Ace Nollywood stars, Stan Nze and Tana Adelana, have clinched the Outstanding Male Actor and the Outstanding Female Actress awards at the 21st edition of the Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF).
They were announced winners at the awards ceremony of the festival on Thursday night at the Silver bird Galleria in Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2024 AIFF held on Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 with the theme “Beyond Borders: Bridging Cultures Through Cinemas.”
Stan Nze won the Outstanding Male Actor for his stellar role in the award-winning short film ‘12 Hours’, while Tana Adelana clinched the Outstanding Female Actress for her role in the film Tender Hedges.
Tana Adelana however shares the outstanding Female Actress position with Cameroonian actress, Lum Nora Neba for her role in the Oscar- nominated film Kismet.
Stan Nze led in the stellar cast of 12 Hours with his role as Kelvin, a successful Lagos-based photographer living a lie.
The 25-minute mystery thriller follows the story of Kelvin, a Lagos-based photographer, who wakes up to an inexplicable terror at midnight.
In a haunting quest for answers, Kelvin is forced to relive the last 12 hours of his life, grappling with the falsity of his perceptions.
As the truth unravels, he faces the dilemma of accepting his fate or fighting back.
12 Hours, a debut directorial film of Tobe Anosike, also clinched the prestigious Best Short Film Nollywood award at the 2024 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival(TINFF).
Other categories of award and winners at the AIFF include Best Experimental, Tage IM Winter (Germany) and Best Animation Film, The Forest of Honest Bees. (France).
The outstanding Music Score was clinched by Kaka, a Nigerian film, Best Feature Screenplay, Kismet (Cameroon), Best Feature Film:, Foreign, Four Quarters (Russia) and Best Feature Film, Indigenous-Kaka.
Others include Best Documentary (Feature), Dela-The Making of EL Anatsui (Nigeria), Best Documentary(Short), Lucy- A Pioneer Destiny (Italy) and Outstanding in Film Directing, which was clinched by Evgenya Tirdatova for Four Quarters.
Four Quarters, a film entry from the Russian Federation, clinched the highly coveted Golden Jury Film Award.(NAN)
NASA Space Technology Lobi Stars four-match winless run ended with a slim 1-0 victory over 3SC in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) week 5 match played on Saturday, October 5, at the Lafia Township Stadium in Nasarawa.
Before the clash with 3SC, Lobi Stars had drawn one and lost three matches including the 0-1 home defeat to Rivers United in Week three.
Therefore, the 0-3 loss at Katsina United in week 4 last weekend set panic into the camp of ‘the pride of Benue’ who are prosecuting the current season under a new management.
However, against 3SC, Lobi Stars ensured they picked the maximum points to avoid an early struggle with relegation.
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Ahmadu Liman assisted last season’s highest goal scorer for Lobi Stars, Samuel Tiza, who was making his first start of the season, to score the all-important goal in the 29th minute to hand the home side the maximum points.
The visitors piled pressure on Lobi Stars to avoid a second loss on the bounce but the hosts stood firm for their first win of the season.
Lobi Stars now have five points from five matches and are temporarily occupying the 15th position on the log.
Reacting to the victory, Lobi Stars Board Member, Harry Yachi, said the win didn’t come on a silver platter.
“It was a difficult match but I thank God that we were to pick the first three points.
“I salute the boys for putting up the spirited fight that naturalised the plans of our opponents who came for victory.
“We are not resting on our oars. This victory is a morale booster and we shall build on it going forward,” said Yachi.
In the other week 5 match played in Benin City, visiting El-Kanemi Warriors surrendered their early lead to Bendel Insurance but fought hard to draw 1-1.
Nigerian international, Ibrahim Mustapha, put Warriors ahead in the 2nd minute of the match but the hosts drew level in the 19th minute when Michael Enaruna found the equaliser.
The remaining week 5 matches will be played on Sunday, October 6.
The Democratic National Convention, which kicked off Monday in Chicago, is being hosted by a star-studded lineup including Tony Goldwyn, Ana Navarro, Mindy Kaling and Kerry Washington.
The first night of the convention saw surprise appearances from notable figures in both politics and Hollywood.
Among the notable attendees were California Governor Gavin Newsom, former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, director Spike Lee, actor Sean Astin from The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars icon Mark Hamill.
Politics tamfitronics Sean Astin
Sean Astin is an American actor known for his roles in The Goonies, Rudy and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. He also works as a producer and director.
Astin actively supports the Democratic Party and engages in political and social causes. He advocates for voter registration and other progressive issues, showing his alignment with Democratic values through his public endorsements and activism.
Politics tamfitronics Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert, host of the “Late Show,” seen in character, eats a hotdog as he walks on the convention floor before the Democratic National Convention Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, in Chicago. Paul Sancya/AP Photo
Stephen Colbert is an American comedian, television host and political commentator who hosts The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Colbert frequently critiques and satirizes political figures and policies, aligning with progressive and Democratic viewpoints. Through his show and public appearances, he endorses Democratic candidates and causes.
At last night’s convention, Colbert performed a skit with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, portraying a hot dog vendor named Donny Frank dressed in Chicago Bulls attire.
Politics tamfitronics Tony Goldwyn
Actor Tony Goldwyn checks out the stage before the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. Brynn Anderson/AP Photo
Tony Goldwyn, best known for his role as President Fitzgerald Grant on ABC’s Scandalkicked off the convention on Monday night. Goldwyn, who has been an active participant in political campaigns over the years, has previously shown his support for Democratic candidates, including Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020.
Goldwyn currently stars as Manhattan District Attorney Nicholas Baxter on Law & Order and continues his advocacy work, notably with The Innocence Project.
Politics tamfitronics Mickey Guyton
Singer Mickey Guyton performs during the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. Paul Sancya/AP Photo
Mickey Guyton, the Home Movies singer’s attendance represented a successful Black woman who trailblazed her way into country music, which has long been considered to be run by white men.
“There’s so many people — women, Black women, Indigenous, Latinx, LGBTQIA+ — that have a unique story that’s important to be heard and when you’re not giving people that platform, that is just flat out wrong in my personal opinion,” she told E! News in 2021.
“That’s why representation matters, because there’s a little 7-year-old girl out there that looks like me that has these dreams, and when she doesn’t see herself, she doesn’t get to pursue that and she doesn’t get to live a life that could have been destined for her.”
A few hours later, the country star performed “All American”, a song featuring lyrics about how “we’re different in a million ways,” but still together.
Politics tamfitronics Mark Hamill
Mark Hamill is an American actor, voice actor, and writer best known for his iconic role as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise. Hamill has actively used his X account to endorse the Harris campaign while making digs at former President Donald Trump.
Hamill commented on the former president’s claims Vice President Kamala Harris had faked photos of crowds.
Reposting an image of this comment on X, formerly Twitter, Hamill wrote: “Based on this sane, rational, fact-based statement, do you think there’s any chance if he loses on 11/5 he’ll claim it was a “RIGGED ELECTION”? A) Absolutely NOT B) 100 %”
He also appeared in a video last night with DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, stating, “Don’t go to the orange side.”
Politics tamfitronics Jason Isbell
Jason Isbell performs during the Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago.Yalonda M. James/San Francisco Chronicle/AP Photo
Jason Isbell is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his work in country and Americana music. His music often explores themes of personal and social issues, including recovery, relationships, and Southern identity.
Isbell wrote about suffering under a Donald Trump presidency in his 2017 songs White Man’s World and Hope the High Road. He told The Independent in February he feels “as bad as you could possibly feel” about a possible second Trump term.
“Scared and angry and disgusted, and that’s it,” he told the outlet.
Isbell also took to the stage, performing his song “Something More than Free”, a song about his father working hard day after day.
Politics tamfitronics Amy Klobuchar
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., center, talks to reporters before the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. Paul Sancya/AP Photo
Amy Klobuchar, who was on the DNC floor yesterday, is the U.S. Senator from Minnesota, a position she has held since 2007. As a Democratic Party member, she has concentrated on healthcare, infrastructure, and technology.
She currently holds a double-digit lead over a pair of Republicans in her bid for a fourth term in the U.S. Senate.
Politics tamfitronics Steve Kerr
Team USA Men’s Basketball coach and Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr speaks during the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo
Steve Kerr is an American former professional basketball player and current head coach of the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. Kerr has used Steph Curry’s famous “night, night” celebration against Donald Trump.
The Golden State Warriors and Team USA coach took to the lectern on the first night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago.
Speaking about how he would be backing Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in November, Kerr told the DNC crowd: “After the results are tallied that night, we can, in the words of the great Steph Curry, we can tell Donald Trump: ‘Night, night.'”
Politics tamfitronics James Taylor
James Taylor on stage as he rehearses before the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo
James Taylor is an American singer-songwriter and musician renowned for his folk and soft rock music
Taylor was set to be the final performer on Monday night, but he was bumped due to the event running over schedule. For the 2012 DNC, he performed Carolina In My Mind, You’ve Got a Friendand How Sweet It Is from the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina.
“I’m a lifelong Democrat, and I pay a lot of taxes, and I want a government that I paid for,” Taylor has previously said, per THR. “I do feel as a citizen, I just feel compelled to respond when I’m asked for support.”
Politics tamfitronics Spike Lee
Filmmaker Spike Lee attends the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. Brynn Anderson/AP Photo
Spike Lee is an American filmmaker, director, producer, and actor renowned for his impactful work in cinema. His films often tackle social, racial, and political issues, with notable works including Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X, Inside Manand BlacKkKlansman. Celebrated for his distinctive style, Lee contributes to advancing conversations on race and inequality through his storytelling.
On the first night of the DNC, Lee attended and expressed his support for Vice President Kamala Harris. “Once again a sista comes to da rescue,” he wrote on Instagram.
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