Train to improve on skills,” is the advice Nollywood A-list actress Joke Silva dispensed to fellow colleagues at the 2008 Nollywood Foundation Convention 2008 [NFC] in Hollywood. “Universities in Nigeria now offer courses in Theater which provides all the required skills for the industry,” added Silva.Her advice was just a slice of the many solutions …
Business of Film in Hollywood with Mike Ajakwe, Part II
We continue with Part II of Mike Ajakwe’s interview. Here, he discusses the successful Africans in Hollywood and offers some amazing tips on getting ahead in the industry. For Part I, click here. [Also visit Mike Ajakwe’s website HERE.] LADYBRILLE.com: You have produced and directed too many shows/movies to count. How easy is it, barring …
Business of Film in Hollywood with Mike Ajakwe, Part I
This is a two part interview with Hollywood insider, Emmy-winning producer and two-time NAACP Theater Award winning playwright/producer, Mike Ajakwe. Ajakwe gives us some very valuable information about the industry. In this interview, Part I, he covers what the strike was all about with the Writer’s Guild of America, the nation’s current slow economy and …
30days, the Movie, Premieres in Lagos
The long awaited 30days movie produced and directed by Mildred Okwo, Ego Boyo, Toyin Dawodu and Shona “Cricket” Peters premiered in London, Atlanta and Maryland since 2006. However, it was only late last month it finally premiered in Lagos, Nigeria. Nollywood fans along with industry professionals showed their excitement by gathering at the premiere to …
Actor Spotlight: Ebbe Bassey
She is an emerging actress we think you should meet. Introducing Ebbe Bassey! LADYBRILLE.com: Ebbe, tell us who you are?Ebbe: I am a live wire. I am vibrant, feisty, passionate, independent, hard working, fun loving, big into fostering and strengthening my relationship with my God, my family and friends. I am always open to opportunities …
Exclusive Interview: Femi Emiola on Africa, Hollywood & Killer Looks!
Femi Emiola, Hollywood’s next breakout star, has been seen on major dramas such “ER” and “The Practice.” Born in Iowa to a Filipino mother and Nigerian father, Emiola grew up in the Philippines for five years, Nigeria for ten and has lived in Los Angeles since 2001. Although trained in theatre, a drama queen she …