Archives Tag: Nollywood
‘Seven and a Half Dates’ Premieres August 3rd
April 19, 2022
Following the success of her last movie, actress and movie producer Toyin Abraham’s new movie Seven and a Half Dates, is set to be released in cinemas from the 3rd of August, 2018. As reported by Premium Times, Toyin said, “After the success of my latest movie, The Ghost and the Tout, I couldn’t wait to … Continue reading ‘Seven and a Half Dates’ Premieres August 3rd
Omotola Jalade Gets Oscars Membership
April 19, 2022
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, organizers of The Oscars, has released its list of its 2018 members and Nigerian actress and singer Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is on it. Omotola is one of the 928 new members which comprises 49% female and 38% people of colour. This is in response to the call … Continue reading Omotola Jalade Gets Oscars Membership
Funke Akindele Is Face Of ZAFAA 2018
April 19, 2022
Addressing Pressmen in Lagos recently, the Chief Executive Officer of Zulu Film Academy Awards (ZAFAA), Sam Alozie, announced Funke Akindele as the face of ZAFAA 2018. The award ceremony which holds this year on the 17th of November 17, 2018 at Grace Point, Essex Road, London will have the award-winning Producer of the ‘Jenifa’ series … Continue reading Funke Akindele Is Face Of ZAFAA 2018
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Did You Know Mr Ibu was a Martial Arts Instructor?
April 19, 2022
John Okafor, often called “Mr Ibu” after his most popular movie role, is an actor and comedian. He is undoubtedly one of Nigeria’s most comic movie characters. His acting career began on the 3rd of December, 1978. He had to walk the long distance between Ajao Estate and Festac in Lagos for auditions and rehearsals … Continue reading Did You Know Mr Ibu was a Martial Arts Instructor?
Movies to Watch this Weekend
April 19, 2022
If you aren’t watching the World Cup happening in Russia, here are a few movies that are guaranteed to keep you entertained this weekend. GUYNMAN An ambitious journalist is given an ultimatum to do an overwhelmingly impressive write-up to be published in a highly reputable magazine. She is inspired to write the perfect makeover story … Continue reading Movies to Watch this Weekend
RMD and Dakore Star in New TV Series ‘Castle and Castle’
April 19, 2022
EbonyLife TV’s new legal drama series titled Castle and Castle stars ace actors, Richard Mofe-Damijo and Dakore Akande, in lead role. The series which will start on the 1st of July, 2018 will be exclusively available on EbonyLife Television. plot It follows the life of Remi Castle, a beautiful, brilliant female lawyer, and her husband Tega Castle, … Continue reading RMD and Dakore Star in New TV Series ‘Castle and Castle’
TBoss Nominated for Best Nollywood Actress
April 19, 2022
BBNaija 2017 finalist Tokunbo Idowu, popularly known by the name TBoss, has been nominated for Best Actress in Nollywood at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival for her role in the Toka Macbaror movie The Island. Very little is known about Tboss as an actor before BBNaija and this would be one of her first … Continue reading TBoss Nominated for Best Nollywood Actress
Top Short Films You Should See
April 19, 2022
Nollywood is replete with movies but not many of them have been made in the short film category. Short films have proven to be equally as entertaining and easier to watch especially if you are a very busy person. They most often range from about 10 to 30 minutes. Here are few short movies we … Continue reading Top Short Films You Should See
Here’s the Best Fight Scene Ever in a Nigerian Film
April 19, 2022
It is common knowledge that fight scenes in Nollywood movies leave a lot to be desired, but not Spotlyt’s The Castigator. The action scenes look as real as real can be, and compare favourably with a Jackie Chan fight scene. The short film series directed by Spotlyt is acclaimed to contain the best fight scenes … Continue reading Here’s the Best Fight Scene Ever in a Nigerian Film
IKE NNAEBUE – I’m an Incurable Optimist…
April 19, 2022
In the ‘New Nollywood’, a modern variant of the Nigerian movie industry, I am amazed at how often social media is flooded with fresh movie alerts. We have been ushered into a divergent dispensation of the cinemas which our parents enjoyed in Nigeria, based on the consistent display of contemporary work. In the midst of … Continue reading IKE NNAEBUE – I’m an Incurable Optimist…
Movies To Watch This Weekend
April 19, 2022
As we count down to the weekend, here are a few movies you might want to check out. Kondo Games Kondo Game is an intriguing comedy movie. It is a comic adventure movie that depicts life in the police barracks. It follows the antics of two notorious police officers, Austin and Vincent, who take the … Continue reading Movies To Watch This Weekend
Did You Know? Chris Obi-Rapu Directed ‘Living in Bondage’ Under The Pseudonym ‘Vic Mordi’
April 19, 2022
When Living In Bondage was released in 1992, it rocked Nollywood. At the time when the movie was shot, not very many people in the private sector had the expertise or the equipment, so Chris Obi Rapu stepped in to fill the gap, and boy did we love his work! Undercover At the time of … Continue reading Did You Know? Chris Obi-Rapu Directed ‘Living in Bondage’ Under The Pseudonym ‘Vic Mordi’
‘Lagos and Cinema’ Shows Evolution of Nolywood At Cannes Festival
April 19, 2022
Most people know that Nollywood is the leading motion picture industry in Africa and the second largest in the world, but very few know how the film industry in Nigeria began. The early stage and evolution of the industry was captured in a mini documentary by Lagos State tourism ministry, presented at the Cannes Film … Continue reading ‘Lagos and Cinema’ Shows Evolution of Nolywood At Cannes Festival
2Baba Announces New Movie, ‘The Island’
April 19, 2022
Nigerian Afro-pop singer, Innocent Idibia, aka 2Baba, has announced a new movie he may have contributed to on his Instagram page. The New Nollywood is here!!! Blockbuster Movie ? “THE ISLAND” coming soon!!! This movie will make you see the importance of our individual sacrifices in making exactly our communities the dream community we all … Continue reading 2Baba Announces New Movie, ‘The Island’
Movies To Watch This Weekend
April 19, 2022
Alexandra Alexandra tells the story of an innocent online meeting between a young Nigerian lady Alexandra and an American Kevin that soon becomes a gripping nightmare, suffocating her dreams of finding love as she struggles to survive. Alexandra, who thought her best days had just begun when she met Kevin, is drawn by his promises of … Continue reading Movies To Watch This Weekend
