Welcome to Mykindofmovies Productions!
Hey Movielovers!
My names are Fred Mayford aka Mr. Magic and my production company is called Mykindofmovies Productions. I am a movie director, producer, creative writer, journalist, dancer and singer.
I was born into the industry. I started acting for the stage, television and radio when i was in primary school (Pry 4). I was part of Kiddies Show Time on LTV 8, Lagos, alongside my parents.
I wrote and did a lot of stage productions with groups like The Komikas, led by late Ralph Aboyeji until I became the producer and director of Famous Theatre Group. We did the works of Soyinka, Rotimi, Henshaw and other great plays. We were part of the Nigerian Carnival.
I shot Nwata Ri awo Ojo Anu, a home video in Igbo language for Famous Productions, in Obosi, Anambra State in 1992.
I acted in Bruno and the Law. I have been involved in the production process that spans television, home video and celluliod. I was on the set of The Return as a costumier assistant. My mother and I,late Felicia Mayford, went on to win the award for Best Costume.
As a journalist, I have been covering the arts and culture beat as well as entertainment for various newspapers in Nigeria.
I started with the Lagos Weekend, Daily Times, Lagos Horizon, Radio Lagos, Post Express, Channels.
I worked as the entertainment editor of Dakova's Eminent People Magazine. While also there I was opportuned to know most of the things that happens in the fashion and modelling world. My stay there brought me in contact with top fashion designers and models in Nigeria.
I became the editor of Starwatch Magazine. It was the first magazine devoted to the Nigerian movie industry, popularly called Nollywood today. This was in 1999. While I was the editor, I came in contact with most of the producers, directors, actors, actresses etc who have risen up to be on top on their game today. I also presented a communications programme for DBN.
My company is into movies, music, television, radio and stage productions, commercials, jingles, musical videos, soundtracks, scripts, choreography and general entertainment consultancy.
Enjoy our latest stories!
NEW MOVIE: Discovered 1 & 2. Unstoppable 1 & 2. The Cartel (A Soap Opera on Hitv Thursdays 7:30 - 8pm). COMING SOON: Complicated, More Money!, Payback (A Soap Opera)
NEW RELEASE
DISCOVERED & UNSTOPPABLE
This is an unusual kind of story with a lot of twist and turns. It will keep you glued to the edge of your seat from start to finish. Is there something hidden about Greg, a charismatic husband and businessman? Only Shelly knows. But would her best friend, who is married, believe the truth about her husband? Find out! This gripping story penned by Tai Emeka Obasi and Fred Mayford(Mr.Magic!), stars: Van Vicker, Muna Obiekwe, Chika Ike, Yul Edochie amongst others.
COMING SOON
COMPLICATED
The sins of an undergraduate catches up with him years after. A different kind of story, shot in one part with so many twists and turns, COMPLICATED will leave you astounded as each emotional, dramatic, tense and romantic scene unfolds. This movie is a pointer to where Nollywood is headed.
It stars: Chioma Chukwuka Akpota, Funke Akindele, Gloria Young, Ebele Okaro Onyuike, Jude Orhorha, Larry Morgan Briggs and introduces Sierra Leonean born, Morris kamara Sesay. You can see the poster and jacket sleeve on FACEBOOK, NAIJARULES and other entertainment sites on the net. Look out for full production pictures soon!
WATCH OUT!!!
MORE MONEY!
This movie was shot on locations in the garden city of Port Harcourt, Rivers State two weeks ago. This unusual story (in the action/drama genre), stars: Enebeli Enebuwa, Benita Nzeribe, Ofiafuluagu Mbaka, Omolola Toluwalase, Columbus Irosanga, Walter Anga, London Kio, Shadrach Nworah, etc.
The story is an expose on the phenomenon known as "Agolo Babes" in Port Harcourt. You see, Agolo Babes are Nigerian women married to whites. This is the local lingo for such women. It tells the story of Amanda (Omolola Toluwalase) who was married to Jones Thrush for 10 years. He dies and leaves nothing for her and her two kids; but his fortune for his white wife who lives abroad.
Amanda though in pains still has her flourishing shopping plaza to fall back on. Disaster strikes as her trusted cashier swindles her of 12 million naira. As events unfolds in dizzying speed, Amanda stumbles on $200,000.00. Enter Chief Abam, an underworld kingpin, wanted by Interpol...
Of course...this blockbuster is directed by Fred Mayford A.K.A Mr. Magic!

PAYBACK (A Soap Opera)
This is a story of betrayal of trust, deceit, lies, emotional trauama, love, unholy desire and every element that makes a television drama series a must- watch. Shot on locations in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, PAYBACK will soon be hiiting cable and television stations across Nigeria and beyond. It stars: Larry Morgan Briggs, Millicent Jack, Joy Success-Dandison, Bello Tajudeen, Blessing Ugbeh, Aisha Galadima, Eucharia Onwuegbu, Joy Collins Ahameawhule, Melody Chima, Barbara Ossai, Ibiso Inko -Tariah, etc.
THE CARTEL (SOAP)
Port Harcourt has never had it so good. This soap, shot with the best of High Definition Equipment, is about Chief Richards Clay Ogbonna (Larry Morgan Briggs), who is involved in hard drugs, crime, bootlegging, kidnapping, prostitution etc, in the Niger Delta. Jubril Ahmedu (John Ikpeme), the new N.D.L.E.A boss in Rivers State is sent to destroy his evil empire. Chief Richards in fury sends his most dangerous assasin Ijeoma (Victoria Walter, who is a great actress and will soon storm the Nigerian movie industry, big time) after him.
What happens? Find out in this fast-paced action drama directed by yours truly. The Cartel also stars: Millicent Jack, Gloria Sambo, Boma Igani, Happiness Lawrence, Angel Chioma, Kaycee Ozurus, Justice, Rex Osten, Mike Essien, Juliet Ekeson, Rex Akah, Grace Sambo, Segun Success, Barbara Mpia, amongst others.
THE CARTEL IS NOW ON HITV!!!

