Actress Hailie Sumney lands a major role in "Lost in Africa"

Canadian born Ghanaian superstar actress and philanthropist, popularly known and referred to as Haillie Sumney; has found her next big project, and reportedly signed up for her next acting role in Lost In Africa, a film script complexly crafted and screenplay by Austin Okiemute.

Hailie Sumney

Haillie, referred to as the Ghana Goddess, is currently one of the most sought-after faces in the Ghanaian entertainment industry, whose brand, passion, and personality transcend the boundaries of TV and entertainment. She is also a brand ambassador for the renowned bespoke British shoe brand, Jesu-Segun London, a shoe brand that has been endorsed and worn by global celebrities like Snoop Dogg, Chelsea Handler, DJ Duffey, Michael Blackson, and footballer Stephen Appiah.

According to PTV Media, Sumney, the face and brand ambassador for “SENAK HAIR COLLECTION," the latest hair line collection from popular hair and cosmetic brand First Choice Hair & Beauty, which was released in October 2019, clearly proved herself worthy of fighting for and ultimately landing the role due to the driving elements behind her interpretation of roles after reading for the producer and director in Lagos, Nigeria, resulting in a competitive situation among other preferred actresses vying to land the new project.

Hailie Sumney

Haillie’s current online presence on social media through her primary channels, Instagram and Snapchat, is mind-blowing. With over one million devoted followers on Instagram, where she is incredibly popular and active as a brand influencer on a daily basis,

The Riverside University trained nurse who has featured in two Netflix movies, a movie on Amazon Prime and IROKOtv in February 2020, walked the New York Fashion Week for Van Vorsh, is a philanthropist as well as the founder of the SUMNEY FOUNDATION, which is collaborating with Mission Africa, an NGO focused on helping underprivileged children and women in the society.

Haillie Sumney

Rock House Media Production announced in a press conference in Lagos, Nigeria, that Lost in Africa, which was already gathering buzz prior to its announcement, would begin production in March 2023. The narrative will travel for filming from contemporary Nigeria, Ghana, to South Africa, with director Eazzy Ologe calling the shots.

Lost In Africa is a "dramatic mystery" story that will expose cinema lovers in a journey for what truth and facts actually mean, and how personal relationships can sometimes be hidden in deceptions. It will advance Haillie Sumney's acting career, as it will be told in four distinct series, each sliding into a different genre. Eazzy Ologe, the director and executive producer, is on the hunt for the rest of the cast and frantically putting together everything he can to make it work.

Haillie Sumney

"Haillie Sumney is a go,” a source informed PTV Media. "She has been taking classes in order to land leading roles in films and is constantly getting scripts to read."

The Ghana Goddess veered into the entertainment industry in 2016 as a presenter for 4Syte TV, a prominent urban TV station in Ghana, armed with a nursing degree. She hosted a couple of high-profile events in December 2016, including the Ghana Movie Awards with comedian DKB and the MTN 4Syte TV Awards. On May 20, 2017, Hailley hosted the inaugural Ghana Entertainment Awards in New York with dancehall crooner Samini. In 2019, she was selected to host the 4Syte TV BET Awards red carpet. In December 2020, Haillie Sumney, Salima Mumn, and BBA Elikem Kumordzie were selected to host the Golden Movie Awards at the Fantasy Dome in Accra, Ghana.

Haillie Sumney

She also made her acting debut in 2017 in the drama genre film "Heels and Sneakers," produced by Yvonne Nelson and directed by Maxwell Akwesi, starring John Dumelo, Regina Van Helvert, and Doris Sackitey. Her popularity and career have grown immensely since that time.

In 2017, she landed a leading role in “A Way Back Home," "Desperate Survivors," "Track of My Fear," and the Mike Ezuruonye-produced film, "Lagos Real Fake Life," and ever since, she hasn't looked back. In 2018, she produced a short film titled “Shattered” and went all out to star in 2019 with “2 Days After Friday and Smokescreen." She gave it her all as a leading lady in Eden, A Woman’s Scorn, Trapped, Soft Work (2020), Ghana Jollof (2021) and Co Habits (2022).

Haillie Sumney

The versatile actress, whose goal is to become a globally recognised actress who represents Ghana by showcasing the country's multicultural influences, to create iconic art through acting that will inspire future generations, and to be an entertainment entrepreneur breaking boundaries and achieving what people say cannot be done, is using this medium to wish her fans in Africa, especially Nigeria, a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year in advance.

Haillie Sumney

“May this Christmas end the present year on a cheerful note and make way for a fresh and bright new year." "Here's wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!”

Ukeaja Chioma Rose Hits Film Location With Slap of Destiny

(Lagos, Nigeria) – After a lengthy wait, Nollywood filmmaker and actress Chioma Rose Ukeaja's Sparkling Rose Production has finally arrived on location for the filming of "Slap of Destiny," a compelling family drama about destiny at work in the life of an orphan girl. The film is already receiving excellent reviews from critics, and this is the production house's first time filming in Ajah, Lagos State, Nigeria.

Ukeaja Chioma Rose

"Slap of Destiny," an intense and high-voltage drama, leads us to the fairly classic love story of a young orphan girl, Peace (Ukeaja Chioma Rose), who has lived with various families and works as a maid in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oluchi Kalu, but is always maltreated by Mrs. Kalu, who has an amorous soft spot for her male servant, Obi (Nosa Rex), owing her childlessness to Mr. Kalu.

The producer and CEO of Sparkling Rose Production, Ukeaja Chioma Rose, believes in spreading love, even to lonely orphaned kids. She is the leading actor and has not shied away from playing the orphan girl who works in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kalu (Tony Umez and Mercy Aigbe).

During a visit to Kalu's home by his boss, Alhaji Altharu, an event occurs in their kitchen that leads to his wife, Oluchi (Mercy Aigbe), assaulting Peace. He finds out she is an orphan and decides to take her into his home to help him since his wife has died.

Alhaji Altharu requests that Mr. and Mrs. Kalu allow Peace to live with him so she can help him care for his home. Mrs. Kalu was overjoyed because she would be living alone with Obi, who is also interested in peace. He married Peace and sent her to the States to study. After a few years, she returns and takes over management of his company, eventually becoming Kalu's employer.

Peace's ex-boyfriend, Fred Aminu (Tolu), seeks to reclaim her love, but Obi (Rex Nosa), who desperately needs a job, goes to visit Peace in her home following Alhaji's death to distract himself from his frustration. He proposes to Peace after falling in love with her. They get married and live happily ever after.

The new film stars Ukeaja Chioma Rose (Peace), Nosa Rex (Obi), Felix Ugo Omohkodion (Dave), Tony Umez (Kalu), Mercy Aigbe (Mrs. Oluchi Kalu), Ejike Asiegbu (Alhaji Attahiru), Florence Sunday (Mrs. Rakiya Attahiru), and other well-known actors and actresses to pull it through.

Mercy Aigbe On Set

"We are absolutely thrilled that Rose Ukeaja and her team chose Unity Estate, Ajah, for her new movie," said an estate resident. "Unity Estate is on the rise as a location for film and television production and proves that no matter what kind of set location you're looking for, be it cityscapes, suburbs, beaches, or farms, you can find it in Ajah."

According to the film's director, Perekeme Odon, "The truth is that God seems pretty concerned about orphans across generations and cultures. Family Story brings people together, and with its unparalleled diversity of cast and raw talent, it is an ideal film to watch any day. A happily ever after story does the viewers a favour: It confirms that the story has come to an end. There was a huge conflict, which was resolved, and these characters never had another major disagreement. We are incredibly proud to have been a part of its creation, look forward to its imminent release, and hope to host many more film productions by Sparkling Rose Production."

 

The "Nemesis From Genesis" producer, Rose Chioma Ukeaja Rose Chioma Ukeaja affirmed "The Nigerian movie industry has without doubt evolved over the years. With new technology and ideas in movie making. So from the moment we conceived of this film, it was clear the story was going to be a success since we were going to use high-tech cinematic cameras and gadgets to film in order to evoke the grit and authenticity we needed. We have a lot lined up for next year, some of which I'm really excited about but can't talk about yet. As they say in TV land, "stay tuned."

Ejike Asiegbu, Florence Sunday & Nelson Obot

"Slap of Destiny" has a very simple storyline with a simpler subplot that allows for fantastic acting and cinematography with experienced industry professionals and craftsmen like Jerry Okpana (writer), Isaac Martyns, and Ugochukwu Ubani (Director of Photography), Wisdom Nwankwo (assistant director), Ngozi Obasi (costume), Jennifer (Make-up), Chima Emmanuel (production coordinator), Jacob David (gaffer), Nelson Obot (script supervisor), Bisade Philips (editor), Izuchukwu Onyekwere (sound), Bright Nwachineke (production manager), Perekeme Odon (director), and Ukeaja Chioma Rose (producer).

(l-r) Nosa Rex, Ukeaja Chioma Rose & Perekeme Odon

(l-r) Perekeme, Ejike, Rex Nosa, Mercy Aigbe, Isaac Martyns

(L-R) Nelson Obot, Perekeme Odon & Mercy Aigbe

(l-r) Isaac, Wisdom, Perekeme, Felix & Nelson Obot

(l-r) Perekeme Odon, Felix, Nelson, Isaac Martyns & Ugo Ubani

(l-r)Ejike Asiegbu,  Perekeme,Tony Umez & Mercy Aigbe

Wisdom Nwankwo & Perekeme Odon

(l-r) Felix, Perekeme, Wisdom Nwankwo & Isaac Martyns

NCAC Lagos Zone Hosts Staff Send-Off Party

By Perekeme Odon

It was a colourful moment no one would forget in a hurry as three staff of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Lagos Zonal Directorate, were honoured during a send-off ceremony on Monday, November 20, 2022, to mark their retirement from the council's services.

The event, which saw friends and well-wishers gather at the NCAC Red Brick at the National Theatre to bid them farewell into retirement, was a joyous occasion. Welcoming staff and the retirees, among whom were the former Head of Lagos Zonal Directorate, Mr Dotun Victor Omoniyi; Head of Accounts Department, Mrs Emimie Christiana Ogbolu; and Mr. Anthony Anietie Etukudoh, to the event, the Acting Head of Lagos Zonal Directorate, Mr Edwin Ezenobie, commended the retirees for their dedication and commitment over the years.

 

Mrs. Christiana Ogbolu, who began her career at  the Council in 1987 as a Visual Arts Assistant in the Visual Arts and Crafts Department and progressed to become the head of the finance and accounting department, was showered with accolades. Prior to her employment, Mrs. Ogbolu was opportune to engage extensively in the frontlining of various art exhibitions at NCAC and outside functions. She was the Treasurer of the NCAC Co-operative from its formation and later became the President in 2016 till her retirement after 35 years of service.

Mr. Victor Omoniyi & Mrs. Christiana Ogbolu

Speaking at the event, Christiana Ogbolu expressed gratitude for the outpouring of praise, saying, "I am gladdened and surprised by the accolades showered on me. "This event today sincerely whispered that we are one family. I want to thank everyone who contributed to putting smiles on our faces. A lot happened. Some were retrenched, and a few died along the way and never saw their retirements. You will not die in service, as I pray for your retirement in the future the way I am retiring.” She stated.

 

Mr. Ezenobie described the former Head of Zone, who, until his retirement, was a Director and Head of Zone of the Council, as a good man and a gentleman. He commended him for dedicating 32 years of uninterrupted service and loyalty to the Council. He urged the staff of the Council to imbibe the spirit of truthfulness, vision, diligence, hard work, and teamwork that these dedicated servants had exhibited in performing their duties in the Council.

Mr. Omoniyi Receives His Award From Mr. Ezenobie

Mr. Omoniyi was employed at the National Council for Arts and Culture as a Research Officer II in 1990, and during his 32-year sojourn in the Council, he variously served and supervised the development of various projects in different capacities at the NCAC headquarters in Abuja before becoming a Director.

 

The retired Council Director thanked the attendees for their cooperation and support in carrying out his Council duties. According to him, “I thank God that we are all ending well. Today is a day of sober reflection, because uneasy lies the head that wears the crown. As the leader of a company, you see a lot and say little. As long as you’re in the civil service, you must stay within the rules and work within the rules. I thank the peacemakers and those who supported me during my tenure as Zone Head in the cause of my service."

Mrs Ogbolu Receives Her Awards From Mrs Akwara

He also advised staff to cooperate with Mr. Edwin Ezenobie, whose baton falls on the mantle of leadership as the Acting Head of Zone at NCAC Lagos. “Mr. Ezenobie had been so supportive to me. We’ve had lots of quarrels, pains, and disagreements that made us fall apart and come back together, and I pray for him to rise to the peak of his career. You people should not put him in a situation that would make him behave or work otherwise.” He advised.

 

It is indeed a truism that the world stops when people of integrity and good leadership are celebrated! This was the case for the former Head of Zone, NCAC Lagos, Mr. Dotun Victor Omoniyi, Head of Accounts Department, Mrs. Emimie Christiana Ogbolu, and Mr. Anthony Anietie Etukudoh. The management and staff of NCAC will surely miss their leadership and also wish them well in their future endeavours.

Mr Isa Ozigi Receives Mr Etukudoh's Award

Mrs Chizoba Ikeh, Mrs Ogbolu & Perekeme Odon

(l-r) Mr Edwin Ezenobie, Mrs Ogbolu & Mr  Victor Omoniyi

Art Work Presented To Mr. Victor Omoniyi

Presentation Of Gift to Mr.  Victor Omoniyi

(l-r) Mrs Ngozi Chinelo Nnodibe, Mrs Ogbolu and Daughter

Mrs Nneka Akwara

J-Spring & Mrs Nnodibe

Mr Popoola of NICO

Mrs Franca Amuta Presenting A Gift To Mrs Ogbolu

Mrs Ngozi Okutuo Presenting A Gift to Mrs Ogbolu

Acting Head of Zone, Mr Edwin Ezenobie

Mr Alhaji

Mrs Christiana Ogbolu & Mr Edwin Ezenobie

(l-r) Mr Ezenobie, Mr Omoniyi, Mrs Sandra Kalu & Mr Samuel

Mrs Christiana Ogbolu & Mr Samuel Ebatamaehi

(l-r) Mrs Euphemia Ven, Mrs Nwobodo, Sandra, Mrs Ogbolu

(l-r) Mr Shola Abiodun, Ngozi, Mr Omoniyi & Pst Babatope

Ngozi

Mrs Chinelo Nnodibe, Mrs Nneka Akwara & Mrs Mario Okeke

Mr Kingsley Esho

(l-r) Euphemia, Toyin, Toyin, Omoniyi, Quadri, & Grace

Mr. Shola Abiodun, Mrs Nnodibe & Mr. Dotun Omoniyi

Mr Dotun Omoniyi & Mrs Christiana Ogbolu Making A Toast

Ene Ursula

Presentation of Gift To Mrs Christiana Ogbolu

Mrs. Chinelo Ngozi Nnodibe

Mrs Chioma Okere

Miss Ogbolu

Mr Shola Abiodun