Moments from the film gala
By Guardian Exclusive
31 January 2019 |
2:19 pm
The first-ever Film Gala hosted by Moët and Chandon and Filmhouse held today, 26th January at the Wings Tower, Victoria Island. It was indeed a night of glitz and glamour as A-list celebrities, actors and enthusiasts who attended the event were adorned in looks that reflected the theme: Married To The Arts.
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