Archives Tag: film
Alex Iwobi May Star In New Nollywood Action Movie
April 19, 2022
A Source available to us has hinted of a yet to be released Nollywood movie, starring Super Eagles and Arsenal footballer Alex Iwobi. footballer cum movie star Our source said that filming of the movie was rounded off a few weeks ago, in the United Kingdom and that the work is already in its final … Continue reading Alex Iwobi May Star In New Nollywood Action Movie
Movies To Watch This Weekend: ‘Klippers’ And ‘The Island’
April 19, 2022
This weekend will see the release of two major movies. Klippers The action-packed movie,”written and directed by Ofu Obekpa, is about an assassin sent by his psychotic employer, to kill his ex-wife. He complicates his mission after becoming familiar with his target and is left to face the consequences of his actions. The movie’s cast … Continue reading Movies To Watch This Weekend: ‘Klippers’ And ‘The Island’
Disney Partners With Nigerian Filmmaker To Produce ‘Sade’
April 19, 2022
Media and entertainment conglomerate, Disney, is working with Nigerian-American producer and director, Rick Famuyiwa, in developing an African fairy-tale movie titled Sade. Sade According to The Walt Disney Company, the film will be built around the life of an African princess whose kingdom is under threat by a mysterious evil force and with the help of the prince, … Continue reading Disney Partners With Nigerian Filmmaker To Produce ‘Sade’
AFRIMMA Awards: The Nominees Are…
April 19, 2022
The nominees for the 2018 African Music Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) and Music Festival have been announced. Each category has at least one Nigerian, with most having as much as three or four. Included on the nominee’s list are the usual – Davido, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, DJ Neptunes, Cuppy, Flavour, Burnaboy, Zorro, Mayorkun and others. A … Continue reading AFRIMMA Awards: The Nominees Are…
African Music And Culture Expo (AMFEST EXPO ‘Lagos 2018’)
April 19, 2022
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. … Continue reading African Music And Culture Expo (AMFEST EXPO ‘Lagos 2018’)
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Sade Adeniran’s ‘Imagine This’ Novel Adapted into Feature Film
April 19, 2022
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. … Continue reading Sade Adeniran’s ‘Imagine This’ Novel Adapted into Feature Film
Did You Know the First Film in Nigeria was Screened at the Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos?
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Did You Know the First Film in Nigeria was Screened at the Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos?
Movies To Watch This Weekend
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Movies To Watch This Weekend
‘Lagos and Cinema’ Shows Evolution of Nolywood At Cannes Festival
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading ‘Lagos and Cinema’ Shows Evolution of Nolywood At Cannes Festival
Highlights of Nollywood Week, Paris
April 19, 2022
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, … Continue reading Highlights of Nollywood Week, Paris
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
App Of The Week: Iroko Tv (Netflix Of Africa)
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading App Of The Week: Iroko Tv (Netflix Of Africa)
Omoni Oboli: The Ageless Star Launches Book To Mark 40th Birthday
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Omoni Oboli: The Ageless Star Launches Book To Mark 40th Birthday
Attend AMFEST Expo 2018
April 19, 2022
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. … Continue reading Attend AMFEST Expo 2018
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Vivica Fox, Ada Ameh, Joseph Benjamin, Freda Steffl, star in new film, “Alexandra”
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Vivica Fox, Ada Ameh, Joseph Benjamin, Freda Steffl, star in new film, “Alexandra”
