Archives Tag: Nollywood
Innovation: Film Anatomie Is Bringing Low-Cost Equipment To The African Film Industry
April 19, 2022
Film Anatomie is designing and manufacturing filming equipment to cater for a wide range of clients such as independent filmmakers, content creators, television studios and equipment rental companies. Read more about Tech The low tech film equipment maker company is a product inspired by the frustration of Chuks Oteke who used to own a … Continue reading Innovation: Film Anatomie Is Bringing Low-Cost Equipment To The African Film Industry
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Did You Know? The Year 1970 Marked A Turning Point In Nollywood
April 19, 2022
Interestingly, the Nigerian film industry (now popularly known as Nollywood) is the biggest in Africa and on the scale of movie production, it’s also one of the leading industries in the world. However, the journey to this envious status has had its lows, highs and significant turns that have been but transformational for the industry. … Continue reading Did You Know? The Year 1970 Marked A Turning Point In Nollywood
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Movie Review: Namaste Wahala
April 19, 2022
Despite all the negatives associated with Nigeria, one aspect of Nigeria has continued to thrive and place Nigeria in a positive light. The Entertainment industry has always found a way to relieve Nigerians of all the stress as a form of escapism. Read more about Entertainment Especially, Nollywood stands out in all of these. It … Continue reading Movie Review: Namaste Wahala
Video Of The Week: 10 Nigerian Movies To Look Out For In 2021
April 19, 2022
2021 promises to be an exciting year given the number of exciting movies that are expected to be out soon. If you’re a movie lover, then this is the perfect opportunity to unwind after the stress and anxiety that comes with the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more about Video of the week In our video … Continue reading Video Of The Week: 10 Nigerian Movies To Look Out For In 2021
Omo Ghetto Is The Highest-Grossing Nollywood Movie Of All Time
April 19, 2022
Since its release on the Christmas Day of 2020 (December 25), Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz’ film ‘’Omo Ghetto (The Saga),’’ has been making the headlines. The movie stars high profile acts such as Tina Mba, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha, Zubby Micheal, Alex Ekubo, Timini Egbuson, Funke Akindele, amongst others, officially became the highest-grossing Nollywood movie … Continue reading Omo Ghetto Is The Highest-Grossing Nollywood Movie Of All Time
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Kemi Adetiba Confirms ‘KOB 2’ Will Be A Netflix Original
April 19, 2022
Nollywood filmmaker, Kemi Adetiba, has confirmed that her long-anticipated film, ‘King Of Boys 2′ will be a Netflix original. Read more about Entertainment Adetiba made these details know via an Instagram post. She wrote: “We’re editing KOB 2 and trying to organize all assets in proper order etc, and it hit me… So that … Continue reading Kemi Adetiba Confirms ‘KOB 2’ Will Be A Netflix Original
Video Of The Week: Òlòtūré Movie Review
April 19, 2022
One of the latest Netflix Originals out of Nigeria, Òlòtūré is a movie that captures the heinous world of human trafficking. The movie follows the life of Ehi (Sharon Ooja), a young Nigerian journalist whose curiosity and determination lead her down the dangerous path of uncovering an underground human trafficking ring in Lagos. Read … Continue reading Video Of The Week: Òlòtūré Movie Review
Video Of The Week: Citation| Movie Review
April 19, 2022
Our video of the week is a short movie review of the film, Citation, featuring Temi Otedola in her debut role and directed by Kunle Afolayan. Read more about Video of the week Inspired by BBC’s ‘sex for grades‘ 2019 documentary, tells the story of Moremi Oluwa (Temi Otedola), a 21-year-old postgraduate student who … Continue reading Video Of The Week: Citation| Movie Review
IROKO Launches Masterclass For Startup Owners
April 19, 2022
When Jason Njoku, founder of IROKO TV started his company, his dream was to see Nollywood movies gain global recognition. Today, that dream has been actualised with IROKO TV being dubbed the “Netflix of Africa by Forbes” and becoming the web platform of choice for millions of viewers in Africa and beyond. Jason Njoku … Continue reading IROKO Launches Masterclass For Startup Owners
Nigeria @60: The Nigerian Entertainment Industry
April 19, 2022
Nollywood and the music scene have been the torchbearers of the entertainment complex for the longest time. Most pundits would tell you the modern era can be traced back to the ’90s. The film industry especially has grown exponentially in international relevance since that time. In the light of Nigeria’s diamond jubilee, we would … Continue reading Nigeria @60: The Nigerian Entertainment Industry
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Kanayo O. Kanayo’s Call To Bar, A Message Of Hope In A Time Of Despair
April 19, 2022
On Tuesday, September 15, 2020, veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo thrilled Nigerians with the message that he can now be addressed as “Anayo Modestus Onyekwere, Esq, MFR (Barrister And Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria).” The interesting thing about Kanayo’s achievement does not lie in the fact that he is a lawyer, Nigeria … Continue reading Kanayo O. Kanayo’s Call To Bar, A Message Of Hope In A Time Of Despair
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The Rise Of Drive-In Cinemas In The COVID Era
April 19, 2022
As lockdown eases around the country and things gradually return to normal, several industries hit hard by the pandemic are taking proactive measures to formulate strategies that will help them adapt to in these critical times. One of such industries is the film industry. In addition to cinemas shutting down on March 24, several … Continue reading The Rise Of Drive-In Cinemas In The COVID Era
Have You Heard Of The Ali Baba’s Writing Challenge?
April 19, 2022
On the 1st of July, Nigeria’s most popular stand-up comedian and actor, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome (stage name: Ali Baba) unveiled a Writing Competition. The aim is to help develop the creative writing skills of writing enthusiasts through competition. To this effect, he began a new Instagram account @alibabaswriteoffchallenge for those in need of updates. Read … Continue reading Have You Heard Of The Ali Baba’s Writing Challenge?
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Women You Should Know: Hilda Dokubo
April 19, 2022
Hilda Dokubo is a renowned Nollywood actress, producer, youth advocate, model and television personality. She was born and bred in Buguma, a community in Asari-Toru in Rivers state. She is the firstborn in a family of six children. Read more about Women You Should Know Educational Background Hilda Dokubo had her primary education at … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Hilda Dokubo
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Men You Should Know: Bob- Manuel Udokwu
April 19, 2022
Background Bob-Manuel Obidimma Udokwu is from Nkwelle-Ogidi, Idemmili North LGA of Anambra State, Nigeria. He is of Igbo extraction. His father is Geoffrey Nwafor Udokwu and his mother is Ezelagbo Udokwu. He was born in Enugu State in the 1960s on 18th April. He is the fourth child in a family of 6 children. The … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Bob- Manuel Udokwu
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