefining, re crafting and remaking the society.
He pointed that people have said so much about Juju and Voodoo in Nigerian films attributing this to be the product of the society. ” I want to tell you here and now that the script writer is a product of the society, there is nothing you see on television in our movies that is not a product of our society. If I do a ritual film for instance, it is because there are ritualists in the society because you cannot write in abstract.” He said adding that one cannot write a script out of what he does not know but rather, on things he relate to on daily bases. He explained that there are people who are very inclined to juju and voodoo and for the fact that one may not does not mean that it does not exist.
He however, asserted that we need to punctuate the treatment of juju and voodoo in our films and deal with them knowing that it has debilitating effect when its not handled with care. Explaining further, Charles said that we equally need to let the world out there know and see the good side of Nigeria even though we cannot completely do away with these films because for some, its cultural as 9 out of 10 Yoruba movies will always stick to that direction because its part of their world view. Citing gun and sex as part of the American world view. He stated that every society has its own challenges. ” In Africa, in Nigeria, this voodoo, juju thing might be our own challenges but that is not to say that it should continue in the manner that people have overtly incline to it”. He appealed that certain other good aspect of Nigeria should be exposed and sell so that people don’t begin to think that everything about Nigeria is juju.
On the other hand, Pastor Solomon Okorie, the publisher of the preachers News, Eastern Eye Magazine and the World Market Link said that the essence of the Award was to celebrate the magazine’s ten years of existence and recognize the key players in the Christian World. Some of the Awardees include; Gospel Artiste Buchi, Dr. Mike Ohiorenoye of Covenant Vintage Church, Bishop Mike Erumaka Humphrey of Wordbase Assembly, Apostle Bala Abraham Success, Pastor Wale Adefarasin of Guiding Light Assembly among others
Nkem Owoh, Tom Njemanze, Dauda, Others Light up Saro Wiwas Wedding in Owerri
Recently, Owerri in Imo State capital witnessed the invasion of entertainers in the Nigeria movie and music industries, especially those of the South East extraction led by Nkem Owoh (Osuofia) Tom Njemanze (of died wretched), Dauda, Chinyere Udoma (Adi m waded) Chinedu Nwadike, MC Awilo among others to the wedding ceremony of one of their own the famous “Bongo jere uzo ije” crooner King Saro Wiwa.
The wedding reception which took place at the Hero’s Square Concord road New Owerrri did not witness only the invasion of entertainers but also politicians, captains of industries, fans, friends colleague of the couple notable politician include deputy governor of Imo state Prince Eze Madumere, Nick Oparandudu a commissioner in the state, others include Tochukwu Nkemakolam, Victor Nwanafor, (CEO Disney Hotels Owerri) among others
The masters of ceremony Dauda and MC Awilo kept the occasion alive with their rib breaking jokes while the duo of Chinedu Nwadike and Chinyere Udoma provided the jolly tones for the couple and their guests to exercise themselves on the dance floor.
The arrival of Nkem Owoh and Tom Njemanze brought more glamor to the event as fans cheered with standing ovation. Other stars at the event include; Shama Melody, Pastor Apiriwa, Mr Tee (from Enugu) MC Elegem face, AB simple, members of Imo Performing Musician Association (IPMA)
Owerri Set For Maiden Night Life Entertainment Award (NLEA)
Owerri they say is the home of entertainment and hospitality industry. To improve and maintain the razzmatazz, glamour and fun fair associated with the industry, the trio of Owerri base stand-up comedians and MCs, Mr Anyanwu Godson (MC Mr Month), Samuel Ebenezer (MC T.Boy) and Ukaegbu Tony Greg (MC Banana Month) is cooking a delicious maiden award ceremony tagged “Night Life Entertainment Award (NLEA)” to celebrate and appreciate the state night life entertainment providers and patronize.
The programme which is fixed for the 5th of February at De Legend Hotel according to the organizer is driven by the zeal and pursuit of a targeted goal of reviving the moribund Night life industry, for the interest of the homeless, travelers and fun seekers. And also to unity providers and encourage them to do more.
However, they disclosed that the twenty one (21) category award has come to stay as every machinery has been put in place to make it an annual event. They went further to reveal that the winners were, justly and democratically picked from social network (facebook)
