Every age has its chronicles, every era its historians. Sometimes, what they capture is history told in a hurry, with events and defining moments captured in the gush. Sometimes it is introspection, with the passage of time, providing both perspective…
5 top grossing Nollywood movies (DailyTrust)
Nollywood has been raking in big bucks for the movie industry, and has broken records while at it. This week, Weekend Magazine takes a look at the industry’s highest grossing The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai. The sequel to the…
‘Code Wilo’ another Nollywood classic debuts on BoxOffice by DStv
MultiChoice Nigeria, Africa’s leading entertainment provider, has announced that selected DStv subscribers can now rent Code Wilo, the Nollywood political thriller at no charge on BoxOffice by DStv. Code Wilo tells the story of Nimi Thompson, an aspiring politician who…
Chico Ejiro’s ‘Night Bus to Lagos’ for private screening (ThisDay)
It’s safe to regard the legendary director and filmmaker, Chico Ejiro as one of the pioneers of Nollywood given his work ethics and how much he has impacted on the film industry over the years. The father of four and…
How To Get The Ancestors Drunk-Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka is an icon of impeccable style. When his namesake, Wole Oguntokun, inaugurated his epoch-making Theatre Republic in Lekki, Lagos, Soyinka was present in fine fettle to do the dedication. Soyinka asked for vintage wine from Oguntokun,…
Court renews arrest warrant for Nollywood actress over alleged tax evasion (Guardian)
An Igbosere High Court, Lagos State, on Monday renewed a bench warrant for the arrest of a Nollywood actress and producer, Monalisa Chinda-Coker, over alleged tax evasion. Justice Adedayo Akintoye renewed the order for the arrest following the failure of…
I have found my Angel in this Lagos, her name is Angela
I was born here so I have virtually lived in Lagos all my life. I cannot tell my story without mentioning Lagos. That would be an incomplete story. Also, if I failed to mention Angela as a very important part…
Lagos danfo is sweeter than Nollywood – Lucia Edafioka
The yellow commercial bus, aka Danfo, is one of the symbols of Lagos. For the car-less, or those who aren’t sure of their route and are afraid of LASTMA or the men in black or are simply trying to avoid…
Genevieve Nnaji… ageless diva with LionHeart (Guardian)
Forget her pretty face and ageless looks, there’s something about Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji. Right from age eight when she starred in the popular television soap opera Ripples, to the point she featured in some TV commercials, including that of…
10 Nigerian books adapted to films of note – Chinyere Ifeka
The Nigerian film industry, otherwise known as Nollywood, has come a long way. From humble beginnings, the world is taking note. What with Lupita N’yongo currently working on adapting Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Americanah to the screen. But one wonders why…