African Music And Culture Expo (AMFEST EXPO ‘Lagos 2018’)
AMFEST EXPO ‘Lagos 2018’ was held 5th -6th July, at the Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos. The event was convened by Kayode Adebayo Media Africa, Gold Rock Inc,USA in Partnership with World Music Expo (WOMEX), Berlin – Germany. The summit was focused on the Business of music, film, fashion, food, creative arts and technology. […]
Sade Adeniran’s ‘Imagine This’ Novel Adapted into Feature Film
Imagine This, an award-winning book by Sade Adeniran, is being developed into a feature film. Adeniran made the revelation at an interview on the #BlackWomenFilmmakersSpeak Series of Shadow and Act which she shared on her Twitter page @Imagine_This on Tuesday. The novel was awarded the 2008 Commonwealth Writers’ Prize for Best First Book in Africa. […]
Did You Know the First Film in Nigeria was Screened at the Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos?
For a while, cinemas have been popular in Nigeria. However, made in Nigeria, or Nollywood cinema films are a relatively recent development; most early Nollywood productions were home videos. Here is a brief history of what the film experience was like before some of us were born. Films were first introduced in Nigeria in the late […]
Movies To Watch This Weekend
As we count down to the weekend, here are a few movies you might want to check out. Kondo Games Kondo Game is an intriguing comedy movie. It is a comic adventure movie that depicts life in the police barracks. It follows the antics of two notorious police officers, Austin and Vincent, who take the […]
‘Lagos and Cinema’ Shows Evolution of Nolywood At Cannes Festival
Most people know that Nollywood is the leading motion picture industry in Africa and the second largest in the world, but very few know how the film industry in Nigeria began. The early stage and evolution of the industry was captured in a mini documentary by Lagos State tourism ministry, presented at the Cannes Film […]
Highlights of Nollywood Week, Paris
Last week, Paris, France, played host to actors, directors, filmmakers, journalists and other key players in the Nigerian movie industry at the Nollywood Week in Paris. The 3rd edition, which was 4 day event, from Thursday 3rd May to Sunday 6th May had a line-up of popular Nollywood faces, including Kunle Afolayan, Lala Akindoju, Tunde Kelani, […]
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 […]
App Of The Week: Iroko Tv (Netflix Of Africa)
Netflix and Chill If you’ve never heard the expression “Netflix and Chill” well, you’re pardoned; but after you read this article, you have no excuse. To define this catchy slang, “Netflix and Chill”: Netflix is the popular movie and TVs streaming service. Chill, in this context, means to relax. Together, they mean: relax and watch […]
Omoni Oboli: The Ageless Star Launches Book To Mark 40th Birthday
Nollywood actress, scriptwriter and producer, Omoni Oboli, has just turned 40. To mark her birthday, she is set to launch her first book titled, The Stars Are Ageless. A tell-all book about her life, her adventure with love, and how she found her footing the the movie industry. Tried and true The mother of three, started her […]
Attend AMFEST Expo 2018
AMFEST EXPO ‘Lagos 2018’ is the biggest B2B & B2C networking platform in Africa to directly cater to the global expansion of the African Music, Film, Fashion, Food, Creative Arts & Tech Business ecosystems. The event is inspired by SXSW & WOMEX, bringing in business professionals, Practitioners and companies from 90 countries to Lagos, Nigeria. […]
Vivica Fox, Ada Ameh, Joseph Benjamin, Freda Steffl, star in new film, “Alexandra”
A lot of Nigerians are making their mark in Hollywood this year, and some leaving larger footprints than others. One of those people who has put Nigerian film industry on the map is Freda Steffl. Alexandra Freda is the producer and lead actor of the new film, Alexandra, which tells the story of an innocent […]
Movies To Watch This Weekend
This weekend is packed filled with events and beautiful movies for your pleasure. Here are three great movies that will be in cinemas this weekend and are a must-watch. LOW LIVES AND HIGH HOPES Low Lives and High Hopes is an intriguing movie. It follows the story of a young Attah’s struggle trying to detach himself from his […]
The True Beverly Naya and Adeolu Adefarasin Love Story
Last week, photos of what seemed like a pre-wedding shoot led to news of romance between Beverly Naya and Adeolu Adefarasin all over social media; an imminent wedding. We have, however, confirmed that the photos are for the soon to be released movie, The Eve. Beverly Naya cleared the air on her Instagram page: Hey […]
I-Rep To Celebrate Nigerian Filmmaker Tunde Kelani At The International Documentary Film Festival
Documentary filmmakers and enthusiasts from around Africa and the rest of the world will converge in Lagos from the 22nd to 25th of March 2018 for the 8th edition of the annual i-Rep International Documentary Film Festival. As part of the events lined-up, there will be a showcase to celebrate the life and career of […]
Movies To Watch This Weekend
Nigerian movies have become very popular in cinemas, and highly sought after among movie goers. The following movies currently top the list of movies to watch this weekend. Bound Due to be released in cinemas this weekend, the movie stars Rita Dominic, Eyinna Nwigwe, Joyce Kalu, Nicole Banner, Duke Emmanuel, Neye Balogun. It was produced by Lilian […]
Sade Adu Makes A Comeback After Eight Years
You’ve probably heard the proverb; Absence makes the heart grow fonder. One person who has remained relevant and has turned her scarcity into beautiful art is no other than multi-award winning Helen Folashade Adu, better known as Sade Adu. You may remember her hit songs; Sweetest Taboo, Smooth Operator and No Ordinary Love. Sade has recently recorded […]