Archives Tag: Nollywood
Everything You Need to Know About Aki and Pawpaw
April 19, 2022
Quick question. When was the last time you saw the face of either Aki or Pawpaw on Twitter? If you’re a regular user, probably at least once in the past two weeks. Even though their combined mainstream acting career ended a while ago, the two have emerged again in the past couple of months as … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Aki and Pawpaw
Video Of The Week: The Setup| Movie Review
April 19, 2022
Another film by Inkblot Productions, The Setup was released on the 9th of August and is currently showing in the cinemas. The movie, which was produced by Niyi Akimolayan, stars Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Jim Iyke, Dakore Egbunson-Akande, Tina Mba, Joke Silva, Kehinde Bankole, and Ayoola Ayoola, The synopsis of the movie reads, “A young woman gets more than she bargains … Continue reading Video Of The Week: The Setup| Movie Review
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Did You Know? In 2002, Nollywood went on a Strike
April 19, 2022
In May 2002, the Video Marketers Association of Nollywood shut down the distribution of Nigerian films so that they could try to control production. The market was saturated with poorly produced home videos and marketers were not making profit. According to Zeb Ejiro who was Head of the Directors Guild at the time, “In the … Continue reading Did You Know? In 2002, Nollywood went on a Strike
Did You Know? The Wedding Party 2 is the Highest Grossing Nigerian Film
April 19, 2022
The Wedding Party, released in 2016, is the first Nigerian film to gross more than 400 million naira in the Nigerian box office. Its sequel, The Wedding Party 2, grossed 312 million dollars in its first month. These are incredible achievements. Both movies generated over 2 billion US dollars in 2016 and 2017, making them … Continue reading Did You Know? The Wedding Party 2 is the Highest Grossing Nigerian Film
Netflix Acquires Afolayan’s Mokalik
April 19, 2022
I wish to inform you that Netflix has acquired “Mokalik” and some other of my films. Kunle Afolayan American media services provider, Netflix, has acquired the “Mokalik (Mechanic)’’ movie from the stables of award-winning film director and producer, Kunle Afolayan. The news was disclosed by Afolayan during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria … Continue reading Netflix Acquires Afolayan’s Mokalik
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Video Of The Week: Movie Review| Cold Feet
April 19, 2022
From the moment the trailer for “Cold Feet” dropped in the cinemas, the film held great promise. After its subsequent release in May, there has been a lot to talk about from its cast to its storyline and performances. Cold Feet was produced and directed by Moses Inwang, the veteran producer who is known for … Continue reading Video Of The Week: Movie Review| Cold Feet
“Òlòtūré” a new Ebony Life Film Coming Soon
April 19, 2022
Ebony Life Film’s soon to be released film “Òlòtūré” will be tackling the scourge of human trafficking and other vices. It is certainly one to watch out for. The film is about a naïve undercover journalist who seeks to unravel the mysteries behind human trafficking. She is soon caught up in the lifestyle of prostitution, … Continue reading “Òlòtūré” a new Ebony Life Film Coming Soon
Is Faux Fur the New Thing in Nigerian Fashion?
April 19, 2022
Celebrities are known to have a huge influence on fashion trends. Followers aspire to be like their role models and with thousands of these stars on the media, it isn’t a surprise, after all, to see new styles burst forth after notable events. One trend we should be on the lookout for is the faux … Continue reading Is Faux Fur the New Thing in Nigerian Fashion?
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Women You Should Know: Joke Silva
April 19, 2022
Actress, Director, Businesswoman, Philanthropist…, Much More! Joke Silva. Silva: Born and fed from a ‘Silva’ Spoon Silva was born on the 29th of September 1961, in Lagos into an Amaro family of four children. In the later years of her life however, she discovered that she was an adopted child of the Silva’s. Her mother, … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Joke Silva
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Movies To Watch This Weekend
April 19, 2022
There are three brand new movies in cinemas this weekend, and we recommend that you be one of the first to see them. Hire a Woman “Hire a Woman” is an intriguing romantic comedy that follows the story of an upwardly mobile young man whose ex-girlfriend would do anything to have back after she sees … Continue reading Movies To Watch This Weekend
Movies To Watch This Weekend
April 19, 2022
In case you are wondering what to do for fun this weekend, look no further. There are new movies available on online platforms and in cinemas that will have you thoroughly entertained. Here are some movies for you. She Is “She Is” is a star-studded movie with a very intriguing storyline. It tells the story … Continue reading Movies To Watch This Weekend
Adesua Etomi Adorns The Cover Of Vogue Magazine
April 19, 2022
Award-winning Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi, is one of the 14 global actresses featured in the April edition of Vogue magazine. The April 2019 “Global” issue of the fashion and lifestyle magazine features 14 superstar actresses, some of the world’s most famous from Hollywood, Nollywood, and Bollywood, selected from 14 different countries including the Nigerian actress. … Continue reading Adesua Etomi Adorns The Cover Of Vogue Magazine
Celebrating Nollywood’s Living Legend; Pete Edochie
April 19, 2022
Pete Edochie has been considered one of Nollywood’s greatest of all times, ever since his 1980’s appearance on “Things Fall Apart” on NTA, where he played the lead character; Okonkwo. The Nollywood veteran’s career started on radio as a twenty-year-old broadcaster at the Eastern Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation (ENBC), where he rose to the position of … Continue reading Celebrating Nollywood’s Living Legend; Pete Edochie
Men You Should Know: Pete Edochie
April 19, 2022
Born on the 7th of March in 1947, Pete Edochie is one of the legendary Nollywood actors with a career spanning well over four decades. Considered one of Africa’s most talented actors, Edochie came into prominence in the 1980s when he played the lead role of ‘Okonkwo’ in an NTA adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s all-time … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Pete Edochie
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‘Joba’ in cinemas April 5th
April 19, 2022
Biodun Stephen is set for the premiere of her new faith-based movie titled, “Joba”. The filmmaker, best known for romantic drama and comedy films, was nominated twice at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards for her film “The Visit”, took home two awards at the 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards for “Picture Perfect”, and … Continue reading ‘Joba’ in cinemas April 5th
