Mercy Johnson Releases Trailer For Her First Feature-Length Production: The Legend Of Inikpi
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 […]
Remembering Amaka Igwe: The Matriarch of Nollywood’s Golden Age
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 […]
Tega and Peggy Together Again in ‘Mr. X Family Show’
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 […]
Throwback Thursday: ‘Rattlesnake’, Nollywood’s First Action Movie
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 […]
Amaka Igwe: Reflections on an Extraordinary Life
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, […]
Amaka Igwe Immortalised On The Cover of Nolly Silver Screen’s June Edition
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 […]
Late Nollywood Icon Amaka Igwe to be Buried in June
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 […]
Veteran Producer Amaka Igwe Launches Q-TV!
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 […]