premieres in London 

UK based NGO Stepping Stones Nigeria (SSN) is delighted to announce the release of their new and ground-breaking Nollywood film – The Fake Prophet - produced as an advocacy tool to save and change thousands of children’s lives.

Stepping Stones Nigeria has produced The Fake Prophet in an attempt to stimulate debate and pioneer positive change on challenging issues such as child trafficking and the labelling of children as ‘witches’.  The film powerfully encapsulates many major social and political issues that affect Nigerian society today, including the dangers faced by children following witchcraft accusations.

The Fake Prophet aims to counterbalance these films and expose the truth behind the so-called men and women of God who have made their wealth from branding children as witches and highlight the legal consequences of child witch stigmatisation and abuse.

The Fake Prophet premieres in London on the 24^th July at the

Amnesty International Human Rights Action Centre, 17-25 New Inn Yard EC2A3EA.

Proceedings kick off with a drinks reception at 6.30pm, followed by the film screening at 7.30pm.

There will be a Q&A session with SSN’s Programme Director, Gary Foxcroft and film director Teco Benson.

Call the ticket hotline – 08453138391 now to book your ticket

The Africa in Motion film festival in Edinburgh has just received a prestigious international award endorsed by the United Nations, from the Foundation for Subjective Experience and Research (S.E.R. Foundation), an organisation that supports worldwide projects in the area of children and youth, culture, inter-cultural dialogue and religion.

The festival received this award in the context of the United Nation’s International Year of Reconciliation 2009. The S.E.R. Foundation presented a report on Africa in Motion to the UN Secretary General in January 2010. Africa in Motion 2009 took as its main theme Reconciliation, with the festival screening a range of films on this topic as well as hosting a symposium and various panel discussions on trauma, conflict, peace and reconciliation in Africa. The S.E.R. Foundation described the Africa in Motion film festival as an outstanding project because it emphasizes the need for reconciliation and the necessary steps for its realization to be taken in order to improve conditions and build bridges leading to a better mutual understanding, and thus creating the basis for sustainable peace.

The festival was selected as one of 12 projects worldwide awarded prizes in the categories of political and socio-economic projects; creative projects; educational/indigenous/athletic projects; and spiritual/healthcare projects. The festival will receive the award at an award ceremony in Switzerland in August.

Lizelle Bisschoff, founder and director of Africa in Motion, says of the award: “We are extremely excited about and proud of this award, which is a wonderful recognition of our attempts to change perceptions of Africa in the UK. Despite the conflicts and problems in Africa that the Western media is inundated with, the continent has achieved peace and reconciliation on so many levels and the West can certainly learn from Africa in various ways. This is what we tried to achieve with last year’s festival and this award is a confirmation that we are on the right track.” 

The prize money for the winning film at the 2009 Africa in Motion short film competition - South African Paul Emmanuel’s 3SAI A Rite of Passage, was partially sponsored by the African Movie Channel.

www.africa-in-motion.org.uk

*No purchase necessary. Terms and conditions apply.**Guaranteed delivery on launch day to UK addresses only. The final date for ordering to guarantee delivery on launch date is July 6th.Please note toddlers and infant shirts do not have the club motto on the reverse of the crest.

 Tunde Kelani’s Arugba 

makes London outing

Arugba delves into the life of Adetutu, a beautiful young priestess selected by the oracle to carry the sacred calabash at the Osun Osogbo festival. The calabash can only be carried by a virgin, and after being abducted by three men, Adetutu’s chastity and suitability as the chosen one is questioned. Interwoven with themes of balance, love, loyalty, and loss, her tale also explores issues of governance, political corruption, HIV/AIDS and the influence of modernity over convention, all within the context of a culture that is rich with traditional values yet marred by traditional viewpoints.

This Kelani masterpiece is showing at the Odeon Imax Cinema in Greenwich on 7th May 2010. Booking hotlines - 02072777021, 07947763515, 07932504996, 07950514589.

Click here to watch other Kelani masterpieces now on the African Movie Channel.

Welcome to another Yuletide edition of the African Movie Channel newsletter. Even more movies and quality drama serials than ever before are a mouse-click away, for you to enjoy on your PC and TV whenever you like at this special time of the year…

The African Movie Channel is available on-demand 24/7 anywhere in world, and provides the best picture quality for Nollywood and other African films, with every movie selection available to watch instantly at full-screen and crystal-clear TV quality.

And now there is a further reason to watch - from now until the end of January 2010, all movies will be a third off – that’s only £1 a movie! So now you can watch more for less. Simply purchase your credits as normal - you still get your bonus credits, and as usual, the more you spend the more bonus credits you get - so your films actually cost you less than £1 if you spend £10 or more!

It’s still extremely easy to enjoy the African Movie Channel; all you need is an internet connection together with a laptop or PC, no more! Registration is free and no subscription is required. Your computer must have the following installed: Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser and Windows Media Player. Please do not use Mozilla, Firefox, Google Chrome or AOL’s integrated web browser, or any other browser. If the adverts/trailers play, but your purchased movie does not, then go to the Microsoft Security Upgrade page, and click on the Upgrade button.

Watch award-winning drama serials and the best African movies this Christmas season only on the African Movie Channel.

click here for more

Arugba delves into the life of Adetutu, a beautiful young priestess selected by the oracle to carry the sacred calabash at the Osun Osogbo festival. The calabash can only be carried by a virgin, and after being abducted by three men, Adetutu’s chastity and suitability as the chosen one is questioned. Interwoven with themes of balance, love, loyalty, and loss, her tale also explores issues of governance, political corruption, HIV/AIDS and the influence of modernity over convention, all within the context of a culture that is rich with traditional values yet marred by traditional viewpoints.

BFI is the British Film Institute. Its world-renowned archive, cinemas, festivals, films, publications and learning resources are there to inspire you.

This Kelani masterpiece is showing at the BFI on Sunday 8th November @ 15:50. Click here to book your seats now, or visit the BFI website for more info.

The African Movie Channel continues to blaze the trail as the home of Africa’s top creative talent and most captivating entertainment. From Friday, 26th June, AMC will make available on-demand, the epic 11-part tale of Mary Slessor, the Scottish missionary whose service to the people of Calabar is remembered and honoured to this day.

With backing from the BBC, the series was produced and directed by top Nollywood director Jeta Amata, with help from long-time friend Nick Moran, star of the cool British gangster flick Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.

Mary Slessor features Jeta’s father Zack Amata and uncle Fred Amata, two of the leading members of Nollywood’s ‘royal’ Amata family. The real star of this production is British actress Alison Pargeter, who rose to fame in British BAFTA-winning soap opera, Eastenders. Her portrayal of Mary Slessor brings the heroine of Calabar to life.

This compelling drama series recounts the colourful and courageous story of Mary Slessor, who lived and worked among the people of Calabar in the late 19th Century. By learning their language and culture, she spread the Christian faith and persuaded those with long-held traditional beliefs to abandon cruel practices, such as the killing of twins at birth, and adopt new ones, like modern medicines for the cure of various tropical diseases. She also crusaded for women’s rights and social justice in the context of communities that had been torn apart by the slave trade over many generations.

Mary Slessor of Calabar her story, so entrenched in the Calabar cultural heritage, is a poignant recount of a woman’s strong commitment and selfless service to humanity with rich moral values. Her story is so touching as to bring Queen Elizabeth II to her gravesite in Calabar in the year 1953 to pay homage to this great woman.

AMC’s co-director, Lola Onigbogi said, “Mary Slessor of Calabar is one of the most significant recent developments in African television production. With international funding, an international cast and crew and shot on location where actual events took place, it brings an African story to life for audiences all over the world. With AMC, we have created a platform that ensures audiences the world over can share in this inspiring story”.

Watch this gripping series on-demand exclusively only on the African Movie Channel www.africanmoviechannel.tv. And for a limited period only, watch the first three episodes for the price of two!

click here for more

AMC continues to shine as the home of Africa’s top creative talent and most captivating entertainment.  From Saturday, 26^th June, AMC will start showing on-demand the epic 11-episode tale of Mary Slessor, the Scottish missionary whose service to the people of Calabar is remembered and honoured to this day.

With backing from the BBC, the series was produced and directed by top Nollywood director Jeta Amata, with help from long-time friend Nick Moran, star of the cool British gangster flick Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. 

‘Mary Slessor’ features Jeta’s father Zack Amata and uncle Frank Amata, two of the leading members of Nollywood’s ‘royal’ Amata family.  The true star of this production is British actress Alison Pargeter, who rose to fame in British BAFTA-winning soap opera, Eastenders.  Her portrayal of Mary Slessor brings the heroine of Calabar to life.

This compelling drama series recounts the colourful and courageous story of Mary Slessor, who lived and worked among the people of Calabar in the late 19th Century.  By learning their language and culture, she spread the Christian faith and persuaded those with long-held traditional beliefs to abandon cruel practices, such as the killing of twins at birth, and adopt new ones, like modern medicines.  She also crusaded for women’s rights and social justice in the context of communities that had been torn apart by the slave trade over many generations.

AMC’s co-director, Lola Onigbogi said, “‘Mary Slessor of Calabar’ is one of the most significant recent developments in African television production.  With international funding, an international cast and crew and shot on location where actual events took place, it brings an African story to life for audiences all over the world.  With AMC, we have created a platform that ensures audiences across the continent and the world over can share in this inspiring story.”

Watch this gripping series on-demand exclusively on the African Movie Channel. And for a limited period only, watch the first three episodes for the price of two!

 

Clinic Matters is a comedy series that dramatizes the everyday experience of a busy doctor, his committed nurses and their “interesting” patients. Starring AMAA award winner, Emeka Ossai, Clinic Matters is a unique story as it comically depicts real situations in an every day hospital. It is the first original medical comedy series in Nigeria. 

Clinic Matters focuses on a professional doctor and nurses, who are faced with the challenges of attending to their numerous patients with crazy medical problems. The very pretty nurses are also a bunch of interesting characters as they interpret their roles adding so much fun to the show. Each episode is educative and extremely spiced with humor as its unique brand of humor lies mostly in real life situations. 

Clinic Matters teaches moral lessons and healthy living. It educates on pre-marital sex and its consequences and campaigns against extra-marital affairs. It encourages unity in the family and discourages gender discriminations.  

With genuine characters and a gentle pace, Clinic Matters is a comedy that is instantly likeable. It’s educative, entertaining and most importantly, hilarious. It’s a must watch for every home as every character displays serious humor at its best. Clinic Matters will be showing soon exclusively on the African Movie Channel.

Welcome to another special Yultide edition of the AMC newsletter. There are now over 1000 of only the best African films and, hundreds of hours of award-winning drama serials and documentaries, on-demand for you to watch wherever you are and whenever you want at this special time of the year.

The African Movie Channel continues to be:

Universally Available AMC is available on-demand 24/7 anywhere in world, and provides the best picture quality for Nollywood and other African films, with every movie selection available to watch instantly at full-screen and crystal-clear TV quality.

Of Outstanding Quality No other outfit in the world delivers Nollywood and African films anywhere near the same quality. All AMC movies are sourced direct from the original master versions (not VCD’s!), thus guaranteeing exceptional audio and visual quality, far exceeding what you get anywhere. And too, you can fast-forward, rewind, and pause your selection - it’s just like watching a DVD!

Regularly Updated “Friday Latest Additions” A minimum of six movies are added every Friday. This Friday’s latest additions include some excellent recent releases, carefully selected for your enjoyment over the festive season.

Easy To Watch Anywhere All you need to watch movies on AMC is an internet connection together with a laptop or PC. You simply sign up to the African Movie Channel www.africanmoviechannel.tv (if you do not already have an account) – registration is free, and no subscription is required – you only pay for what you watch.

We thank you for your support throughout 2008 – we couldn’t have done it without you. We wish to thank all those we have worked with in 2008. To all our clients, sponsors, advertisers, and in particular our viewers, we thank you - all your comments and suggestions were always welcome and invaluable.

Join us through 2009 as we go from strength to strength on the African Movie Channel online www.africanmoviechannel.tv and other soon to be announced platforms.

African Movie Channel …delivering Real African drama on-demand to your home.

Click here for more