I love my country

Well, you know what they say....your country is like a football team, if you don't like us, then get the hell out of our stadium!!!!, No matter what happens i support our Super Eagles. The Nigeria-Ghana match ended...well, what can we say but i'm still a true Nigerian!!!!!. Don't worry, give us more time

watch out for new movie IJE!!

And they tell me that Nollywood is not going anywere??!!!. This has to be a must-watch. I watched the trailer of this movie and it felt like watching an American trailer, i would honestly pay money to go see this movie in the cinema.

Unprecedented in scope, IJE tells a tale of Chioma, a child growing up in the Nigerian countryside, who warned her restless sister, Anya, about the trappings of the American Dream. Now ten years later, Anya is accused of killing three men in a Hollywood Hills mansion—one of them her record producer-husband. Chioma travels from Nigeria to Los Angeles, and with the help of a young, unproven attorney, discovers that the dark secret her sister wants to keep hidden might be the only thing that can win her freedom. A majority of the film was shot in the U.S. on 35mm, but it has flash back scenes that were shot on location in Jos, Nigeria.

HAITI

My heart goes out to the people of Haiti. Its unbelievable, a country already going through, economic and social problems should have this thrust upon them. I hope and pray that everything works out well for them. I pray they will find a way to overcome this. You can help, by sending any canned food or clothes to the nearest Red Cross around you, and when they have enough, they ship it to Haiti.

We are all praying.xx

Shakira

Starring:Majid Michael, Mercy Johnson, Kofi Adjorlolo, Lucky Lawson

Majid plays a man deep in love with this girl, who ends up cheating on him with his boss (i know OMG!!). This affects him deeply as he never believes in love any more, depression takes the best of him as he goes clubbing one night, only to meet Mercy Johnson, who has a boyfriend but he is willing to be on the side and the trouble starts.

Synopsis:

Not meant for young people!!!...just kidding, but don't let ur kids watch this. Sexy scenes with Majid and Mercy, who I must say do not go well together, are just weird!!...i could have puked. Majid, acts brilliantly, I almost believed he was getting killed.

4 Stars (Not as sexy as heart of men, but brilliant acting)

Steal the Bride 1&2, Runaway bride 3&4

Starring: Tonto Dikeh, Olu Jacobs, Van Vicker, Sylvester Madu

Action movie!!!, about the damsel in distress, Tonto who is sold by her greedy uncle ( Jacobs), to Jelo (Sylvester), and as the movie quotes she was stolen, and she later ran away.

Good

Very good acting by the actor, producer and writer of the movie Sylvester Madu, who i must say is an incredibly skinny fellow!!. Also i must say that i am proud of the makeup crew in keeping Tonto's makeup up to date. Good location for the scenes. Higly convincing acting, as usual by Olu Jacobs.

Bad

In every Nollywood movie, there has to be some kind of bad thing to complain about. I would have loved this movie if it wasn't so long, i mean 4 parts!, also the addition of bushmen who didn't know anything about the modern world. lol at the way Olu Jacobs kept saying "Let's share the money!!!"

3 Stars (Watch if you have time)

Link of the trailer below

I am feeling this!!!

Am i the only person feeling Naija pals!!!, i am officially addicted and its unbelievably clear, up to date movies. If you are looking for the place to watch Nigerian movies then Naijapals is the website. However if you want the full deal then there is a new one. Buni Buni.

Pirates of the Night (or The Dons in Town) 1-4

Starring: Majid Michael, John Dumelo.

This is the only "Yahoo plus" Ghanian movie i've seen, if i am wrong please correct me. Three men do whatever they can to be the biggest boys in Ghana, packed with very intelligent schemes, this movie goes to show the greed of man. Majid Michael plays a man who has been through hell and back, and finally gives in...realising that money is very good, but it has its consequences.

Good:

As usual brilliant acting with highly KONK Ghanian accent, wonderful show of the rich side of life. I am also loving the lead actress in the movie, i don't know her name, but i love the way she plays the role, even down to all the intimate scenes, very articulaate girl. Also, its nice to see John Dumelo, acting a different role to Prince and King. Welcome to the mordern world!. Watch out for the scene where they buy their cars and are driving it through town, very very nice!!

Bad:

wow, not much to say about the bad part. The only thing i can point out is the second scene where his silly girlfriend is 'supposedly' cheating on Majid, and we can obviously see that she has got her full clothes on. I mean!!, havn't we evolved?. Annoyingly enough the movie ends up having part 3&4. Least i forget what was with the setting at the first scene with the green living room and orange bedroom, blech!!

4 Stars.

Slave Warrior Trailer

Coming Soon!!!!

African Student travels back in time, when he was a warrior fighting to save his people, his beloved, and himself from slavery. An important epic historical movie for anyone interested in African history and ways of life. Highly Recommended

Inroducing-John Dumelo

John Dumelo is one of the latest discoveries in the movie industry who played the major role in the latest movie by Venus Films Productions “The King Is Mine” which was premiered on Thursday at the National Theater at 7: pm. He attended Achimota School and then proceeded to Kwami Nkrumah University of Science and Technology where he studied Civil Engineering.His first movie was when he was 7years old and that was in the movie called “Baby thief “, a long time ago which he did with his sister. He comes from a family of 5. Funny enough he would have loved to be a Gynecologist because he loves to help women, lol.John Dumelo has come a long way since those years and has grown to become one of the upward-moving actors in Ghana today and believes that he has something significant to contribute to the development of movie making in Ghana.John who is not married said he has a lady in his life and disclosed that he has been advised by friends to consider getting married soon to avoid being misled by his many admirers.At the moment, John manages a real estate company and partners an IT firm.

The King is MIne 1&2

Starring: Jackie Appiah, Nadia Buari, John Dumelom, Kofi Adjololo

Same cast again with top Ghanian actors and actresses. Ambition and greed becomes the motivator in an attempt to find the heir that will replace the King of Doduala. This movie surprises me as it is a remake of the popular movie 'the Other Boleyn girl'. This is sort of like an African remake done beautifully. If you know the story of Ann Boleyn then i guess you know how this film goes.

Good

John Dumelo, is looking handsome as usual and I must say that the props is done very well, the palace looked believeable, I am very sure that was a real palace. The acting is impeccable and everything is on point. Nadia plays the evil sister the best way she can. Its unbelievable, also how far Ghanians go to make their movie perfect. Even the kisssing scenes are done perfectly. Ghana is going far.

Bad

Why is he obsessd with having a male son!!, it seemed like the only thing I kept hearing. Funny first scene with the random speech about Africa and pride, or something like that, I fast-forwarded it. Also, there are very scary scenes of childbirth in this movie that can put people off. honestly, child birth is painful but it is not that painful.......having an arm or an ear chopped off hurts 10X more than giving birth (unless its a complicated delivery). Going through labor is painful but the delivery process, although still uncomfortable, does not necessitate all that screaming....its almost like she's being burnt alive, a few deep agonizing moans is enough.

Rating 4 stars

The Prince's bride

Starring: Jackie Appiah, John Dumelo, Yvonne Nelson, Gavina Tamakloe.

A very beautiful movie, which also gives morals about trusting people you think you are close to. A rough incident on the street brings two people together and in love. But then Bernice comes into the picture, taking her friends "love interest". Then jealousy, greed and pride go full force in the life of a girl, and what do we expect...usual Nigerian Wickedness.

Good

Yvonne Nelson plays the part of the jealous lady soo well that even I feel her pain. Its unbelieveable how Ghanian movies are produced, directed or filmed by Nigerians and yet our own movies aren't up to their standard. Also, have i stated how much i absolutly love John Dumelo!!!, I mean...anyways, back to business, he plays the Prince part well and Jackie Appiah, looking beautiful as usual.

Bad

I cannot think of anything ad about the movie right now, but when i do i will definately add, the only thing i can criticse right now is that hideous pink dress that Jackie wore after he had proposed...i must say, too clingy and it was silk!!!, no no Jackie.ohh!, before i forget, what is with that scene with those girls walking around in their bra!!..come on!!

Rating 5 stars!!

Happy New Year!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope this year bring lots of joy and happiness in your lives. And this time again next year, we will all have good things to talk about and never bad things. Once again we look at the events of the year, the death of Michael Jackson, popular Nigerian actresses, like Remi Abiola...i pray we will all see the next year.

Lots of love

Tatu xoxo

Im Sorry!!!

So Sorry people!!!

Too much has been happening and i cannot apologise enough, but i promise there will be loads more movies that i will talk about. This winter has enabled me to watch a lot of movies and i have to apologise if i talk about Ghanian movies as these people have really stepped up their game!!!...stay tuned.

KOKO MANSION DANCE COMPETITION

Yeah we know that you would love a little bit on the side about Koko Mansion. The kokolettes had a dance competition; they were split into two teams, the red team and the blue team. They performed for D'banj and Kaffy to the Gbono Feli Feli song. The red team (Chidinma, Chinwe, Rekana and Lizzy) did quite a good job;Lizzy kind of messed it up for them but all in all, they won. The blue team (Shona, Victoria, Rita and Bolanle) tried a burlesque type of dance mixed with some clubby vibe and Rita was quite one to watch as she kept making fun of herself and she was adorable at the same time.

We should mention though that D'banj, if you want to talk to the "viewers" as you tried to do without much success yesterday, why don't you just say whatever you have to say before you start your one on one with the girls. Point taken we hope!! Thanks

GBONO FELI FELI VIDEO(D'BANJ)

Hi everybody, we just had to let you know about the new video by D'banj. He just brought out the Gbono Feli Feli video. Well, the video is a spin off from Usher's Caught Up video (if you are familiar with Usher, you would know what we are talking about). In this video, D'banj is sent out by Don Jazzy to rescue a girl and he does it without any interference from the kidnappers (like really!!!). Well, they chase him, catch up with him and then by some weird voodoo magic he goes poof in flames and dissappears into the ground. Again people (directors, producers) step away from all the voodooism!!! Even though we know that you might not take this advice from us, thanks all the same.

P.S He used a bentley in the video with a plate number bearing "D'KOKO" hmmm food for thought.

My first experience 1&2

Cast: Ini Edo, Desmond Elliot, Mercy Johnson, Kofi Adjololo

Overview: Basic Nigerian cinderella style movie where a person who is rich loves someone whose poor, seriously, we need more plots!!!. However they try to change it and make the guy poor, hence giving the title of cinderella to Desmond Elliot. Ini Edo is the rich girl here, with very annoying sidekicks (apart from Mercy Johnson), who cant speak good English and falls in love with Desmond, however has an American guy who loves her and the rest, im sure you can guess.

Ratings

Good: I must say, this is a very funny movie, and the good thing is that it never intended to be funny, which is what makes it very good. The housegirl is surprisingly funny, love the way she fakes grammatical errors "do you have any message to delivery". Desmond also plays a very poor guy well, even to the pot belly showing through his tight fitting shirt haha!!. Did you know that Desmond is left-handed!!, i found out in the movie, his best friends in the movie are also quite funny, better than those things called friends of Ini. Anyways, in general, funny movie.

Bad: First of all, Mercy Johnsons hair in the moive, i mean come on!!!, you are a very dark girl wearing gold hair. I was so happy when she changed it to black. All of them, the sidekicks, Ini Edo, the American boyfriend...what was with the fake english!!, i mean, Ini saying "Urs" instead of Us is wrong.Now, i think i need to become a stylist so that all my anger can be driven to making sure these actors can look good, the costumes were not good in anyway.haha!!, please watch out for a scene where Mercy Johnson says "Gushi 10k" (shes trying to say Gucci, 10k) and a very disgusting scene where she is trying to seduce a guy.

3 Stars

Ps- Please watch carefully during a scene where a woman is sleeping near her kiosk and a young boy comes and quickly steals buscuit and quickly zooms off, really funny.

The Celebrity

Cast: Ini Edo, Omotola Jalade, Desmond Elliot, Mike Ezuronye, Uche Jombo.

Overview: Red carpet movie about the secret life of celebrities, and basically how you can never judge a book by its cover. Omotola plays a love doctor of some sorts who is in a relationship with Desmond Elliot, a "famous" musician, who doesn't like the way Omotola displays their relationship to the "papparazi". Mike and Uche are in a very ridiculous relationship and the twist to this movie is that Mike plays a very bush Nigerian footballer, who has become rich and famous, like all of them end up being.

Ratings

Good: Mike plays the razz footballer soo well, he is very funny and displays the "igbo" culture well. Love the scene where Uche Jombo sees him cheating with the three girls and he starts screaming "Messup!!!!!". I give props to Omotola and Ini for there good acting, Omotola plays the love doctor really well and i think this is the first time i have actually seen Ini Edo act properly as she played the very Naive girl, going out with a jobless guy who wanted to start his own business some day.

Bad: As for me, what was with Desmond's costume, from the sprayed on coloured hair, to the earings and gold jewellry. Secondly, Omotola's British accent was sooo bad and pushed, couldn't stand the way she would have these soliloquies that never made sense. Not to mention Ini Edo who kept going on to her very ugly boyfriend about being his own "burrs" (boss by the way). Then there was a production going on in the movie with Omotola's show and it was really done badly, really hope thats not the way our Nigerian movies are done.

4 Stars

PS. watchout for a scene where this young guy runs through a football field as fast as he can for no good reason, just because he hears the police are looking for him. Really funny scene.

KOKO MANSION EVICTION

CHIOMA: Wow, well how or where do we start with this? Is it how two girls were evicted or the fact that D'banj gave her two thousand dollars which according to sources was actually a pay off because he wanted to sleep with her and she declined so he thought that giving her some "shopping money" would lessen the blow of being evicted from the house,which we all know is not somewhere worth being in the first place anyways. This brings us to our first conclusion that Mr Dapo D'banj Oyebanjo is a scrub (you may fill in the gap as you wish).

I mean why would he raise the poor girls' hopes after evicting Bidemi and then just hit them with the shocker that two girls are leaving the koko mansion. Besides the way he said "Bidemi/Chioma please take your suitcase,there is a car waiting for you outside" with no emotion at all is very annoying. What he also said to Chioma was quite rude; giving her the money and saying "you might as well start your shopping early." (This brings us back to the fact that the "sex" issue might be true afterall).

I know this might sound a bit harsh considering the fact that Chioma might not have the opportunity to get this kind of money FOC (that's free of charge people) like that, but she should have walked straight to D'banj, dropped the money in his laps and shouted "BYE BITCHES" while walking out with her head held up high. Because either way, she was still being made fun of by Shona and Rekana who are just there by luck.

BIDEMI: Well, what can we say about her except for the fact that she did not do the yorubas any justice by being in the house like a fly on the wall, unnoticeable and just bland (sorry to say).

Finally, we all know that this KOKO MANSION is just a washed out version of FLAVOUR OF LOVE which in itself is a digusting waste of tv airtime. It is indeed sad how our people can't be original and spontaneous with their ideas.

KOKO MANSION!!!!!

Did you really think we would not talk about Koko Mansion. We decided that we would just randomly "converse" about the show. To begin with we thought we would talk about some girls every week.

Shona Merenu, 23

This graduate of Imo State University is something else. I think she is a bit two- faced; the day she came into the house, i remember vividly her wide, sweet smile that posed no threat, she was telling us how she loved knitting and all that bollocks. Now, she seems like a bitch to me, rude, insulting and attention seeking (subtley, smart girl). Bossing everyone around. It is then ironic that she makes the most grammatical mistakes in the house, not comparing to Rita who didn't finish secondary school. "i was very petted as a child", i mean COME ON!!!!!!!, the whole world is watching!, repeating HEAVESDROPPING constantly is not very good Shona. I think she should leave the house next, personally.