6 Reasons Why Funke Akindele is Exceptional
It’s been nearly 10 years since Jenifa bounced into the hearts of Nigerians in that first movie, which birthed a sequel and more recently a TV series that still has fans in stitches. Funke Akindele, the woman behind the character in more ways than one, is a woman of many parts. Here are 6 reasons […]
Kano to Get World Class Film Village
Kannywood, Northern Nigeria’s thriving film industry, could be getting a massive boost in the not too distant future. The Nigerian government has promised to set up a state of the art film village in Kano, the industry’s nerve centre, which will become a hub of filmmaking activity in the country. Abdulmumin Jibrin, a member of […]
See “Deluded: A Fool’s Tale” For Free Today!
Looking for great entertainment at no cost at all? There’s a new movie in town! Titled “Deluded: A Fool’s Tale,” the movie boosts of an amazing cast (Kiki Omeili, Kenneth Okolie and Kunle Remi). The movie was directed and produced by Dipo Abdul and was written by Grace Edwin-Okon, who is also the co-producer of […]
Countdown Begins: Register for the 48 Hour Film Challenge Today!
Are you a filmmaker in Nigeria? Can you make an amazing film in just 48 hours? Get ready for an amazing challenge! The weekend? 20 – 22 November, 2015 The challenge? To make a film in only 48 hours! Filmmakers from all over Lagos, Nigeria will compete to see who can make the best short […]
Book Your Movie Tickets Online with Filmhouse Cinema’s Mobile App
The latest mobile app to revolutionise the cinema experience in Nigeria is the Filmhouse Mobile App! It gives users the chance to view movie schedules, read brief and highly informative movie synopses and allows you be the first to know of upcoming movies at the cinemas. It also helps you find the nearest Filmhouse cinema to your […]
Meet the Cast of “Falling”
Not sure why you should attend the premiere of Falling at the Silverbird Galleria tomorrow, 18th September, 2015? You’ll change your mind when you meet the awesome cast that will blow your mind away with spectacular performances. Expect to see these stars on the screen tomorrow: 1. Blossom Chukwujekwu Born Chukwudi Echezona Chukwujekwu on November 4, 1983 in Benin City, […]
Danny Glover to Star in Movie About People Who Stopped Ebola From Spreading in Nigeria
U.S. actor, Danny Glover is in Nigeria to star in a movie about the people who risked and sacrificed their lives to stop the spread of Ebola in Nigeria. The movie is titled “93 Days”. Nigerian actress, Bimbo Akintola will portray Dr. Stella Ameyo Adadevoh, who along with her team diagnosed the first Ebola case in […]
Top 10 Unforgettable Nollywood Movies Part 2
Yesterday, I was making a list of my top 10 memorable Nigerian movies and I stopped at number 6. Here are the remaining 5. 5. ISSAKABA The movie, “Issakaba” came out at the time “vigilantism” was springing up and becoming popular in Nigeria especially in the South-Eastern states. The movie released in early 2001. Directed by […]
Top 10 Unforgettable Nollywood Movies
Nigerian cinema is undoubtedly Africa’s largest movie industry in terms of value and number of movies produced per year. Its rapid growth from the 1990s and 2000s till now ensured it became the second largest film industry in the world in terms of number of films produced annually. Just last year, data was released showing […]
5 Highest Grossing Nigerian Movies in the Last 5 Years
Post-independence, the likes of Ola Balogun, late Hubert Ogunde, Eddie Ugbomah, Adeyemi Afolayan a.k.a Ade Love (Kunle Afolayan’s father), Ladi Ladebo, Moses Adejumo a.k.a Baba Sala all made movies till the 1980s. These men made movies like Kongi’s Harvest, Aiye, Jaiyesimi, Orun Mooru etc., although their several movies actually never made much profit mainly because of […]
Movies to Watch Out For: 93 Days
A compelling movie which will tell the story of the bravery of the late Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh and her colleagues during their encounter with the late American-Liberian, Patrick Sawyer, the index case for the ebola virus in Nigeria is already in the works. The movie titled “93 Days” is centered on the true life […]
Derwin First Shot Initiative Presents Mrs. and Mrs. Johnson
Young and aspiring film makers across Africa usually find it very difficult to raise funds to produce their own feature films. They are also hardly given opportunities by existing film production companies to work as directors or producers, as they are often seen as green horns that need more years of experience before they can […]
Review: Brave, a Short Film
Brave, a short film by Dolapo Adeleke Genre– drama Year– 2014 Cast– Adesua Etomi, Wole Ojo, Diana Yekini Brave is a story based on the lives and trials of a young couple Nathan (Wole Ojo) and Layo (Adesua Etomi). From the surface they appear close, playful and happy but after being married for two […]
10 Minutes With…Ike Nnaebue Flosmith, Director, “Under Your Skin”
Meet Ike Nnaebue Flosmith, Director, “Under Your Skin” Meet Ike Nnaebue Flosmith, a fast rising Nigerian Movie Director and Screenwriter. He is one of the champions of the emerging new African Cinema. The second movie he directed “False” won the Golden Icon Academy Awards (GIAMA) out of the three nominations it received. He spoke recently […]