Nollywood actor, Ernest Asuzu, is dead. He is said to have slumped and died around 9 pm on Tuesday. His wife was said to have called fellow actor Desmond Elliot to announce the death to him.Earlier this year, he was…
From popular literature to Nollywood – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Before Nigeria’s Independence in 1960, diverse literatures had thrived in the local languages. Pita Nwana, the author of Omenuko, blazed the trail in the publishing of fiction in Igbo. D.O. Fagunwa, author of Ogboju Ode Ninu Igbo Irunmole, was the…
Okowa mourns Nollywood filmmaker, Chico Ejiro
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has expressed sadness over the passing away of veteran Nollywood filmmaker, Mr Chico Ejiro, who died on Friday in Lagos after a brief illness. The governor mourned the deceased in a statement by his Chief…
EDO 2020: Usidamen berates Elliot, urges Edo people to put an end to godfatherism
Convener of I am Edo, a movement of young Edo professionals, Tony Usidamen, has berated Desmond Elliot, popular Nollywood actor turned politician, over his endorsement of political godfatherism. He noted that the practice goes against the principles of democratic governance.…
Nigerians love drama no be small – Peju Akande
Whie I was cutting my teeth in advertising I realised my bosses always looked for drama in my script. They wanted scripts that would tell a relatable and yet memorable story for some of the brands I was handling and…
Ufuoma McDermott is the new face of Friska herbal teas
Friska Farms Limited, makers of Friska Herbal teas recently appointed Ufuoma McDermott, a Nollywood A-lister as its brand ambassador. The appointment which was signed recently, demonstrates the brand’s vision to be the leading African organic lifestyle promoter, providing natural solutions…
How Nollywood can help fight COVID-19 – Charles Granville
Award-winning film producer, Charles Granville, who recently donated some medical essentials like gloves, sanitisers and face masks towards the fight against COVID-19, has called on stakeholders in the Nigerian film industry otherwise known as Nollywood to deploy their celebrity status…
Nollywood as handshake across the Niger – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Nigerian politicians always talk of the need for a handshake across the Niger. The politicos have from the First Republic been talking of forging an alliance between East and West toward the greater growth of Nigeria. Thus far it has…
‘Kasala!’ Ema Edosio’s film now on Netflix
Ema Edosio’s well-travelled debut Kasala! is on Netflix. The comedy has played in several film festivals home and abroad and is one of several amazing Nollywood films to have gone unnoticed because of the industry’s distribution challenges. Initially rejected by…
“Kpali” movie in cinemas December 20, 2019
Amaka is young, single and stressed out. A London-based investment banker, she is living her best life and navigating the constant pressure from her parents about getting married when life happens. Her company is downsising and to keep her job…
