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EbonyLife successfully sponsors first international diversity awards at MIPCOM with A&E Networks and Viacom

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7 years ago

October 26, 2017

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Nigeria’s number one lifestyle and entertainment channel, EbonyLife TV, co-sponsored a two-day Diversity Programme at MIPCOM, the world’s largest market for entertainment content, where industry professionals converge to connect with like-minded colleagues and find out the latest in programming. This year’s gathering took place from October 16-19. The Programme included the inaugural Diversify TV Excellence Awards 2017, which took place on the 17^th.

The Diversify TV Awards highlights international programming that provides a fair, accurate representation of ethnic populations, disabled communities and other minority groups.

Mo Abudu, the CEO of EbonyLife TV presented the award for ‘Representation of Race & Ethnicity, Scripted’ to the film Damilola, Our Beloved Boy – a movie based on the true story of the heinous murder of ten-year-old Damilola Taylor, a Nigerian boy who lived in Peckham, London.

It was gratifying for her to present this award, especially as it has been her mission to celebrate and tell stories about Africa and the diaspora that are authentic.

According to Ms Abudu, “Although there is a tragedy at the heart of this film, it’s not about being a victim. It is important to keep creating and paying tribute to content that tells a different story about Africans. Doing so makes Africans in the diaspora proud and compels global audiences to examine stereotypes. That is our mission at EbonyLife and Damilola, Our Beloved Boy did this powerfully.”

Other notable highlights of the Diversity Programme at MIPCOM 2017 were the keynote address by Sir Lenny Henry, a renowned British comedian and one of the most respected advocates for diversity in television, and a panel discussion titled ‘Breaking Stereotypes to Connect Global Audiences’. The panelists were Alex Okosi, EVP and MD of Viacom International Media Networks Africa; Tanya Lopez, SVP Original Movies and Lifetime Original Movies at A+E Networks; and Pat Younge, MD of Sugar Films.

EbonyLife joined global TV giants, A&E Networks, Viacom International Media Networks, and award-winning PR agency Franklin Rae, in sponsoring the MIPCOM Diversity Programme, which included the panel discussion, lunch and the Diversify TV International Excellence Awards 2017.

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Burna Boy Is Producing His First Film “3 Cold Dishes” Which Tackles Sex Trafficking

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Nigerian singer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has taken on a new role in the film industry as an executive producer. He will co-produce the upcoming thriller “3 Cold Dishes” with Ifind, Alma Productions, Asurf Films, Martian Network, and Black Mic Mac. Black Mic Mac is a production company showcasing African and Middle Eastern talents.

“3 Cold Dishes” follows the story of Esosa, Fatouma, and Giselle. They are three former victims of sex trafficking who have become powerful figures in the underground world of prostitution. Despite their success, they cannot escape the trauma of their pasts. The men who sold them into slavery hunt them, vowing to make them pay.

Burna Boy will produce the film through Spaceship Films, the production company he started in 2015 with his mother, Bose Ogulu.

Asurf Oluseyi, who won the 2016 AMVCA for Best Short Film for “A Day with Death“, directed the movie.

According to director Asurf Oluseyi, the film explores a different genre in his conversation with Variety Magazine. He described it as a “testament to the strength and resilience of its characters,” and an “African cinematic journey like no other.”

“3 Cold Dishes” boasts a star-studded cast. They include Nollywood actors like Osas Ighodaro, Wale Ojo, Femi Jacobs, and more. The film also includes talented actors from other African countries. They including Fat Toure and Maud Guerard from Ivory Coast and Amelie Mbaye and Mentor Ba from Senegal. This diverse cast brings together a wealth of acting experience.

The film is part of a larger effort by Black Mic Mac, a production company dedicated to highlighting African talent. Black Mic Mac is currently working on a variety of projects. These projects showcase the range of African storytelling. They include titles like The Devil Inside, The Three Rascals, and The Great Transporter.

“I’m so proud to work with so many different filmmakers all over the continent, and to continue to try to discover talent who want to entertain the world,” Pape Boye, the founder of Black Mic Mac, said.

With such a varied selection of films, Black Mic Mac is making a big name for itself in the African film and television industry. Their work shows a commitment to telling a wide range of stories and giving a platform to African storytellers.

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See Trailer For “Dilli Dark”, An Indian-Nigerian Comedy

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April 11, 2024

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There’s a new comedy movie coming out called “Dilli Dark.” Dibakar Das Roy directed this funny movie. It’s an Indian-Nigerian comedy that tells the story of Michael Okeke, a Nigerian student living in Delhi.

Michael wants to get his MBA and stay in India, but life there isn’t easy for outsiders, especially since he’s black. The trailer shows that Michael has a strange side job too. The movie seems to make fun of the racism that Michael faces in India.

The actor playing Michael, Samuel Abiola Robinson, was really happy about the movie being announced last year in October.

“I am back!!! And happy to be Announcing my Next film DILLI DARK; A film about racial discrimination and what life is like for people with darker skin in Delhi and India as a whole,” he said.

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Abiola mentioned in a post that this is the first time he’s had such a big role in a movie.

The movie also stars Shantanu Anam as Debu and Geetika Vidya Ohlyan as Maa.

At the 2023 Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image (MAMI) Festival, Filmy interviewed director Dibakar Das Roy about how he cast Samuel Abiola Robinson in the lead role.

He replied, saying,

“We wanted someone who could look like a very regular chap. Rather than a hero. So at the same time, I saw an article that Samuel had moved to Delhi, and I reached out to him, and we connected.”

The “Dilli Dark” trailer looks like a funny movie that will also make you think. It deals with racism and what it’s like to move to a new country. If you like comedies that make you ponder as well as laugh, then keep an eye out for “Dilli Dark.” But remember, this is just a trailer, so the movie itself might be different.

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Ghana Leads The Front At The WAEC Excellence Awards

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Ghana dominated the West African Examinations Council’s (WAEC) recent International Excellence Awards for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). All three top awards went to Ghanaian students in a ceremony held last Tuesday at the Council Meeting in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

The outstanding young men hail from St. James Seminary Senior High School. Two of the awardees are proud alumni of St. James Seminary, further solidifying the school’s academic excellence. A total of 2,327,342 students from the five WAEC member countries participated in the 2023 WASSCE, making this Ghanaian achievement even more impressive.

The ceremony itself was a moment of national pride. Ghana’s Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr. Eric Nkansah, congratulated the winners for their exceptional performances. He highlighted their consistent success, mentioning that Ghana claimed two out of the top three spots last year and achieved a clean sweep this year.

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Amo-Kodieh Leonard Kofi Marton (St. James Seminary)
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Daniel Asenso-Gyambibi (St. James Seminary)

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Mr. Amo-Kodieh beamed with pride as he addressed the crowd, expressing his immense honor at being named the overall best student of the 2023 WASSCE. He attributed his success to his dedication to academic excellence. Throughout his journey, he actively pushed his intellectual boundaries, embraced challenges, and thrived in dynamic learning environments.

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Mr. Amo-Kodieh acknowledged the government and all stakeholders who played a crucial role in his achievement. “Their immense support,” he declared, “was instrumental in turning this path to success into a reality.”

Extending his appreciation further, Mr. Amo-Kodieh spoke on behalf of all awardees at the (WAEC) Excellence Awards. “We are incredibly grateful,” he emphasized, “to the government, the GES, the Ministry of Education, the WAEC, and especially our families. Each of you played an indispensable part in shaping our education.”