All journalists and filmmakers are hereby invited to go to Eko International Film Festival website on http://www.ekoiff.com for accreditation before June 30, 2010.
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World’s First 3LCD LED Projector 3LCD Technology Powers World’s Brightest LED Projector
2 Jun 2010 13:00 Africa/Lagos
World’s First 3LCD LED Projector 3LCD Technology Powers World’s Brightest LED Projector
LOS ANGELES, June 2 /PRNewswire/ — Samsung and 3LCD, the world’s leading projection display technology, have teamed up to deliver the world’s first 3LCD LED projector, the F10M. Announced in January at CES, the F10M is the world’s first LED-based projector with 1,000 lumens.(1)
The versatile F10M delivers 1,000 lumens with a light life of up to 30,000+ hours and offers XGA resolution and an image size range from 40 – 300 inches, with HDMI input and PC connectivity. With 3LCD’s efficient use of light, and an LED light source, the F10M offers customers an extremely energy efficient projector option, and the brightest LED projector in the projection industry.
In addition, the LED-based projector offers instant on/off functionality, requiring almost no warm up time, producing a nearly instantaneous projected image.
“Utilizing 3LCD technology in the F10M was an obvious choice,” said Tom Grau, senior product marketing manager for Samsung Electronics Co., LTD. “The technology advantages offered by the 3LCD architecture ensure the F10M provides customers with an incredibly bright and energy efficient projector, and when paired with an LED light source, even more amazing color and image quality.”
Powering the majority of all projectors in the business, education and home theater space, 3LCD’s 3-chip design delivers vibrant, true-to-life images with high Color Light Output. The technology continues to be the leading choice for projection needs worldwide, as illustrated by its use in the innovative Samsung F10M.
3LCD innovative features and technology advantages include:
— 3-Chip Optical Engine: All 3LCD projectors use a 3-chip optical
engine to deliver incredibly bright, true-to-life color.
— High Color Light Output: 3LCD projectors deliver high Color and White
Light Output so images, video and text always look their very best.
— No Color Wheel: 3LCD projectors do not rely on a spinning color wheel
to produce color and do not suffer from “the rainbow effect” or “color
break-up.”
— Road-Tested Reliability: 3LCD technology is the #1 projection
technology and has consistently been the choice of users who demand
long-life performance and reliability.
About 3LCD Technology
3LCD is the world’s leading projection technology, delivering unbelievably bright and natural color, amazing detail and road-tested reliability. Using an advanced, 3-chip optical engine, 3LCD offers full-time color for brilliant quality images. 3LCD is based on LCD technology, which is used by leading manufacturers worldwide for the ultimate viewing experience in flat panel TVs and projectors. To find out why more users choose 3LCD than all other projection technologies combined and to get the latest list of leading companies offering 3LCD technology in their products, visit the 3LCD website at http://www.3lcd.com/
(1) All F10M specifications based on Samsung’s press release dated January 6, 2010
Source: 3LCD Technology
CONTACT: Kari Ramsey of Zeno Group, +1-310-566-2287,
Kari.ramsey@zenogroup.com
Web Site: http://www.3lcd.com/
Trend Micro Announces “What’s Your Story?” 2010 Video Contest Winners
Trend Micro Announces “What’s Your Story?” 2010 Video Contest Winners
User-generated video contest spotlights Internet safety, education, and awareness during Internet Safety Month in the U.S.
CUPERTINO, Calif., June 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — The video “Overexposed” by Nicholas Chen and Edan Freiberger took the grand prize this year in the Trend Micro Internet Safety for Kids and Families “What’s Your Story” 2010 Video Contest. “Overexposed” humorously and realistically demonstrates the importance of keeping a good reputation online and the consequences of not doing so.
On March 16, Trend Micro along with Internet safety advocacy groups Common Sense Media, ConnectSafely, and the Identity Theft Resource Center launched the “What’s Your Story?” video contest. The contest called for anyone over the age of 13 to submit a video, no longer than two minutes in length, on Internet safety that could help educate others in one of four categories: keeping a good rep online; staying away from unwanted contact (cyberbullying, sexual predators); sticking to legal, age-appropriate content; and keeping the cybercriminals out.
Over the course of six weeks, 120 videos were submitted with over 40 percent coming from people under the age of 18. “Keeping a good rep online” and “staying away from unwanted contact” were the two categories with the most submissions, not surprisingly since cyberbullying and online reputation are very relevant to today’s youth.
“We were thrilled with the amount of participation in this contest among contestants young and old,” said Lynette Owens, director of corporate outreach for Trend Micro. “They connected with the topics and in the spirit of competition, became the educators by getting the word out about their own videos. It was difficult to decide among so many great entries, but we plan to use many of them in teaching curricula, and in various other ways to promote Internet safety.”
Contestants were required to select one of four Internet safety topics and were encouraged to promote their own videos. Finalists were selected based on a combination of views and ratings, and winners were selected by a panel of judges from the four sponsoring organizations. One grand prize winner and four category runners-up were chosen based on creativity, appropriateness and effectiveness. The grand prize winner receives $10,000 and the four runners-up receive $500 each.
To view the winners of the 2010 “What’s Your Story?” video contest visit: http://whatsyourstory.trendmicro.com
Grand Prize – “Overexposed” by Nicholas Chen and Edan Frieberger
Runner up for category: Keeping a good rep online – “Flame Fart Kid” by Zeek Earl
Runner up for category: Staying clear of unwanted contact – “Pull the Plug on Bullying” by Matthew Bendo
Runner up for category: Accessing (legal) content that’s age-appropriate – “Perfectly Legal and Age Appropriate” by Philip Roberts
Runner up for category: Keeping the cybercriminals out – “Special Report: Behind the Modem” by Jeff Lurie
Schools who are interested in using some of these videos are welcome to do so, and should write to internet_safety@trendmicro.com indicating their interest.
The campaign, which is sponsored and supported by the Trend Micro Internet Safety for Kids & Families initiative and its partners, was designed to help parents, teachers and youth become more aware of Internet safety issues. Trend Micro helps to educate kids, parents and teachers through employee volunteerism, partnerships, and initiatives that promote the Internet safety of kids around the world.
For tips on staying safe online, visit: www.trendmicro.com/go/safety
About Trend Micro:
Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in Internet content security, focuses on securing the exchange of digital information for businesses and consumers. A pioneer and industry vanguard, Trend Micro is advancing integrated threat management technology to protect operational continuity, personal information, and property from malware, spam, data leaks and the newest Web threats. Visit TrendWatch at www.trendmicro.com/go/trendwatch to learn more about the latest threats. Trend Micro’s flexible solutions, available in multiple form factors, are supported 24/7 by threat intelligence experts around the globe. Many of these solutions are powered by the Trend Micro™ Smart Protection Network™ infrastructure, a next-generation cloud-client innovation that combines sophisticated cloud-based reputation technology, feedback loops, and the expertise of TrendLabsSM researchers to deliver real-time protection from emerging threats. A transnational company, with headquarters in Tokyo, Trend Micro’s trusted security solutions are sold through its business partners worldwide. Please visit www.trendmicro.com.
Media Contact:
Andrea Mueller
408.863.6583
andrea_mueller@trendmicro.com
Legacy: The Thomas Ikimi Film that Idris Elba Gave the Props
Some said Thomas Ikimi’s new feature Legacy was the toast of the 2010 Glasgow Film Festival in Scotland, but it has not been rated as a must watch movie by many movie reviewers in the U.S. and in fact, one reviewer called it a failure. Therefore, do not expect this film to draw crowds at the cinemas or give Ikimi and his executive producer good returns at the box office.
Ikimi raised as much cash as he could from Nigeria, when he wanted to spend only $20,000 and use his cronies to make up the cast and crew, but the interest of leading British actor Idris Elba increased the stakes and the budget increased to a little over $500, 000. Legacy was shot within 30 days in Scotland, but set in New York with Elba attracting the major cast from the U.S. The cast made the simple story of a ‘Black Ops’ soldier dealing with the consequences of a failed mission in Eastern Europe a gripping political thriller. The lead role of Michael Gray was played by Elba.
Reviewers have given credit for the saving grace of Legacy to the outstanding acting skills of Elba and the proven expertise of the crew. Finis.
The Story
Black Ops operative Malcolm Gray returns home after a botched mission in Eastern Europe. Holed up in a Brooklyn motel room, he is torn between retribution and personal salvation as he mentally unravels. When the walls close in, his story may be all he can leave behind.
~ From IMDb
The Cast
Idris Elba … Malcolm Gray
Eamonn Walker … Darnell Gray Jnr
Monique Gabriela Curnen … Valentina Gray
Richard Brake … Scott O’Keefe
Clarke Peters … Ola Adenuga
Julian Wadham … Gregor Salenko
Gerald Kyd … Gustavo Helguerra
Mem Ferda … Andriy
Niall Greig Fulton … Vladimir
John Kazek … Dimitri
Annette Badland … Stephanie Gumpel
Lara Pulver … Diane Shaw
William Hope … Mark Star
Joe Holt … Ronny Tarbuck
Deobia Oparei … Ray Cloglamm
7th Tarifa African Film Festival Awards
30 May 2010 08:20 Africa/Lagos
The awards of the 7th edition of Tarifa African Film Festival
TARIFA, May 29, 2010/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The awards of the 7th edition of Tarifa African Film Festival:
The awards for the movies in the section The African Dream are:
The“Wind Griot” award for The Best Feature Film. This award is worth 15.000€ and includes the trophy.
For the TEZA (Dew) directed by Haile Gerima (Ethiopia, Germany, French). For its capacity to reflect the history of the whole African continet through the great script, exceptional actor´s performances and mature direction.
Griot of Clay, award for the best full-lengths film director. This award is worth 10.000€ and includes a Trophy.
For the director CAROLINA KAMYA (Uganda, Sweden) and her movie Imani (The Faith). For its fresness and subtlety, which manifests the capacity of the new generation of African filmmakers to express their vision of the world.
The award for the best actress in a full length feature. The award is
worth 2.500€ and includes the trophy. The award is donated by FRS – Fast Ferry Service Company, which operates ferries in the Strait of Gibraltar.
For the REHEMA NANFUKA for her part of Mary in the movie Imani (The Faith) (Uganda, Sweden). For her gentle and congenial interpretation of a women trapped in difficult live situation.
The award for the best actor in full length feature film. The award is worth 2.500€ and the trophy.
For the actors KEN AMBANI, ABUBAKAR MWENDA y GODFREY ODHIAMBO for their parts in the movie From a whisper (Kenya). For their collective and congenial work, which enables to viewers really feel the internal conflict of the society torn by terorrism.
The Audience Special Award for the best full-length film. The award is worth 5.000€ and includes the trophy. The award is granted according the votes, viewers were giving to the movies after projections:
For the movie ATLETU (The Athlet), directed by Rasselas Lakew and Davey Frankel (Ethiopia, USA, Germany).
and for the movie EHKI YA SHAHRAZADE (The Women from Cairo), directed by Yousry Nasrallah from Egypt.
The awards for the movies in the section On the Other Side of the Strait are:
– The “Ebony Griot” Award for the best documentary. The award is worth 10.000€ and includes trophy. The award is donated by Casa Africa.
For the movie LES LARMES DE L’ÉMIGRATION (The Tears of the Emigration) directed by Alassane Diago (Senegal, France). For the intimate reflection of the universal problem in the local African context, which was conveyed by superb and highly cinematic direction.
The jury has also unanimously decided to grant two special acknowledgements to the movies:
LES DAMNÉS DE LA MER (Damned of the Sea) directed by Jawad Rhalib (Morocco, Belgium, France) and
CEUX DE LA COLLINE (The Hillside Crowd) directed by Berni Goldblat (Burkina Faso, France, Switzerland)
The awards for the movies in the section Africa in short (short movies) are:
The RTVA Award for Audiovisual Creation. The award is worth 1.500€ and includes trophy “El Dilema”. The award also means that RTVA (Andalusian Radio and Television) will support the film by buying its broadcasting rights. The award is sponsored by Cajasol-Obra Social.
For the EL ICHA directed by Walid Tayaa (Tunis)
For its close reflection of the daily routine, which can exist in whatever place or culture in the world and for the delicacy with which demonstrates the religious intolerance and new masks of the old colonialism.
The Youth Jury, formed by the Andalusian Youth Institute (IAJ), votes the award for the best short film. The award is worth 2.000€ and includes trophy.
For the movie LEZARE directed by Zelalem Woldemariam (Ethiopia)
For its profound capacity to arouse audience emotions through his developed artistic symbolism.
Source: Tarifa African Film Festival
Putting the Mojo Into Movies Online
31 May 2010 15:00 Africa/Lagos
Showflicks.com – Putting the Mojo Into Movies Online
The best and hippest online movie site featuring horror, martial arts and comedy movies and news – Showflicks.com features FrightFlicks.com – FightFlicks.com and GiggleFlicks.com, each with free movies, original series, commentary and more!
NEW YORK, May 31 /PRNewswire/ — Made for movie lovers, Showflicks.com – the umbrella site for FrightFlicks.com, FightFlicks.com and GiggleFlicks.com – is the ultimate home for horror, martial arts and comedy movies online.
They said the web would hip, they said the web would cater to you, but with online movies, more and more we see the same standard, faceless corporate fare. But movies – especially horror, martial arts and comedy movies – are an escape, a love, a cult, a load of fun to some and a passion for more! – Showflicks.com puts the mojo into movies online.
Freaking out with great horror films, kicking it with martial arts movies and busting a gut with comedies, including tons of free movies to watch, our place is your place – a place made by movie lovers for movie lovers, with films featuring stars such as Samuel Jackson, Angelina Jolie and Kevin Dillon.
But that’s not all. Showflicks.com also features original programming, with exclusive, original and exciting shows produced by Showflicks. Also featured is cutting edge news and commentary in each of our specialty genres by our exclusive team, all in all making Showflicks the home of North America’s strongest young talent, with faces, personalities and stories that keep our fans on the edge of their seat and coming back for more. A true destination for movie lovers, with its own personality and featuring its very own stars, Showflicks is truly an original and simply stated the coolest movie destination on the net.
Showflicks is the creative vision of founder and president Lorne Gross, MA, LLB, MBA. Lorne possesses a singular ability to combine the creative and business elements of a media enterprise that is both uniquely entertaining and strategically positioned.
Lorne possesses an MBA from Oxford University, a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School, a Master’s degree in China Area Studies from the University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies, is a member of the Bar of Ontario, has a BA from the University of Toronto and was a Visiting Undergraduate at Harvard University. In addition to his native English, Lorne speaks Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. Lorne has created and produced award winning television and film programming, and appeared in front of the camera in both English and Chinese.
Prior to his work in media, Lorne worked in finance, holding the position of Associate Vice President of a private equity fund. He has also lectured at major academic institutions on the application of Asian philosophy to business strategy.
Early in his career, Lorne was admonished for not wearing a belt with his suits. He believes that this and other similar strange events (which he is happy to recount to friends and strangers alike) have underscored to him the importance of business strategy that has individuality, uniqueness and vision, as well as effectiveness.
He still doesn’t wear a belt with his suits.
Contact Information
Lorne Gross
416-419-8837
lgross@showflicks.com
Source: Showflicks.com
CONTACT: Lorne Gross, +1-416-419-8837, lgross@showflicks.com
Web Site: http://www.showflicks.com/
Sex and The City 2 Tops the Box Office in the UK and Ireland
31 May 2010 14:02 Africa/Lagos
Sex and The City 2 Hits The Number One Spot at the Box Office in the UK and Ireland
LONDON, May 31, 2010/PRNewswire/ — Sex and The City 2 starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon triumphed at the box office in the UK and Ireland with a opening weekend of GBP6.13m making it the 3rd biggest opening of 2010*.
The sequel to the 2008 box office smash again directed by Michael Patrick King and reuniting the four leading ladies added a touch of glamour to cinemas across the country over the Bank Holiday weekend.
In Sex and The City 2 life is everything the ladies ever wished it to be, but it wouldn’t be Sex and the City if life didn’t hold a few more surprises … this time in the form of a glamorous, sun-drenched adventure that whisks the women away from New York to one of the most luxurious, exotic and vivid places on earth, where the party never ends and there’s something mysterious around every corner. It’s an escape that comes exactly at the right moment for the four friends, who are finding themselves in – and fighting against – the traditional roles of marriage, motherhood and more. After all, sometimes you just have to get away with the girls.
Sex and The City is directed by Michael Patrick King from his own screenplay, based on the TV series created by Darren Star, based on characters from the book by Candace Bushnell. The film stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon, with John Corbett and Chris Noth. Liza Minnelli, Alice Eve, Max Ryan, David Eigenberg, Evan Handler, Jason Lewis, Raza Jaffrey, Omid Djalili, Penelope Cruz, Miley Cyrus, Willie Garson and Mario Cantone also star. King also produced the film with Sarah Jessica Parker, Darren Star and John Melfi. Toby Emmerich, Richard Brener and Marcus Viscidi served as executive producers.
Notes to Editors:
*The two biggest opening weekends of 2010 are:
1. Alice in Wonderland GBP10.5m
2. Iron Man 2 GBP6.8m
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
For more information please contact: Jayne Trotman, Jayne.trotman@warnerbros.com, +44(0)207-984-5222; Louisa Radcliffe, Louisa.radcliffe@warnerbros.com, +44(0)207-984-5286
GARY COLEMAN: Memories Are Forever
Gary Wayne Coleman
February 8, 1968 – May 28, 2010
From 1978 to 1986 Gary Coleman was the most famous kid on TV for his unforgettable role of Arnold Jackson in the popular American sitcom Diff’rent Strokes, as millions watched him in the U.S. and in different countries in the world, including Nigeria. In fact VH1 rated Coleman first on a list of “100 Greatest Child Stars” on television. But most of us have been wondering what happened to his acting career until the shocking news of his accidental death shook us last Friday. Gary Wayne Coleman died at 12:05 p.m. MDT (18:05 UTC) on May 28, 2010.
He overcame many challenges in his career and personal life.
May the soul of Gary Wayne Coleman rest in peace.
We dedicate the Jay-Z’s Forever Young to the memory of Gary Coleman.
[Mr. Hudson sings]
Let’s dance in style
Let’s dance for a while
Heaven can wait we’re only watching the sky
Hoping for the best but expecting the worst
Are you gonna drop the bomb or not
Let us die young or let us live forever
We don’t have the power but we never say never
Sitting in the sandpit
Life is a short trip
The music’s for the sad man
[chorus]
Forever young I wanna be
Forevery young
Do you really want to live forever,
Forever and ever
Forever young I wanna be
Forevery young
Do you really want to live forever,
Forever, forever
[Jay-z sings]
So we livin life like a video
Where the sun is always out and you never get old
and the champaign is always cold
and the music is always good
and the pretty girls just happen to stop by in the hood
and they hop they pretty ass up on the hood of that pretty ass car
without a wrinkle in today
cuz there is no tomorrow
just a picture perfect day
that last a whole lifetime
and it never ends
Because all we have to do is hit rewind
so lets just stay in the moment smoke some weed drink some wine
reminisce talk some shit forever young is in your mind
leave a mark they can’t erase. Neither space nor time
So when the director yells cut
I’ll be fine
I’m forever young
[chorus]
Forever young I wanna be
Forever young
Do you really want to live forever,
Forever and ever
Forever young I wanna be
Forever young
Do you really want to live forever,
Forever, forever
[Jay-z sings]
Fear not where, fear not why, fear not much while we’re alive
Life is for living not living uptight
Until you’re somewhere up in the sky
Fear not die I’ll be alive for a million years bye bye are not for legends I’m forever young my name shall survive
Through the darkest blocks, over kitchen stoves, over Pyrex pots, My name shall be passed down to generations while debatin’ up in barber shops
Young slung, hung here, Showed that a nigga from here, With a little ambition, just what we can become here.
And as the father pass the story down to his son’s ear Young get younger every year,yeah
So if you love me baby this is how you let me know, Don’t ever let me go, thats how you let me know, baby
[chorus]
Forever young I wanna be
Forever young
Do you really want to live forever,
Forever and ever
Forever young I wanna be
Forever young
Do you really want to live forever,
Forever, forever
[Jay-z sings]
Slammin’ Bentley doors, hoppin’ outta Porsche
Poppin’ Up on Forbes list
Gorgeous, hold up, Niggas thought I lost it
They be talking bullshit, I be talking more shit, They nauseous, hold up I’ll be here forever You know I’m on my four shit I ain’t with foreclosure I will never forfeit Less than four bars Guru bring the chorus in Did you get the picture yet I’m painting you a portrait of Young
…
[chorus]
Forever young I wanna be
Forevery young
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever
Forever young
.
Shrek Forever After Tops Sex and the City 2
Lovers of Shrek Forever After kept the animated movie at the No. 1 spot for a second weekend as it made $43.3 million from Friday to Sunday. It has made a total of $133.1 million in the U.S. box office.
“Sex and the City 2,” followed at No. 2, earning $32.1 million for the opening weekend and a far cry from the $56.8 million opening weekend of the first one in 2008. “Sex and the City 2” has made a total of $46.3 million so far.
THE SYNOPSIS
After rescuing a princess, getting hitched and fathering triplets, Shrek is feeling over-domesticated. ‘He has lost his roar,’ says director Mike Mitchell. ‘It used to send villagers running away in terror. Now they run to him and ask him to sign their pitchforks and torches.’”
To regain his ogre mojo, he strikes a deal with Rumpelstiltskin, the wee troublemaker who popped up briefly in Shrek 2 and 3. Of course, the pact goes awry and Shrek must confront what life would be like in Far Far Away if he had never existed. That translates into Donkey being forced into cart-pulling duty, fat and lazy Puss in Boots trading his sword for a pink bow and the underhanded Rumpelstiltskin ruling the kingdom
Director: Mike Mitchell
Writer: Tim Sullivan
Studio: DreamWorks Pictures
Cast: Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy
MAY 21-23, 2010 U.S. BOX OFFICE.
1 Shrek Forever After
Weekend gross: $70.8M
2 Iron Man 2
Weekend gross: $26.4M
3 Robin Hood
Weekend gross: $18.8M
4 Letters to Juliet
Weekend gross: $9M
5 Just Wright
Weekend gross: $4.3M
6 MacGruber (not reviewed)
Weekend gross: $4M
7 Date Night
Weekend gross: $2.9M
8 A Nightmare on Elm Street
Weekend gross: $2.3M
9 How to Train Your Dragon
Weekend gross: $1.9M
10 Kites (not confirmed)
Sources: USA Today and Admin.
Fiona Aforma Amuzie is the 2010 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria
Fiona Aforma Amuzie is the 2010 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN)
Read more on Bella Naija.
The Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) pageant originally began as Miss Universe Nigeria in 1983, and was created by Silverbird Group. It was later re-named Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria in 1986. Winners represent Nigeria in Miss World and, until recently, Miss Universe – currently, only the first-runner up participates in Miss Universe.
After Miss Nigeria stopped representing the country abroad, MBGN title holders continued from where Miss Nigeria had stopped. Originally, contestants were allowed to wear maillot swimsuits of their choice during the swimsiut parade. Identical bikinis are now used instead. The contestants do not always represent the states they hail from – nearly all of the contestants who represent northern states come from the South, as the predominantly Islamic north frown upon beauty pageants. Last year, Glory Chuku, represented northern state Nassarawa, despite being Igbo.
Although no contest was held for a 1989 winner, Regina Askia took over from winner Bianca Onoh after the latter decided to step down, automatically making Askia MBGN 1989. A contest took place in December 1989, and Sabina Umeh, was announced as the winner for 1990. Emma Komlosy became the first mixed race winner of MBGN in 1996. Previous mixed race contestants had included Lilian Bach and Ibinabo Fiberesima. Komlosy’s father is of Hungarian descent, and her mother, singer/actress Patti Boulaye is from Delta. In 2001, following Agbani Darego victory at Miss World, MBGN first runner-up Ann Suinner was asked to step in as the new title holder for five months.
A number of contestants who participated in MBGN but failed to win tried their luck in Miss Nigeria. Successful contestants include Janet Fateye (Miss Nigeria 1993), and Sylvia Edem (Miss Nigeria 2002).
In 2007, Silverbird announced that the pageant will now produce five representatives, as opposed to one winner. The representatives will take part in beauty contests around the world. Several past winners and participants of MBGN have managed to carve out successful careers in modelling, acting, business and politics. Others, like Rhihole Gbinigie and Sandra Petgrave, have sank into obscurity.
The current title holder is Fiona Amuzie Afora, who represented Plateau.