Entertainments

Nollywood 4 Igbo Presidency throw weight behind Igbo Presidency

Published

5 years ago

March 8, 2021

The Gleamer

…Call on President Buhari to support a South Eastern Successor

…… Says Creative for Equity and Justice

Joel Ajayi

As stakeholders in the Nigerian socio-economic space, and a major contributor to the GDP growth of the national life of this country in the last 30 years, we feel compelled by some recent realities of our national existence, to converge under the umbrella of Nollywood 4 Igbo Presidency, a non-partisan national political support group, comprising of active practitioners in the Nigeria motion picture industry, Nollywood.

In a press statement jointly signed by the Nollywood 4 Igbo Presidency Convener Madu C Chikwendu. And Mr Nzeh Frankwhite Secretary on Sunday in Abuja.

According to the statement, Our motive is simply to mobilize and enlist as many active practitioners as possible as volunteers, for the singular purpose of drumming up support for the emergence of a Nigerian president from the South eastern part of Nigeria (Igbos). This call has become eminently expedient for the promotion of fairness, equity and justice in our country

“This group believes in the cooperate existence of the geographical space called Nigeria, as one indivisible entity and will ensure we deploy every strategy within our means to promote it and strengthen its continued unity, irrespective of our ethnic, cultural and religious differences, hence we call for all political leaders of good conscience and have the interest of the nation at heart to support the call for the political leadership of this country be ceded to the Igbos in 2023

“Beginning from the 2nd week in the month of March, we shall be embarking on advocacy visits to top political leaders across tribal and religious divides to seek their support for the actualization of this call, we shall also be reaching out to all the leading political parties, to lobby them on the need to zone the presidency of their individual parties to the southeast in 2023

“It is instructive to note that the enterprising spirit of the average Igbo man, which has been internationally acknowledged, was brought to bear in the evolution process of this great industry that is presently one of the nation’s highest employers of labour, hence their role at the formative stage of the present day Nollywood cannot be overemphasized, little wonder most Igbo titles, clichés, idiomatic expressions, etc. easily became the most convenient means of referring to Nigeria and Nigerians abroad, by foreigners whose only point of contact with Nigeria was through the popular Nollywood movies that were making waves in various parts of Asia, Europe and America. These are incontrovertible facts of our national historical development

“Finally, we call on the president of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, to support a successor from the South Eastern part of Nigeria and boldly have his name written in gold in the political anal of this country.”

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Creative Industry

Miss Luxury Pageantry 2025 Set to Hold Maiden Edition

Published

7 days ago

October 23, 2025

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

The Miss Luxury Foundation has announced that all is set for the 2025 maiden edition of the Miss Luxury Pageantry, scheduled to hold November 4, 2025 at the prestigious Lagos Continental Hotel.

Organisers say the high-profile event, themed “Where Beauty, Purpose, and Power Unite,” will not only celebrate elegance and excellence but also amplify advocacy, leadership, and social impact among young women across Nigeria.

In a statement issued by the Digital and Publicity Lead , Mr Eze Okocha Eze and made available to newsmen in Abuja ,the Foundation said the pageant, which is being organised in partnership with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, United Towns Agency, United Nations, International Commission for Peace and Good Governance, and The Nest Resource Centre, will showcase 37 exceptional contestants ,one from each Nigerian state and the Federal Capital Territory.

According to the organisers, the 2025 edition marks a historic shift in Nigerian pageantry, as it eliminates traditional beauty barriers such as height or size, focusing instead on purpose, advocacy, and leadership potential.

“This is your moment to make history, “for the first time ever, 37 women ,one from each Nigerian state and the FCT will be selected to compete for the inaugural Miss Luxury titles.

“No height or size requirements, no pageant background needed,just bold purpose and a desire to lead.

The Founder and Executive Director of the Miss Luxury Foundation, Dr. Edidiong Udoidiong, described the event as more than a competition, but a movement that empowers women to lead and inspire.

“Through the Miss Migration Crown, we are addressing a major national challenge,” Udoidiong said.

“We are placing a mandate in the hands of a young woman who would serve as an ambassador for safe migration, a voice for the displaced, and a face of hope to those who have none.”

Udoidiong noted that the Foundation is collaborating with key institutions to promote safe and legal migration, taking its advocacy to schools, communities, and online platforms nationwide.

He noted that the Foundation also runs empowerment and vocational training programmes aimed at equipping vulnerable women and youths with practical skills to keep them from falling prey to human traffickers.

Beyond the glamour, the Miss Luxury Pageantry, according to the organisers, is a pioneering platform dedicated to empowering women through visibility, advocacy, and voice.

“We don’t just celebrate beauty , we elevate leadership beyond the stage ,we celebrate the embodiment of a strong, resilient woman, we celebrate voices of young women around the world.

“with real-world training in brand development, strategic advocacy, and purpose-led leadership, as well as access to global platforms for women who rise through the initiative.

Meanwhile, he said that a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) has offer free sponsorship for the first 20 contestants to register for the pageant.

The maiden edition will also reward winners with life-changing prizes designed to boost their careers and humanitarian missions.

The winner of the Miss Luxury crown will be given a hundred thousand dollars cash prize, a brand new luxury car, a brand new luxury home in a premium location and a five year modelling contract followed with endorsement deals.

“She would make appearances at New York and Paris Fashion Weeks, an international brand ambassadorship, and a lifetime mentorship opportunity.

The Miss Migration crown comes with a seventy thousand dollars cash prize, a luxury car, ambassadorial deal with NCFRMI, endorsement deals, modelling contracts, and mentorship.

The Miss Humanitarian queen will walk away with a fifty thousand dollars cash prize, a luxury car, endorsement deals, modelling contracts, and mentorship.

In addition, he stated that the Face of Renewed Hope winner will walk away with a twenty thousand dollars cash prize.

The Publicity Lead of the Foundation, Eze Okocha Eze, said the growing number of state partnerships underscores the Foundation’s commitment to creating real, lasting change.

“Each endorsement is not just a formal agreement but a shared commitment to nurture and elevate the voices of young women across Nigeria,” Eze said. “Our journey is about building bridges between communities, government, and civil society to create real, lasting impact.”

He explained that these partnerships highlight the Foundation’s efforts to build sustainable empowerment ecosystems for women and girls through education, advocacy, mentorship, and community development.

As excitement builds ahead of the grand finale, the Miss Luxury Pageantry 2025 is expected to attract top government officials, industry leaders, celebrities, and corporate sponsors.

Registration for contestants is still ongoing. Interested participants can obtain forms for 300,000 Naira via www.missluxury.org or contact 0916 904 7400.

More updates are also available on social media via @miss.luxuryglobal on Instagram and Miss Luxury on Facebook.

The 2025 edition is proudly sponsored by One World Migration, Dangote Foundation, VOV Foundation, and Riggs London.

With its blend of glamour, advocacy, and purpose, the Miss Luxury Pageantry will redefine beauty standards ,transforming the crown into a tool for leadership, empowerment, and social change across Africa.

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