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Greenwich Odeon Came Alive with the Premiere of 18 Carat Mama (Produced by Helen "Gold" Osabutey)

Saturday, 3 May 2014 by Unknown

: FFL's (Friends for life) Theodora Ibekwe-Oyebade; Toyin Moore and Producer, Helen "Gold" Osabutey

The night of 2nd May brought out the crème de la crème of UK Nollywood. This time it was for the premiere of the Comedy Drama, 18 Carat Mama.

: Producer and Lead Actress, Helen "Gold" Osabutey

: Theodora Ibekwe-Oyebade

: Toyin "TY" Moore

As the crowd swelled, there were memories of the Shameful Deceit premiere. There was a visible battle for fashion domination. Interviews galore on the red carpet while the photographers snapped away.

: Ayo Oyebade and Executive Producer, Godwin Osabutey

Director of Photography, Nelson Spyk

Some of the cast and crew were already in attendance: Executive Producer, Godwin Osabutey; Director Titi "Lady TJ" Jacobs-Aseroma; Nollywood legend, Fred Aseroma; Director of Photography, Nelson Spyk; Mac Edobor; Ade Bello; Hilda Williams; Olakitan Adebayo; Florence Okonkwo; Victoria "Vee Nick" Nicholas; Jedidah "The Minstrelle" David; Alfred Fayah and yours truly.

As the Hummerzine pulled up, the crowd rushed to see who else had arrived: Helen "Gold" Osabutey; Theodora Ibekwe-Oyebade; Toyin Moore; Mabel Ayeko Osabutey; Danny Erskine; Tolu Yesufu; Marie Gomez; Tiya Odebode; Tyna Gibah Sonuga; Isaac Osabutey and Sarah Bello.

: Tolu Yesufu

Helen and Theodora were delightfully made up by Hair and Make-up genius, Libeks BC; Theodora’s jewellery was by Accessories Lounge. Toyin Moore was made up by Vera and wore a sleeveless gold dress.

: Theodora Ibekwe-Oyebade and Helen "Gold" Osabutey

Desiri Couture designed Helen and Theodora’s dresses: Theodora wore a black floor length jersey gown layered with soft net fabric designed to enhance the silhouette. The dress features gathered sleeves, a standing handmade needle lace collar with floral motifs, exposed gold thread crocheted fasteners and buttons adding a unique touch whilst highlighting the striking black and gold floral belt. Helen wore a black jersey gown featuring soft Helenka mesh layered bodice designed to flatter the silhouette, striking gold metal leaf embellishments; the V-neck adorned with black and gold motifs eliminate the need for a necklace; the dress is fitted through hips, balance with fish tail hem gathered sleeves with the handmade crocheted buttons and fastening adding an elegant touch.

Nollywood legend, Lanre Balogun joined yours truly for an interview with African Dazzle before proceeding to see the much talked about movie.

: The Stars of 18 Carat Mama with MC DJ Abass

: Titi Jacobs-Aseroma with Fred Aseroma and Hilda Williams

The Red Carpet was brilliantly managed by DJ Abass.

Other notable celebrities that turned out to support Producer, Helen Gold were: Ruke Amata; Rita Nzelu Okoro; Victoria Inyama; Pauline Long; Mr and Mrs John Emore; Screenwriter, Evelyn Obahor; "Ortega" Director, Malcom Benson; Producers Edith Nwekenta and Segilola Scott; "Housewives and Girlfriends" Producer, Rhoda Wilson; Actor, Nonso Nwaiwu; Director, Prince Okoye; Actress, Kande Fatoumata; Gambian Actor, Lamin Tamba; DBol Show Producer and Presenter, Bola Atoloye; Director/Producer, George Kelly Toghanro; Nollywood Movies TV Director, Alfred Soroh; Director/Producer, Francis Uwadi; Riyike Alayande; Princess Abiye Okusanya; Collins Archie-Pierce; Adaeze Udemba; Director, Sidi Diallo; Dr and Mrs Boma Douglas; Dr and Mrs Ayo Coker; ZAFAA Supremo, Sam Anwuzia; Seyi "Wotever Cakes" Oluwamayowa; Christiana Awotayo; Funmi Ogidan-Bello; Victoria Abraham; Viv De Queen; Metamorphosis Director, Nick Pelas and Bishop Dawn.