Film
30 Mar
Moviedom have been thrown into deep mourning again. This time, death claimed one of the most illustrious members of the Nollywood tribe, veteran actor, Amaechi Muonagor. Aged 62, Muonagor known for playing the leading role in the ground breaking comic movie...
30 Mar
President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas Ejezie, MON has debunked the rumour making the rounds that notable actor and one time President of the AGN Zack Orji has passed on. The rumour and then a viral report purporting that Orji...
24 Mar
Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has died after a prolonged illness, at the age of 62. Muonagor was said to have suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis. The sudden news of his demise comes just a few days after a viral video where he solicited funds to help him have a Kidney transplant. The…
12 Mar
Nigerian actress Rita Dominic has disclosed that she took a caregiver job in the United Kingdom after taking a break from her acting career in Nigeria. Dominic, who graced the screen with her captivating performances, said she took a step back from her rising acting career to deal with personal challenges between 2001 and 2002.…
11 Mar
From Ryan Gosling's show-stopping "I'm Just Ken" to a naked John Cena coming to the stage, there were several stand-out moments at the 96th Oscars in Hollywood on Sunday. Here are some of the most memorable things that happened on Tinseltown's glitziest evening: John Cena naked As he readied to introduce the award for best…
11 Mar
Here are the winners in key categories for the 96th Academy Awards, which were handed out in Hollywood on Sunday. Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" was the big winner of the night with seven awards, while "Poor Things" -- a female take on the Frankenstein story -- won four. Best picture: "Oppenheimer" Best director: Christopher Nolan, "Oppenheimer"…
11 Mar
"Oppenheimer" swept the board on Sunday at the Oscars, Hollywood's biggest night of the year, with seven awards including best picture and best director, crowning a triumphant year for filmmaker Christopher Nolan. Nolan's masterful drama about the father of the atomic bomb, half of last summer's massive "Barbenheimer" phenomenon, also bagged acting prizes for lead…
10 Mar
With Saro return from the dead to accomplish a single task and Kuranga standing on the way of the son of Bashorun of Oyo, Anikulapo: Rise of the Specter has showing the deep root of greed, ambition, power play, manipulation, love and betrayal.
7 Mar
Netflix has announced its upcoming release, "House of Ga'a," directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters, as a way to commemorate women in arts. The film delves into the 18th-century life of Bashorun Ga'a, a kingmaker in the old Oyo empire, Dorothy Ghettuba, Netflix's Director of Content in Sub-Saharan Africa, expressed excitement about collaborating with one of the…
6 Mar
Ogun State-born Yoruba actor, Jide Makinde has stated that he does not regard any Nigerian movie star as a role model. In a chat, Makinde said he respects every filmmaker, actor and actress who have put in work to see the movie industry to the level it is today, adding, however, that he doesn't consider…
3 Mar
The 74th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival came to a colourful end this Sunday after 10 days of screening of films, closing of deals at the European Film Market and high-level networking.
2 Mar
Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has died at the age of 62. His death was confirmed by the national president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria Emeka Rollas Ejezie on Saturday evening. According to Ejezie, Mr Ibu had a cardiac arrest sometime on Saturday. "I announce with deep sense of grief…
Guardian Life
2 hours ago
Nigerian weddings are not just events; they’re blockbusters, complete with drama, sequins, and a cast of stylish guests ready to outshine each other. From the grand entrance of the bride to the big boys spraying cash like confetti, it’s all vibes and glory until you check your bank account. This December, the wedding invitations are…
3 hours ago
For the second year in a row, Ahmed Ololade, known professionally as Asake, has topped the most-streamed Nigerian artiste on Spotify. In its yearly Spotify Wrapped, Spotify data shows that Asake led the pack, with Seyi Vibez coming second, while Burna Boy and Wizkid came third and fourth, disrupting the top three ‘gang’ in the…
4 hours ago
A lawyer to Nigerian musician Darlington Okoye, known as Speed Darlington, has demanded that his client be granted bail after spending one week in police detention. Darlington's lawyer, Stan Alieke, made the demand on Wednesday in a post he shared on his official Instagram account, adding that his client is entitled to bail. “Today marks…
4 hours ago
South African music star Tyla has made history by overtaking Beyoncé on Spotify. The 22-year-old broke the record for the most streamed album by a black female artist released in 2024. Tyla’s self-titled debut album achieved a staggering 1.565 billion streams, surpassing Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, which had 1.564 billion streams. READ ALSO: Tyla leads Afrobeats…
5 hours ago
Popular singer Taylor Swift has claimed the top spot on Spotify Wrapped 2024, emerging as the most-streamed artist globally for the second consecutive year. Swift's chart-topping success this year comes on the back of her record-breaking album, The Tortured Poets Department, which racked up over 26.6 billion streams on the platform. The album didn’t just…
Music
9 hours ago
Award-winning Afrobeats artiste Mayorkun, rising star YKB, and ace comedian MC Lively are billed to perform live at GOtv Boxing Night 32, which will be held at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, on December 26. The event, tagged "Boxing Jamz Music," is a fusion of music and sport as it will feature six boxing bouts.…
11 hours ago
Debbie Nelson, the mother of Grammy-winning rapper Eminem, has passed away at the age of 69 following a battle with lung cancer. Nelson’s turbulent relationship with her son, often depicted in his music, made her a public figure in her own right. From lawsuits to heartfelt reconciliations, their bond was fraught with conflict and eventual…
2 days ago
The Sinach India Tour continues to leave an indelible mark on audiences, drawing about 100,000 attendees across Bangalore and beyond. The tour, celebrating the Capital Christian Center's 50th anniversary, has captivated the hearts of believers and music enthusiasts alike. Highlights of the Tour The first leg of the tour featured two soul-stirring concerts in Bangalore,…
2 days ago
Nigerian music sensation GyC, whose real name is Fortune Kingsley, is gearing up for the highly anticipated release of his first EP album, "A Billion Things", under Bullion Records. The EP, set to drop on December 12, 2024, features five tracks: Mailo, Shayo, Woman, Kpang Kpang, and Kokan Aye, a collaboration with music legends 9ice…
4 days ago
At just 24, First Klaz is bridging the past and future of Afrobeats with his unique fusion of traditional Nigerian sounds and modern Gen-Z vibes, making him one of the most exciting artists to watch. Justice Esla might be a zoomer, but he’s undeniably one of the most talented 24-year-old fusionists bridging the past and…
Film
28 Nov
Nollywood's iconic themes of love, heartbreak, and redemption are vividly captured in My Fairytale Wedding, delivering a cocktail of romance, drama, and Lagos luxury flair. With a star-studded cast, the series immerses viewers in a world of dream weddings, messy breakups, family drama, and the elusive search for true love. Moji (Ini Edo) is the…
28 Nov
YouTube, the video sharing app that was established in 2005 remains the most popular video distribution channel for Nollywood. It has become more serious since 2021. Every day, a minimum of 50 new movies are uploaded on YouTube. One of the domino effects of COVID 19 was that it changed the paradigm of things. Almost…
25 Nov
The stars of Nigeria’s film industry gathered in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Sunday night for the 16th Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards. The event, hosted at the state-of-the-art Sugar Factory Film Studio, served as a platform for Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to highlight Kwara’s potential as a creative and tourism hub. Addressing the audience, which included…
24 Nov
Hollywood got respite from a slack few months as two much-anticipated new films -- Universal's "Wicked: Part I" and "Gladiator II" from Paramount -- roared to the top of the North American box office this weekend. "Wicked," the latest take on 1939's beloved "Wizard of Oz," took in an estimated $114 million for the Friday-through-Sunday…
23 Nov
Two Chinese films about same-sex love and Covid-19 vied on Saturday for top prizes in Taiwan's prestigious Golden Horse Awards, which saw the highest number of entries from China in recent years despite political tensions. Beijing banned its entertainers from joining Golden Horse -- dubbed the Chinese-language "Oscars" -- in 2019 after a Taiwanese director…