Archives Tag: Amaka Igwe

Entertainment

Mercy Johnson Releases Trailer For Her First Feature-Length Production: The Legend Of Inikpi

April 19, 2022

When Google graced its search page with an illustration of Amaka Igwe on the 2nd of January, what I saw was more than an acknowledgement of Amaka Igwe herself; it seemed to me that this was a sign of all the attention that has finally come to Nollywood. The industry has, of course, been thriving … Continue reading Mercy Johnson Releases Trailer For Her First Feature-Length Production: The Legend Of Inikpi

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People

Remembering Amaka Igwe: The Matriarch of Nollywood’s Golden Age

April 19, 2022

The last week in April marked four years since we lost one of Nigeria’s creative industry’s greatest minds, Amaka Igwe. who almost single-handedly pioneered the modern  Nigerian video film, TV and cinema era. She lived her life as though she had an unwritten contract to entertain Africa. Legendary With more than 25 years experience in … Continue reading Remembering Amaka Igwe: The Matriarch of Nollywood’s Golden Age

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Entertainment

Tega and Peggy Together Again in ‘Mr. X Family Show’

April 19, 2022

Richard Mofe-Damijo, fondly called RMD, recently announced that actress Ego Boyo and himself will co-star in a new family show, Mr X Family Show. While hinting on their comeback, RMD said: “My journey with Ego Boyo started nearly 30 years ago, our first encounter being on the production of ‘Checkmate’ when my dear friend, Amaka … Continue reading Tega and Peggy Together Again in ‘Mr. X Family Show’

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Throwback Thursday: ‘Rattlesnake’, Nollywood’s First Action Movie

April 19, 2022

If you did not see the movie, Rattle Snake, then you have missed out on one of the best movies to come out of Nigeria. Pioneer Rattle Snake was shot in 1994 when the movie industry in Nigeria was still at its teething stage, so the picture quality may not have been top notch, but … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: ‘Rattlesnake’, Nollywood’s First Action Movie

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Opinion

Amaka Igwe: Reflections on an Extraordinary Life

April 19, 2022

  In a poignant, inspiring piece, Chris Ihidero reflects on the impact veteran filmmaker Amaka Igwe had on his life, and the lives of others in the Nigerian movie industry. Mrs. Igwe, who was known for her gripping TV series, Checkmate, as well as much-loved movies like Rattle Snake, Forever and Violated, passed away on the 28th of April, … Continue reading Amaka Igwe: Reflections on an Extraordinary Life

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Media

Amaka Igwe Immortalised On The Cover of Nolly Silver Screen’s June Edition

April 19, 2022

    Foremost producer, writer, director and a leading player in the Nigerian motion picture industry, Amaka Igwe, has been immortalised on the cover of Nolly Silver Screen magazine’s June edition.  “Though the pain is still fresh in our hearts, we know we just had to celebrate one of Nollywood’s legends,” says Isabella Akinseye, Editor … Continue reading Amaka Igwe Immortalised On The Cover of Nolly Silver Screen’s June Edition

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Media News

Late Nollywood Icon Amaka Igwe to be Buried in June

April 19, 2022

    Late Nollywood Icon and film-maker Amaka Igwe, who passed away on the 28th of April 2014 will be laid to rest on Friday, June 13th 2014 at Ndiuche Arondizuogu in Imo State, her marital home. Various events preceding her funeral as announced by the family include; a Tribute Evening and Lagos Service of … Continue reading Late Nollywood Icon Amaka Igwe to be Buried in June

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Entertainment

Veteran Producer Amaka Igwe Launches Q-TV!

April 19, 2022

One of the biggest producers of prime time soap opera on terrestrial television, Amaka Igwe is taking her talents, her works, with that of some others to Africa, with the launch of a 24-hours entertainment TV station on DSTV. Q-TV, the name of the new channel will have 80% original Nigerian content and will join … Continue reading Veteran Producer Amaka Igwe Launches Q-TV!

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