BN Exclusive: Glo brings Nollywood together as Stars bond in Jozi
Posted on Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 at 10:05 amBy Bella
Johannesburg set the scene for some poignant moments as Nollywood, Gollywood and Ghanaian music stars bonded as they arrived in South Africa to film an advertisement for African telecommunications company – Globacom. After months of intense speculation on the identitities of the Nollywood stars chosen as Glo Ambassadors, the list of stars was finally announced in July 2009. Among the Nollywood stars are Ramsey Nouah, Desmond Elliot, Jim Iyke, Mike Ezuruonye, Nonso Diobi, Nuhu Aliyu, Funke Akindele, Uche Jombo, Chioma Chukwuka- Akpotha, Monalisa Chinda-Dejo Richards, Kate Henshaw-Nuttall, Rita Dominic and Ini Edo-Phillip Ehiagwina. Ever since then, billboards, magazines, newspapers, TV and radio have been flooded with images, sounds and views of the adverts featuring the stars. The public’s reaction has been unabashedly positive mainly because of the wide appeal and reach of Nollywood actors and actresses. In Jozi, the Glo ambassadors filmed a TV commercial which will be targeted at the Ghaniaian market. Below are behind the scenes photos of the stars during their stay in Jozi – out sightseeing, shopping, at their hotel etc… It is really great to see them all getting along! Seems like one big happy family! Click back tomorrow as Bella Naija will bring you exclusive photos from the commercial shoot.
Mike Ezuruonye and Jim Iyke with MonaLisa Chinda Dejo-Richard's cute daughter - Tamar
Chioma Akpotha, Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw-Nuttall & Desmond Elliot share a cheerful moment
Glo ambassadors Van Vicker, Ini Edo-Ehiagwina , Uche Jombo, Rita Dominic and Desmond Elliot bump into MI in Jozi
Funke Akindele shares the love!
Nonso Diobi & Ini chat away
Photo Credit: FaceFront Concepts
Tags: BN Nollywood Insider, Chioma Akpotha, desmond elliot, funke akindele, Glo Ambassadors, ini edo, jim iyke, kate henshaw-nuttall, monalisa chinda, Monalisa Chinda Dejo-Richards, nollywood, nonso diobi, rita dominic, Uche Jumbo, van vicker
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congrat to all my nollywood star.but i must this,dat it pained me not seeing Emeka Ike among the glo ambassadors.i feel its important why?
they look good but will anybody speak the real or do i have to i havent been able to sit and enjoy a nigerian movie in oh i would say..11 friggin years since i moved away..the only time i do it is to bond with my mama who swears them shitz is the best thing since facebook…they suck major balls…and oh dear God can someone please tell desmond elliot about blu ray and hidef…i hate having to see his razor bumps in 3D while i eat, they jump out at you…that being said they do look nice( jo-burg gets cold sometimes)
I just wanna say that i love all the actors and actresses that came.they all look really cute and lovely.i’m proud of all yall.
I too love our nija ppl and their comments. OMG, there is nothing as intresting as reading ppl’s comments and point of view in this BN of a Blog.
I love you all who contributes to BN gist.
chioma appears friendly and sweet.
how much did they get for the commercial.Genevieve;s management was trying to get more but they Glo went for the other stars who i think were not asking too much. omotola did not contact the glo people on time thats why they r not there
i’m sure there R trying to get thier hollywood on by wearing the shades! Gosh i just hope they would stop trying too hard to be American/hollywood stars instead of real african that why i do appreciate jackie Appah’s outfit she keeping it real even though it always way over the top for the most part but htis one is real! like mama Africa.Not boots during the summer like those wanna be hollywood stars!! LOL!keep it real!
Where is genevevia and omotola , why are they always by themself,I love this group ,look like they get alone well,
Are nollywood stars all going to the moon??? sup wit the many jackets and scarfs on their neck….all in johannesburg
LOL @ Sia! They are chopping their hard earned cash. I can remember how they all looked when they started out in the movie biz. Money talks. At least a big tin of peak powdered milk, fried eggs, pancakes, ice cream, those soft fufu like bread (I’m drooling) with some hot milo…….. The rest is history. Damn. Make I go take care of myself quick.