Archives Tag: Nollywood movies
Video of the Week: Finding Messiah: What Should We Expect?
April 19, 2022
In today’s video of the day, we take a look at an interesting new movie trailer. Yes, you read that right. While Nollywood movies have generated a lot of buzz recently, one wouldn’t have expected the buzz that came with the trailer of Finding Messiah. Read more about Entertainment Directed by Oscar Heman-Ackah, husband … Continue reading Video of the Week: Finding Messiah: What Should We Expect?
The 5 Highest-Grossing Nollywood Movies of All Time
April 19, 2022
Nollywood, the Nigerian film industry, is the second-largest film industry in the world by number of films produced. In recent years, Nollywood movies have been gaining popularity in the global market, and some have even been released in cinemas in the United States and Europe. Read more about Entertainment Here is a list of … Continue reading The 5 Highest-Grossing Nollywood Movies of All Time
Amazon Prime Video Signs Licensing Deal With Nigeria’s Anthill Studios
April 19, 2022
The global streaming giants have announced a serious commitment to Nigerian creators. Global streaming service giants, Amazon Prime Video, have inked a multi-year licensing deal with the Nigerian production company, Anthill Studios. The agreement which was made public on January 7, 2022, allows Prime-exclusive global distribution rights to Anthill’s movie catalogue after theatrical runs. … Continue reading Amazon Prime Video Signs Licensing Deal With Nigeria’s Anthill Studios
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Video Of The Week: 16 Most Anticipated Nigerian (Nollywood) Movies Of 2020
April 19, 2022
You probably have mapped out some plans for 2020. Perhaps you want to go on a trip, learn a foreign language, or take up a hobby. Even if you don’t really have a lot of fun stuffs to look forward to in 2020, fret not because there are plenty of entertaining things to watch. The … Continue reading Video Of The Week: 16 Most Anticipated Nigerian (Nollywood) Movies Of 2020
Movies to Watch: Funke Akindele’s Directorial Debut Is Out In Cinemas
April 19, 2022
We recommend ‘Your Excellency’ if your appetite this weekend is ‘funny’ and ‘hassle-free’. This Ebonylife production is a political satire directed by the unforgettable Funke Akindele. Funke also stars in this film as the lead female character; second wife of Chief Olalekan Ajadi, an incompetent businessman who contests for the Presidency and stumbles into unexpected … Continue reading Movies to Watch: Funke Akindele’s Directorial Debut Is Out In Cinemas
Watch Muna And Jelili In Cinemas This Weekend
April 19, 2022
If you’ve kept track of Adesua Etomi’s work over the past few years, you’ve probably been dying to see her in her latest release; a film called Muna. Jelili, on the other hand, is more of an acquired taste. He appeared on screen eight years ago, and is back again in a sequel called Survival … Continue reading Watch Muna And Jelili In Cinemas This Weekend
Akin Omotoso’s Latest Film, The Ghost And The House Of Truth, Will Premiere At Africa International Film Festival In Lagos
April 19, 2022
The Ghost and the House of Truth will premiere at the close of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), holding from the 10th of November, 2019 to the 16th of November, 2019. On Day 6, when the Festival has undoubtedly begun to wind down, the film will screen at an exclusive cocktail event. Attendance is … Continue reading Akin Omotoso’s Latest Film, The Ghost And The House Of Truth, Will Premiere At Africa International Film Festival In Lagos
Movies To Watch This Weekend: A Round-Up
April 19, 2022
The Herbert Macaulay Affair The Herbert Macaulay Affair remains a film to see in the cinema. The film premiered in late October, and a lot of excitement followed its release in cinemas. This is partly because of the storyline, and partly because Imoh Umoren is known to the independent film scene in Nigeria for his … Continue reading Movies To Watch This Weekend: A Round-Up
Genevieve and Social Media React as Lionheart is Disqualified from the Oscars
April 19, 2022
In 2015, Nigeria became eligible to submit one film for consideration in the Academy Awards (also known as the Oscars). A Nigeria Oscar Selection Committee (NOSC) was set up and Nigerian films became eligible for consideration in the International Feature Film category. Although we’ve been eligible for some time now, Nigeria submitted its first film … Continue reading Genevieve and Social Media React as Lionheart is Disqualified from the Oscars
The Milkmaid Movie Inspired by Insurgency And The 10 Naira Note
April 19, 2022
The 10 naira note has an interesting back story. On one side of the note, there is an illustration of two young women. In the 1960s, an Irish photographer known as John Hinde took several photographs of Nigerian culture. His photographs were popular because coloured photography was a new invention, and he was very skilled … Continue reading The Milkmaid Movie Inspired by Insurgency And The 10 Naira Note
Throwback Thursday: Highway To The Grave
April 19, 2022
This has to be one of the most dramatic titles to ever appear on a Nollywood film. It seems to be inspired by a verse in the Bible, Proverbs 7:27, which says: “Her house is a highway to the grave, leading down to the chambers of death.” A lot of early Nollywood films were inspired … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Highway To The Grave
Netflix Acquires Another Nollywood Film: Up North
April 19, 2022
It has been an interesting year for Nollywood, and indeed Nigerian entertainment in general. Netflix seems to have some kind of strategy in place for a growing demand and is implementing it with an aggressive system of acquiring the most meaningful Nollywood films it can find. The massive media company began with claiming Lionheart as … Continue reading Netflix Acquires Another Nollywood Film: Up North
Netflix Acquires Streaming Rights to 3 Nollywood Films
April 19, 2022
Filmone made an interesting announcement on its Instagram page two days ago. Film lovers who enjoyed watching King of Boys, The Wedding Party 2, and Merry Men in cinemas can now look forward to seeing all three movies on Netflix very soon. The news is hardly surprising. Since early 2015, Netflix has been adding to … Continue reading Netflix Acquires Streaming Rights to 3 Nollywood Films
Movies to Watch This Weekend: The Set Up
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Movies to Watch This Weekend: The Set Up
Video Of The Week: Movie Review| Cold Feet
April 19, 2022
From the moment the trailer for “Cold Feet” dropped in the cinemas, the film held great promise. After its subsequent release in May, there has been a lot to talk about from its cast to its storyline and performances. Cold Feet was produced and directed by Moses Inwang, the veteran producer who is known for … Continue reading Video Of The Week: Movie Review| Cold Feet
