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He is taking Nollywood, Nigeria?s booming Film Industry by storm with his movie
The Amazing Grace and he hasn’t finished yet!

Wilson ?WillRock” Ebiye sits down with Hollywood Mama to chat on his hopes for Nollywoood, his future plans and what it was like retelling the story of slavery.

Notes

I was almost 3o minutes late for the Interview and I wasn’t sure if he will be patient enough to sit and wait for me but there he was sitting there waiting for someone called Hollywood Mama in a Suit! Many would have walked out at the thought of being interview by some with an Alias name but he waited…. got up when I walked in and shook my hand! - Hollywood Mama

Wilson Thank you for granting me this opportunity, I’m Hollywood Mamafrom Hollywoodmamablog.com How are you doing today?

I’m feeling great. Nice to meet you Hollywood Mama Let’s get this interview popping…

Great, well lets get down to business Wilson I know you have lots of
projects you are working on and you’d like to get to them…so Who would
you say is Wilson Ebiye?

I’m a Nigerian film producer based in Hollywood, California. My most recent film is The Amazing Grace, which is based on the true story of the worlds best loved hymn and the slaves that inspired it.

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The Nollywood Movie “Amazing Grace” Is set to be released in February 2008. The film Directed by Jeta Amata and starring his brother Fred Amata with Nick Moran as John Newton tells the epic story of the end of Slave Trade… Heres a Synopsis from Jeta Amata.

John Newton is captain of a slave ship moored off the coast of Nigeria. He stands at a crossroads in his life, his morality and religion at odds with the brutality of his chosen profession. Stepping ashore, he starts on a journey of redemption that will end in tragedy but prove the catalyst for greater achievements. A local anthem sung in adversity by the slaves he captures punctuates the film. It will be the inspiration for John Newton’s redemption, and, years later, for his writing of the world’s most enduring hymn, Amazing Grace.

Written by Jeta Amata

Hollywood Mama Rating: 8/10 Overall

DVD Release: February 2008

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If you’ve read some of my Previous Posts you may get the drift that i seriously have beef with this Nigerian Actress Do I care if you think so? Honestly…No……Im here to keep it real…Hollywood Mama Style…

Now what am I talking about… I recently watched a Nollywood Movie It was called “Behind the Truth” it stars Genevieve Nnaji Nollywood Actor Muna Obiekwe and Uche Jumbo with an ensemble of Supporting Cast Members. I actually forgot who directed it but they did a good job…(Its 1:00 am and my Laptop is burning my leg… im getting tired!)

What was Unique about this film? The role Genevieve played..A Freaking Serial Killer like character…I was blown away.. She gave a convincing protrayal of a serial killer with her dialogue resembling that of an actual serial killer..Translation: Home gurl did her homework!

Now while many Fans in the *Motherland may hate her or write comments like “I dont like the way you acted in that movie” (which i find utterly hilarious… i mean its a damn movie let the girl breathe abeg!)

The film that actually convinced me that Genevieve is indeed back!
A Must See Movie..if you are completely tired of the Over-Romantic Films and definitely a must see movie if you would like to see a storyline from nollywood that is different…

Now focusing a lot more on Nollywood….I believe im seeing a change…and its coming Nollywood is going places as long as they
stick to a particular storyline and end the movie with that same storyline it‘ll be aight….

Viva Nollywood, Viva More Challenging roles to keep us at the edge of our seats!

Hollywood Mama’s final comments:

Its a great Film, great storyline, a bit long but it was worth
it…

*winks* The beginning crying scene was so RUB MENTILATOR like though (Inside Joke)

Happy Halloween folks…im off to trick or treat with the folks next door!

*Motherland refers to Nigeria….

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Is it me…. Or

• Did Neyo…over do the Micheal Jordan Impersonation at the Hip Hop Honors on Monday?

• Did Britney actually go Crazier when they took her Kids?

• Is Stella Damascus Aboderin The Nollywood Actress scarce from the Latest Movies?

• Is Rehab The New Shopping Mall for Celebrities?

• Does someone really want MC Hammer Dead?

• Does the Synthesizer T-Pain uses Actually spare us from his horrid voice! (See his Performance from the Hip hop Honors)

• Am I the only one that Thinks Gwen Stefani did not grow up in the hood?

• Isn’t Whitney Houstons album post crack supposed to be on the shelves soon or has she declared “Making music is WACK!”

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I have just recieved exclusive pictures of Rita Dominic, Hollywood Mama’s Nollywood Actress of the Month on the set of her new film “Saidi’s Song” also starring Raz Adoti.

I have to say looking at those pictures, the Nollywood Industry’s film making techniques are getting better!

Rita looks gorgeous and her hair… whoever did it should come hook me up!

To Rita’s Fans…..Homegurl is still doing her thang! Ill try and get an interview for y’all sometime this year…

If youre an actor, actress or a fan and you have exclusive pictures mail them to hmamablg@aim.com

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To me, she is the Angelina Jolie of Nollywood her killer smile and the way she dresses! Rita Dominic is what you call “a darn good actress” Born in Lagos, Nigeria this hollywood bound actress has really shown us what shes working with. From films that make portray her never fading talent to films that show her ability to try ’something new’ Rita has done it all! She came into this industry later than Genevieve Nnaji but has now put her self in the category for comparison.

Although she prefers not to be compared her work speaks for it’s self …..

Here’s an excerpt from a write up on her:

The success story of Nollywood notwithstanding, Rita is not unaware of the shortcomings in the industry. According to her, the problem of ego is so overwhelming in the sector. And how does she cope with this? “I try as much as possible to have a civil relationship with my colleagues, but there are some people who I would prefer to work with more than the rest. There are certain people that I don?t connect with and I?d rather not work with them.”

Speaking on one of her favourite movies; Break Up, Rita confessed “I enjoyed Break Up because I acted alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Jennifer Eliogu and it was all about girly fun and togetherness. Moreso, Genny (Genevieve) is someone I get on with quite well.”

Beyond the challenges posed by the downsides of fame, says said she has discovered that she has to re-educate herself on the many roles she has been playing.

For example, All my Life; another favourite movie of hers, she played the part of a girl whose older sister is unable to have a baby after a number of years of marriage. Her older sister begs her to step into her shoes and have a baby. After a lot of uproar, the family consents, and the younger sister agrees. She marries her sister?s husband, conceives and bears a child, but has to live with her sister?s jealousy and physical abuse.

The story is surprisingly compelling, and Rita?s role is moving and excellently delivered.
And who exactly is Rita Dominic? She was quick to say “Rita is an easy-going, fun-loving girl, who is not afraid of hard work and who doesn?t like to be taken for granted.” She added: “An actress will always be an actress and for me, when I?m not acting, I will still be acting

Rita Dominic…..Hollywood Mamas Nollywood Actress of the Month!

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Source of Writeup: Modern Ghana

Nollywood, Nigeria’s ever growing Movie Industry has introduced us to many talented actors and actresses for the Month of June I present to you….The Hollywood Mama Actress of the Month….

Ini Edo

She warmed our hearts on screen with her first nollywood movie performance starring in Thick Madam since then the Calabar born actress has carved a name for herself in the Nollywood Hall of Fame alongside other actresses who at one time were her role models. She defines drive it takes to succeed! Despite rumours and allegations Ini continues to show her fans and followers that theres only one way to stardom…Doing what she loves best..Acting. Ini Edo….Hollywood Mama’s Best Actress June 2007

For more on Ini Edo Visit her Website www.iniedo.tv

For more Info on our Awards send an email Here!

Image Courtesy: BellaNaija

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Im going to start by saying i Love Nollywood, I can remmember the days of Agbara Nla parts 1-5 (Igbo, hausa and yoruba versions). That time actresses like Genevieve, Stephanie Okereke and others still lived with their parents. There was something Unique in nollywood then Our storylines!! We werent going to los angeles for film festivals like we are doing now but we were managing. We had only two Genres then we had romance and thriller. But today im confused, i think we should categorize our movies….if the genre is drama let it be throughout the film (thats if we even have genres) dont mix drama and comedy and thinks its gonna work….we have to group films i was dissapointed when i went to buy a film online and i clicked romance i saw 1-100 films and then i clicked action and low and behold the same films came up im not saying people cant mix but if there are going to be 2 genres in a film state…..

God bless nollywood and God bless the actors and actresses, writers and directors, extras and waka passes