Slumdog Millionaire: Bollywood tells Nollywood to beware of Hollywood.

 

Nollywood. Chineke oh!

by Ogullo

Slumdog millionaire swept the Oscars and Bollywood didn’t get glad, they were maaaaad. Western movie critics have among many things described the movies as an exhilarating, breathtaking and exciting fresh look. Bollywood critics say the movie is over-hyped, disappointing and unconvincing. 

Soutik Biswas of the BBC further argues that Slumdog Millionaire is an imitation of Indian films that have been “routinely ignored” and suggests that, “if you are looking for gritty realism set in the badlands of Mumbai, order a DVD of a film called Satya by Ramgopal Verma. The 1998 feature on an immigrant who is sucked into Mumbai’s colourful underworld makes Slumdog look like a slick, uplifting MTV docu-drama.”

“Know where you are in the food chain,” Bollywood warns Nollywood. Bollywood, which is reputed to be the largest film industry in the world, thought that Slumdog Millionaire would get them the recognition they so long deserved. It must have been the ‘Lights, Camera, Action!’ They advice Nollywood, which is reputed to be the third largest film industry, to be prepared for disappointment. On that note, keep an eye out for ‘Beyonce, The President’s Daughter is finally in America’ coming to a theater near you.

Can one reflect on history in a luxury resort?

What does a slavery memorial have to do with a luxury resort? A lot, if you are Marlon Jackson, one of the Jackson brothers.  Many are calling this project a little more than bizzare. Quite a number of Nigerians are up in arms against the construction of this tourist resort in Badagry, Nigeria. Their argument is that a holiday spot takes away from the seriousness of the Tran Atlantic forced movement of Africans, re: slavery.

Ola Onabule show cancelled.

Sorry to be the bearer of this bad news, but Ola Onabule’s show has been cancelled.  He was unable to gain entry into the US because he did not have the appropriate visa and was sent back to London. We will mos def let you know when he comes back.

Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant presents Ola Onabule

 

Ola Onabule picture provided courtesy of www.olasmusic.com

by Nelima

Just last week Cape Verdean songstress, Lura tantalized audiences with her captivating performance at the Dakota. Come Oct 23rd through 25th, Ola Onabule will grace the same venue with his much praised skills. A brief bio;

Ola Onabule is one of this generation’s finest soul/jazz/funk singer/songwriters. Encompassing his African roots as well as the soul, jazz and funk of the music he heard in his childhood, Ola’s shows are full of passion, joy and comedy with an ability to connect with his audience that is quite breathtaking no matter whom no matter where.

Maybe some of you got a chance to hear a sample of his music on NPR this morning, and if you didn’t don’t worry his website offers lots to hear. The raves have been good, I don’t think is a concert you want to miss