Archives Tag: Nollywood

Personality

April 19, 2022

Chiwetel Ejiofor, a British-Nigerian actor was awarded the title of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William for his services to Drama at the Investiture Ceremony held at Buckingham Palace, London last week. He was awarded the Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 2008. … Continue reading Chiwetel Ejiofor Named Commander of the Order of the British Empire

By mary-odunuga

Entertainment

April 19, 2022

Are you an aspiring actor or actress? Be a part of Africa Magic’s amazing new platform and become a super star. Auditions will hold on the 12th and 13th of November, 2015 in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja. Lagos Venue: SWAN Building, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos | Protea Hotel Select, Plot 2 Assibiti Road, Alausa, Ikeja (beside Elephant House, opposite Ikeja … Continue reading Become Nigeria’s Next Big Star With Africa Magic

By ify

Creative Industry Entertainment

April 19, 2022

The Africa Movie Academy Awards will give special recognition awards to her jury members at Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth today, September 25th, 2015. In an evening tagged a Night of Gratitude and Tributes, the jury members will receive special awards alongside Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Chairman of Heirs Holding, Mr. Tony Elumelu among others for … Continue reading AMAA to Honour Goodluck Jonathan, Tony Elumelu, Jury Members

By ejura

Entertainment

April 19, 2022

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, … Continue reading Meet the Cast of “Falling”

By ejura

Entertainment

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Top 10 Unforgettable Nollywood Movies Part 2

By chris-bamidele

Entertainment

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Top 10 Unforgettable Nollywood Movies

By chris-bamidele

Entertainment Personality

April 19, 2022

Yes you read that right! James Bond is Nigerian! Let me explain … David Oyelowo, 39, will portray 007 and other characters in a recording of Trigger Mortis, a new Bond novel by Anthony Horowitz, according to The Guardian. However, his performance will be heard rather than seen, in an audiobook. The announcement on Thursday … Continue reading James Bond is Nigerian

By ejura

Entertainment

April 19, 2022

I’m not much of a weeper when it comes to films. But every once in a while, a movie like If Tomorrow Never Comes comes along that dares me to break my own rule. If Tomorrow Never Comes is an inspirational film centered on the tragic experiences of a young Ghanaian woman named Ewurabena. With a stellar … Continue reading Movies We Love: If Tomorrow Never Comes

By ify

Entertainment

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading 5 Highest Grossing Nigerian Movies in the Last 5 Years

By chris-bamidele

Entertainment News

April 19, 2022

The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) has signed a partnership agreement with Facebook for the promotion of African and Nigerian talents. Mrs. Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, founder of AMAA, disclosed this during the AMAA 2015 Sponsors’ Gala Night held at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. She said the agreement would give an “unprecedented” opportunity for the … Continue reading AMAA Signs Partnership Deal With Facebook

By ejura

Entertainment Personality

April 19, 2022

Nollywood actress, Stephanie Linus is set to rekindle lost love in marriages with her new reality TV show, Make Me Fabulous. In the unscripted series, we will meet 13 couples who are facing marital issues and follow them on a journey to restoration with the help of experts. According to Stephanie, who serves as the … Continue reading Stephanie Linus to Debut “Make Me Fabulous” Reality Show

By ify

Entertainment

April 19, 2022

As part of its plan to support Nigeria’s creative industry, the Bank of Industry has announced a special product, “BOI NollyFund” which it said will make funds available to Nollywood movie producers to produce international quality films and screen them through various platforms of movie distribution available both in Nigeria and internationally. According to the … Continue reading Bank of Industry Announces NollyFund for Nollywood

By michael-abimboye

Entertainment

April 19, 2022

‘The Other Side’ a movie which premiered on the 26th of October 2014 in Houston, is set to hit cinemas in Nigeria on March 13th, 2015. Produced by Dtymi Ngozi and directed by Ike Nnaebue, ‘The Other Side’ stars Uche Jombo Rodriguez, Chet Anekwe, Joe Grisaffi, Mia Ruiz, Dytmi Ngozi Ibe and others. The exciting … Continue reading ‘The Other Side’ to Premiere in Nigerian Cinemas March 13th

By elizabeth

Entertainment

April 19, 2022

The latest edition of Nolly Silver Screen Magazine, tagged Issue 11, covers December 2014 and January 2015 focusing on politics, the best and worst of 2014 and a sneak preview into 2015. Snazzy articles in this edition include Wilfred Okiche’s pieces, ‘Power Plays: 10 Nollywood Stars Who Have Joined Politics’ and ‘9 Most Anticipated Nollywood Films … Continue reading Nolly Silver Screen Magazine Rolls Out January Edition

By connectnigeria

Arts Creative Industry

April 19, 2022

Tunde Kelani has hit another milestone. The award winning filmmaker’s filmed play; ‘Yeepa’ has received the nod of the Executive Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Babatunde Fashola (SAN) to screen the satire free to all the 57 Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas in a mobile cinema show across the state. In a … Continue reading Lagos State Okays Tunde Kelani’s ‘Yeepa’ in 57 LGAs

By michael-abimboye