“Òlòtūré” a new Ebony Life Film Coming Soon
Ebony Life Film’s soon to be released film “Òlòtūré” will be tackling the scourge of human trafficking and other vices. It is certainly one to watch out for. The film is about a naïve undercover journalist who seeks to unravel the mysteries behind human trafficking. She is soon caught up in the lifestyle of prostitution, […]
Men You Should Know: Pete Edochie
Born on the 7th of March in 1947, Pete Edochie is one of the legendary Nollywood actors with a career spanning well over four decades. Considered one of Africa’s most talented actors, Edochie came into prominence in the 1980s when he played the lead role of ‘Okonkwo’ in an NTA adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s all-time […]
Video Of The Week: 10 Romantic Nollywood Movies For Valentine’s weekend.
It is Valentines’s weekend and surely you must have relished all the possible ways you would love to spend this weekend with your partner. While there are so many cool gestures you could make to ensure it remains a memorable one, there are also a whole lot of equally good indoors activities you and your […]
The Most Talked-About Nollywood Movies – Third Quarter of 2018
Nigerian movies have become very popular globally, with several premiering in different cities all over the world. Now with the AMVCA 2018 awards done and dusted, here are the most talked about Nollywood movies this season. If you haven’t seen them already, then we recommend that you do. Potato Potahto This comedy movie is about […]
Throwback Thursday: Old Nollywood Movies We Loved
Yay how I love Thursdays as if it’s a Friday but that’s just because Thursdays are throwbacks – meaning it’s the perfect time of reminiscing on good ol’ fun memories and epic blasts from the past ranging from best trends to the finest music and so forth. While having one of those nostalgic feelings, I […]
‘My Wife and I’ Nollywood Movie Review
Becky: What do you do during a short break from work? Stay home and just chill; sleep? Watch a movie? Read? Or go hang with friends and see a movie. Well, mine was going to see a movie at the Palms Lekki with my colleague, Adepeju. I’ve heard so much about the movie, My wife […]
7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Omoni Oboli
Charming actress Omoni Oboli needs no introduction. Her latest movie, Wives on Strike co-starring Chioma Akpotha, Uche Jombo and Ufuoma Ejenobor, returned to the cinemas last month by popular demand. In 2014 she co-produced, directed and starred in a romantic comedy, Being Mrs Elliott, which made waves in more ways than one, and in 2015 […]
#ThrowBackThursday: Pot of Life
Thinking about the movie, Pot of Life, which aired first on NTA Benin before it was transmitted from all NTA stations all over the nation in the 90s still gives me the creeps. The movie tells the story of Aimiuwu, the daughter of a poor man who was sent into the evil forest where no human can go in […]
Nollywood Set For “Living in Bondage” Remake
Who remembers the Nollywood classic, Living in Bondage? The Kenneth Nnebue production was an instant hit in 1992, with millions of dedicated fans across the country. In hindsight, Nollywood has certainly come a long way since the film’s release – with record-breaking movies like The Figurine and 30 Days in Atlanta – but we can’t […]
GDC Launches a New Way of Learning Via Entertainment
Genesis Deluxe Cinemas has launched the School Movie Time at Genesis, an initiative that is geared towards boosting learning and the movie-going culture in Nigeria. Executive General Manager, Genesis Deluxe Cinemas, Mr. Opeyemi Ajayi, said this school initiative provides an opportunity for schools as well as academic and social clubs to come on excursions or for […]
Exclusive Interview With the Producer of Gbomo Gbomo Express
When I first saw Gbomo Gbomo Express’ trailer, I was impressed and intrigued. I couldn’t wait to see the movie and find out what inspired it. If you’ve seen the movie, you’d agree with me that the cast and entire crew did a fantastic job. The Connect Nigeria team recently had the honour of chatting […]
Countdown: Mo Abudu’s Fifty to Premiere in Nigeria in December
Fifty, Mo Abudu’s highly anticipated film about four African women approaching the golden age of fifty, is billed for a premiere on December 13 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The movie will be released nationwide on December 18. Read also: Meet the Cast of Fifty + New Trailer The production is […]
Full List of AMAA 2015 Winners
Congratulations to everyone who won at this year’s 2015 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMMA) which took place in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Here is the full list of winners: Award For Best Short Film – Twaaga (Burkina Faso) Award For Best Animation – The Legacies Of Rubies (Nigeria) Award For Best Documentary – Egypt’s Modern […]
Kunle Afolayan, Kemi Lala Akindoju and Others Emerge as AMAA Winners
Nigerians took home several coveted awards at the eleventh edition of the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAAs) on Saturday, 28th September, 2015. The celebration of Africa’s best in the film industry took place in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, with filmmakers from South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Angola, Mauritius and Ghana in attendance. Kunle Afolayan led […]
Iquo’s Journal Hits Cinemas Today
The long-awaited social drama, Iquo’s Journal will hit cinemas across Nigeria today. Iquo’s Journal is a touching love story starring AMAA-winning actress, Kate Henshaw, and AMVCA winner, Femi Jacobs. The movie is about an AIDS victim (played by Kate Henshaw) who succeeds in finding true love, against all the odds. See the trailer: Below are screening times for the movie: […]
Mo Abudu’s “Fifty” BFI London Premiere Sold Out in 4 Days
Mo Abudu’s movie Fifty is really garnering a lot of attention internationally. Tickets for the BFI London premiere of the highly anticipated movie sold out in just 4 days. Tickets for the opening screening at the Vue 7 Cinema, Leicester Square on Saturday, 17th October and the additional screening at the Ritzy Cinema, South London on Sunday, […]