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Nollywood Studies Centre to Organise Conference on Enhancing Nigerian Film Distribution
April 19, 2022
A two-day conference being held from the 26th of June at the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University Lagos by the Nollywood Studies Centre will explore ways of enhancing the distribution of Nigerian films. The conference is aimed at studying the various issues currently militating against the effective distribution of film materials … Continue reading Nollywood Studies Centre to Organise Conference on Enhancing Nigerian Film Distribution
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Late Nollywood Icon Amaka Igwe to be Buried in June
April 19, 2022
Late Nollywood Icon and film-maker Amaka Igwe, who passed away on the 28th of April 2014 will be laid to rest on Friday, June 13th 2014 at Ndiuche Arondizuogu in Imo State, her marital home. Various events preceding her funeral as announced by the family include; a Tribute Evening and Lagos Service of … Continue reading Late Nollywood Icon Amaka Igwe to be Buried in June
Oscar Approves Committee for Nollywood Movies for Film Prize
April 19, 2022
Finally, Nollywood might get a shot a international and critically acclaimed movie awards, Oscar, as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), has approved a twelve-man committee of Nollywood stakeholders, the Nigerian Oscars Selection Committee (NOSC), for consideration of Nollywood movies at the world’s most prestigious prizes for film. “This is a great opportunity for … Continue reading Oscar Approves Committee for Nollywood Movies for Film Prize
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10 Minutes With…Ike Nnaebue Flosmith, Director, “Under Your Skin”
April 19, 2022
Meet Ike Nnaebue Flosmith, Director, “Under Your Skin” Meet Ike Nnaebue Flosmith, a fast rising Nigerian Movie Director and Screenwriter. He is one of the champions of the emerging new African Cinema. The second movie he directed “False” won the Golden Icon Academy Awards (GIAMA) out of the three nominations it received. He spoke recently … Continue reading 10 Minutes With…Ike Nnaebue Flosmith, Director, “Under Your Skin”
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Emeka Mba to Deliver Nollywood Keynote At Nigerian Entertainment Conference
April 19, 2022
The Director General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Emeka Mba will be a keynote speaker at the Nigerian Entertainment Conference 2014. Mr. Mba, who previously served as a DG of the National Film and Video Censors Board for seven years before his current appointment at NBC, will deliver a Nollywood paper titled: ‘The Desired Future’. He will be … Continue reading Emeka Mba to Deliver Nollywood Keynote At Nigerian Entertainment Conference
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EXCLUSIVE: Tope Tedela Squashes Rumour of Not Being Paid for Award-winning Role
April 19, 2022
It was a surprise to many movie lovers when new actor, Tope Tedela, was announced winner of ‘Best Actor in a Drama’ for his role in low-budget drama, A Mile From Home; It was, however, more surprising when reports emanated that Tope was not paid for the award winning role. In an exclusive chat with … Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Tope Tedela Squashes Rumour of Not Being Paid for Award-winning Role
Omoni Oboli Is The Best Actress In Nigeria – Desmond Ovbiagele and Steve Shodiya
April 19, 2022
Movie director, Desmond Ovbiagele, and movie editor, Steve Shodiya have asserted that Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli, is Nollywood’s best actress. Both men, Desmond Ovbiagele, and Steve Shodiya, producer and director of movie ‘Render to Caesar’, made this assertion during an interactive session with press men yesterday. Steve, the brain behind the post-production of some … Continue reading Omoni Oboli Is The Best Actress In Nigeria – Desmond Ovbiagele and Steve Shodiya
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5 Nollywood Actresses to Watch Out for in 2014
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian movie industry is fast evolving as industry players are putting in more effort to build Nollywood – as the industry is called – to international standard. As 2014 rolls by, Connect Nigeria’s entertainment beat writer, Michael Abimboye, examines five actresses that are expected to rise higher. Damilola Adegbite The star actress from Tinsel, Vagina … Continue reading 5 Nollywood Actresses to Watch Out for in 2014
Iyabo Ojo Talks About Child Abuse in New Movie ‘ Silence’ Starring Joseph Benjamin, Alex Usifo, Tina Mba
April 19, 2022
Nollywood actress in the Yoruba genre, Iyabo Ojo, has followed the footsteps of her fellow Yoruba actress-producer, Dayo Amusa, by pulling Nollywood bigwigs including Joseph Benjamin, Alex Usifo, and Tina Mba, in her latest flick, ‘Silence’. Last November, Dayo Amusa released a movie titled ‘Unforgivable’, which featured Desmond Eliot and Mike Ezuoroye. Silence, which is directed … Continue reading Iyabo Ojo Talks About Child Abuse in New Movie ‘ Silence’ Starring Joseph Benjamin, Alex Usifo, Tina Mba
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FilmHouse Cinemas Opens Digital Laboratory; Promises Better Service for Cinema Goers
April 19, 2022
The talk of cinemas going digital has been raging for the past seven years and major Hollywood studios have commenced the threat of not producing any film in any format but digital. And to cushion the effect of this, Filmhouse Cinemas has launched a digital laboratory. This digi-lab can convert High-Definition (HD) films, adverts, commercials … Continue reading FilmHouse Cinemas Opens Digital Laboratory; Promises Better Service for Cinema Goers
New Movie ‘Secret Room’ Trailer Released [VIDEO]
April 19, 2022
Secrets are part of life. Who we share them with is one thing; how safe our secrets are is another. Movie production outfit, C & C Screen Production LTD, returns with a captivating story of life and hidden truth in a suspense-filled horror flick titled ‘Secret Room’. Directed by Eneaji Chris Eneng, ‘Secret Room’ parades a stellar … Continue reading New Movie ‘Secret Room’ Trailer Released [VIDEO]
#2013 In Retrospect: Best Nollywood Movies of 2013
April 19, 2022
From 10 Pound Road, Aba in Abia State, down to 4 Edidi Lane, Idumota in Lagos, hundreds of Nollywood movies hit the markets every day, some go on to become blockbusters, while others barely sell a thousand copies. As the third largest movie industry in the world after Hollywood and Bollywood, Nollywood remains the biggest in … Continue reading #2013 In Retrospect: Best Nollywood Movies of 2013
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Nollywood Actor, Mike Ezuruonye, Signs Deal with Airtel
April 19, 2022
Popular Nollywood actor, Mike Ezuruonye, who was once an ambassador to telecom company, Globacom, has just signed an endorsement deal with Airtel, another telecom company. Mike revealed the news via micro blogging site, Twitter, in a series of tweets. “Another Done deal…Seriously I owe GOD too much for his Blessings. Thank YOU FATHER!!!” “And the … Continue reading Nollywood Actor, Mike Ezuruonye, Signs Deal with Airtel
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Kunle Afolayan’s ‘October 1’ Wins Award
April 19, 2022
October 1, the latest movie produced by Kunle Afolayan, has won an award in the ‘Best Fiction Trailer’ category during the International Movie Trailer Festival. The movie, which is yet to be released, won the award in 2013 just as production work for the fiction movie is yet to be completed. “I’m happy about this … Continue reading Kunle Afolayan’s ‘October 1’ Wins Award
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Joseph Benjamin Speaks Out: No ‘Pro bono’ Services in 2014
April 19, 2022
It’s 2014 and Nollywood actor, Joseph Benjamin, is not smiling. The actor has announced he will no longer be offering his services for free in 2014. Taking to his account on social networking site, Facebook, to give the announcement, Joh Ben, as he is fondly called, said: “Please don’t ask me to do things pro bono … Continue reading Joseph Benjamin Speaks Out: No ‘Pro bono’ Services in 2014
