UNIUYO CELEBRATES As UniUyo marks its silver jubilee (25 years) of academic excellence since establishment on 1st October 1991, hence the office of Mr & Miss University of Uyo in collaboration with the Student Union Government and Dream Style has decided to use the euphoria to organize a campus show which pays attention to host a silver jubilee UniUyo Award on 12th May 2017. The award reception is designed to honor the outstanding legacies by students and alumni who has made remarkable life time achievements on campus and development of the larger society which many are visible in the local and state level in terms of social and political contributions. The event venue is Barth Ebong Hall at annex campus from 3pm which starts with a red carpet reception and media interview. Belvontimes spoke with one of the organizer of the event Favour Goodnews Philemon, a 300 level student of Political science and public administration and he said all is s...

As the summer draws near, so many artistes are busy cooking beats and bringing out hits that draw so much attention to their music. The Federal capital is also at the verge of making a statement this time.  Bemoza, an Abuja based artiste is set to release a breathe taking song titled “Don’t Rush” coming from his debut Album though a release date is yet to be set. Belvontimes times had a chat with this music crooner and the excerpts are below… Belvontimes: Who is Bemoza? Bemoza: Bemoza is an artist, music producer, sound engineer and a song writer. Belvontimes: When did you start music? Bemoza: Well me and music have come a long way, started music since when I was 14, way back in Lagos during my secondary school days but kicked off officially in 2005. Belvontimes: Any Albums yet? Bemoza: Ok am not working on an album for now am just dropping singles and “don’t rush” is my latest single. There are no plans for album at the moment. Belvontimes: Your fa...

On returning back from paradise "Denmark" where I lived for many years and coming from a place where things are done the right way I thought to affect the industry with my own contribution hence “Conscripted “a fictional film that x-ray security agencies’ patriotic fight against terrorism and other crimes in Nigeria is set to be premiered in Abuja. The Producer of the film, Mr Odiase, explained that the premiere would hold on the 28th and 29th of April consecutively at the NAF Conference Center, Abuja. According to him, the movie tells the story of insecurity as a global challenge, and why people should appreciate the selfless sacrifices paid by security men in the service to their fatherland. He said, “Conscripted” is a call to do good over evil and service to defend one’s country irrespective of the language we speak. The scenes in the movie tends to portray what the country is going through and what we are doing to surmount terrorism, kidnap an...

So, 2017 is the year in music that continues to give over and over again. During the first quarter of the year, we have already received new EPs from Runtown (mad over you), Davido (IF), Wizkid (Sweet Love), Tekno (Rara) and Mr. Eazi (Leg Over). And with summer drawing near, you can be sure that other artistes are taking notice and prepping to release their projects to the delight of fans eardrums and playlists. Here are the top five most anticipated albums of the summer 1.     Runtown’s “ Mad Over You ”, a song that appeals to everyone, around the African continent, with input from three industry giant producers, which is alleged to be released on March 7. This announces the re-emergence of Runtown after a nerve wrecking 2016 for the artist. 2.    “OBO” as he is fondly called by his loyal fans broke a long silence from the music industry. The artiste decided to break the silence with a well crafted upbeat tempo song titled in one word “ if ...

Belvon times had an exclusive interview today with Sunny-Ken Awoji, the President of Nollywood Ambassadors International Initiative on the Nollywood Ambassadors Awards set to debut in Abuja. According to Awoji, there are individuals, government functionaries and organizations that have helped in various ways towards shaping the Nigerian movie industry, which is now known as Nollywood the third fastest growing movie industry in the world. Nigerians and Non-Nigerians alike, who have contributed to the rapid growth and development of the film making industry to where it is today, are our worthy Ambassadors that should be honored. “There is no doubt Nollywood is now a global brand, and it is time to celebrate our brand Ambassadors for their immense contributions to the growth of brand that has created jobs for many Nigerians. “Anyone across every sector, who have shown uncommon patriotism to the industry deserved to be celebrated. “Therefore, on September 29th, at the Sheraton ...