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Sunday, October 29, 2017

Shirley Frimpong-Manso’s Potato Potahto Premieres At The Chelsea Film Festival & Bags 4 Awards At The Toronto Nollywood International Film Festival

Shirley Frimpong-Manso’s Potato Potahto, the first Nollywood film to ever premiere at the Chelsea Film Festival in New York, premiered on 21st October and had in attendance Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Ken Attoh, Joselyn Dumas and Nikki Samonas.

72 short films from 19 countries were screened at the 5th edition of the festival which was founded by Ingrid Jean-Baptiste.

A day before this premiere, the movie bagged four awards at the inaugural edition of the Toronto International Film Festival in Canada. Awards received include Best Feature Film (Nollywood), Best Costume, Special jury awards for best actor (OC Ukeje) and Best Actress (Joselyn Dumas).

Potato Potahto tells the story of a divorced couple whose plans to share their matrimonial home results in chaos after the husband, Tony (OC Ukeje), brings in an attractive female house help. When his ex-wife, Lulu (Joselyn Dumas), then hires an attractive young man to help her out, a roller coaster ride of laughter, jealousy and tears ensues.

Friday, October 13, 2017

Diamond Platnumz And Rick Ross Shoot Music Video For Their New Song!

Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist and dancer, Naseeb Abdul Juma, popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz traveled to Miami to attend the 4th Annual African Music Magazine awards (AFRIMMA) and also to shoot new video with Rick Ross.

Diamond who just hit the top chart with Hallelujah featuring Grammy award winning group Morgan Heritage is set again to release new single with Rick Ross.

The new single was garnered by rumours after Luc Belaire brand ambassadors: DJ Khaled and Rick Ross followed Diamond on Instagram because he has also been signed to it.

Last weekend, the newest father in town performed in Dallas, Texas at the 2017 AFRIMMAs which he also won Best Male East African Artist.