These Lagos streets are buzzing and we can’t contain our excitement for this amazing comedy drama!

The premiere will definitely be a showstopper with our stars glammed up ready to strut the red carpet with all eyes on them at this exclusive invitation-only premiere.

With N1 million up for grabs, who will be the best dressed?

Here’s how to Win (You have to really BRING IT on the red carpet)

First winner (Best Dressed) N500,000

2nd Runner Up N250,000

3rd Runner up N150,000

Date:Sunday, 16th of June 2019

Dress Code:  Eko For Show (Show us exactly what you’ve got, you know Eko never carries Last!)

Venue: Filmhouse Cinemas, Lekki phase 1

*Terms and Conditions Apply*

About the Movie

The Bling Lagosians is about the affluent, brash, flamboyant, audacious and most times over the top lifestyle of Lagosians. The movie shows the lifestyle of a Lagos family that is presently living in their past glory. Although, they are not as wealthy as they once were, they still want to live that lifestyle they once used to live. They want to host the talk of the town kind of party, they want to wear the best designer clothes and ride the fastest of cars even if they are wallowing in debt. This movie is intended to show how people go the extreme to keep up appearances in the society.

Watch the trailer.

The exclusive event, which took place on the 11th of April at Sheraton Hotel Ikeja Lagos, welcomed celebrities, members of the press, and Nollywood fans, who got the opportunity to mix and mingle with their favorite stars over light food and drinks.

Speaking on the importance of the ROK ME Tour, Mary Njoku stated:

“It is extremely important for us that we connect with our fans on a personal level as we are nothing without them. We do all this work not just because we are passionate but because we want to entertain the fans. We also want to keep hearing from them, what do they want? What they want, we will create!”

As a TV channel, ROK reaches 13.5 million subscribers across DSTV and GOTV platforms in Africa alone. In the UK it reaches 12.5 million viewers. Producing over 540 movies and 25 original TV series including Ojukwu, Stalemate, and Being in Nollywood, amongst others, the ROK brand is one of the most prolific production houses in Nollywood. ROK channels are 24 hours of Nollywood & Ghanaian movies, TV Shows and Music. ROK’s unique approach to African storytelling has driven high growth in key content areas, resulting in the demand to launch channels around the specific content genres.

Fans can join in the fun and keep up to date with activities via ROK social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and register to attend activities here.

Next stop – Accra!

Directed by Stephanie Zwane, Baby Mamas takes a look at the daily lives of four young professional women, each in various phases of their own baby mama drama. Although the different themes of the film are approached comically, each message conveyed is unfeigned, candid and thought-provoking. As the four women explore the many dynamics of being baby mamas, the audience is brought into the world of their witty charms and how they tackle the strained relationships with the men in their lives. With an ensemble female cast of Salamina Mosese, Thembisa Mdoda, Dineo Ranaka, and Kay Smith, the film highlights sisterhood, female empowerment, friendship, family, pain, healing, and love.

Guests such as Vimbai Mutinhiri, Yetunde Williams, Bolanle Olukanni, Taymi B, Sasha P, and Paul Chisom were in attendance of the screening at Filmhouse Cinemas, Oniru  and could not wait to share all their thoughts and comments on the film after it was over. Before viewing commenced, the guests were addressed by Matilda Ogunleye, Marketing Executive of FilmOne Distribution and Production. She asserted that the film is very relevant to the Nigerian market as we all need to start telling and redefining “our stories.” The deep disapproval and condescension that is attached to being a baby mama, especially in the workplace, and especially in Africa, is something that needs to be tackled head-on in order to shift the narrative and start changing the warped mindsets and perceptions of society.

During the viewing, there were lots of reactions from the audience it was clear that film had indeed provoked quite a lot of thought which translated into a full conversation after the film ended. Guests stayed behind for the round table discussion hosted by Vimbai Mutinhiri.  Tolu Bally, Azuka Ogujiuba, Titi Olatunji and Abimbola Craig all chimed in, advocating for a definite upheaval of current systems in place so that sex education was more open, more talked about and beliefs of pregnancy without wedlock being shameful no longer existed.

Reactions from the audience

• “We need to pay more attention to co-parenting and the effect it has on the children” -Jayne Augoye
• “One of the biggest issues is the fact, that we need to learn to orientate our young boys and girls from the beginning on sex and results” – Abimbola Craig
• “We have a lot of untrained men as compared to trained women in the society and we need to do better, so these men don’t shy away from their responsibilities.” – Paul Chisom

About FilmOne Distribution and Production: 
FilmOne Distribution and Production Limited is the leading West African independent distributor of filmed entertainment. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, we distribute a wide range of mainstream, commercial pictures including international and indigenous titles. Since its foray into production, the company has also become one of the leading production houses releasing crowd-pleasing hits such as The Wedding Party Series, My Wife and I, New Money, Lunch Time Heroes, and Merry Men: The real Yoruba Demons. Further information on FilmOne can be found at www.filmoneng.com

Hosted by singer, songwriter and actress Brandy, the awards ceremony celebrated the advancement and accomplishments of women of color across a spectrum of industries and included a special spotlight on two deserving non-profit organizations dedicated to serving in the upliftment and empowerment of women of color.

The event brought together some female powerhouses in media and television for a night out treat to dinner and festivities leading up to the BET 2018 awards, while celebrating their accomplishments.

The 6 honorees of the night were:

Perhaps, we should push for a Nigerian version much similar to this that empowers and celebrates women in media? It’s a thought.

Other guests in attendance at the event were Bozoma Saint John, La La Anthony, Estelle, Elaine Welteroth and a other notable winning women.

Photo credit: Getty Images

Anticipation is about to peak for the Lagos grand premiere of ‘Ocean’s 8’ MET ball gala.
With the MET Gala dress code for the extraordinary night, VVIPs will be glammed up ready to strut the red carpet with all eyes on them at this exclusive invitation-only premiere.

The night will definitely be the most fashionable night of the year, which is why one amazing stylist or fashion designer will win N500,000 for the most iconic red carpet look for the night courtesy Diamond bank.*
So, let your imagination go wild and floor us with your amazing designs to win big! #TakeYour8

About Oceans 8
“Five years, eight months, 12 days and counting — that’s how long Debbie Ocean has been devising the biggest heist of her life. She knows what it’s going to take — a team of the best people in the field, starting with her partner-in-crime Lou Miller. Together, they recruit a crew of specialists, including jeweler Amita, street con Constance, suburban mom Tammy, hacker Nine Ball, and fashion designer Rose. Their target — a necklace that’s worth more than $150 million, and it all goes down at the Met Gala.”

Date: Sunday, 17th of June 2018
Dress Code:  Met Ball Theme  
#TakeYour8

ATCL held the outing for a select few of its followers to connect curvy fashion lovers with plus size clothing designers; Ma’ Bello Clothiers being the first in what is to be a monthly series. Osa Aisien of Ma’ Bello Clothiers held a short question and answer session with the women before gifting each of the ladies a dress from the new Obobo collection.

The afternoon was filled with lots of laughs, nibbles, photo ops and women swapping tales of their experiences with fashion as curvy women.

The atmosphere was one of solidarity, sisterhood and empowerment as each curvy woman walked out with her newly acquired outfit to the cheers of the other women and above all gratitude to Aboutthatcurvylife for the fantastic opportunity to meet and mingle with others.

Founded by Latasha Ngwube, ATCL is Africa’s premier online destination and subculture conceived with the aim of inspiring and supporting the plus size community.

Check out photos from the event, and stay tuned for the next one!