Two Stories-In-One: NEXT Movie STAR, Gulder Ultimate Search 4

Next Movie Star finalists emerge

By David Ajiboye
Moji Olaiya

Auditions for selecting Ghanaian contestants for the reality show -'The Next Movie Star, has been held in Accra. After days of auditioning, nine Ghanaians and one Liberian have been selected in Ghana. About 14 contestants were selected in Nigeria.

After a grueling section in the final auditioning which lasted till the early hours of Friday, the panel, made up of organisers, top Ghanaian actors, actresses, Miss Ghana '07 and some media personnel endorsed 10 contestants.
The 10 contestants from Ghana and their colleagues from Nigeria will be camped at a Guest House where they would be groomed, after which the number would be reduced to the final 16 contestants who will move into the Star house in Nigeria, from September 2 to October 2, this year.

The Next Movie Star, the show that has been the biggest and most exciting reality TV show for two years running in Nigeria was shown across 23 TV stations in Nigeria and attracted a lot of media reviews from major print and electronic media in Nigeria.

It seeks to discover, nurture, and promote new faces for the Africa movie industry, and the event will provide a measurable excitement for TV viewers. The Next Movie Star, which will be on air for an hour for 30 consecutive days from September 3 to October 2 will have two presenters, each from Ghana and Nigeria.

The winner of the show would drive home a brand new car. The most impressive housemate from the non-winning country will also receive a brand new car. In addition, the winner will receive a plasma television, home theatre, and will be provided with a flat in any city of the winner’s choice in Nigeria or Ghana.

The show will provide instant stardom for participants with series of comedy, drama and special events. It also provides cost saving opportunities for brands and advertising.

The President of Ghana’s Actors Guild, Nii Odotei Mensah advised the contestants to register with the guild for an identity card that will qualify them to feature anywhere. It will also guarantee their security before flying to Nigeria.

Frances Tachie-Mensah, Miss Ghana ’07, nevertheless encouraged them not to think about the ultimate prize but rather showcase their talent to the world.

AUTHENTIC STORY: Suspension of Gulder Ultimate Search 4

Hello Readers,

I thought it was becoming too much of a scare that people have been carrying lots of rumours about the rationale behind the abrupt halt of the very much loved TV reality show: Gulder Ultimate Search Part. 4.

This post was culled from the NB website Check Here, which makes it an original.

Please, No More Rumours!!!

Read The Authentic Gist:

Posted: Sunday, 05 Aug 2007 : C.C Dept

Nigerian Breweries Plc regrets to announce the unfortunate death of one of the contestants in the current edition of Gulder Ultimate Search, Mr. Anthony Mudiaga Ogadje. Consequently, this year’s edition of the Search, which was scheduled to be transmitted from Thursday, August 9, 2007, has been suspended until further notice.

Anthony Ogadje , a 25 year-old Geology graduate of Delta State University, Abraka, suddenly died in the afternoon of Saturday, August 4, 2007 , in what appears to have been a drowning accident in Shere Hills Lake , Jos , Plateau State . All attempts to revive him by the attendant medical team and the life- guards, including his fellow contestants, failed.

The family has been duly informed and an autopsy will be performed to determine the actual cause of his death.Our hearts go out to the family of the deceased.

Chuma Igwe

Corporate Communications Adviser

NB

Dare to Believe by Seye Oke

The anguished feeling came harder as I poured out my heart in prayer. “Where are you Lord? Why would you turn away from me now, when I need you more than ever?” I tossed around the bed, waiting for a reply to my unspoken plea. I felt the tenseness in my vain increase as I struggled with the bitterness that burned in me. The room was silent and the night still, nothing could be heard except my sniffing. My eyes were heavy from incessant crying and inadequate sleep. My thoughts raced through events of the day. I felt a cloud of depression settle on me like dust on a cold harmattan morning.

“Where is my God? Where is the one I have known since my childhood? The one my mother talked about, the one my father believed. ” I cried out finally in frustration. In an instant of anger, I stood and flicked on the lights. My eyes caught sight of the book on my bedside table. Turing around, I fell again unto the bed and broke down in tears, “Your word is a lie; you have not kept your promises to me.” I screamed, almost certain I would not make it through the night.

Just when my crying subsided and my pulse rate was beginning to come down, I suddenly felt an inclination to pick up the book, my bible. Scrolling down the first page my hands opened, I read out loud in mockery

“But I will never stop loving him, nor let my promise to fail him. No, I will not break my covenant; I will not take back a single word I have said. I have sworn an oath to David, in my holiness I cannot lie.”

I read it the first time and sighed in disbelieve. “I guess the covenant was with David because God you have failed to keep your promise to me.” I was going to drop the bible when a voice within me told me to read again. I did, reluctantly at first, and then over and over until gradually I felt an aura of peace envelope me. Then I heard the same words whispered in my ears in the most soothing tone I have ever heard.

“I can not Lie. Even if I tried I can’t. Every word, every promise, every single covenant I have made with you, Seye, will come to pass. Believe me, even when it seems impossible to believe, just believe, because I have sworn an oath by myself, my word will come to pass. I can not lie, it is impossible for me to lie, impossible! I will never stop loving you.”

I felt an illumination in my spirit as I listened to the voice of God encourage me to trust in his unfailing love. I did and a few hours after my encounter with the God of Rest, I got my miracle, that same day.

Dare to believe.