Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti: Pioneer of Nigerian Women’s Rights and Activism
The name of the late Nigerian educator, activist, humanitarian, and political campaigner, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, rings a bell in the ears of Nigerians born in the late 20th century and the 21st century. Nigerians born in this period did not witness her impact on the country before bidding Mother Earth goodbye on April 13, 1978. […]
Movies to Watch This Weekend: The Set Up
Picking the right movie takes time but a new release is an exciting option to consider. Brand new and out in cinemas this weekend is The Set Up, a thriller from Inkblot Productions. Who’s in it? Adesua Etomi-Wellington. Honestly, just hearing that name is enough to make me carry my bag and start heading to […]
Video Of The Week: The Setup| Movie Review
Another film by Inkblot Productions, The Setup was released on the 9th of August and is currently showing in the cinemas. The movie, which was produced by Niyi Akimolayan, stars Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Jim Iyke, Dakore Egbunson-Akande, Tina Mba, Joke Silva, Kehinde Bankole, and Ayoola Ayoola, The synopsis of the movie reads, “A young woman gets more than she bargains […]
Kehinde Bankole Covers Independence Issue of Nolly Silver Screen
Fast rising Nollywood actress, model and musician, Kehinde Bankole is the cover girl for the independence issue of Nolly Silver Screen magazine. The award winning actress, who plays the role of Tawa in Kunle Afolayan’s blockbuster October 1, reveals that she shares some character traits with her onscreen personality. “I am a strong man’s woman; […]
The New $2 Million Thriller ‘October 1’ by Kunle Afolayan [See Poster]
Nigerian film-maker, Kunle Afolayan, is working on a new movie, October 1. The Movie depicts 1960, the period of Nigeria’s independence, and was written by Tunde Babalola. Babalola describes the movie as “… a psychological thriller detailing the activities of a northern police detective, Dan Waziri, who was posted to the western region to unravel […]
Movie Review: Awakening
By Pamela Agboga Starring O.C. Ukeje, Femi Brainard, Kehinde Bankole ‘It tells the story of Nicholas (O.C. Ukeje), an advertising executive, whose life changes after a series of fatal dreams which come true. With the help of an ambitious journalist (Kehinde Bankole), he is able to uncover the truth about his dreams and the […]