Archives Tag: Nollywood
Gabriel Afolayan Shuts Down Ibadan With Star-Studded Traditional Wedding
April 19, 2022
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria was agog yesterday as celebrities thronged the town for Nollywood actor and singer, Gabriel Afolayan’s traditional wedding. Bachelor days are over Afolayan, who is widely admired by female fans for his demeanor and good looks, tied the knot with his America-based heartthrob, Banke, in a very colourful, star-studded event of which … Continue reading Gabriel Afolayan Shuts Down Ibadan With Star-Studded Traditional Wedding
John Boyega Plans To Spend ₦9 Billion On A Nigerian Movie
April 19, 2022
British-Nigerian actor, John Boyega, has hinted that he is planning on shooting a low-budget Nigerian movie with $20-25 million dollars (around ₦9 billion). Boyega made the revelation while on a show, CNBC Africa, During the promotion of the recently released sci-fi movie, Pacific Rim: Uprising, in which he stars. Nigerian Stories He told, the host … Continue reading John Boyega Plans To Spend ₦9 Billion On A Nigerian Movie
Onyeka Onwenu, Pete Edochie, Frank Donga, Sam Dede Star in ‘Foreigner’s God’
April 19, 2022
Award-winning movie maker Ifan Ifeanyi Michael has unveiled the cast of the soon to be released movie Foreigner’s God. Star-studded The cast includes Onyeka Onwenu, Frank Donga, Sam Dede, Pete Edochie, Annie Idibia, as well as Toyin Abraham, Ini Dima Okojie and Kemi Lala Akinooju. The movie, directed by Toka McBaror (director of Lotanna), is … Continue reading Onyeka Onwenu, Pete Edochie, Frank Donga, Sam Dede Star in ‘Foreigner’s God’
Movies to Watch: New Money, Dr Mekam
April 19, 2022
Here are some great movies to keep you entertained this weekend: New Money New Money is a collaboration between FilmOne and Inkblot, two big names in the movie industry. The comedy movie tells a story of Toun Odumosu (Jemima Osunde), a struggling young designer, whose life changes after the death of his absentee tycoon father … Continue reading Movies to Watch: New Money, Dr Mekam
New Nollywood Movie “Dr Mekam” To Hold Opening Night
April 19, 2022
Dr Mekam tells the story of a Nigerian American trained Doctor Mitchell Mekam, who decides to return home to his fatherland to lead a new political movement. This is one movie every politician, political parties, political stakeholders and indeed, the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) needs to see as it attempts to define a new paradigm … Continue reading New Nollywood Movie “Dr Mekam” To Hold Opening Night
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Nollywood Goes To Hollywood
April 19, 2022
Discussions have reached advanced stages to feature a range of Nollywood cinemas in the maiden edition of “Nollywood In Hollywood” an event put together by two of Hollywoods most illustrious institutions to promote Nigerian motion pictures and showcase them to the widest possible audience. The event will be co-presented by world-renowned film programme, the School … Continue reading Nollywood Goes To Hollywood
5 Nollywood Actors in Politics
April 19, 2022
The last elections in the country saw a large participation of entertainers in the political space. Most of those who ventured into politics happened to be actors, perhaps leveraging on their on-screen popularity. Below is a list of the top 5 actors who are in politics or have contended for a political office. DESMOND ELIOT … Continue reading 5 Nollywood Actors in Politics
Davido Activates Acting Career in “Legend At Sixty”
April 19, 2022
Following a successful music career, Davido has joined the league of artists that has launched into the movie career. The young man who has made a name for himself in the music industry plays the role of a highly skilled pilot, in a newly released movie, “Legend at Sixty”. The film is about Idahosa Wells Okunbo, … Continue reading Davido Activates Acting Career in “Legend At Sixty”
By adepeju
Review of Directing Her Narrative: African Stories at Ake Festival
April 19, 2022
It’s a rare privilege to indulge in a cocktail of intellectual and cultural binging, nothing can quite express the euphoria. That is why the Ake Arts and Book Festival is a literal heaven for any book lover, especially those that love African literature. The festival is an annual literary and cultural event that provides an umbrella … Continue reading Review of Directing Her Narrative: African Stories at Ake Festival
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Throwback Thursday: Old Nollywood Movies We Loved
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Old Nollywood Movies We Loved
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Chat With Chris Odeh
April 19, 2022
Chris Odeh is a producer, project manager, and marketer. He is the Founder and senior producer for Sozo Films, as well as Talent Manager for Ramsey Films. He co-owns Ibuzor Studios and Project Arewa -indigenous content production companies – which he runs with some partners, and has produced content for both local and international platforms … Continue reading Chat With Chris Odeh
The Economics of Nollywood
April 19, 2022
On Tuesday, September 13, 2016, thousands of people descended upon the Rock Cathedral in Lekki, Lagos, honoring an open invitation to witness the premiere of a Nollywood movie. It was the first public screening of 93 Days, a Steve Gukas film that tells the story of Nigeria’s battle in 2014 to contain and stave off … Continue reading The Economics of Nollywood
The Nollywood Industry: Quantity vs Quality (Causes).
April 19, 2022
In the previous post, we basically saw a feature of the Nigerian movie industry and the struggle between quality movies which are few, and low-quality movies which are very many in the Nigerian movie market. Today, we look at the reasons for this discrepancy in production rate amongst these two kinds of movies. Cost: Cost … Continue reading The Nollywood Industry: Quantity vs Quality (Causes).
By davidnwaoha
The Nollywood Industry: Quantity vs Quality
April 19, 2022
The Nollywood industry has been in existence for a long time now but a close look at the industry raises a vital question, majorly because of the change in taste of viewers especially in this present time with much competition with foreign industries like; Hollywood and Bollywood. It is worthy to note that today’s Nollywood … Continue reading The Nollywood Industry: Quantity vs Quality
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Banana Island Ghost and Hakkunde, Movies For This Weekend
April 19, 2022
Woohoo!!! This sure was a long week but thank God it has finally come to an end. Weekends are basically a time to take a break and relax, even better if you have fun itineraries planned. For me I just get to stay in and catch up on all the sleep I missed (yep I … Continue reading Banana Island Ghost and Hakkunde, Movies For This Weekend
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