By Philip Fomenky
The second edition of Splash Banquet Nite that held recently at the Lady L Restaurant in Molyko, was spiced by the presence of more than twelve Nigerian actors. They included among others Zach Orji, Jacobs Olu, Fred Amata and Emmanuel Ayalogo. 
Zach Orji flanked by splash executive members
Speaking on behalf of the Nigerian actors, Orji said he appreciated the hospitality accorded them by Cameroonians, especially the Splash members and the Manyu Women Association, MOHWA.
The popular film actor called on Cameroonian business magnates to invest in the film industry for "it is one of the easiest ways of reducing unemployment."
There was deafening applause when Orji announced that he once lived in Cameroon where he did his primary education in Buea and secondary education in Douala. "So, coming to Cameroon (Buea) is like coming back home" he said.
To prove that he lived in both parts of Cameroon, he spoke some French which left the audience spellbound. When he pointed out that one of the actors, Emmanuel Ayalogo, who is currently directing a MOHWA sponsored film in Cameroon under the executive production of Splash Networks, has a Masters degree in French, cheers went up.
"So", the President of the Nigerian Actors Guild continued, "Cameroon and Nigerian are one…and the bond between these countries existed before the colonial era."
He prayed for peace, love and unity to reign in these two countries. Orji also mentioned that they have done films in many African countries like Senegal, Ghana, Togo and would want to watch films acted and produced by Cameroonians because, as he put it, "Cameroonians have greater potential to grow in this sector."
Speaking earlier, the Chairman of the Nite, Buea-based lawyer, Barrister Gordon Ngu, pledged his continuous support for Splash and donated FCFA 100,000.
He urged others to do their best to support this organisation because, "they are a group of young talented, dynamic and innovative ladies and gentlemen."
On his part, the Director of Splash Network, Cyril Akonteh, thanked the Nigerian actors who went out of their way to attend the Nite.
He equally thanked the guests for their continuous concern and support.
He reminded the audience that the essence of the Nite was not only to raise funds for the shooting of an impending film, but also, "to get the movers and shakers of the society to exchange ideas on varying professional issues."
In a chat with The Post , one of the prominent guests, Barrister Stephen Njilla, said he was very impressed and moved by the efforts of Splash Networks.
"To get a cream of Nigerian actors present at an occasion like this is worth praising", he added. Asked what advice he has for the film production house, the young lawyer said Splash Networks should shun shooting love films.
"Rather they should embark on shooting films that expose other ills in the society like bribery and corruption and human rights abuse…" he said.
To him, when such films are projected, the poor, the weak and the oppressed can be elevated and this would have provided a solution to the socio-economic, political, and cultural problems plaguing Cameroon.
He regretted the fact that there is outrageous plagiarism and piracy in the film industry, and pledged to offer his services for free to Splash Networks should they face such problems.
The lawyer requested for any Splash official to stop at his office and pick a cheque of on undisclosed amount.
It should be recalled that two popular Cameroonian musicians were present at the occasion with Jean Pierre Essome who emceed it and Bebey Manga who came in at about 3:00 am to give the event the final ambiance.
hello
am benjamin nyamekye and i want you to send me some pictures ofthe actors.
hope to herefrom you soon.
Posted by: nyamekye benjamin | Friday, 03 June 2005 at 07:20 PM
I have no much to say apart from saying that every Nigerian film is good as far as i am concerned.I love Nigerian Actors and actresse and all Nigerian films.i learn a lot from them and besides they have gone far in acting and no Africa Country can reach Nigerian level in Acting.I have to give Norywood a distinction they are even better than HolyWood because Nigerian films have more meanings of reality than Western movies.I am a fun of Your films i am infact addicted to them i cant watch any other movie now.I please want to keep in touch with you so much how i wish i get connected to some actors and actresses like Stella Damasus aboderi, Omotola Jalade, Genevieve Nnaji,Ramsey Nouh, Rita Dominic, Emeka Ike, Pat Attah, Hilda Dokubo,Patience Ozokwo, Zack Orji, Kenneth Okonkwo,Clem Ohameze, Sylivenus Nkeru, Desmond Elliot etc those are my favourates and others too like Pete Edochie, Ritah edochie, Eucharia Anunobi, Pete Ene, Florence Onuma, Ngozie ezienu, Kanayo O Kanayo, Shan George, Liz Benson, Sola Fosudo etc
Posted by: Birungi Prossy | Monday, 06 June 2005 at 09:47 AM
I am a Ugandan and Uganda is one of the African Countries boosting the Nigerian film Market.The others actors and actresses i left out whom i like so much are Richard Mofe Domijo, Rita Nzeru, Benita Nzeribe, Jim Iyke, Fred Amata, Patrick Doyle, Alexandra Lopez, Maurine silva, Sandra Achums, Stephanora Okereke, Ashley Nwosu, Jeniffer Eliogu, etc.
Posted by: Birungi Prossy | Monday, 06 June 2005 at 10:02 AM
The others include Tony Umez, Clarion Chukura, Franca Brown, Fabian Adibe, Lilian Batch, Justus Esiri,etc. I really like these Actors and actresses i wish i could get in touch with any of these Actors and actresses that i listed just fir knowing them as pals and nothing more.I wish you luck in your filming.
Posted by: Birungi Prossy | Monday, 06 June 2005 at 10:09 AM
Hello Sir/Ma,
I really appreciate the level of peace longing my country and its citizens are seeking with their neigbouring country Cameron. The film industry are equally doing their best to ensure this . May the Almight God grant our peaceful desire .
I will like to use this medium to make it know to Nigeria Film Industry that i love acting. I have a talent in that field . If am given a chance to exhibit my talent, am sure the people will have a lesson to learn from me . May Jehovah Almighty grant you all your heart desire. I have always longed to be an actor , pls i will be most honoured if am given this opportunity to make my dream come through .
Additionally I will like to let you know that i write peoms too. I won't mind if am allowed to be heared through acting . Thanks and God bless you .
Yours faithfully
endurance ijeoma
Posted by: endurance ijeoma | Thursday, 23 June 2005 at 06:15 PM
well i don't have much to say but i only congratulate the nigerian actors and if please i could have omotola, genevieve, rita dominic, patata, ramsey, desmondelliot and zacorji their mail address i'm not talking of website but mail address. thanks.
Posted by: belinda | Friday, 24 June 2005 at 12:06 PM
@ ijeoma
The trouble nigeria have is with the french cameroons
not the english cameroons, we have the same brain wave
with the ibos, we even inter marry, we eat the same food
we understamd the culture of yorubas and the benins,
because we by nature are closer to you guys,but the francophones are just another story, people who cant tell the head or tail of anything, they just live day to day, no history, no vision, no heritage,they dont even contemplate on their limits, what they know and what they dont, they are ignorantlt absorb into the french mans soul that they are completely detach from the farican psyche, , you are peace loving, soo we are on the other side of the cross river.
peace ijeoma.
Posted by: lamtuym | Friday, 24 June 2005 at 12:46 PM
i will like to congratulate the following nigerian actors.omotola jalade,ramsey noah,desmond elliot,caroline ekanem,grace amah,and the last but not the least patience ozokwo whom my mother love somuch
Posted by: wirnkarjoan | Monday, 11 July 2005 at 02:57 PM
lamtuym
you are a madd person! why not pack your load and join Nigeria... we hardly need people with less guts to stand and maintain their identity as cameroonians!
Posted by: Endale | Monday, 11 July 2005 at 04:13 PM
I love kenneth okwonkwo so very much. I don't know how to express my feelings but he is just the best actor when it comes to action and food.
Posted by: maria stella | Thursday, 14 July 2005 at 12:34 AM
just want to congratulate the actors and actress. they are all doing a great job.i love hilda, for the role she played in forever, since i wached dat movie my love for has no bond.
Posted by: ahmed shifau | Wednesday, 20 July 2005 at 12:33 PM
Iam a great fanatic of Nigerian movies because they portray real life situations. They greatly inspire me. I wish I could get in touch with actors and actresses like Richard Mofe Damijo, Ramsey Nouah, Pete dochie, Patience Ozokwor, Eucharia Anunobi,Liz Benson, Desmond Elliot, Emeka Ike, Nkem Owoh and many others too numerous to mention. How i wish you could avail me their e-mails so that i can get to know them on a personal level.
Posted by: Arnold Chinyama | Thursday, 21 July 2005 at 09:53 AM
it is of great remarkable event to have you people in the bfirm industries in Nigeria. Keep on dramatise well.
FROM FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OFFA, KWARA STATE
Posted by: ADETUNJI AYOBAMI | Saturday, 23 July 2005 at 11:22 PM
it is of great remarkable event to have you people in the bfirm industries in Nigeria. Keep on dramatise well.
FROM FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OFFA, KWARA STATE
Posted by: ADETUNJI AYOBAMI | Saturday, 23 July 2005 at 11:23 PM
Hey Mr Tony oneweek aka Tony Muonagor
man where are u
ineed copy of ur CD..( everybody Gyrate)
man u are a genuis in show biz music
i just hope u hear this and write to this fan of urs
iam based in belgium
thanx and God bless u bros
peace
Posted by: petosh san lauren esoh | Sunday, 24 July 2005 at 06:33 AM
Hi mr tony i should start with ur the bomb
i like ur movie just before the wedding and music u sang in the movie
well i am a big fan of ur's and based in australia my name is aminata bangura and i am a sierra leonean by naionalitiy i am 15 yrs old i will continue with this later coz now i have to go to class
bye goodluck and god bless u in everything u do
please reply me
Posted by: aminata bangura | Sunday, 24 July 2005 at 06:13 PM
Hi mr tony,i am a journalist in a ugandan news paper and i would like to do pieces on nigerian actors. The actors are selling like hot cake in uganda and people would like to know more about them. please if you can connect me so i can get interviews from them,it would be perfect. i personally love nigerian movies so i am doing this above all for ma self. the ones i would like to do pieces on are pat attah,jim ayke,ramsey noah,ritah dominic etc. people luv them and giving me such information will be doing a great favour for them.thank you so much for this oppotunity.
Hafsah fromthe monitor publcations limited.
Posted by: ashma | Thursday, 11 August 2005 at 05:31 AM
HI, I AM CHI CHI,FROM ITALY,BUT NOW STUDING IN ENGLAND FOR 2 YEARS.AM A MEDICAL STUDENT,BUT WANTS TO BECOME AN ACTRESS ONE DAY.I ENJOY WACTHING NIGERIAN'S FILMS.MY PARENTS ARE FROM NIGERIA,SO I DO TRAVEL THERE EVERY YEAR.AM IN LOVE WITH EMEKA IKE,CAN I PLEASE HAVE HIS PERSONAL EMAIL ADD.?I WAS TOLD I LOOK LIKE STEPHIE OKEREKE,CAN I PLEASE GET INTOUCH WITH HER AS WELL?
Posted by: CHIOMA UKAH | Wednesday, 16 November 2005 at 11:16 AM
HI, I AM CHI CHI,FROM ITALY,BUT NOW STUDING IN ENGLAND FOR 2 YEARS.AM A MEDICAL STUDENT,BUT WANTS TO BECOME AN ACTRESS ONE DAY.I ENJOY WACTHING NIGERIAN'S FILMS.MY PARENTS ARE FROM NIGERIA,SO I DO TRAVEL THERE EVERY YEAR.AM IN LOVE WITH EMEKA IKE,CAN I PLEASE HAVE HIS PERSONAL EMAIL ADD.?I WAS TOLD I LOOK LIKE STEPHIE OKEREKE,CAN I PLEASE GET INTOUCH WITH HER AS WELL?
Posted by: CHIOMA UKAH | Wednesday, 16 November 2005 at 11:17 AM
HI,I AM A FAN OF EMEKA IKE,CAN I PLEASE GET HIS EMAIL ADD.?
Posted by: CHIOMA UKAH | Wednesday, 16 November 2005 at 11:18 AM
Hi i am Nicky i am soooo fond of Desmond Elliot, whenever i see him on tv it's like i am going crazy. He is soooo handsome, i have been trying to contact him on the internet,so if any one know where or how i can contact him i will be so grateful thank you .
Posted by: Niketa Bogle | Wednesday, 23 November 2005 at 06:20 PM
Hi i am Nicky i am soooo fond of Desmond Elliot, whenever i see him on tv it's like i am going crazy. He is soooo handsome, i have been trying to contact him on the internet,so if any one know where or how i can contact him i will be so grateful thank you. Desmond if you read this please make me happy by contacting.
niketabogle@yahoo.com
Posted by: Niketa Bogle | Wednesday, 23 November 2005 at 06:22 PM
Hi my name is Nicky well i must say that RMD, Ramsey noah,Jim Ike chidi mokeme, Robert Peters,Emeka Iyke Pat Atta and muna they are really handsome and they act very good, i hope they continue to do their best.Good luck.
Posted by: Nicky | Wednesday, 23 November 2005 at 06:58 PM
I would like to become a friend to Rita Dominic,Zack Orji,Jim Iyke,Ramsey noah, Genevieve Naji,
Posted by: Mpora Brenda. | Thursday, 01 December 2005 at 07:20 AM
Am a Ugandan girl aged 17years old and called Brenda.My main interest is to become a nigerian actress. I also want to act with you nigerians and i pray hard that you allow me to become one of you. For more details,email me at Mpora2h@yahoo.com
Posted by: Mpora Brenda. | Thursday, 01 December 2005 at 07:31 AM
Hi, this is for Imeka, when ever i say him on the tv i will be very hapy on that day, or even if the movies that i am looking is not so intresting i will like just to see his handsome face, even genivieve, people normally says that i am rezimble with her when ever i go to s/l freetown i may meet with people who may started asking me wheather i am related with her, even in guinea people may say the same thing please if both of you read this message try to reply me by using this e-mail, mariamasoumah@yahoo.com
bye i love both of you.
Posted by: mariama soumah | Thursday, 08 December 2005 at 11:39 AM
Great thing to learn of your development in the movie industry. I am happy for the effort made to educate and entertain the community by these wonderful actors and actres. Special reagards to. Ramsey Nouah, Genevieve Nnaji,Rita Dominic, Pete Edochie,liz Benson, Eucharia Anunobi, Patience Ozokwor and some few others. I love your movies. I have written 10 scripts and I am still writing. I love acting also and would welcome any encouragement and advice.I would be greaful to have the email address of the above actors. most especially, zacorji.
May God bless u.
Posted by: IVO BOH | Tuesday, 31 January 2006 at 05:20 AM
Hi,am Lilian from KENYA & I just want to congratulate all Nigerian actors & actresses for the wonderful & educative movies they've done!Bravo men!!I'd like to have personal contacts(email or phone numbers) of Ramsey Noah,Genevieve Nnaji,Tony Umez,Omotola Jalade,Pat Atta,Richard Mofe & Liz Benson.God bless you!
Posted by: Lilian | Tuesday, 31 January 2006 at 07:58 AM
Hi Godfathers, i'm a Nigerian from Ondo State precisely, i'm 17 years old and still a student, i read a tabloid interview concerning Mr. Desmond Elliot and at the end of the interview he said he would like young Nigerian people that knows they have the talents to come join the industry, pls i have a passion to act, i started doing this from my early years i mean in the primary school days and my mind keeps telling me that i would become an actor in life, though i don't know how to start, could u just be of help coz since the day i read about Desmond and how he started with the help of his friend, i've always had the passion to become like him and since then he has became my Godfather in the industry and that was why i started with a Godfather at the on set, if God propels u to help me, coz i'm not specifically after the money u people make but the populaity of u guyz and ur motive behind acting, pls do help me....my e-mail is natji4real@yahoo.com and my phone number is 08060052577...just try and help me Desmond, if u really mean what u said in the news paper concerning how ur started acting with the help of ur friend...
Posted by: Nathan Olajide | Tuesday, 07 February 2006 at 05:29 AM
Hi Sir
I love you and your movies so such you are hotest.
Love
Matu Bordolo
Posted by: Matu Bordolo | Friday, 10 February 2006 at 01:35 AM
DEAR SIR
PLEASE SIR MY NAME IS LUKE FROM ACCRA GHANA A YOUNG ACTOR PLEASE I JUST LOVE EMEKA IKE AND SYLVANUS NKIRI SO MUCH WITH THE LOVE OF GOD.
PLEASE SIR I WANT TO PLEASE WITH YOU IN THE NAME OF GOD TO LET ME HAVE THEIR EMAIL ADDRESS OK PLEASE OR PLEASE KINDLY PASS MY CONTACTS TO THEM OK PLEASE.
LUKE EDEM
P.O.BOX CT 4750
CANT. ACCRA
GHANA.
TEL.00233 244048737 /00233 277635254
EMAIL. lucasedem@msn.com
thank you very much sir GOD RICHLY BLESS YOU.
YOURS FAITHFULY
LUKE EDEM
Posted by: LUKE EDEM | Wednesday, 01 March 2006 at 04:01 AM
i appreciate nigerian films so much and i think it as a result of the high degree of cooperation between th nigerians because i see that they put together their talents and something great comes out. i thank God for that.my best actor is Desmond Elliot cause i see he is very talented.i 'd be glad 2 get in touch with him cause i guess i'd learn so much from him professionally.
thank you
Posted by: mokwe clarisse | Thursday, 23 March 2006 at 11:07 AM
i am a nigerien. i like Nigerian films. among all Nigerian actors i love Ramsey Noah
and Genevieve Nnaji. for me he is the most handsome actor and she is the most beautiful acteress
Posted by: joe | Wednesday, 29 March 2006 at 08:53 AM
YOU GUYS ARE DOING A GREAT JOB.I AM SO MUCH INTRESTED IN UR WORKS.I WILL LIKE TO BE A MEMBER BUT I DONT KNOW WHERE TO START.I WILL LIKE TO KNOW A DRAMA DANCE ORGANIZATION IN ILORIN,KWARA STATE SO THAT L CAN JOIN.THANKS
Posted by: AROYEHUN LARA | Thursday, 30 March 2006 at 09:00 AM
Hi and congratulations,
Your Nigerian movies have just hit our shores here in Papua New Guinea and I can tell you that they are the hottest phenomenom right now because our customs here in the South Pacific is similar to yours and we can relate to the movies - they rock! Any idea how I can order or buy some VCDs direct from Nigeria. Any help is appreciated. Many thanks.
My Email Address is; informad@online.net.pg
Posted by: Messery Gubag | Thursday, 13 April 2006 at 06:20 AM
I am a fan of movies.i am fade up with this Nigerian films though they are excellent.let us[camroonians]have confidencein our own raw materials and we will make it.I have a contribution for splash network if they are ready to use the talents around them.please I need a reply from splash to go on with what I have.Thanks
Posted by: steve | Saturday, 22 April 2006 at 01:26 PM
I am a cameroonian movy fan .I have a contribution for splash Network if they will be able to relent on their own talents without importing actors from Nigeria.I NEED A REPLY TO CONTINUE. THANKS.My adress is atoneaustine2002@yahoo.co.uk.
Posted by: steve | Saturday, 22 April 2006 at 01:45 PM
i am in love with desmond elliot and pat attah. please if you have a personal number or something that will be great
thank you and bye
Posted by: rita etchu | Tuesday, 02 May 2006 at 11:56 AM
how re you doing i hope all is well with you,
i just want say hello to ramsey noah he very handsome guy i wish can i meet him.
pls kind regards to your family
kingsley
Posted by: kingsley | Friday, 12 May 2006 at 07:47 PM
hello guys,here's Claudia Kain.I must confess Nigerian movies turn me on so bad with role models like Rita Dominic,Stella Damasus,Stephanie,Dakore,Omo-Sexy,Genevieve.Infact,movies make the world go round.It's a great thing Cameroonians are now getting into the movie industry thanks to Splash Network thru the DG AKONTEH CYRIL who's doing an excellent job...Keep it up
Posted by: babykain | Sunday, 14 May 2006 at 01:38 PM
This really tells me how many people visit this site and i must say it's absolutely amazing. I just love Nigerians and thier sense of hardwork and creativity. Probably working together will go a long way to help blend and melt the problems being caused to our fellow brothers by la republique.
Posted by: Bullet | Wednesday, 24 May 2006 at 09:22 AM
Hellow,
I am one the fan from Papua New Guinea, I
really love watching your movies. You
really have these tremendous Nigerian Actors. All the actors are great, I would say, but the two I love most is Ramsey and Omotola, don't know how to express my feelings but keep it up.
To make a comment on Ramsey acting on
"VALENTINE" which I wasn't too happy to watch. But anyways keep it up, bro.
Also from my 5 year old daughter Sarah, she
has watched "True Love" which she can't forget Jeff & Bekky. Every afternoon she will ask, mummy any cds for Jeff & Bekky, no
she will cry.
I would like to ask if you provide some details about Ramsey & Omotola so I can read
it to my little girl.
Keep up the good work, Papua New Guinea people are really crazy in your Nigerian Film Production.
Thanks.
Elizabeth Oko.
Posted by: Elizabeth Oko Laisi | Wednesday, 07 June 2006 at 09:34 PM
Patience Ozokwor is a star par excellence
Posted by: bontle | Tuesday, 25 July 2006 at 02:11 AM
Life is lived once and so while you live create a name for yourself and you will be remembered forever
Posted by: bontle | Tuesday, 25 July 2006 at 02:16 AM
Hi, am a ugandan at university. thanx u guyz 4 all the entertainment you offer. am glad u hav given africa a go ahead. God bless u all. Your movies r great and UGANDA loves u. can i get in touch will you guys?
REGARDS
Posted by: Fifi | Thursday, 27 July 2006 at 12:00 PM
Just saying big up to RMD, OMOTOLA JALADE, JIM IYIKE, PEANCEOC\ZOKOWR, ZACK ORJI, PAT ATTAH, RAMSEY. YA GUYZ YA ROCK UGANDA. MY HOTTEST OMOTOLA AND RMD.
Posted by: Winnie | Thursday, 27 July 2006 at 12:43 PM
THIS A WONDERFUL EVENT, IN FACT HOW I WISH I AM AN ACTOR MYSELF BUT I LIVE TO ACTULIZE THE DREAM
Posted by: DUKE CHARLES | Monday, 31 July 2006 at 06:27 AM
HI
I WILL LIKE TO SAY HI TO RAMSEY NOAH.CHIOMA and to tell them that i love them.please ramsey can you please give me your email.i pray that someday i became a star like you.
Posted by: NUELLA LOVE | Sunday, 13 August 2006 at 09:45 AM
Heeeeeeey every body!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really don know wa say but it looks like i love everyone and am enjoying also.
Thanks for the great work you guys are doing, we are nolonger bored in ugandan and almost everyone loves you too.GOd bless you.
Posted by: joycena | Tuesday, 15 August 2006 at 03:25 AM
I AM A CAMEROONIAN I LOVE ACTING IN THE NIGERIA MOVIES INDUSTRIES .IAM A HOLDER OF THE CAMEROON GENERAL CERTIFICATE .I ALSO PLAY MUZIC BUT DONT HAVE APRODUCER.ILOVE NIGERIA ACTORS AND ACTREES TO HELP ME.
Posted by: buma loveth | Thursday, 17 August 2006 at 01:00 PM
Hi, my name is IFY 20, im a Nigeria but I love in the United Kingdom(London). I think our Nigerian actors are doing wonderfuly well and I support them 100% of the way. I just wanna say that they should keep it up and keep making Nigerians proud.
PS. I was wondering if any one has an idea of any Nigerian movie industries in London. I really want to join them, as I love acting too. Thanks and GOD BLESS.
Posted by: IFY | Friday, 09 March 2007 at 05:54 AM