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Multi Choice Calls For Career In Nollywood, Deadline, July 16
Following the impressive show of interest in MTF classes of 2022 programme ,the Multi Choice Talent Factory (MTF)Academy is pleased to announce that entry application has now been extended to July 16 2021.
The programme is open to young people between the ages of 18-26 years ,who are enthusiastic about telling authentic African Stories, giving them an opportunity to enhance their television and film production skills.
So far,the academy has given 40 students the chance to harness their skills with training and hands on experiences in the film industry with focus on story telling, script writing,production, cinematography,directing and other key areas. These products have gone on to excel in their areas of specialty.
The inaugural class of the Multi Choice talent factory West Africa, produced two movies, Life of Bim and Dream Chaser which was nominated for the 2020 Africa Movie Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA), while the class of 2020 produced three short films,Omugwo, Bride Untangled and Koke Akueteh which was aired on Show Max in May.
In addition to the Show Max films, the students also released 20 short films titled Isolation Diaries which portrayed their fears,hopes and the realities of living during the pandemic.
The Alumni have collectively produced over 200 works including series short films, feature films and documentaries among others. Some of the graduates making strides in the entertainment industry include, Allen Onyige and Joseph Omobuley, producers of the popular Yoruba series Eléníni a captivating storyline that speaks to one of the objectives of the programme creatively ,telling authentic African stories
So, if you are a creative and film making enthusiast looking to excel in the film industry ,this is an opportunity you can’t afford to miss. You can join the conversation using the following hash tags
#MultiChoice Talent Factory
#MTF class of 2022 entries
#Igniting Africa’s creative industries.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’
