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  T his interview features a talented Nollywood actress,  UZOAMAKA ONUOHA , who shared about her journey in the entertainment industry, what her nominations and wins meant for her, and the importance/role of Nollywood in promoting African culture globally.  The actress, through her impressive performance, took home the award for Best Female Performance in a Feature at the 2024 Africa International Film Festival ( AFRIFF ) for her captivating role in the movie " Agemo ". Her talent and role in the same movie also earned her a nomination at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards ( AMVCA ), showcasing her versatility and talent.  EGUNGWU CHUKWUKA  brings excerpts.  Congratulations on your nomination for Best Lead Actress in the 11th edition of AMVCA 2025! How did you feel to be recognized, even though you didn't take home the award? It feels great. I feel good; I feel seen. I feel the pat on my shoulders for my contribution to the art through my work. I...

  BY- EGUNGWU CHUKWUKA BENJAMIN Imagine living your life with purpose, making plans for the future, only to have it all taken away in an instant? One moment you are alive and healthy, and the next, you are gone, due to a brutal attack that was carried out by some group who share similar human conditions and experiences. On Friday, June 13th, into the early hours of Saturday, June 14th, 2025, a tragic incident struck Yelewata town in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, which was perpetrated by a group of armed persons, suspected to be Fulani herdsmen . This attack resulted in a minimum of 150 fatalities (deaths), with some reports estimating the death toll to be around 200. This is not the first time we have experienced or heard of similar attacks recurring across various states in our nation. Following the attack, Nigerian activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as " Verydarkman ," visited the crime scene and provided the public with videos highlighting how sev...