OFFICIAL POSTER & TRAILER OF THE MOVIE 'KOKOMMA'

The movie 'Kokomma' will be released on Dvd this August from the stables of Royal Arts Academy.

An Uduak Isong Oguamanam production, Kokomma tells the story of a young girl whose mother sends her to Lagos to protect her from the prying eyes of randy men. But does the move actually guarantee Kokomma's safety?

The movie stars: Belinda Effah, Lillian Ini Ikpe, Ekere Nkagha, Ifeanyi Kalu amongst others.

Watch the trailer below:

COMING TO CINEMAS!: OKON GOES TO SCHOOL

A sequel to the highly successful 'Okon Lagos', 'Okon Goes To School' continues with the life of Okon the great hunter after he had won a huge amount of money in the lottery. 

Having squandered his winnings on wine and women, he enrolls in the university to learn money management. However, the university proves to be a different jungle. Okon doesn't bargain for the trouble with cultists and the sultry university girls and what the school doesn't bargain for is Okon and his crazy antics.

The movie is produced by Uduak Isong Oguamanam and stars Imeh Bishop Umoh, Moses Armstrong, Obongawan Bennet James, Belinda Effah amongst others.

Okon Goes to School is coming soon to cinemas nationwide. Details on showings and times will be made available soon.

Below is the official trailer of the movie.

REGISTRATION FOR NEW SESSION IS ON!

Registration for the new academic session in Royal Arts Academy is on. Registration started Monday, August 6th 2012 and will run for a period of 1 month. Classes however will begin in the 2nd week of August.

Registration costs N5,000 while Tuition costs N65,000 (for acting) and N55,000 (for screenwriting). Interested applicants should call 08023527159 (Strictly 9am-6pm Mondays to Fridays. No calls after 6pm and on the weekends) for more information.

ROYAL ARTS ACADEMY HOLDS EXAMS FOR THEIR 2012 BATCH ‘A’ STUDENTS.

On Wednesday July 24^th, the 2012 Batch ‘A’ students of Royal Arts Academy had their final exams. The students were required to put all they had learnt into performance before a panel of judges which included:

Yinka Ogun: Renowned screenwriter and creator of the Mnet soap opera ‘Tinsel’

Doris:  Screenwriter, producer and director.

Uduak Isong Oguamanam: Screenwriter & producer who is also the Managing Director of Royal Arts Academy.

Anthony Kehinde Joseph: Screenwriter & teacher at Royal Arts Academy.

Each student performed two monologues after which their performances were appraised by the judges. Yinka Ogun rewarded a lucky student, Miriam Usifo a role on his production while Nollywood actress Uche Jombo had a talk with them where she emphasized the importance of hardwork and dedication in the quest to make it in the movie industry and that nothing good comes easy.

Here’s congratulating Miriam Usifo and wishing the others all the best in their endeavours.

The Lucky Student, Miriam Usifo

COMING TO DVD THIS AUGUST: 'HOLDING HOPE, KOKOMMA & BROKEN SILENCE'

Come August 2012, Royal Arts Academy will be releasing three of their latest films: HOLDING HOPE, KOKOMMA & BROKEN SILENCE.

HOLDING HOPE

Sidney Badmus is the handsome, charming playboy of a son who is the heir apparent to the Badmus vast fortunes. An irresponsible, alcoholic, Sydney’s  philandering has caused his mother Mrs Badmus a lot of sadness and concern making her take some drastic measures to  forestall the inevitable collapse of the Badmus Empire if left in the hands of Sidney.  Enter Hope, the delectable, hardworking and prudent Group Accountant. Mrs Badmus sees her as the daughter she never had and secretly schemes to make Sidney marry her. This plan is met with serious resistance from not just Sydney but his girlfriend, Sabina who will stop at nothing to see that Sydney is hers and the Badmus millions remain within their grasp.


Starring: Uche Jombo, Desmond Elliot, Nadia Buari, Biola Segun- Williams

Genre: Drama

Producers: Emem Isong & Uche Jombo

Story: Emem Isong

Screenplay: Emem Isong, Uduak Isong Oguamanam, Uche Jombo

Additional Screenplay: Rita C. Onwurah

Director: Desmond Elliot

KOKOMMA

Kokomma has to hawk to support her family but being a pretty girl, men want to buy more than the product on offer. Her mother decides to send her to Lagos to save her from men’s prying eyes. But will she really be safe?


Starring: Belinda Effah, Ekere Nkagha, Lillian Ini Ikpe, Ifeanyi Kalu

Genre: Drama

Producer: Uduak Isong Oguamanam

Story/ Screenplay: Uduak Isong Oguamanam

Director: Tomrobson




BROKEN SILENCE

Gerald Okeke is a high flying playboy who seems to be content with his life. His world changes dramatically when his older brother dies, leaving him a son to raise. Against his fiancee's wishes, Gerald hires a nanny to look after the boy. What he never bargained for is falling for the nanny who herself harbors a deep secret which would alter their lives.


Starring: Uche Jombo, Uti Nwachukwu, Tonto Dikeh, Obiora Olife

Genre: Drama

Producers: Emem Isong & Uche Jombo

Story/ Screenplay: Rita C. Onwurah

Director: Desmond Elliot

'CATWALQ' NOW SHOWING AT NEW TIMES!

"Catwalq' the popular glamourous soap showing on TV Continental, Lagos has been moved to a new viewing time! It now shows on Fridays at 8pm every week so be sure tune in!

Catwalq stars Monalisa Chinda, Memry Savanhu, Uru Eke, Joy Scrase, Susan Peters, Desmond Elliot, Kenneth Okolie and a host of others.  It was produced by Emem Isong & Monalisa Chinda and directed by Desmond Elliot.  It was written by Bola Aduwo, Uduak Oguamanam and Rita Onwurah.

Tune in every Friday! 

ROYAL ARTS NEWS UPDATE!

It has been an eventful year at Royal Arts Academy; New entrants, faces,budding stars and exciting productions.  Here are some of our highlights so far: 

1.    The successful screening of 'I’ll Take My Chances' in cinemas nationwide.

2.    The filming of the Royal Arts Academy Student’s soap: A perfect love.

3.    The second half of the year promises to be no less eventful. 

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·       I'll Take My Chances explores the age old rift between religion and tradition, the archaic and the Enlightened as seen through the eyes of two star-crossed lovers.

Kiss and Tell: Iyke, the ultimate player is the best of friends with Bernard, except when it comes to Blue Quest, the firm they run together. When Delphine, a gorgeous divorcee who has sworn of men, walks into Iyke’s life, he makes a wager with his friend to sleep with her in ten days or sell his controlling shares in the company. What Iyke didn’t bargain for, was fall for his prey.

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IUdeme Mi: Ima is the only daughter of a wealthy man who indulges her a lot. When he died unexpectedly, he leaves his wealth to her on one condition: She has to be married.  To resolve the situation, she marries Asuquo who was to help her claim her inheritance. But unknown to Ima and her relatives, Asuquo had other plans.

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Okon goes to School: A Sequel to Okon Lagos. After Okon, an encentric hunter wastes a fortune on wine and women, he enrols in University to study Money Management. What he doesn’t bargain for is cultism and women trouble, and what school doesn’t bargain for is Okon and his crazy antics.

·       Kokomma:  Kokomma has to hawk to support her family.But being a pretty girl, men wants to buy more than the products on offer. Her mother decides to send her to Lagos to save her from men’s prying eyes. But will she really be safe?

·       Bridge of Hope: Kufre has a phobia for commitment. Until he meets Chisom, a young girl with a troubled past and many secrets. Can his love stand the test of time?

·       Mrs Somebody:
Kaira wants to marry. It doesn’t matter who. She is willing to do anything just to be called Mrs Somebody.


Other releases:
Holding Hope, Midnight Whispers,Broken Silence, 
Weekend Getaway.