Ghana: Uti host Jara
Uti Nwachukwu
By Peterking Quaye ,Accra (Ghana) – M-Net in a release has revealed a new program, its first original production by Africa magic and focuses on Nollywood in the spotlight ., JARA is hosted by two of Nigeria’s hottest stars…popular and sociable Big Brother All Stars winner Uti Nwachukwu and sensational entertainment personality Helen Paul.
Jara brings behind the scenes in Nollywood ,inside scoop on what’s going on in Nigeria’s vibrant film industry, presents catch up with your favourite Nollywood stars as they chat about their stellar careers?
Awarding winning Nigeria celebrity, Uti of BBA will hold the mic for the show and expets to attract huge viewer around the world.
The flagship new series is packed with fun news and information, direct from the thriving heart of Africa’s busiest film hub.Screening to DStv audiences every Saturday evening in primetime (19.30 CAT), Speaking about the debut of JARA, M-Net Managing Director Biola Alabi said the series had been in planning and development for some time.
“M-Net has created numerous original productions like Tinsel, Studio 53 and Comedy Club, which have been shown on the AfricaMagic channel. Further to this, we’ve licensed a lot of African series from producers across the continent. Now we felt it was time for AfricaMagic to have its very own original production, something we developed specifically for this very popular channel and its enthusiastic audience. JARA is the result and we’re very pleased to have the chance to really profile Nigeria’s directors, producers, stars – showing them at premieres, galas, awards shows and at work.”
She continues, “This kind of programming is in demand internationally and is very powerful. We are delighted that we can help facilitate a closer relationship between the world of Nollywood celebrities and their fans across Africa – those viewers who just love the movies and those stars that want to share their experiences with these viewers.”
JARA is filmed on location in Lagos and some of its first inserts have included – a focus on the Bon Awards and the Tima Awards, a visit to the Port Harcourt International Film Festival, a countdown of the top female actresses to watch in 2011 and profiles on producers Tunde Kelani and Lonzo Nzekwe. Guests in studio have already included Ini Edo and Omoni Oboli plus JARA has also included an insert on Desmond Elliot on holiday. Also coming up is an interview with Nollywood legend Ramsey Noah (Saturday January 29).
