Alakada: Bad and Boujee
24 Dec
Nigerian filmmaker and actress Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi has sparked outrage online after her recent comments regarding her movie, Alakada: Bad and Boujee. On Monday, December 23, 2024, Toyin took to social media to share her excitement over the film’s three-day box office success. In her post, she thanked fans, saying, “Thank you for watching and…
24 Dec
Disney’s highly anticipated live-action film, Mufasa: The Lion King, has had a triumphant box office debut, earning ₦64 million during its opening weekend. The performance crowns it as the highest-grossing Hollywood film of the weekend and the strongest live-action opening of 2024. Meanwhile, Toyin Abraham’s Alakada Bad and Boujee made waves in the Nollywood scene, debuting with…
16 Dec
Toyin Abraham’s much-anticipated movie, Alakada: Bad and Boujee, finally hit the screens on Sunday, December 15, 2024. The evening saw Nollywood’s finest come together, dazzling in head-turning looks that embraced the glitz and glamour theme. READ ALSO: Funke Akindele sells out second UK screen ahead of premiere While the movie stole the spotlight, the red…
2 Dec
December 2024 is shaping up to be a thrilling month for Nollywood fans, as cinemas prepare to showcase some of the most anticipated films of the year. The trend of December blockbuster releases gained momentum in 2016 when The Wedding Party hit the screens and held the title of the highest-grossing Nigerian film for four…
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