Nollywood
9 Mar
From viral skits to the silver screen, Layi Wasabi transcends comedy boundaries as he makes a remarkable foray into Nollywood. When you say the name “Layi Wasabi”, the first thing that comes to mind for a lot of content consumers is hilarious skits. However, the fast-rising creator has proven that he’s not one to be…
7 Mar
The thought of losing a loved one has never been one that is or should be anticipated or wished for anyone. Not even for an enemy. And two people in a space of two days? A mighty tragedy has indeed befallen the Nollywood industry.
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…
5 Mar
Africa’s dynamic youthful population and civil society will challenge autocratic misrule and strive to fulfil the continent’s huge potential in 2024.
2 Mar
Tobi Makinde is a Nollywood actor, producer and director. An indigene of Ilesha, Osun State, he holds first and second degrees in Creative Arts from the University of Lagos. He got into acting from the age of seven and has since not looked back.
2 Mar
MOVIEGOERS who witnessed the exclusive premiere of Roberta, a movie about the menace of gender-based violence are still talking about the flick, especially the success recorded at the premiere, which brought together a distinguished audience comprising top government officials, influencers, activists, and celebrities.
1 Mar
Elvis Alvin Ose is a budding actor and showbiz promoter who has featured in countless movies, comedy series and skits. An astute lover of entertainment, he was born on the 17th of August, 1991, in Benin City and hails from Ikpobahoka Local Government Area in Edo State. Boasting a Bachelor of Science degree in Public…
25 Feb
There is a popular African adage that says someone may pretend to enjoy a meal served him simply because of who prepared it, not because it was delicious.
23 Feb
Back then, most Nigerian actors concentrated on Nollywood movies to earn a living.
11 Feb
With a wealth of talent, creativity, and diverse storytelling, it’s no gain saying the Nigerian film industry (Nollywood) and by extension the African film industries have firmly established themselves on the global stage.
4 Feb
Steph-Nora Okere’s movie, Roberta, which the actress produced with funding support of the Bank Of Industry Nollywood Fund is ready and the Imo State-born actress and star of critically acclaimed Nollywood movies such
20 Jan
2023 turned out the year Nollywood came alive considering its performance on the local and international scene across genre and across platforms. From starting the year at the cinema with Toyin Abraham’s Ijakumo, to the wave making Shanty Town and A Sunday Affair, which streamed on Netflix, not forgetting, Brotherhood and The Trade, which streamed…
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