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Did You Know? In 2002, Nollywood went on a Strike

In May 2002, the Video Marketers Association of Nollywood shut down the distribution of Nigerian films so that they could try to control production. The market was saturated with poorly produced home videos and marketers were not making profit. According

Malika: Warrior Queen is a Semi-Finalist in the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards

Malika: Warrior Queen, is a bold animation project by Youneek Studios and Anthill Studios. It was brought into the limelight earlier this year when it was announced that Adesua Etomi would be the voice of the lead character on the

Beyonce Features Top Nigerian Music Acts In Her New Album

The most populous black nation is home to some of the popular music acts the globe has seen, stars like Davido, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Olamide and a host of others are currently on top of their game, putting Nigeria and

Netflix Acquires Afolayan’s Mokalik

I wish to inform you that Netflix has acquired “Mokalik” and some other of my films. Kunle Afolayan American media services provider, Netflix, has acquired the “Mokalik (Mechanic)’’ movie from the stables of award-winning film director and producer, Kunle Afolayan.

Video Of The Week: Movie Review | Coming From Insanity

In this movie review, Adenike Adebayo explains, in great detail, why the movie is worth seeing and areas in which it fell short. She also commends Gabriel Afolayan, who is known for his brilliant acting, for how astounding his delivery

Video Of The Week: Movie Review| Cold Feet

From the moment the trailer for “Cold Feet” dropped in the cinemas, the film held great promise. After its subsequent release in May, there has been a lot to talk about from its cast to its storyline and performances. Cold

Movies To Watch This Weekend

Weekends mean many things to many Nigerians. For some, it means weddings, parties, plenty of dance and food, for others, it’s time out from work, but for us, it’s when we get to savour the very best of Nigerian cinema!

Birdman To Produce Hollywood Film Based On Nigerian Immigrants

American rapper and record executive Bryan Christopher Williams (AKA Birdman) and budding Nigerian American filmmaker Solomon Onita Jr. will produce a coming of age film titled ‘Tasmanian Devil’ The film is built around the story of Dayo, a 19-year-old Nigerian

Movies To Watch This Weekend

The Gabriel Afolayan drama, “Coming From Insanity”, is back in cinemas! It premiered in selected cinemas in April 2019 and is back on the big screens this weekend. Here are other movies you will have the pleasure of seeing across

Nigerian-Born Hunger Games Actor, Dayo Okeniyi, Celebrates 31st Birthday

Today marks the 31st birthday of Nigerian actor, Dayo Okeniyi. Dayo became a popular face after starring in American science-fiction films, “Hunger Games” (2012) and “Terminator Genisys” (2015). Dayo was born Oladayo; Yoruba for “Our wealth has become joy” in

Finally, “Muna”; A Nollywood Action Film Worth Seeing

The new Kevin Nwankwo film, “Muna”, is definitely a huge turn in the Nigerian film industry. For those naysayers who think Nollywood can never produce a standard action movie, “Muna” proves you wrong, and guess who’s pulling all the stunts,

Video Of The Week: Movie Review – ‘Heaven’s Hell’

One of the movies which was released in May and has been making the rounds on social media is ‘Heaven’s Hell’ – a film produced by Katung Aduwak and Tenyin Ikpe Etim and also directed by Katung Aduwak. Although the

Movies to watch this weekend

Mokalik If you have not been following our weekly “Movies To Watch This Weekend” articles, then you would have missed so many great Nigerian films that have shown in cinemas near you! There are links to our newest movie recommendations

“Òlòtūré” a new Ebony Life Film Coming Soon

Ebony Life Film’s soon to be released film “Òlòtūré” will be tackling the scourge of human trafficking and other vices. It is certainly one to watch out for. The film is about a naïve undercover journalist who seeks to unravel

Movies To Watch This Weekend

As you get ready to wind down this weekend, here are the movies you should look out for. The Delivery Boy An escapee suicide bomber finds an ally in a prostitute. they must work together to survive the dangerous nights

Movies To Watch This Weekend

Here are the movies you cannot but see this weekend; spoiler alert!  HEAVEN’S HELL Heaven’s Hell began screening last weekend and is still a must watch. The movie which stars Kalu Ikeagwu, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Bimbo Aknitola was inspired by true

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