IDRIS & THANDIE AT 'ROCKNROLLA' LONDON PREMIERE

Thandie Newton and Idris Elba recently attended the world premiere of their latest film "RocknRolla" at the Odeon Cinema in London.

Isn't that one fierce white toga-inspired Jasmine Di Milo dress?! What about those metallic Casadei heels? Kudos to Thandie for switching up her style! Guy Richie, the film's director, brought along his wife Madonna...while Thandie came with her husband Ol Parker. Idris came to the event with a Barack Obama 'Change' tee-shirt...a look established by Halle Berry and Beyonce Knowles-Carter.

Photo credits: GETTY IMAGES/WIREIMAGE

The trailer looks promising and it has an all-star ensemble (Gerard Butler, Ludacris, Jeremy Piven, Tom Wilkinson, AND Idris Elba). Gerard + Thandie + Guy + Idris + Jeremy = winning forumla, huh?

Check out the film's summary via MOVIES.YAHOO.COM:

A Russian mobster orchestrates a crooked land deal, putting millions of dollars up for grabs and attracting all of London's criminal underworld.

IGN.COM/IGNEntertainment caught up with Idris who talked briefly about the upcoming Brit caper film. Try not to get distracted by his baritone voice...

Production stills

The movie wouldn't be released until October 3rd. Anyone going to see it?

Photo credits: WARNER BROS PICTURES/MOVIES.YAHOO.COM

Let's take a moment to examine one style trend Thandie sort of jumpstarted earlier this year. Ciara, Beyonce, Carrie Underwood, Nicky Hilton, and Carmen Electra all wore Thandie's mary-janes in either black or red. These Chanel mary-janes are from the designer's Fall 2007 collection.

Love this style trend or pass?

Photo credits: CELEBUTOPIA/WIREIMAGE/ICELEBZ/BEYONCEWORLD/PR PHOTOS

Endless possibilities for less:

1. purple mary janes, $144.95.
2. Jessica Simpson "manning" mary jane, $89.00
3. Sam Edelman "Xila", $119.00.
4. platform peep-toes with triple strap, $59.99.
5. Nine West 'cascada' leather mary-jane, $62.77.
6. Alice + Olivia for Payless, $35.00.


My thoughts:
1. This past Labor Day weekend was quite eventful...and I hope you all enjoy yourself as well. I attended one Naija (re: Amauzari!) convention and a christening between Saturday and Sunday. Away Away was at one of the parties I attended as the DJ/MC/comedian. Away Away was so funny and entertaining...as always! He played every type of music from highlife to Flo Rida to MJ to Madonna to Christian Music to Naija Hip-Hop. When it was time to entertain the kids/teens, he put on "Lollipop", "With U", "No Air", "Low", etc. The fun part was when he put on the "Electric Slide". Everyone started the dance routine THEIR own way which looked a complete mess to Away Away who stop the music to get everyone in order. Fun times, indeed!
2. The September 2008 issue of "The Diasporan Star" is out with Mama G and Okurame Ejiro on the cover. Be on the lookout for my live blog on that real soon.
disclaimer: my thoughts are all in good humor!

Afro/Naija News:

• The 48th annual Nigerian Independence Day Parade will be on Saturday Sept. 27th in NYC!
  
• It must be nice to be Naomi Campbell! [SET]
  
• Halle Berry & Baby Nahla at the Zoo. [Urban-Hoopla]
  
• The Original Supermodels take back the Spotlight [Hip Candy]
  
• Project Runway's Koro Momolu - rate her latest creations! [Ladybrille]
  
• Vote on the better look between Sanaa Lathan and Jennifer Hudson! [NSC Fashion Network]
  
• Anita Baker's in Nigeria???! [Naija To The Core]
  
• The African remix to "Paper Planes [Nigerian Hip-Hop Blog]
  
• Swoon over these gorgerous photos! [ONADA Loves Photography]
  
• Flicks from the 2008 Unilag event! [Linda Ikeji Blog]

ON THE SET OF THIS AMERICA 2

Thanks to United African Artists, I got invited to take behind-the-scenes pictures of "This America 2". The follow-up to 2005 Nigerian-American film project stars Sir Citor, Bethels Agomuoh, Angelina Ada, Ebbe Bassey, Lady Gold, Rena Anakwe, Away Away, and Oliver Mbamara. Shot at Sam's Food Restaurant in New York City last weekend, filming began at 8 AM and ended around 3PM

actress Olivia as the nurse with Sir Citor

Ebbe Bassey, Lady Gold

Lady Gold, Bethels Agomuoh

Oliver Mbamara, Lady Gold

comedian Away Away, musician Emperor Adichie (who produces the music in the film), Pastor Emma Obi, Eric Chifunda

Oliver, Sir Citor, and Bethels co-directed the sequel to the 2005 film, "This America". Big thanks to Golden Studio Inc and African Film Company for the invite.

[feels good 2 b home]

A NIGHT OF A MILLION LAUGHS

On Sept. 7th, Nollywood actors and comedians rallied together in celebration of "A Night of A Million Laughs." Pictured above is the aspiring Igbo Christian music singer Lady Gold and actor Bethels Agomuoh.

Michael Blackman of Ghana came through with his African bling! That's his girl in the background. Him being there cause some serious hoopla. Everyone tried to squeeze into every picture he took that night.

The stand-up acts were hilarious. Here is Michael Blackson and Lady Gold.

"A Night of A Million Laughs" bought out many high profile Nollywood actors and comedians at New York City's own St. Anthony of Padua Hall in Queens.

Michael Blackson rode into the event flaunting his silver Benz and African model girlfriend. Right after he did his skit (non-stop jokes), he got up and left the venue. Before he made a grand exit, I squeezed in with Lady Gold to talk a picture with him.

Sir Citor and Oliver Mbamara of "This America" was there.

Oliver Mbamara is also the director of the film, "Slave Warrior."

Betherls Agomuoh, CEO of AFRICAMOVIES.COM, served as the event's MC.

Sir Citor and Uche Ugbuagu after the event.

Sir Citor now is producing Lady Gold's music which is expect to come out later on this year.

Kanayo O. Kanayo, Uche "Talkingson" Ogbuagu, and Away Away on stage answering questions for their fans:

Talkingson sold his stand-up comedy album which is a must-have for all fans of his work. Uche later on explained to the crowd he was the first to launch comedy in Nigeria.

Away Away now carries the torch for many talented Nigerian comedians here in America.

Kanayo O Kanayo talked briefly about how fans will film a movie he's working on and sell it the same day on the street.

Sir Citor and Lady Gold of Golden Studio Inc; with Kanayo O Kanayo. Thanks Golden Studio Inc., AfricaMovies, and AfricanEvents for the invite!
[feels good 2 b home]

Ramsey Noah's Q/A at Lehman College

Nollywood superstar Ramsey Noah alongside This America's star Oliver Mbamara and comedian Away Away answered questions from screaming female fans. When asked whether he enjoys being a celebrity Ramsey replied with a simple no. Sources says whenever Ramsey steps out of his Lagos, Nigeria neighborhood he's constantly being followed by fans of his. Sources also mentioned being a Nollywood stars means being written about in the tabloids daily. When asked about his car accident from two months ago Ramsey replied "Don't believe the Naija papers! They try to say I'll never act again. But here I am!"

Right after Madarocka performed, Ramsey gave hugs and kisses and took pictures with his screaming female fans.
Date: 1st October 2006
Venue: The LOVINGER THEATER, LEHMAN COLLEGE
The City University of New York
250 Bed ford Park Boulevard West.
Bronx, New York 10468

Add Ramsey as your myspace friend here!