Film
9 Sep 2023
Critically acclaimed drama series, Shaka Ilembe has returned to the screen following the resounding success of its first season, which garnered a devoted fan base and widespread accolades.
9 Sep 2023
BAP Productions has released the biopic on Nigerian heroine, ‘Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti’ at the Silverbird Cinema,Victoria Island, Lagos. The cinema run started yesterday. This landmark film marks a new era in the company’s illustrious journey and showcases its passion for creating captivating movies for global audiences.
5 Sep 2023
Discover the Top 7 Must-See Korean films that redefined Korean cinema history. Korean cinema has evolved tremendously, with these 7 films playing a pivotal role in shaping its rich history. Here's for the fans of K-Drama, the top seven films that changed the cinema world forever, and if you haven't seen any of them, now…
3 Sep 2023
Multiple award-winning art director Tunji Afolayan has revealed the secrets to his success in the film industry. Afolayan, the CEO of Telegenic Media, a production design outfit, said that his success is due to his commitment to quality and his ability to tell stories through art. "I always strive to create visually stunning worlds that…
21 Aug 2023
Nigerian musician Charles Onyeabor has sparked excitement in the Canadian film world by having his music featured in a film directed by Nigerian-Canadian filmmaker Lonzo Nzekwe. The movie, Orah, is set to debut at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) next month, and includes two tracks from Onyeabor's debut album "They Can't Pull Us…
19 Aug 2023
The College of Screeners of the Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA), the fifth stage of selection process of the prestigious award scheme, is ongoing in Lagos.
19 Aug 2023
Nigeria's flag will fly at full mast tomorrow in Berlin, Germany when Funke Akindele’s box office hit, ‘Battle on Buka Street,’ will screen at a premier film festival, dubbed ‘Box Office Around the World.’ The festival presents six current cinema productions that are audience successes and box office hits in their countries of origin, but…
17 Aug 2023
Renowned Nigerian actor and film producer, Femi Adebayo Salami, recently revealed the extraordinary journey behind the creation of his blockbuster movie, "Jagun Jagun." In an exclusive video shared on his Instagram account, the actor shared how his unwavering faith and dedication led him to sell some of his prized properties to fund the ambitious project.…
16 Aug 2023
Algeria has said no to the new Barbie movie, just three weeks after it came out in the country. The government's culture ministry has told movie theaters to stop showing the Hollywood blockbuster right away. An official source shared with Reuters News that the film was against Algeria's religious and cultural values because it talked…
16 Aug 2023
Tribe Nation Theatrical Distribution, a mainstream entertainment company specialising in the distribution and marketing of local and international filmed content, recently paid a congratulatory visit to the newly sworn-in Executive Committee of the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN). The reception, which held at the DGN headquarters in Surulere, Lagos, was attended by the Executive Management…
15 Aug 2023
As an individual who has consistently critiqued Nollywood films for their repetitive storylines, uneven pacing, and occasional lacklustre acting, while also acknowledging their redeeming qualities such as impressive cinematography, character portrayal, and costuming, I am pleased to find a breath of fresh air in Femi Adebayo’s "Jagun Jagun." This film takes me back to the…
14 Aug 2023
Nollywood actress and also the wife of Adedimeji Lateef, {Adebimpe Oyebade-Adedimeji} has spoken out about her husband's role in the latest Nollywood blockbuster, Jagun-Jagun. She posted what her husband passed through in the process of making the film, how he broke his leg, and ultimately how she is proud of him. Adebimbe posted this on…
Guardian Life
1 day ago
Iranian goalkeeper Hossein Hosseini has been banned by the Iranian Football federation for Hugging a female fan after a football game. The goalkeeper was banned and fined of approximately #6.2Million for his actions which is against the country's policy as far as both genders are concerned. The incident unfolded when a female supporter's hijab slipped,…
1 day ago
Nigerian chess master and founder, ‘Chess in Slums Africa’, Tunde Onakoya has returned to Nigeria after he broke the Guinness World Record for the longest time playing chess without losing a game. Onakoya broke the record of Norwegian players, Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad, who played for 56-hour, 9-minute in 2018. He made his…
1 day ago
A recent study conducted by UCLA Health has discovered a significant link between feelings of loneliness and cravings for high-calorie, sugary foods. The study found that lonely women show heightened brain activity in areas linked to cravings for food. Specifically, when viewing images of high-calorie foods like sugary treats, these women displayed increased brain activity…
1 day ago
Megan Thee Stallion, the Grammy-winning rapper, has been accused of harassment by her former cameraman, Emilio Garcia. Garcia, who has worked as a personal cameraman for the rapper from 2019 to 2023, has filed a lawsuit alleging a hostile work environment. Garcia alleges that he was trapped inside a moving vehicle with Megan Thee Stallion…
1 day ago
Isabel Idibia, the daughter of Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, known professionally as 2Face, and actress Annie Idibia, has voiced her displeasure over the portrayal of her parents in the popular Netflix series “Young, Famous and African.” “The way my parents were portrayed in Young, Famous and African is so wrong, I don’t like it.…
Music
3 days ago
Sasi Entertainment has taken a significant step forward by signing the talented artist known as Finess, whose real name is Iseoluwa Friday Aruwayo. This move marks a pivotal moment for both the label and the artist, signaling the beginning of a promising outcome for the Nigerian music space. For years, Sasi Entertainment has been quietly…
20 Apr
The music at the opening day of The Fabric of Courage, Somi’s week-long exhibition of the remarkable archives of the World Black Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC), which held for the second time it occurred, back in 1977, was a marvel to listen to.
20 Apr
David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He was born on November 21, 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, to Nigerian parents Adedeji and Vero Adeleke. Davido is one of the most successful musician in Nigeria and Africa at large, with lot's of good Songs and…
20 Apr
As the 2024 edition of the music reality competition, Nigerian Idol, premieres tomorrow, ardent followers of the show are already buzzing with excitement and ready to root for their favourite contestants.
13 Apr
For decades, Port Harcourt city has nestled some of Afrobeats’ biggest stars. From Ajebo Hustlers to Omah Lay, Timaya, Burna Boy, Mercy Chinwo and many others, the garden city has become a birthplace of music stars renowned mostly for their unique artistries.
Film
19 Apr
Eniola Ajao's new movie "Ajakaju" has continued to smash box office records, crossing the N2OOmillion mark less than a month after its release. The indigenous epic film, co-produced by Anthills Studio and distributed by FilmoneNg, has captured the hearts of audiences across Nigeria, crossing the impressive N200 million mark in ticket sales, according to data…
16 Apr
Roy Madu, also known as the Towncrier is a man who loves his crafts so dearly. That is why, he never stops showing his creative side and telling African Stories through the art of filmmaking and making creative sounds. Madu's audacity to challenge norms and present authentic black African narrative in a most relatable manner…
6 Apr
They have been consistent as the ‘eastern stars’. Since they took the decision to venture into acting in 1999, the ever charming and delectable Chidinma and Chidebere Aneke, aka Aneke Twins, have not looked back.
6 Apr
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) and some non-governmental organisations have agreed to continue their collaboration to reduce the effects of tobacco and other harmful products towards achieving a ‘SmokefreeNollywood’.
31 Mar
RX FRANCE has announced the launch of MIP LONDON, a new industry market and networking event set to to hold from February 24 to 27, 2025, with a pre-opening on Sunday, February, 23.
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