'DAMAGE' SET TO PREMIERE AT SILVERBIRD GALLERIA LAGOS!

'Damage' the latest offering from Uche Jombo is set to premiere on July 31st 2011 at the Silverbird Cinemas and from there, for onward release in cinemas nationwide! 'Damage' is part of a collection of three distinct but interwoven stories, aimed at advocacy for social issues; each story addresses important problems affecting individuals, families and societies at large. The movie aims to break new grounds in creating precedents in the Nigerian movie industry. After the run in theatres in Nigeria it is set for release in the United Kingdom on the 26th to the 29th of August. Plans for it to show in the United States in October is also on ground. Damage will be screening in Cinemas across the country as from August 5th.

The Premiere of the film, 'Kiss and Tell' has come and gone but it is one that will not go away anytime soon in memories of those who attended.

The event started at about 5pm with photographs being taken on the Red Carpet set at the Rotunda of Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island, Lagos.Stars present that rocked the house were Uche Jombo, Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha, Joe Benjamin, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Brian Okwara, O.C.Ukeje, Kalu Ikeagwu, Stephanie Okereke,Enyinna Nwigwe, Susan Peters and several others. It was a mixing and mingling of personalities from the corporate world like Shell, Diamond bank, Zenith bank, RAA staff, student and alumni as well as Government officials. They all mingled with several talents from Nollywood such as veteran producers , directors; Mahmood AliBalogun, Zik Zulu Okafor, Fred Amata, Sam Dede etc and upcoming talents like Uru Eke, Chelsea Eze, Beverly Naya, Bryan Okwarra etc. Ofcourse also present were hosts Monalisa Chinda and Emem Isong seeing to it that everything worked out okay. Popular Television stations (which were well represented) were MNET's JARA tv show, Nollywood Movies on Sky UK, STV, Nigezie, Galaxy TV to name a few and various print media such as Genevieve Magazine, Wow! City People etc.

While this was going on there were cocktails, small chops on hand to quench rumbling stomachs and parched throats! This lasted till about 8pm when guests were ushered upstairs to watch the much anticipated movie, 'Kiss and Tell. After the crowd was treated to a couple of upcoming trailers the movie proper started. A hush fell over the hall as all were sucked into the story between Iyke and Delphine (characters played by Monalisa and Joesph Benjamin. I tell you, a new Nollywood hunk has been born! Joe Benjamin is the shiznit! lol! Antics from Nse Ikpe Etim, Desmond Elliot,Uche Jombo and ofcourse Monalisa Chinda added the cherry to the cake! The movie ended to thunderous applause and all let the hall with their 'Kiss and Tell' goodie bags. Executive producer, Monalisa Chinda could not contain her emotions, close to tears she said; 'I am so overwhelmed at the turn out! People standing... many sitting on the floor just to get a glimpse of the movie! God is truly awesome. Emem Isong was also of like mind; 'All I can say is God is indeed great! We have been surprised beyond measure. I just want to thank everyone for coming and enjoin those that couldn't catch it to go watch it when it comes out in the cinemas'. Selected guests then went on to the After party at high brow club,'The Marque' at the Mega Plaza Complex where they danced into the wee hours of the morning!

'Kiss and Tell' continues to run in cinemas from the 1st of July 2011 at all Silverbird Cinemas nationwide. A recommended Must watch! Enjoy more pics!

KISS AND TELL PREMIERES IN LAGOS!

Ok! It's official! The much anticipated movie, 'Kiss & Tell' starring Monalisa Chinda & Joseph Benjamin premieres at the Silverbird Galleria, on Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday, 19th of June by 6pm! Red carpet 4pm. The movie which also stars Nse Ikpe Etim, Uche Jombo, Desmond Elliot & Bhaira McNwizu is a romantic comedy that is not to be missed! It was executive produced by Monalisa Chinda and produced by Monalisa Chinda and Emem Isong and directed by Desmond Elliot.

OKON LAGOS NOW ON SALE!

The much anticipated comedy, 'Okon Lagos' is out in stores now! The hilarious comedy is about a local hunter Okon and his travails as he tries to conquer the concrete jungle, Lagos! Not to be missed! Starring Monalisa Chinda, Ime Bishop Umoh, Moses Armstrong and many others. Written and produced by Uduak Oguamanam and directed by Desmond Elliot. Go grab your copy now.
Available at the following places; The Palms Lekki, Ebaeno stores,Lekki phase 1, 15 Aje Street,Sabo,Yaba, 4 Adebisi close,off Ajao rd,Surulere, Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island and all video stores nation wide. For more details please call 08023527159.

Kiss and Tell Trailer

Clips from I'll take my chances.

Because you are a part of us, we've released some clips from I'll take my chances to carry you along.

Royal Arts Academy this quarter.

It’s been a busy year for us at Royal Arts Academy. We started the year with the shoot of OkonLagos, produced by Uduak Oguamanam and directed by Desmond Elliot and stepped up to I’ll Take My Chances produced by Ini Edo and Emem Isong and directed by Desmond Elliot. We really took our chances in that one as it is our most ambitious project ever. It cost an arm and a leg to make but it was about time and we are certain our fans and friends will love it. The haters are free to hate it too. Wink wink.

That’s why for this quarter we are concentrating on releases. Coming first to a store near you this month is OkonLagos. It’s a story about a hunter who leaves the wilds of Akwa Ibom State to attempt to make it in Lagos. It’s a break from our usual love stories, we thought we should crack ya ribs a bit. OkonLagos stars Ime Umoh, Moses Armstrong, Monalisa Chinda and debuts three Royal Arts Academy students in sub lead roles.

Immediately after that will come the much awaited Memories of My Heart starring Ramsey Noah, Ini Edo, Uche Jombo, Nse Ikpe-Etim etc. It is produced by Emem Isong and Ini Edo and directed by Desmond Elliot, yes, Desmond again.

And hitting the cinemas soon is Kiss and Tell,a romantic comedy produced by Monalisa Chinda and Emem Isong and you guessed right, directed by Desmond Elliot. It features the handsome Joseph Benjamin and Monalisa Chinda. It also introduces Ijeoma Agu, one of our most brilliant ex students at Royal Arts. It will premiere in the first week of June. If you’ve never attended any of our premieres, you shouldn’t miss Kiss and Tell.

There are many more projects in the making including our soap opera : Catwalq and our student film. We’ll bring you more as the year progresses. Thank you for keeping faith with us. You are the reason we work so hard.