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Also entertainment, business, science, technology and health news. en-uk Sun, 21 Nov 2009 04:38:40 +0100 BO Adamson - info@modernghana.com 11/21/2009 4:38:40 AM Bright Owusu - webmaster@modernghana.com All trademarks and copyrights on this page are owned by their respective owners. 60 http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5872/3/its-about-time-artistes-in-the-diaspora-are-recogn.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5872/3/its-about-time-artistes-in-the-diaspora-are-recogn.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/5872/3/#showcomments2 Tue, 16 Nov 2009 00:02:34 +0100 0 She is a former beauty queen who found her way into the make believe worlds of movies Armed with no formal professional experience apart from being an active member of the drama society in high school she had only her beauty and charm to boost her profile Several times she failed auditions but one day she got lucky Someone noticed her beauty ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5853/3/i-am-a-seductress-says-sapphire.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5853/3/i-am-a-seductress-says-sapphire.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/5853/3/#showcomments2 Sun, 14 Nov 2009 07:19:13 +0100 0 Emmy Okonkwo is a blood brother to one half of the hiphop stars KC Presh Kingsley Okonkwo KCand He is very popular in the showbiz worldHe recently tied the knot with beautiful Juliet Adaku Uzondu whom he met and fell in love with years back The wedding was an opportunity for celebrities in the entertainment industry to mixenjoy the pict ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5838/3/when-kcpresh-brother-tied-the-knotcheck-out-aki-n-.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5838/3/when-kcpresh-brother-tied-the-knotcheck-out-aki-n-.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/5838/3/#showcomments2 Fri, 12 Nov 2009 05:34:18 +0100 0 SHE SPOKE FROM HOUSTONTEXASActress ini edoehiagwina has had enough of the talks and as she saysI am nota saint but people should stop making me look so badThe miffed actress also spoke on her marriage which she says is doing just fineIn this interview she answers some questions and tells meSTELLA i will not give audience to the ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5772/3/ini-edo-ehiagwina-says-sorry-my-marriage-is-intact.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5772/3/ini-edo-ehiagwina-says-sorry-my-marriage-is-intact.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/5772/3/#showcomments2 Tue, 02 Nov 2009 20:44:07 +0100 3 Glo Ambassador and talented Nollywood actress Mona Lisa Chinda recently marked her birthday in the company of a few select friends and family Looking radiant and unruffled despite the media storm she has been embroiled in in recent weeks the mother of one was the perfect hostess to those that came to rejoice with her as she added another year ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5699/3/monalisa-chinda-celebrates-birthday-in-style.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5699/3/monalisa-chinda-celebrates-birthday-in-style.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/5699/3/#showcomments2 Sun, 03 Oct 2009 02:16:51 +0100 0 The year is almost coming to an end but the blessings seem to be pouring in non stop for ritaJust a few months after she became one of globacoms ambassadorsolofofos are whispering that she has just been elected as the face of nokia africa and was paid over one miilion dollars for a month contractHearRita will be promoting nokias new ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5655/3/actress-rita-dominic-paid-millions-to-become-face-.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5655/3/actress-rita-dominic-paid-millions-to-become-face-.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/5655/3/#showcomments2 Sat, 25 Sep 2009 23:26:18 +0100 5 Nollywoods bad boy and one of Globacom ambassadors Jim Iyke who recently veered into music has several ways of surprising those who join issues with him After months of speculation on the launch of his much talked about album Jim is set not only to launch his album but also to flag off his charity campaign to bring sunshine to the underprivi ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5624/3/jim-iyke-begins-musical-campaign-to-save-nigerian-.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5624/3/jim-iyke-begins-musical-campaign-to-save-nigerian-.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/5624/3/#showcomments2 Sat, 18 Sep 2009 23:38:12 +0100 0 Following her lead role in the popular movie Jenifa star actress Funke Akindeles life has not just got flipped on its head her celebrity status has skyrocketed She said about how she struggled to cope when she gets spotted by fans on the streets since she became one of the Glo AmbassadorsWhat then is the making of Jenifa It all started ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5572/3/how-i-came-about-jenifa-funke-akindele.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5572/3/how-i-came-about-jenifa-funke-akindele.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/5572/3/#showcomments2 Sun, 05 Sep 2009 20:50:49 +0100 0 He is the latest in a long line of Nigerian movie heartthrobs difference is hes Ghanaian But you wouldnt know it from film posters fighting for space with those of Ramsey Noah and Desmond ElliotHe is even beginning to feel Nigerian Nowadays I spend percent of my days in Nigeria shooting films or attending one event or other he t ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5478/3/not-just-a-pretty-face-van-vicker.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5478/3/not-just-a-pretty-face-van-vicker.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/5478/3/#showcomments2 Sun, 22 Aug 2009 07:17:17 +0100 0 http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5434/3/rev-tope-ogunnaikes-state-of-mind.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5434/3/rev-tope-ogunnaikes-state-of-mind.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/5434/3/#showcomments2 Sat, 14 Aug 2009 22:42:54 +0100 0 Screen goddess Clarion Chukwurah was at the centre of many celebrations last week First she toasted to years of being on stage and screen Second she marked her th birthday Third she organised a formal public presentation of her Legacy InitiativeThe birthday party was colourful It was a red and white affair including dresses lig ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5365/3/red-day-for-star-actress-clarion-chukwurah.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5365/3/red-day-for-star-actress-clarion-chukwurah.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/5365/3/#showcomments2 Mon, 02 Aug 2009 07:40:23 +0100 0 A renowned writer once said that some people are born great some have greatness bestowed unto them while others achieve greatness Otohwo Fowe Sandra she wanted to achieve greatness Been born into a polygamous family and losing her dad early in life she strived to make a difference Looking back now Sandra would not be sad with what she has ac ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5294/3/men-should-not-take-me-for-granted-sandra-otohwo.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5294/3/men-should-not-take-me-for-granted-sandra-otohwo.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/5294/3/#showcomments2 Fri, 23 Jul 2009 22:26:16 +0100 0 Unknown to most Nigerians when reggae dance hall king African China sang Forgive Me in his last album he was actually asking for Maryam his lover to forgive him for his alleged sexual indulgence with a white girl during a trip to the United KingdomAnd unknown to many the lady in question had been a long standing lover now married to th ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5259/3/african-china-gets-new-baby.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5259/3/african-china-gets-new-baby.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/5259/3/#showcomments2 Sun, 18 Jul 2009 06:56:04 +0100 0 Norbert Young forget the fact that you see him in home videos forget his television credits He is first and foremost a stage actor and an extremely good and electrifying one Happy birthday to our own boyAs the years go by ever so slowly and ever so fast we all owe ourselves the gift of memory Many of us want to simply wipe off this is ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5166/3/norbert-young-its-showtime-at-50.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5166/3/norbert-young-its-showtime-at-50.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/5166/3/#showcomments2 Tue, 06 Jul 2009 23:10:51 +0100 0 Rita Dominic has not only made her name as a frontline Nollywood figure she has also become a role model and ambassador of some sort Born of parents with different citizenship Rita is one lady who has won the hearts of many with her brilliant interpretation of roles in and outside of NigeriaIn this interview with Gbenga Bada Rita had so m ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5160/3/i-dont-want-everything-about-me-exposed-rita-domin.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5160/3/i-dont-want-everything-about-me-exposed-rita-domin.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/5160/3/#showcomments2 Sun, 04 Jul 2009 07:27:10 +0100 5 Like every reality TV show winner Bhaira Mcwizu who came out tops in the Nigerian Breweries Plc organised Amstel Malta Box Office AMBO got her opportunity and made good use of itHer winning the show got her a starting role in Cindys Note directed by Izu Ojukwu She appeared alongside established stars like Nonso Diobi and Clem Ohameze ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5134/3/im-sexy-not-slutty-bhaira-mcwizu.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5134/3/im-sexy-not-slutty-bhaira-mcwizu.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/5134/3/#showcomments2 Sun, 27 Jun 2009 07:48:10 +0100 0 Despite the constant resistance and opposition from her strict dad an opportunity to hit the klieg lights had always been on the mind of Yvonne Jegede and this dates back to when she was even a childAnd as fate would have it her long awaited dream of becoming a screen star finally came in when she got her first movie role in Missing ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5079/3/my-boobs-are-the-sexiest-part-of-my-body-yvonne-je.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5079/3/my-boobs-are-the-sexiest-part-of-my-body-yvonne-je.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/5079/3/#showcomments2 Mon, 21 Jun 2009 10:22:00 +0100 1 Beautiful Sandra has done it againshe popped her third baby on sunday june in a nurnberg hospital in germanymother and daughter are in good health and have since been discharged from the hospitalSandra and hubby tony previuosly have a son and a daughter and the couple are celebrating this new additon with family and friends worldwide ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5034/3/actress-sandra-achums-thomas-pops-third-baby-in-ge.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/5034/3/actress-sandra-achums-thomas-pops-third-baby-in-ge.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/5034/3/#showcomments2 Thu, 17 Jun 2009 10:52:05 +0100 0 She is warm and smart Actress cum model Ufouma Ejenobor always has a smile for everyone that comes her way As she throws banters with the front desk staff of Royal Roots Communication producers of My Mum and I the new TV series on the Nigerian airwaves the lively Lillian Wright a role she played in the series came into viewBut the Frenc ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/4987/3/acting-pays-my-bills-ufouma-ejenobor.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/4987/3/acting-pays-my-bills-ufouma-ejenobor.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/4987/3/#showcomments2 Sat, 12 Jun 2009 20:42:53 +0100 0 Jeez Despite the global financial crunch more and more babies are still being sired in tinsel town Just few weeks after the arrival of Obey Etuks baby boy top actress Jennifer Eliogu has followed suit in the baby making competition currently rocking Nollywood Her bundle of joy httpnigeriafilmscom reliably gathered was delivered over ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/4962/3/baby-boys-for-jennifer-eliogu-ugo-stevenson.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/4962/3/baby-boys-for-jennifer-eliogu-ugo-stevenson.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/4962/3/#showcomments2 Tue, 08 Jun 2009 21:25:42 +0100 0 Genevieve Nnaji has paid her dues as a toprated actress in Nollywood She has also delved into music modelling and fashion Despite attaining the age the single mother of one says she is not under any pressure to get married She spoke with httpnigeriafilmscom on her absence from the screen and the things that have been taken her time ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/4946/3/marriage-has-never-been-my-priority-genevieve.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/4946/3/marriage-has-never-been-my-priority-genevieve.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/4946/3/#showcomments2 Sun, 06 Jun 2009 06:48:33 +0100 0 Delectable actress and model Susan Peters marked her day in grand style on sat th may Starting with a lunch at her ikoyi residence and ending with an after party at Kays place Victoria IslandHer very good friend Uche Jombo was there to make her friend feel special Also celebrating with her were Eucharia Anunobi Tony Tetuila Sheddi Baba ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/4918/3/uche-jombo-eucharia-anunobi-and-other-stars-honour.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/4918/3/uche-jombo-eucharia-anunobi-and-other-stars-honour.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/4918/3/#showcomments2 Thu, 03 Jun 2009 06:21:44 +0100 0 Her name Ngozi Ezeonu surely rings a bell As one of the popular actresses in the country she has starred in many films playing the role of a mother more In this interview with Flora Onwudiwe Ngozi debunks the wild rumour making the rounds about the high rate of sexual harassment in Nollywood According to her nobody is harassing anybody in Nol ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/4879/3/no-sexual-harassment-in-nollywood-ngozi-ezeonu.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/4879/3/no-sexual-harassment-in-nollywood-ngozi-ezeonu.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/4879/3/#showcomments2 Thu, 27 May 2009 22:54:21 +0100 0 Dele Momodu is a journalists journalist One of the close aides of the late Chief MKO Abiola Momodu is the publisher of Ovation a popular softsell magazine The news writer became a news item recently when it was published that he was having problems with his Ghanaian hosts In this interview with Hazeez Balogun the celebrated columnist ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/4859/3/mko-told-me-not-to-be-a-local-champion-dele-momodu.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/4859/3/mko-told-me-not-to-be-a-local-champion-dele-momodu.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/4859/3/#showcomments2 Sun, 23 May 2009 06:50:44 +0100 0 Reigning Miss Delta Soap Rita Amaka Echendu was Showtime Celebrity guest during the week and in this interview with Bridget Amaraegbu she opened up on the challenges she faces daily as Queen She also spoke about her relationship with men and how being tall has affected her personality Enjoy How does it feel to be a queenI still fee ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/4853/3/only-short-men-shows-interest-in-me-says-unlucky-6.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/4853/3/only-short-men-shows-interest-in-me-says-unlucky-6.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/4853/3/#showcomments2 Sun, 23 May 2009 05:38:54 +0100 0 Dayo Adeneye is one of the modern day pioneers of entertainment business in Nigeria With his bosom friend Kehinde Ogungbe he has revolutionalised the industry in the country In this Interview with Funmi Elugbaju Adeneye speaks about his life works and erstwhile unknown family life What is your involvement in the Hip Hop World Awards ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/4839/3/i-can-never-leave-kenny-ogungbe-dayo-adeneye.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/4839/3/i-can-never-leave-kenny-ogungbe-dayo-adeneye.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/4839/3/#showcomments2 Thu, 20 May 2009 06:37:14 +0100 0 Man about town who has injected some fun into nightclub business in Nigeria the Univrsity of Lagos Philosophy graduate Franklin Emenike Okamigbo of the Papas Entertainment is gradually getting to the verge of dinning with international humanitarians as he just got a nomination letter from the United Nations assisted organization YFWPUPF as Young ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/4832/3/frank-okamigbo-gets-international-recognition.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/4832/3/frank-okamigbo-gets-international-recognition.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/4832/3/#showcomments2 Tue, 18 May 2009 22:59:41 +0100 0 Joke Silva no doubt is a brand in the movie industry a veteran practitioner who has seen a lot in the sector To many she is simply a woman of great charisma Chinyere Okoye met her recently She was born in in Lagos and one of the five children of Chief Emmanuel Afolabi Silva she hails from IsaleEko while her mother Dr Marianne Abim ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/4825/3/on-set-joke-silva-divorces-all.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/4825/3/on-set-joke-silva-divorces-all.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/4825/3/#showcomments2 Mon, 17 May 2009 11:48:21 +0100 0 Largely endowed actress adaora ukoh was a year older recently and she had lots of fun on this day she celebrated with her colleaguesThe party was a buffet dinner pool party at the solitutude on ty danjuma road opposite Oniru private beach Victoria Island on the th april and the fun began by pm and ended the next day when the actress jetted ou ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/4797/3/actress-adaora-ukoh-party-pictures.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/4797/3/actress-adaora-ukoh-party-pictures.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/4797/3/#showcomments2 Sat, 15 May 2009 05:25:01 +0100 0 She played the role of Folake one of Sisi Claras girl in the New Village Headmaster Her role in the NTA drama brought her fame and opened doors for other acting jobs In this interview Kate talks about her acting career Nollywood and how she survived her cloudy days Kate Adepegba in her words BACKGROUNDI was born into a family of seven ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/movie/4762/3/an-actress-will-be-slept-with-if-she-wants-it-kate.html http://www.modernghana.com/movie/4762/3/an-actress-will-be-slept-with-if-she-wants-it-kate.html http://www.modernghana.com/moviethread1/4762/3/#showcomments2 Sun, 09 May 2009 22:26:48 +0100 0