Nigerian- British Born Chiwetel Ejiofor will feature as Baron Morodo Alongside Benedict Cumberbatch in the new movie: Doctor Strange

A behind-the-scenes shot of Ejiofor garbed as Baron Mordo alongside a bearded Cumberbatch.

Chiwetelu Umeadi Ejiofor was born on July 10, 1977 in Forest Gate, to Nigerian parents, Obiajulu (Okaford), a pharmacist, and Arinze Ejiofor, a doctor. Chiwetel attended Dulwich College in South-East London.

According to sources, the role of Baron Mordo in Doctor Strange - a movie currently filming in Nepal to be released next year; has been given to Chiwetel Ejiofor, star of 12 Years a Slave; along side Benedict Cumberbatch, as Dr. Strange. After Chiwetel's incredible performance in 12 Years a Slave it will be great to see the British-born actor in a comic book adaptation.

So who is Baron Mordo?

Alongside Doctor Strange, Baron Mordo is one of the most powerful sorcerers in the Marvel universe. Mordo was introduced to black magic in his youth before becoming apprenticed to the Ancient One, a former mortal who ascended to a spiritual plane after death. Currently lined up for this role is Tilda Swinton, star of We Need to Talk About Kevin.

Ejiofor also appeared in such notable films as Endgame (2009), Channel 4's moving drama set in South Africa for which his performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries; Roland Emmerich's action feature 2012 (2009), opposite John Cusack, Danny Glover, and Thandie Newton; and Salt (2010), opposite Angelina Jolie and Liev Schreiber. In 2013, he starred in Half of a Yellow Sun (2013) and 12 Years a Slave (2013), receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for

(Source: comicbook.com)

What makes a great song?

I remember when growing up in the city of Lagos, we buy lyrical books to learn the “wordings” of songs. After concluding my school assignments, I quickly hide somewhere preferably behind our 3-seater chair (lol) to memorize and mime these lyrics.

For me a great song is about the lyric and melody, which springs out inspiration, emotions and energy that makes one feel great. A good song makes you remember the wonderful moments of your life and it brings out the best of you anytime it echoes through your mind.

What makes it interesting is the way we ladies gossip about latest “soul-arresting” blues and the beauty of a song is the way we share it.

So share with us, your old times classical blues.

Genevieve Nnaji To Star Alongside Thandie Newton & Others In “Half Of A Yellow Sun”

Genevieve Nnaji has secured a role in the film adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie‘s best selling Novel “Half of A Yellow Sun“. She revealed this through her publicists, VA-PR about this latest accomplishment.

Named one of Forbes “Most Powerful African Celebrities” joins the star-studded cast of Chiwetel Ejiofor, Anika Noni Rose and Thandie Newton in the highly anticipated movie. Genny will play the role of Ms Adebayo, another professor who develops a flirtatious relationship with her colleague Mr Odenigbo, played by Chiwetel Ejiofor.

The movie will be produced by Andrea Calderwood, the BAFTA winning producer of The Last King of Scotland and Gail Egan whose The Constant Gardener drew Oscar claim. Nigerian playwright Biyi Bandele, who has had a number of successful features on the London stage, including his adaptation of seminal post-colonial novel “Things Fall Apart” is making his directorial debut with this project.

TKO Wins Nokia Dont Break The Beat Context

Prize Presentation to T.K.O by Kesiena Ogbemi of Nokia & Ice Prince

It was like a clash of the titan at the grand finale of Nokia Dont Break the Beat rap competition at the Get Arena, Lekki on Saturday night. No doubt about this fact, that all the contestants are so hottt and Nokia is a great brand engaging the Youths to bring out the best in them.

 TKO: Winner of Nokia Dont Break The Beat

Black Jeez: The Second runner up

 Promax: a smooth rapper

The last stage of the Rap showdown featured TKO and Black Jeez, both very smooth and hot, but at the end TKO emerged as the Winner of the Rap Competition with a Cash Prize of N1 Million; while Black Jeez won N500,000. The audience were thrilled with performances by Black Magic, Jesse Jagz, Vector and Ice Prince who took the night to the peak by entertaining to the fullest.

 

The Judges: Jimmy Jatt, Mode 9 and a Lighthouse crew

 Kola Osinowo, the Operator Account Manager, Nokia West

Not to forget the game anchored by Kola Osinowo, the Operator Account Manager, Nokia West Africa which is called Angry Bird to promote The latest Brand of Nokia Asha Mobile Phones

 

 DJ Sose & the winner: TKO

 Guests at the event

 

Muna, the host