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The one and only Genevieve wishes a merry Christmas!

Super Actress,Genevieve Nnaji and the best dressed male celebrity in Nigeria cum media personality, Ebuka Uchendu posed for a selfie at Lionheart private screening yesterday. They look adorable together!

They all looked amazing at the private screening of Lionheart yesterday. Lionheart will be in small selected Cinemas today as some major Cinemas refused to show the movie because of the fear of the 'Almighty Genevieve'

Genevieve Nnaji attacks Nigerian Film Distribution Company, FilmOne of using power to boycott other cinemas from showing LionHeart this December .

4 days ago, Genevieve announced that LionHeart will be showing in cinemas in Nigeria from December 21st. However, this date has been cancelled as distribution companies have failed to show the movie.

According to her, she wrote;

Lionheart has been a big teaching moment for me as a filmmaker. It has surpassed my wildest dreams and expectations. Showing at film festivals across the world and getting acquired by Netflix has been surreal. Not to mention the many doors it has opened for me to further explore film and creativity in my truth as an African female filmmaker. And for all of these, I am grateful to God and to you all for your unwavering love and support. I have been truly blessed.

But in all of these, getting to finally show my directorial debut to you all has given me more butterflies in my stomach. After all, it was originally created for your consumption. And from the initial reception to the release date, it is clear the feeling is mutual.

Unfortunately, not everyone shares our enthusiasm. It is sad to discover that the very people who pose as Nollywood supporters and promoters of their content are the very same people frustrating the efforts of film makers.FilmOne, one of the major film cinema distributors, has categorically refused to distribute Lionheart, primarily because they have no stake in it. They are currently invested in a couple of movies showing in the cinemas and want to protect their assets at all cost. Monopolizing the market this season is their strategy to recouping their investment.

Silverbird agreed to exclusively exhibit Lionheart across their cinemas and that was good enough for me. Like I said, having you watch this movie was my primary objective, not making more money. I’m an artist who wants to display her work to the people the art was created for.

But, as soon as the announcement was made on Friday about the release, the “powers that be” of distribution and marketing were not having it. They proceeded to arm twist Silverbird cinemas to backing out of our agreement by threatening to boycott them in the future.

It’s like 2004 all over again. When we were all banned from the industry. Except this is not 2004. This is 2018.
It is clear to me that the interest of the consumers is not of utmost priority as advertised. These cinema chains are only here to make money off of struggling artists while protecting their investments in the films they are affiliated with.

The major reason cinema chains globally do not produce their own movies is to avoid bias. Competing with the very people you are supposedly a distributor for is downright ridiculous and shameful to say the least.

It is not enough that they buy out their own tickets and manipulate the numbers and time slots to keep up this false imagery of making box-office hits. They prevent film makers from releasing their products to manipulate foot traffic as well. Thereby forcing consumers to watch only that which is available to them. Not what they actually want to see.

It sickens me to think that if this could be done to me (twice if I may add), then I can only imagine what many struggling independent film makers must be passing through in the hands of these industry vultures.

I call them vultures because they are a bunch of opportunists, and they prey on the weak. If the only success stories you can boast of as a distributor are movies you invested in, then how are you a supporter for the industry at large?
To be honest, as an investor in this project, I have no complaints. I am happy with the progress I have made and remain grateful for how far I have come. But as an artist, having you watch my first-time film as a director meant a lot to me. Plus, I am aware of the challenges of streaming in this region, so bringing this home to you was important.

Unfortunately, the cinemas have refused to show Lionheart. Despite all my efforts, they remain insistent. I don’t own a cinema chain of my own so my hands are tied.

Lionheart will be waiting for you starting January 4th on Netflix. I hope you are as proud of it as I am.

As for the ‘powers that be’, this is not over. On the contrary, it is just the beginning. You are going to respect what I stand for which is art. You are going to respect where I came from which is Nollywood. You are going to learn to respect the talent. Period.

Lionheart, the directorial debut of Genevieve Nnaji might not be up in cinemas in Nigeria as was earlier announced as she has alleged gang up against her by some powers to be who are not interested in the consumers. Most cinema houses who agreed to show her film have backed out after threat from some other cinemas who threatened to pay them back in the future. But Genevieve said they will know she is from Nollywood and that is not over yet. All fingers are pointing on Mo Abudu who have monopolized cinemas as her personal business. This is disheartening!

The most anticipated Nigerian movie of the year,Lionheart will be in Cinemas nationwide from the 21st of December which is a perfect movie for this holiday. The movie will be on Netflix by January 04. We are excited!

The Superstar who screened her directorial debut in the ongoing Marrakech International Film Festival in Morocco is all shade of gorgeous in a Victoria Beckham's dress. She was also in the red carpet where white paparazzi where looking for her pictures. Way to go,Queen Genevieve!

The movie will be on Netflix by February next year. As for reviews, there are a few reviews because the movie was screened in Toronto International Film Festival and United Talent Agency(UTA) did a private screening in Hollywood Studios, California.

The Marrakech Film Festival is back with a bang this year after being interrupted last year. The 17th edition opened on November 30 with a bunch of films competing to win the titles from the juries who are present at this auspicious festival.
The Film Festival this year is ready to host some of the best highlights like the tribute to Robert De Niro and Agnes Varda and the masterclass with Martin Scorsese, Guillermo Del Toro, and Fremaux. Celebrity powerhouses Monica Bellucci, Gilles Lellouche, Tahar Rahim, Gael Garcia Bernal, Viggo Mortensen, and Gaspard Ulliel are also attending the Festival to make it even more special.
The Morocco Prince, Moulay Rachid runs the Festival while Christoph Terhechte, the former head of Forum Section in Berlin Film Festival, Christoph Terhechte leads the new programming team. The festival began on November 30 and ends on December 8. Below are the lists of Jury members and the films screened in the festival.
Jury President:
James Gray (The Immigrant)
Jury members:
Dakota Johnson (Suspiria)
Lynne Ramsay (You Were Never Really Here)
Laurent Cantet (The Class)
Ileana D'Cruz (Barfi!) - Indian actress
Joana Hadjithomas (I Want to See) - Lebanese filmmaker
Tala Hadid (House in the Fields) - Moroccan director
Daniel Bruhl - German actor
Michel Franco (April's Daughter) - Mexican Director
THE ACCUSED
Director: Gonzalo Tobal
Country: Argentina, Mexico
AT ETERNITY'S GATE
Director: Julian Schnabel
Country: USA, France
BIRDS OF PASSAGE
Director: Cristina Gallego & Ciro Guerra
Country: Colombia, Mexico, France, Danemark
CAPERNAUM
Director: Nadine Labaki
Country: Lebanon
DIVINE WIND
Director: Merzak Allouache
Country: Algeria, France, Qatar, Lebanon
EUFORIA
Director: Valeria Golino
Country: Italy
EXT. NIGHT
Director: Ahmad Abdalla
Country: Egypte, Emirats Arabes Unis
SUR LES ROUTES DU SUD (GREEN BOOK)
Director: Peter Farrelly
Country: Etats-Unis
HER SMELL
Director: Alex Ross Perry
Country: Etats-Unis
LIONHEART
Director: Genevieve Nnaji
Country: Nigeria
LES ROSES VENENEUSES
Director: Ahmed Fawzi Saleh
Country: Egypte, France, Qatar, Emirats Arabes Unis
RAFIKI
Director: Wanuri Kahiu
Country: Kenya, Afrique du Sud, France, Liban, Norvege, Pays-Bas, Allemagne
C'EST CA L'AMOUR (REAL LOVE)
Director: Claire Burger
Country: France
ROMA
Director: Alfonso Cuarón
Country: Mexique
THE TOWER
Director: Mats Grorud
Country: France, Suède, Norvège
WILDLIFE: UNE SAISON ARDENTE
Director: Paul Dano
Country: Etats-Unis
YOMEDDINE
Director: A.B. Shawky
Country: Egypt, Autriche, Etats-Unis

There is crisis ongoing now in Ugwuaji,a suburb of Enugu as two people reportedly shot. The problem according to findings is between the indigenes and the EDDC . As am writing, there is heavy shootings by some security operatives.

The number one anticipated movie for 2018,Lionheart by Genevieve Nnaji was screened yesterday in California. It was actually a private screening which was organised by Amplify Africa and United Talent Agency which is Genevieve's management organization. The attendance was massive and the reviews was great. Nollywood to the world!

Controversial night club owner,has bought himself a sex doll as birthday gift. He posted it on his Instagram account narrating how he has found someone who can never cheat or disappoint him.

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These are throwback pictures of the President of Christ Embassy 30 years ago

Angel Genevieve!

Congratulations!

United Talent Agency,a Hollywood talent agency which is well known to harness potential in news,television, theatre, film,e.t.c has signed Nollywood star,Genevieve Nnaji. And this is after Netflix bought her film 'Lionheart' recently. Nnaji also co-wrote and stars in the comedy that follows Adaeze who, in an effort to prove her worth in a male in a male-dominated industry, steps up to the run the family business when her father, Chief Ernest Obiagu is forced to take a step back. Tasked to run the company with her uncle Godswill, it is discovered that the family business is in dire financial straits and both Adaeze and Godswill try to save the company in their own way to crazy and often hilarious results.
UTA will work with Genevieve and define African cross multiple disciplines, including news,television, theatre, digital, and film. Congratulations, queen!

Genevieve on her interview said Igbos and Hausas have trust issues that have lingered over the time. She said Lionheart also addresses the issue and also she called on everyone involve to put aside tribalism and make Nigeria great. Read what she said on the image.

Lionheart is sure taking Genevieve to places as BBC has named her as the actress and director that has taken Nollywood to a world level. Remember, Lionheart was bought by Netflix and it is the first original film from Nigeria. The movie was shot last year May in Enugu and it has a lot of stars.

This is certainly the best year for the Queen of Nollywood as she was interviewed by CNN's Richard Quest on the challenges facing the industry. Genevieve stressed that funding is the biggest challenge for Nollywood movies to go global. Congratulations to our biggest treasure from the movie industry and keep making us proud!

Beautiful!

No one talks about it, parents avoid the subjects and friends consider it embarrassing. Still, masturbation exists and lots of people are practicing it regularly. Most men start to masturbate when they are teenagers. Their body is transforming, they become adults and they are eager to get to know themselves. Later on, men still practice it if they happen to be deprived of sex for a while. But this is the limit of normality. If practiced excessively, masturbation can have harmful and unpleasant side effects. It's just like drinking alcohol: a glass every now and then is inoffensive, but a couple of glasses a day become problematic.
Some teenagers continue to masturbate very often because nobody warns them about the fact that masturbation might be harmful and they are too embarrassed to ask if anything bad can happen to them from excessive masturbation. The undesirable consequences of such a behavior will only become visible in time. You are not going to masturbate today and see the side effects tomorrow. Only after a few years of excessive masturbation your body will be affected and you will stumble upon unexpected problems. It is best to be informed and to know what the risks of continuing with your bad habit are.
One of the most unpleasant and harmful consequences of over masturbation is the possibility of developing sexual dysfunctions. In time, if you don't put an end to this habit, you might find yourself unable of having a normal relationship. You will start to suffer of premature ejaculation, you will be unable to maintain an erection and your semen will start leaking. This is extremely unpleasant and embarrassing because you can't control yourself and each time you'll see or think about something exciting, you'll leak semen. Excessive masturbation can even modify the shape and the size of your penis and you might realize one day that it has shrunken and curved.
The leaking semen and the premature ejaculation might seem the most harmful consequences of excessive masturbation. They are indeed devastating for a man, but they might be accompanied by other consequences like tiredness, blurred vision, hair fall and weakness. Over masturbation will eventually turn you into a frustrated person that won't enjoy other people's company.
If you have already crossed the line and turned occasional masturbation into a daily habit, it is absolutely compulsory to give it up.
PART 2 COMING UP

The former Bigbrother housemate who was asked by a presenter when he was interviewed on Urban radio which of the former housemates will he date if given the opportunity said Ceec-c. When asked further, he said Cee-c has a very good heart.

Lionheart which happens to be Genevieve's directing debut is set to be screened on TIFF by September. The most anticipated movie was said to have been selected with 46 other movies all over the world. Also, 'Farming'which Genevieve also acted is to be screened too.

Some Edo indigenes have revealed that the only foreign investment Adams Oshiomole brought to Edo State for eight years when he was a governor was his wife. But this is sure a good investment, lol

The Bigbrother first runner up who is currently shooting for some fashion houses exposes her thighs in a short skirt. She look sexy though!

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmv38W3ATZt/?hl=en

With shout out to fashion goddesses like Rita Dominic,Genevieve Nnaji and some others, it seems like Cee-c is the new female fashion goddess now in Nigeria as most of the fashion houses are consulting her. The Bigbrother Star has been shooting for different brands currently with styles that are out of this world.

The Big brother Star advised students of Unilag on how to be themselves and embrace their individualities. She also said,it doesn't matter what they call you. After all,she was called midget and bitter but here she is,getting endorsements.

King Tonto as she is fondly called has put Arik airline on blast over their shitty services which made her lost millions of Naira and disappointed many people. The Actress wrote her displeasure about their services in a lengthy post on Instagram.