- MERCY JOHNSON & Comedian TEE A To Anchor
- Over 30 Veteran Movie Stars To Be Honoured
Preparations are in top gear for the 2017 edition of Nigeria’s biggest movie Award, the City People Movie Awards which holds today! The award, which has been in existence for 8 years now, has over time awarded and recognised veterans, seasoned and upcoming movie stars, who have made a great impact on the industry with their acting prowess. It is arguably the only award in Nigeria the amply celebrates all the indigenous movie sectors with emphasis on the 3 movie sectors in Nigeria comprising the English, Yoruba and Hausa genre
The award which was formerly known as the City People Entertainment Awards, comprising both the Movie and Music sectors, has been divided into two major categories: City People Music Awards & City People Movie Awards, owing to the huge turn out at event. Besides it will enable the organisers to give maximum attention to each sector.The Music award, which held some weeks back, recorded the presence of key players in the sector and the movie segment promises greater expectations and attendance.
The 2017 City People Movie Awards, which holds on the 8th of October at the Balmoral Event Centre, Lagos, will be anchored by the best professionals in the entertainment industry. They are no other than the duo of talented comedian Tee A and a star actress Mercy Johnson. This duo is undoubtedly the perfect match for the award ceremony as Tee A, who is currently the most sought-after comedian in Nigeria, will be bringing his A game to the awards.
His presence adequately guarantees there will be no dull moment at the event. Hardly will any weekend pass by without the mutli-talented comedian anchoring a minimum of two events and he is well loved by many for his humility and amiable disposition. His jokes practically leave everyone steeped in contagious laughter. He has garnered a huge followership over the years.
Although, he wears a humble demeanour that belies his wealth and talent Tee A is currently one of the richest comedians. He started his professional career as an undergraduate of the University of Lagos before he launched into the scene 20 years ago, growing under the tutelage of veteran comedian, Ali Baba. Asides being a comedian, he is also a businessman.
He is the CEO of First Class Entertainment and First Class Screens and has also recently launched into the auto mobile business. His family TV show ‘Tymeout With Tee A’ is a global hit, showing in five continents and hundreds.
Repost from @citypeoplemovieawards using @RepostRegramApp – Officially Unveiling The Co-Host for the 2017 CITY PEOPLE MOVIE AWARDS .Star Actress Mercy Johnson Okojie✨✨✨@mercyjohnsonokojie The delectable actress will be anchoring the prestigous movie awards alongside celebrity comedian Tee A@ teeacomedian come October 8th!!!! #citypeoplemovieawards2017 #cpma2017 #letthecountdownbegin#nominationscomingsoon#watchthisspace
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Ever gorgeous actress Mercy Johnson Okojie, who has a teeming fan base will definitely dazzle guests with her impeccable delivery. The talented actress, who rose to stardom with her acting prowess, has also proved to be a great anchor, especially with her splendid delivery at the on-going glo mega concerts. Mercy, who was recently appointed a Special Adviser to the Kogi State government also looks forward to the big day and she will sure turn heads with her stunning outfits for the event.
Repost from @citypeoplemovieawards using @RepostRegramApp – At the 2017 CITY PEOPLE MOVIE AWARDS, we will be honouring an icon and a seasoned film maker Kunle Afolayan with a SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD⭐️⭐️for his laudable achievements in the movie industry✨✨✨@kunleafo #citypeoplemovieawards2017 #cpma2017 #citypeoplemovieawards
This year’s award ceremony will also be tagged around celebrating some icons in the film industry, whose giant strides have earned the industry multiple recognitions at different international film festivals. Seasoned film maker, Kunle Afolayan, has been active in the Nigerian film industry for over two decades and has made several extremely popular titles including: The Figurine: Araromire, which was in the Yoruba and English languages and Phone Swap. which featured Wale Ojo, Joke Silva, Nse Ikpe Etim and the legendary Chika Okpala.
The Figurine won five major awards in the African Film Academy and experienced tremendous success in the Nigerian movie theaters.His movie Phone Swap premiered in France at the first edition of Nollywood Week Paris and won the Public Choice Award. His movie The CEO was also screened at Toronto International Film Festival.
The London premiere held in October 2016 at Leicester Square Vue Cinema and had a special premier edition Air France flight 149 from Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos to Paris Charles De Gaulle overnight. These are just a few of his laudable achievements in the industry. TV star and media entrepreneur, Mo Abudu, has brought a breath of fresh air fragrance in to the movie scene air with her captivating movies. The Ebony Life TV boss launched into movie production with her Ebony life Films production movies Fifty, The Wedding Party, which generated much buzz locally and internationally. In 2016,
“The Wedding Party,” – a collaboration between Ebony Life Films, Film One Distribution, Koga and Inkbot – was among the eight Nollywood films selected to screen at the Toronto International Film Festival as part of its City to City programme. Her latest movie, entitled: The Royal Hibiscus, will be premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival as the only full feature Nigerian film. She is a Nigerian talk show host, TV producer, media personality, human resources management consultant, entrepreneur and a philanthropist. She has been described by Forbes as “Africa’s Most Successful Woman.
Asides the competing categories, there will be special recognition awards for some key players in the movie industry from all the sectors and also brands that have contributed to the growth of the industry. In the past, many of veteran stars have been honoured with special recognition awards. They include the likes of Zack Orji,Franca Brown, Patience Ozokwor, Paul Obazele,Ejike Asiegbu,Ngozi Nwosu, and a long list of others. This category of Special Recognition focuses on legends and veteran stars whose acting career spans several decades. A good number of these renowned veterans will be honoured with special recognition awards.
They include Bob Manuel Udokwu,Kanayo O Kanayo,Tony Umez,Mr Ibu, Nkem Owoh,Ali Nuhu,Sani Musa Danja,Tina Mba,Funke Adepegba, Bolanle Austen Peters, Chinyere Wilfre, Ngozi Ezeonu, Liz Benson among several others.
One of the high point of the award is the Lifetime Achievement Awards to be conferred on some movie legends, the likes of Sunday Omobolanle,Adebayo Salami,Jide Kosoko,Dejumo Lewis,Yinka Quadri,Taiwo Hassan,Abbey Lanre and Idowu Philips may emerge in this category.
– VIVIAN ONUORAH
