Nigerian star and film director Genevieve Nnaji has already shown that she is a force to be reckoned with, so the disqualification of her Netflix film from the Oscars is unlikely to frustrate her ambitions. In fact, the rejection of…
Exploring the entrepreneurial possibilities in Nigeria’s media entertainment industry – Femi Odugbemi
A paper delivered at the 5th Distinguished Annual Guest Lecture of the School of Communication, Lagos State University on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 Thank you very much for your invitation to speak to the subject ‘Exploring Entrepreneurial Potential in Nigeria’s…
‘Living in Bondage: Breaking Free’: Ramsey Nouah makes directorial debut with Nollywood blockbuster
The sequel to Living in Bondage, considered to be Nollywood’s first and most iconic blockbuster, is set to hit cinemas in November. Titled Living in Bondage: Breaking Free, and helmed by Play Network Africa in conjunction with Native Filmworks, it…
Genevieve Nnaji, Kate Beckinsale, others star in ’Farming’ (PremiumTimes)
Nollywood star, Genevieve Nnaji, has featured in Farming a new film by British-Nigerian actor, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. Nnaji starred alongside British movie star, Kate Beckinsale, and a host of other talented actors in the movie. In the movie, Nnaji and Akinnuoye-Agbaje…
Sola Sobowale, Simi, Niniola and Seyi Shay lead the sweet girls at Falz Experience II
Multi-talented entertainer, Falz hosted thousands of fans at the second edition of his headline show The Falz Experience II last night and with a lot of surprises the show proved to be one of the best concerts in Nigeria. An…
Iké Udé’s Africa Magic and the Idealization of Nollywood – Toni Kan
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,…
