Thursday, 15 June 2017
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Movie Review: Hits and Misses of Thabang Moleya’s Happiness is a Four Letter Word
By Isabella Akinseye
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Happiness is a Four Letter Word, is a South African romantic comedy which follows the lives of three best friends: Nandi (Mmabatho Montsho), Zaza (Khanyi Mbau) and Princess (Renate Stuurman) who are in search of their own meanings of happiness.
Directed by Thabang Moleya, the movie is based on the eponymous award-winning novel by Cynthia Jele. It has been nominated for ‘Best First Feature Film by a Director’ at the upcoming 2017 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). Hits Cinematography. Lance Gewer gives viewers a tantalising experience of what modern day Johannesburg looks like. From the suburbs to the inner city, we are taken on a visual journey with beautiful shots of the City of Gold.
The interior scenes are also well captured, cementing Happiness is a Four Letter Word’s place in chic flick land. Little surprise that Lance Gewer took home the award for Best Cinematographer at this year’s Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. Well deserved!
Costume: The wardrobe department held nothing back in dressing the characters to part. Zaza is every inch the rich housewife that she is; wearing the latest designer things complete with human hair weave. This is contrasted by the more playful and creative leanings of naturalista Princess whose costume choices are in line with her profession as an art gallery owner. The most serious of the three, Nandi is seen in a lot of formal (yet fashionable) wears as is expected in the legal profession.
Acting: The trio of Mmabatho Montsho, Khanyi Mbau and Renate Stuurman all brought out their A-game acting chops. For a female viewer, it is easy to see some of yourself in each of the characters who on face value seem a bit clichéd but the emotional honesty displayed by the actresses make them believable. The supporting cast also handled their roles competently.
Misses
Pacing: The film starts off very well and sustains its momentum keeping you guessing what four letter word definition of happiness will be displayed in the next scene. The audience is taking on an emotional rollercoaster ride but towards the end, the action begins to drag before rushing to a hastily arrived happy ever after ending, as is expected in the genre. Perhaps more could have been done in the setting up the resolution through the screenplay.
Screenplay: For the most part of it, the screenplay works. As a chic flick, chit chats between girlfriends is standard and we come to enjoy the talking heads. However, for the resolution of the film, a lot more could have been done to show (not tell) the transformation of the characters. This would have made the story more believable and relatable.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/movie-review-hits-misses-thabang-moleyas-happiness-four-letter-word/
Monday, 7 November 2016
FALZ AND WIZKID BAG HOME AWARDS AT AFRIMA {SEE FULL LIST}
AFRIMA {SEE FULL LIST OF WINNERS}
The All Africa Music Awards [AFRIMA] took place last night at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.
The award show, saw a lot of fan’s favourite snagging one or two awards at the event with the likes of Tanzanian star, Diamond Platnumz, snagging two awards. He won the ‘Best Male East Africa’ and ‘Song of the Year.’See full list of winners below.
Best Male North Africa – DJ Van (Morocco)
Best Female North Africa- Zina Daoudia (Morocco)
Best Male West Africa – Flavour (Nigeria)
Best Female West Africa – Aramide (Nigeria)
Best Male East Africa – Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Best Female East Africa – Cindy Sanyu (Uganda)
Best Male South Africa – Black Coffee (South Africa)
Best female South Africa – Sally Boss Madam (Namibia)
Best Male Central Africa- Wax Dey (Cameroon)
Best Female Central Africa- Bruna Tatiana (Angola)
Best Inspirational Female – Naomi Achu (Cameroon)
Best Artiste/Dou/GroupBand in African Contemporary- Flavour (Nigeria)
Most Promising Artiste- Amine Aub (Morocco)
African Fans Favorite – Phyno (Nigeria)
Song writer of the year – Unique (Uganda)
Special Recognition Award – King Sunny Ade (Nigeria)
Best Artist/Duo/Group African Hiphop- Stanley Enow (Cameroon)
Best Artist/Duo/Group African Ragga & Dancehall- Patoranking (Nigeria)
Best Artist/Duo/Group African Traditional music- Zeynab (Benin)
Best Artist/Duo/Group African Electro – Such (Zimbabwe)
Best Artist/Duo/Group African RnB – Henok & Mehari Brothers (Ethiopia)
Best Artist/Duo/Group in African Rock -M’vula (Angola)
Best African Jazz – Jimmy Dludlu (South Africa)
Best African Group -VVIP (Ghana)
Best African Collaboration – Mbilo Mbilo by Eddy Kenzo (Uganda) ft Niniola (Nigeria)
Revelation of the year – Falz (Nigeria)
Album of the year – Ahmed Soultan (Morocco)
Song of the year- Utanipenda Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Artiste of the Year – Wizkid (Nigeria)
Video of the Year – Dogo Yaro by VVIP (Ghana)
Friday, 28 October 2016
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Sunday, 23 October 2016
Exclusive: Top 5 Nigerian Artistes That Stopped Making Music While They Were Still Relevant In The Industry copyright @naijaloaded.com
Exclusive: Top 5 Nigerian Artistes That Stopped Making Music While They Were Still Relevant In The Industry
copyright @naijaloaded.comThe commonest of this is the fact that their fans no longer reckon with their flows anymore which make them think they should rather leave music for more lucrative job in searching for greener pasture. But it is rather surprising to see some of Nigerian’s best performing artistes to stop giving fans songs when their fans really do not understand the reason for such actions and here are top 5 artistes in Nigeria that quit music industry when their star was still shining.
1.ELDEE: The name rings a bell right? Lanre Dabiri popularly known as ‘eLdee’ The Don is a co-owner of Trybe Record. The rapper who has 4 albums to his name shocked many fans when he announced his own retirement from music. The lovely part of his musical career is to address the condition of the nation with music and he was one of the few musicians that talks on social issues. Some things should rather be revealed, Olamide Badoo himself claims he wished to do a collaboration with the Don as he has not yet reached the limelight before he retired.
2.Neacto C: Oh, the only MC with MSC, I do not think the person who claimed his level changed amongst his peers shouldn’t fade away just like a blown away breeze. His hit tracks almost turned to national anthem which keeps us wondering why he cease to continue giving us the melodious hits. Well, we heard the 10 0ver 10 crooner came from a wealthy home and we hope he stopped music for a better offer.
3Sasha P: The question I have been unable to answer is that why do female fade away so early in the music industry, not only Sasha, Kel, Weird MC and many more are also involved. I call Sasha the Patience Jonathan of Nigerian Hip Hop. She was once the first lady of the industry, but later after some reigning moments stopped the music for reasons best known to her. Many of the long music lovers in this country grew up to listen go this lady’s rap songs. Till the time she quit. She won numerous award and nominated in many, some of these includes: nomination as the best female artiste of the year as the maiden edition of the MAMAs.
4.ILLBLISS: Oga Boss as he is fondly called is a leading act in Capital Hill Music. The news of him departing music left so many fans in shock when he announced it personally online some weeks ago. The rapper is sure a hit maker in the industry with the likes of Ayakata, bank alert to mention few, his decision is best known to him and we wish him luck. If Illbliss eventually quit music, who else will agree with me that his best track ever remains AiyePo Gan ft. Terry G?
5.WEIRD MC: This is unarguably one of the best female acts Nigeria has ever witnessed, this woman had her own style of music with vast music prowess that earned her huge recognition across Africa. If you didn’t get to hear Ijoya by this ‘raptainer’, it’s obvious you are still young and immature in the music scene of Nigeria. For whatever reason she quit music, her fans would never forget her.
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There are so many of these artistes that we wish they could come back and entertain us but for one reason or the other, they left, we just have to let them know we will keep them in our hearts and God be with them wherever they are. The present entertainers in the music industry, we wish them long stay.
Tuesday, 18 October 2016
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