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Weekend Watchlist

The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

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Ayra Starr, Ladipoe Star in Jadesola Osiberu’s New Movie “Christmas in Lagos,” Coming to Prime Video

Jadesola Osiberu Releases the Official Trailer of “Christmas in Lagos” Coming to Prime Video on December 20

Nigerian filmmaker Jadesola Osiberu has released the official trailer of her upcoming film “Christmas in Lagos”, set for release on December 20, 2024, on Prime Video. The movie sees Fiyin,…

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BluuTV launches new web series "A Heart on the Line".

First Bank Launches a YouTube Channel “BluuTV” with Web Series “A Heart on the Line”

First Bank has officially launched its YouTube channel, “BluuTV”, joining Access Bank, GTCO and UBA in spotlighting the entertainment industry. First Bank, the oldest banking company in Nigeria has chosen…

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Netflix Announces Femi Adebayo’s Directorial Debut with “Seven Doors”

Netflix and Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo have collaborated to bring what might be one of the most thrilling series of 2024, with “Seven Doors” premiering on Netflix on December 13.…

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The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

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Shirley Frimpong-Manso Releases Trailer of New Movie “Two of a Kind” Starring Rita Dominic

Shirley Frimpong-Manso Releases Trailer of New Movie “Two of a Kind” Starring Rita Dominic

More collaborations between Nollywood stars and Ghanaian film stars have hit the mainstream media this year, with veteran actress Rita Dominic starring in Shirley Frimpong-Manso’s upcoming film “Two of a…

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Mavin Record Delves into Filmmaking with “Chapter EX”

Mavin Record Delves into Filmmaking with “Chapter EX”

Internationally recognised music record label founded by Don Jazzy, Mavin Record, has announced the production of its debut short film, “Chapter EX”. Directed by Daniel David and starring Tomi Ojo,…

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Omowunmi Dada and Stan Nze Star in the Trailer of Tosin Igho’s New Thriller “Suspicion”

Omowunmi Dada and Stan Nze Star in the Trailer of Tosin Igho’s New Thriller “Suspicion”

The official trailer of Tosin Igho's new film “Suspicion” has been released ahead of the movie’s release on Prime Video on November 28, 2024. Nigerian filmmaker Tosin Igho directs the…

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AFRIFF 2024: Here Is The List Of The Globe Awards Honorees and Winners

AFRIFF 2024: Here Is The List Of The Globe Awards Honorees and Winners

The 2024 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) began and ended between November 3 and 9, leaving the world with marvellous experiences and memories in the minds of those who participated…

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Adeniyi Joseph Wraps Filming of “Aja” in Badagry

Nollywood filmmaker Adeniyi Joseph has finished shooting his upcoming psychological thriller, “Aja”, shot in Badagry. The film "Aja" focuses on heavy themes like keeping a family tradition and secrets, love,…

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Top 25 TV Shows Of All Time

If you are felling stuck on what watch, just as there is no end to creativity in the entertainment industry, there will never be an end to the production and…

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The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

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Nollywood Movies and Series to Expect in November 2024

This year, Nollywood filmmakers have blessed Nigerians by releasing several movies that have left us with so many emotions, most of which are positive. With one month left in 2024,…

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Funke Akindele Unveils Poster for “Everybody Loves Jenifa” Coming out December 13

Funke Akindele Unveils Poster for “Everybody Loves Jenifa” Coming out December 13

Funke Akindele has unveiled the poster of her upcoming movie, “Everybody Loves Jenifa” which will be released in cinemas across Nigeria on December 13. The actress has promised that the…

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Jade Osiberu Breaks the Internet with Behind-The-Scenes Images of Her New Project “Half of Me”

Jade Osiberu Breaks the Internet with Behind-The-Scenes Images of Her New Project “Half of Me”

Nigerian filmmaker Jade Osiberu has shaken the internet by releasing behind-the-scenes images of her upcoming project “Half of Me”. Though there is no information regarding the plot of the new…

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“The Weekend” and “Jagun Jagun” Win Big at the 2024 AMAAs

“The Weekend” and “Jagun Jagun” Win Big at the 2024 AMAAs

The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) was held on Saturday, November 2, and the whole continent was tuned in to witness the 20th edition of the award show. Revered as…

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Etta Jomaria and Iremide Adeoye Explore the Entertainment Industry in the New Drama Series “Get Lust”

Reality is well depicted in this new drama series, “Get Lust”, which seeks to explore sacrifice and ambition in the Nigerian entertainment industry. “Get Lust” will tell the story of…

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Weekend Watchlist

The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

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Queen Lateefah” Becomes Highest-Grossing Nollywood Film in 2024 So Far

Wunmi Toriola's directorial debut film “Queen Lateefah” has been ranked as the highest-grossing Nollywood film in 2024 so far, closing the month of October with ₦289 million. Queen Lateefah is…

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Funke Akindele and the Cast of Upcoming “Everybody Loves Jenifa” Shine in Photoshoot

These three actors (Chimezie Imo, Stan Nze and Layi Wasabi) have all it takes to take over the film industry, and kudos to Funke Akindele, who recognised their skills and…

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Prince Daniel’s “Mai Martaba” Gets Submitted for 2025 Oscars’ Best International Feature Film

Prince Daniel’s “Mai Martaba” Gets Submitted for 2025 Oscars’ Best International Feature Film

The Nigerian Official Submission Committee (NOSC) has chosen and submitted Prince Daniel's “Mai Martaba” for 2025’s Oscars’ Best International Feature Film. “Mai Martaba” is an epic Hausa film that depicts…

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Kunle Afolayan’s New Film “Recall” Set to Premiere at AFRIFF

Kunle Afolayan Releases Official Trailer of “Recall” Set to Premiere at AFRIFF

Nollywood filmmaker and entrepreneur Kunle Afolayan has released the long-awaited trailer of his upcoming film “Recall” ahead of its premiere at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) on November 7,…

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Samuel Alawode Unites Nigeria, Ghana and Benin in Cinema with “Accroché”

Samuel Alawode Unites Nigeria, Ghana and Benin in Cinema with “Accroché”

Nigerian filmmaker Samuel Alawode has United three West-African countries, Nigeria, Ghana and Benin, in cinema with his debut movie “Accroché”. The movie is a collaboration that cuts across the three…

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Weekend Watchlist

The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

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Adedimeji Lateef is Wole Soyinka in New Biopic Film “Wole Soyinka (Eni Ogun) Coming Out on November 29 Nollywood actor Adedimeji Lateef has announced that his latest film “Wole Soyinka (Eni Ogun)” will be released across all cinemas in Nigeria on November 29. Directed by Joshua Ojo, the film will be based on the life story of the Nobel prize winner and author, Wole Soyinka. “Wole Soyinka (Eni Ogun)” is set to star Adedimeji Lateef, Ibrahim Chatta, Femi Branch, Segun Arinze, Jide Kosoko, Bimbo Oshin, Feyikemi Niyi-olayinka, Dele Odule, Adeniran Makinde, Lemmy Okojie, Joke Muyiwa, Oyetoro Hafiz, Saeed Mohammed, Olaiya Igwe, and Olaiya Kayode. The Wole Soyinka biopic is the second mainstream biopic to be released this year, following the Funmilayo Ransome Kuti that was released earlier this year. “Wole Soyinka (Eni Ogun)” will be released in cinemas nationwide on November 29.

Adedimeji Lateef is Wole Soyinka in the New Biopic “Wole Soyinka (Eni Ogun)” Coming Out on November 29

Nollywood actor Adedimeji Lateef has announced that his latest film, “Wole Soyinka (Eni Ogun)”, will be released across cinemas in Nigeria on November 29. Directed by Joshua Ojo, the film…

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Best of Nollywood (BON) Announces Official Nominations for 2024 Award Show

Best of Nollywood (BON), one of the highly anticipated film awards shows in Nigeria, has announced the nominations list ahead of its 2024 award show.  This year's nominations list is…

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Tosin Igho Releases Trailer of New Film “Suspicion” Starring Stan Nze, Coming Out November 28th

Tosin Igho Releases Trailer of New Film “Suspicion” Coming to Prime Video on November 28th

Nollywood filmmaker Tosin Igho has released a short trailer of his upcoming film “Suspicion”, an action-packed thriller set for release on November 28 on Prime Video. Tosin, the director, promised…

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Mo Abudu Reveals Season 2 of Netflix's “Blood Sisters” is Set to Begin Filming

Mo Abudu Reveals Season 2 of Netflix’s “Blood Sisters” is Set to Begin Filming

Nollywood tycoon Mo Abudu has announced that the season of the anticipated Netflix series “Blood Sisters” is in the making and will return to the streaming platform. According to the…

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Farouk Abisoye’s New Film “Ogbedun’ Coming Out This November 29

Farouk Abisoye’s New Film “Ogbedun’ Coming Out This November 29

Nigerian filmmaker Farouk Abisoye (TAMPAN) has announced the release date of his upcoming film “Ogbedun”, which will be coming out on November 29, 2024. Directed by Farouk Abisoye (TAMPAN) and…

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Weekend Watchlist

The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

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