Archives Tag: Movies
Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) 2018: Nominees Anounced
April 19, 2022
Nominees for the 2018 edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) was announced over the weekend. AMAA According to entertainment executive and founder of the AMAAs, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, AMAA has established itself as the biggest and most credible jury-based awards for African filmmakers and professionals in the motion picture industry, in the continent or in diaspora. … Continue reading Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) 2018: Nominees Anounced
The Most Anticipated Movie Of 2018 ‘The Island’ In Cinemas August 10
April 19, 2022
It is less than one week to the cinema release of perhaps the most anticipated Nollywood movie of the year, Toka Mcbaror’s ‘The Island‘. A countdown has already begun on the movie’s official Instagram page, with promises of a mind-blowing block-buster movie experience. Finally, the much anticipated movie is ready to hit cinemas nationwide on … Continue reading The Most Anticipated Movie Of 2018 ‘The Island’ In Cinemas August 10
Marvel Releases ‘Venom’ Trailer Featuring Nigerian Sope Aluko
April 19, 2022
Marvel has released the official trailer for its Spiderman spinoff, Venom. The film features Nigerian actor Sope Aluko as Dr. Rosie Collins. Plot In “Venom”, Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy), following a scandal, attempts to revive his journalism career with an investigation of the Life Foundation. In the process, he comes in contact with an alien … Continue reading Marvel Releases ‘Venom’ Trailer Featuring Nigerian Sope Aluko
‘Moms At War’ In Cinemas August 17th
April 19, 2022
Following the success of Omoni Oboli’s movie series, Wives on Strike, the actress and filmmaker has released the trailer for her brand new movie, Moms at War. Plot The movie stars Omoni Oboli and Funke Akindele as two very competitive parents in the same neighbourhood, who are always at each other’s neck, and ever protective … Continue reading ‘Moms At War’ In Cinemas August 17th
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’
France To Support Nigeria With Cinema School Among Other Projects
April 19, 2022
Cinemas & Museums The French government has concluded plans to establish a cinema school in Lagos as well as museums in various parts of Nigeria. This was disclosed by outgoing French Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Denys Gauer, during his farewell visit to President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja over the weekend. He also revealed that the … Continue reading France To Support Nigeria With Cinema School Among Other Projects
Movies We Enjoyed in Cinemas this July
April 19, 2022
It is the last weekend in July, and here are the movies that held it down in cinemas this month. Lara & The Beat A coming of age movie about the young and beautiful Giwa sisters caught in the midst of a financial scandal that rocks their late parents’ media empire. The sisters are forced … Continue reading Movies We Enjoyed in Cinemas this July
‘Malika: Warrior Queen’ Trailer Released
April 19, 2022
The teaser for a new Nigerian animated series- Malika: Warrior Queen has been released. The series is an adaptation of award-winning graphic novel series- Malika & E.X.O. written by Roye Okupe, CEO of YouNeek Studios. Malika ?? is here ?! STOP EVERYTHING you’re doing and watch this amazing, animated teaser trailer! Once you’re done, please head over … Continue reading ‘Malika: Warrior Queen’ Trailer Released
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
Nnedi Okorafor Writes New Comic Book Series On Black Panther’s Shuri
April 19, 2022
US-based Nigerian afro-futurist writer, Nnedi Okorafor, announced on Thursday 19th July, that she will be writing a new standalone comic book series about Black Panther‘s Shuri for Marvel. Shuri is the T’Challa’s techno-genius little sister in Black Panther. She will be the lead character in these new comic book series set for release in October … Continue reading Nnedi Okorafor Writes New Comic Book Series On Black Panther’s Shuri
Universal Music Group Opens in Lagos, Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Leading music-based entertainment corporation, Universal Music Group (UMG) on Tuesday 18th July 2018, announced the launch of its new strategic division in Lagos, as part of its operations expansion within Western Africa. Ezegozie Eze Jr is the General Manager of the new Universal Music Nigeria (UMGNG) office. Eze has been a major player in the … Continue reading Universal Music Group Opens in Lagos, Nigeria
Vertical Entertainment Buys ‘Nigerian Prince’
April 19, 2022
American independent film distributor, Vertical Entertainment, has bought distribution rights to the movie, Nigerian Prince, in the United States. The writer and director of the movie, Faraday Okoro, was awarded the sum of $1 million by AT&T in April 2017 to produce his feature film with mentorship from the Tribeca Film Festival and the Tribeca Film Institute. … Continue reading Vertical Entertainment Buys ‘Nigerian Prince’
Movies to Watch this Weekend: PayDay
April 19, 2022
Cheta Chukwu’s new movie was earlier screened in Lagos on the 3rd of Jul. Now you get the chance to see the beautifully done comic movie Payday in cinemas from Friday 13th June. Payday follows the story of Paul and Ortega, best friends and flatmates, whose landlord suddenly dies just before they are about to renew their … Continue reading Movies to Watch this Weekend: PayDay
Ofu Obekpa’s “Klippers” to Premier in Nigeria August 10th
April 19, 2022
The action movie, Klippers, will be hitting the cinemas in Nigeria on the 10th of August 2018. It was written and directed by Maiduguri-born actor and writer, Ofu Obekpa. He acted the king’s guard in Black Panther and has also featured in American Made and Captain America: Civil War. This new action thriller bears testimony to his passion for … Continue reading Ofu Obekpa’s “Klippers” to Premier in Nigeria August 10th
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde: Africa’s Box Office Queen
April 19, 2022
Young Actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, born in Lagos to Ondo parents, she spent the most of her childhood in Kaduna. She grew up in a family of 5; her parents and 2 brothers. She lost her father in her teens and started working as a model at the age of 15 in order to support the … Continue reading Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde: Africa’s Box Office Queen
