Once Upon a Time in NOLLYWOOD: The Documentary
"Once Upon a Time in Nollywood" is a documentary project of Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima, Publisher/Editor of the NOLLYWOOD MIRROR®Series.
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View the photo gallery on http://totnaija.blogspot.com/2018/08/once-upon-time-in-nollywood-in-pictures.html?m=1
McCarthy Remarks Upon Accepting the Gavel as Speaker of the House
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (CA-20) was sworn in as the 55th Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Below are the Speaker's remarks as prepared and the remarks will be streamed live here.
"Hakeem – I need to warn you: I also won 100 percent of my conference vote on this floor two years ago. So, good luck!
"I also want to thank the gentlelady who served as our presiding officer this week – our clerk Cheryl Johnson. Thank you Madame Clerk!
"You know – my father always told me: It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. And now we need to finish strong for the American people.
"If the son of a fireman and grandchild of immigrants can rise to the highest position in the most important legislative body in the world.
"And if my colleague Hakeem Jeffries with his life story can rise to lead his party then opportunity and democracy still thrive in America.
"To Leader Jeffries – there will be times we will agree and many times we will differ. I promise that our debates will be passionate, but never personal.
"And now the hard work begins. What we do here today, next week, next month, and next year will set the tone for everything that follows.
"Tonight, I want to talk directly to the American people.
"As Speaker of the House, my ultimate responsibility is not to my party, my conference, or even our Congress.
"My responsibility – our responsibility – is to our country.
"Two months ago, you voted for a new direction for our country. You embraced our Commitment to America. And now, we are going to keep our commitment to you.
"It’s a commitment for an economy that is strong – where you can fill up your tank and feed your family; where paychecks grow, not shrink.
"A commitment for a nation that’s safe – where communities are protected, law enforcement is respected, and criminals are prosecuted.
"A commitment for a future that is built on freedom – where children come first and are taught to dream big, because, in America, dreams can still come true.
"A commitment for a government that is accountable – where Americans get the answers they want, need, and deserve.
"Our system is built on checks and balances. It’s time for us to be the check and provide some balance to the President’s policies.
"There is nothing more important than making it possible for American families to live and enjoy the lives they deserve.
"That is why we commit to stop wasteful Washington spending to lower the price of groceries, gas, cars, and housing and stop the rising national debt.
"We pledge to cut the regulatory burden, lower energy costs for families, and create good-paying jobs for workers by unleashing reliable, abundant American-made energy.
"Our first bill will repeal funding for 87,000 new IRS agents. Because the government should be here to help you, not go after you.
"We’re going to pass bills to fix the nation’s urgent challenges – from the wide open southern border to America-Last energy policies to woke indoctrination in our schools.
"We will also address America’s long-term challenges: the debt and the Chinese Communist Party. Congress must speak with one voice on both of these issues.
"That is why we will end wasteful Washington spending! From now on, if a federal bureaucrat wants to spend it, they will come before this institution to defend it.
"As for the Chinese Communist Party, we will create a bipartisan Select Committee on China to investigate how to bring back hundreds of thousands of jobs that went to China and win the economic competition.
"Speaking of committees – we will hold the Swamp accountable – from the withdrawal from Afghanistan to the origins of COVID to the weaponization of the FBI.
"We will use the power of the purse and the power of the subpoena to get the job done.
"This is something we should all agree on – we will stand up and speak out for the backbone of our economy: the hardworking taxpayers.
"It’s nighttime here in Washington… but in some ways, it’s also a new beginning, a fresh start.
"My friends – this chamber is now fully open for all Americans.
"From the Committee Room to this Floor, we commit to pursue the truth passionately and embrace debate. No more one-sided inquiries. Competing ideas will be put to the test in public so that the best ideas win.
"But we also pledge to bring Congress to the people. Because answers have not and will not always be found in Washington.
"That’s why one of our first hearings will be held at the Southern border. No more ignoring this crisis of safety and sovereignty. We must secure our border.
"We must get America back on track.
"Therefore, with love for this country and charity for each other, let us now take our Oath and be 'worthy of the office on which we are about to enter.'
"God Bless everyone in this Chamber, and God Bless America.
Funke Akindele’s "Battle on Buka Street" has made more than N300 million within only three weeks in the cinemas in Nigeria by pulling more crowds of moviegoers than James Cameron's "Avatar: The Way of Water".
The current box office report from the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) shows "Battle on Buka Street" at the #1 position with N361, 3556, 446 from 132, 525 admissions followed by James Cameron's "Avatar: The Way of Water" at the #2 position with N285, 562, 316 from 94, 402 admissions.
The "Battle on Buka Street" can have over 400, 000 moviegoers before March, 2023.
Funke Akindele’s "Battle on Buka Street" Overtakes James Cameron's "Avatar: The Way of Water" in Top 20 Movies in Nigeria
"The Battle on Buka Street" grossed more than N135 million on the first day of the opening weekend, the biggest single day for a Nollywood film in 2022.
"Battle on Buka Street" is a 2022 Nigerian comedy drama film directed by Funke Akindele and Tobi Makinde. The film is jointly produced as a collaboration between Funke Ayotunde Akindele Network (FAAN) and FilmOne Entertainment.The film had its theatrical release on 16 December 2022
Starring
Funke Akindele
Mercy Johnson
Sola Sobowale
Tina Mba
Nkem Owoh
Femi Jacobs
Kelvin Ikeduba
Edited by Valentine Chukwuma
Big News from NOLLYWOOD
Franca, Cynthia and Celina from the revised version of the "Lagos in Motion" photo book of the documentary film to be released soon on Amazon for worldwide book and film distribution. The first time for a Nigerian documentary film with the photo book to be released simultaneously.
The documentary film and photo book by Ekenyerengozi Michael.Chima, Publisher/Editor of the NOLLYWOOD MIRROR® Series will be available online and offline.
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Pope Benedict XVI (Latin: Benedictus XVI; Italian: Benedetto XVI; German: Benedikt XVI.; born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger, German: [ˈjoːzɛf ʔaˈlɔʏzi̯ʊs ˈʁatsɪŋɐ]; 16 April 1927 – 31 December 2022) was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 19 April 2005 until his resignation on 28 February 2013. Benedict's election as pope occurred in the 2005 papal conclave that followed the death of Pope John Paul II. Benedict chose to be known by the title "pope emeritus" upon his resignation.
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Barbara Jill Walters (September 25, 1929 – December 30, 2022) was an American broadcast journalist and television personality.
Known for her interviewing ability and popularity with viewers, Walters appeared as a host of numerous television programs, including Today, the ABC Evening News, 20/20, and The View. Walters was a working journalist from 1951 until her retirement in 2015.
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Edson Arantes do Nascimento[note 1] (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈɛdsõ(w) aˈɾɐ̃tʃiz du nasiˈmẽtu]; 23 October 1940 – 29 December 2022), known mononymously by his nickname Pelé (Portuguese pronunciation: [peˈlɛ]), was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. Regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and labelled "the greatest" by FIFA, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century. In 1999, he was named Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee and was included in the Time list of the 100 most important people of the 20th century. In 2000, Pelé was voted World Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) and was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the Century. His 1,279 goals in 1,363 games, which includes friendlies, is recognised as a Guinness World Record.
"CATFISH Christmas" starring The Young and the Restless star, Leigh-Ann Rose 🌹is pulling crowds of moviegoers to the cinemas in Nigeria and Ghana.
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SYNOPSIS
A heart-broken young woman returns home for the holidays and feels the family pressure of being single. Her loving and nosy sister hatches a plan to set her up on an online date with a handsome professional athlete. But things take an unexpected turn when he turns out not to be her “prince in shining armor”, and her childhood best friend shows her that true love may be much closer to home.
CATFISH Christmas is the only Christmas romantic comedy showing at the Silverbird Cinemas in Nigeria and Ghana.
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SHOWTIMES
Silverbird Cinemas, SEC Abuja
FRI-SUN: 10:25am, 10:25am(VIP), 6:50pm, 6:50pm(VIP)
MON-THUR: 10:25am, 10:25am(VIP), 6:50pm, 6:50pm(VIP)
IBOM TROPICANA ENT. CENTRE, UYO
FRI-SUN: 10:40am, 12:40pm, 2:20pm, 4:50pm, 6:30pm
MON-THUR: 10:40am, 12:40pm, 2:20pm, 4:50pm, 6:30pm
WEST HILLS, GHANA
FRI-SUN: 10:00AM, 2:00PM
MON-THUR: 10:00AM, 2:00PM
ACCRA MALL, GHANA
SAT: 10:00AM, 12:00PM, 2:10PM
SUN: 10:00AM, 2:00PM
MON-TUE: 4:00PM
WED: 1:00PM
THUR: 4:00PM, 6:30PM
Catfish Christmas
Romance/Comedy ‧ 1h 30m
Release Date: Friday December 16, 2022.
Actors: Angelo Kern, Anthony Riggins, Charlotte Evelyn Williams, Ciarah Amaani, Devin Laster, Ella Joyce, Grover McCants, Leigh-Ann Rose, Tony Todd
Director: Victoria Rowell
Genre: Comedy, Coming Soon, Drama, Romance
Release: December 16, 2022
Language: English
SYNOPSIS
A heart-broken young woman returns home for the holidays and feels the family pressure of being single. Her loving and nosy sister hatches a plan to set her up on an online date with a handsome professional athlete. But things take an unexpected turn when he turns out not to be her “prince in shining armor”, and her childhood best friend shows her that true love may be much closer to home.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYhdF-whG6s
#Christmas
#CatfishChristmas
#Catfish
#love
#lovers
#romantic
#romanticcomedy
#romance
#dating
#hookup
#relationship
#leighannrose
#holidays
#ChristmasSunday
#Hollywood
HALLELUJAH!!!
I wish you and your family Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2023 with all the thanksgivings to Almighty God for giving us the reason for the season of the annual celebration of His heavenly gift of His only begotten and beloved Son in whom He is well pleased, JESUS Christ, the same yesterday, today and forever.
AMEN!
Be safe!
