Kemi Adetiba’s ‘King of Boys’ is a feminist love letter to Nigerian women

Kemi Adetiba’s sophomore project King of Boys is many things, from political quasi-thriller to a work that is tart, macabre, maximalist and acutely self-aware. Odds are, you are yet to come across a bad review. So permit me to officially kickstart the movie’s award campaign – AMVCA, AMAA, the whole bloody shindig. Critically, King of... Read More

Featured, The Film Blog

Kemi Adetiba, King of Boys

November 10, 2018

BON 2018: Tope Oshin’s ‘We Don’t Live Here Anymore’ leads with 11 nominations

In what I’m going to regard as a win for Nigerian queer cinema, the nominations list for the Best of Nollywood awards was released yesterday and Tope Oshin’s 2018 queer movie We Don’t Live Here Anymore bagged eleven nominations. Outstanding, I have to say. Best Director, Movie of the Year, and Best Promising Actor (Francis... Read More

The Film Blog

BON 2018, Tope Oshin, We Don’t Live Here Anymore

November 10, 2018

Trevor Noah is heading to Netflix with new comedy special ‘Son of Patricia’

Since Trevor Noah became the next successor to hosting The Daily Show after Jon Stewart departed in 2014, Noah has been a force to reckon with. Inaugurated in 2015, the South African comedian found his footing in the following months and has continued to grow his audience after the initial post-Stewart ratings dropped. Dealing in... Read More

Featured, The Media Blog

Son of Patricia, trevor noah

November 8, 2018

After 2 years on ‘vacation’, The Weeknd promises an album

Do you like your jamz, slow and sexy? Then good news! RnB artist; Abel Makkonen Tesfaye known as The Weeknd, has teased the release of a new album. In a Housex live performance in his home town of Toronto, he promised fans that he had began work on his next album, stating ‘Chapter six, coming soon,... Read More

The Music Blog

HouseX, Starboy, The Weeknd

November 8, 2018

Why do South West Governors think we need a Western University?

At the ongoing South West (SW) Governors Forum in Osogbo, they have resolved to establish a Western University co-owned by all South Western states. This is dead on arrival and a misplacement of priority. At the moment, no state owned University in the South West can be described as a world class institution. Education generally... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

South West, Tosin Adesina, University

November 8, 2018

The Buhari administration will not stop till it destroys all our institutions

While Nigerians are still in bewilderment over the state of things in some government institutions since President Muhammadu Buhari assumed office, it seems a new entrant has joined the fray. The Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Department of State Services (DSS), etc, seem to have become... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

DSS, Oshiomole

November 8, 2018

Robert Peters’ new movie ‘MakeRoom’ is about Boko Haram with all the violence. Here’s the trailer

Many creatives have tried to document the kidnapped Chibok girls event of 2014, from Uzodinma Iweala’s 2017 short doc Waiting for Hassana, a harrowing account of one girl’s escape from captivity and a heart-wrenching lament for her closest friend Hassana, to Uche Aguh’s 2016 short film with the on-the-nose title Sambisa. American cable company HBO... Read More

The Film Blog

MakeRoom, Robert Peters

November 8, 2018

Here’s your first look at Niyi Akinmolayan’s upcoming animated film ‘Frogeck’

What you probably didn’t know is that The Wedding Party 2 director Niyi Akinmolayan is helming the animated movie Frogeck due out in December 2019. Frogeck is being purported as Nigeria’s first animated feature film and to be released in three major languages – English, French and Swahili. Currently, I have a growing anticipation about... Read More

The Film Blog

Frogeck, Niyi Akinmolayan

November 8, 2018

Bikiya Graham Douglas speaks on her stage play ‘Our Son the Minister’

Bikiya Graham Douglas is an award-winning Nigerian actress and performing artiste. With extensive training in the renowned London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA), the Oxford School of Drama, the Bridge Theatre Training Company and Point Blank Music School. She is the founder of Beeta Universal Arts Foundation (BUAF) and has a mission-driven brand... Read More

The Film Blog

Beeta Playwright Competition, Bikiya Graham-Douglas, Our Son the Minister

November 8, 2018

Real Worship 7.0 to hold on November 30

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Lagos Province XI has rolled out plans for the 7th edition of its faith-based initiative tagged Real Worship 7.0 which will hold on Friday, November 30, 2018, at FHA field 23/24 Road, Festac Town, Lagos. Real Worship is targeted at rendering songs of worship through gifted gospel artistes.... Read More

Church Culture

RCCG Lagos Province XI, Real Worship, Real Worship 7.0

November 7, 2018

Ojukwu’ episode 6 recap: The wedding ceremony between Odili and Adanna is interrupted

After the cliffhanger of the last episode of Ojukwu wherein the Great Priestess announced to Odili that she’s carrying his child, the latest instalment of the show conveys the characters making decisions. Urenna, the sister of Adanna and daughter of Udoka, made the decision to visit Agu in his village. Their relationship is beginning to... Read More

The Media Blog

Ojukwu show, Ojukwu the series, ROK 2

November 6, 2018

‘Hustle’ Season 3, Episode 5 recap: Reality star Tobi Bakre makes his debut

The selling point of the newly inaugurated third season of Hustle was Tobi Bakre, the Big Brother Naija alum who has now transitioned into a bonafide celebrity. It took five episodes for the show to unveil Tobi and was it worth the wait? Not exactly, given that the episode didn’t particularly revolve around the reality... Read More

The Media Blog

hustle, Tobi Bakre

November 6, 2018

On ‘The Bar Therapy,’ Adetutu OJ talks bullying, motherhood and the moment Rihanna followed her on Instagram

On social media, Adetutu OJ is one of the best viral sensations of 2018, for the simple fact that she was bearing an aesthetic that has slid to the point of rarity: tribal marks. Having recreated her own version of a Rihanna photo last month, her crusade to model for the international pop star under... Read More

The Media Blog

Adetutu OJ, Oscar Oyinsan, The Bar Therapy

November 5, 2018

Israel Adesanya came out victorious in the middleweight division | See interesting takeaways from UFC230

It was fight night last Saturday, as Ultimate Fighting Champions held its pay-per-view event UFC230 on November 3. It was, indeed, a special night for the world of combat sports as the main event pit two champions against each other. Daniel Comier and Derick Lewis faced off in an exciting bout and Derick ended up tapping... Read More

The Sports Blog

Braun Strowman, Brock Lesnar, Dana White, Daniel comier, Derek Lewis, Israel Adesanya, Jon Jones, UFC, WWE

November 5, 2018

King of Boys, the perfect movie ahead of the election year

It is late 2018. Less than six months to the next election year in Nigeria. Obviously, every Tom, Dick and Harry is ready for the familiar reminders of this season; opportunistic Politicians insisting they’re the right fit for government offices, badly done/meme worthy election posters, bags of rice and convenient good deeds conveniently done for... Read More

The Media Blog

November 5, 2018

Ayo Ayoola says ‘If I Am President’ will spark off a revolution

Inspired by the political crisis and plight of the masses, ‘If I am President’ starring former Project Fame winner, Ayo Ayoola and produced by Bright Wonder Obasi premiered at the Genesis Cinema, Lekki, Lagos over the weekend. Speaking at the premiere, Ayoola who played the lead role of president, said, “My character was a young... Read More

The Film Blog

Ayo Ayoola, Bimbo Manuel, Bryan Okwara, If I Am President, Ivie Okujaye, Joke Silva, Kayode Aiyegbusi, movie premiere, Rahama Sadau, Rekiya Atta, Victor Decker

November 5, 2018

Shan George’s upcoming ‘Migration (Blood Farm)’ stars Ramsey Nouah and Beverly Osu

Shan George belongs to a school of ‘90s Nollywood actresses working their way back into the zeitgeist. Her production company Shandel Productions has been the engine driving her renaissance, starting with 2014’s Finding Goodluck and 2016’s One Good Man directed by Stanley Williams, and stars Vivian Metchie, Femi Branch, Segun Arinze and Bukky Wright. RELATED:... Read More

The Film Blog

Migration (Blood Farm), Shan George

November 5, 2018

The internet is saying Banky W is too old to play a youth corper in Tope Oshin’s ‘Up North’

Tope Oshin’s upcoming movie Up North is slated for release next month, and its press roll out has just given us a trailer and film poster that shows lead actor Banky W in NYSC gear. We already know the movie was shot in Bauchi and makes commentary on the mandated youth service while exploring themes... Read More

The Film Blog

Banky W, Tope Oshin, Up North

November 4, 2018

Nigeria’s Army wants you to know, they have no problems killing civilians

The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) on Sunday, November 4, 2018, released a list detailing the names of the thirty-four individuals that were reported;y killed when the Nigerian Army opened fire on Shi’ites protesters in Abuja. The protesters were participating in the annual Arbaeen Trek when they were shot at point blank range. The deadly... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

army, killings, Shi'ites

November 4, 2018

Does El-Rufai really want peace in Kaduna?

That Kaduna has remained a hot bed of crisis is not a new development. The state has been enmeshed in one crisis or the other for more than fourty years. Kaduna has two major religions domiciled in the two parts that make up the state. The northern part of the state is a predominantly Muslim... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

elrufai, Southern Kaduna, Unity

November 4, 2018

Bayelsa is the best place to be a pregnant woman at the moment

The Bayelsa state government is making a difference in the state health sector with massive financial investment in the sector coupled with the Bayelsa safe motherhood program which the state Governor, Mr. Henry Seriake Dickson promised to support with a take-off grant of one hundred million Naira. Less than two months after, precisely on October... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Bayelsa, Health, Mothercare

November 3, 2018

Joseph Benjamin lands role in Oprah Winfrey’s TV show ‘Greenleaf’ and here’s what we think

As Hollywood-based Nigerian actors like David Oyelowo, Yvonne Orji, John Boyega and more continue to make strides in the world of film and television, Nollywood actors are increasingly showing that they can pull their weight in the same space. Thanks to Atlanta-based talent outfit People Store Agency and cast agent Chase Paris, Joseph Benjamin is... Read More

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Greenleaf, Joseph Benjamin, own

November 2, 2018

AMAA 2019: Entries are officially open for 15th edition in Lagos

This year’s Africa Movie Academy Awards held in Kigali, Rwanda, with Richard Mofe-Damijo (Cross Roads), Joke Silva (Potato Potahto) and Dakore Egbuson (Isoken) emerging as winners, and South Africa’s Five Fingers for Marseille winning in the category for Achievement in Production Design and Overall Best Movie of the Year. The awards outcome seemed fair, playing... Read More

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AMAA 2019

November 2, 2018

You can finally watch the full trailer for Ebony Life Films’ ‘Chief Daddy’

Since production of Chief Daddy commenced, EbonyLife Films has kept fans excited; releasing captivating content from the movie including behind-the-scenes visuals, five amusing teasers and, finally, the long-awaited full-length trailer. RELATED: Ini Edo wants you all to know she doesn’t like money like that This trailer takes audiences through three primary stages in the movie,... Read More

The Film Blog

Chief Daddy, Ebony life

November 1, 2018

Ini Edo says she will choose a poor ambitious young man over a rich sugar daddy

Ini Edo is the latest public figure to be interviewed on The NET’s #Secret Questions, an online trivia show that has featured Big Brother Naija alum Nina, Cynthia Morgan, comedian Lasisi Elenu, Ric Hassani, Reekado Banks and Skales, who was on the show last year and revealed that he lost his virginity at thirteen to... Read More

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#SecretQuestions, Ini Edo

November 1, 2018

Here’s what we think about that “Nollywood Fight Scene” video the internet was raving about yesterday

Yesterday and out of nowhere, the internet buzzed with a viral video accompanied by the hashtag: #NollywoodFightScene. As with anything that trends on the internet, Nigerian social media marketers swore it was the best thing they have seen. As a critic, my skepticism was just in the right amount; I’ll not take the words of... Read More

The Media Blog

Nollywood Fight Scene, The Castigator

November 1, 2018

Is it too much to ask for integrity from Nigeria’s 2019 presidential candidates?

Once again, Nigeria is at that auspicious moment where it is expected to choose its next set of leaders for the next four years across all strata of government. At the federal level, more than seventy individuals are expected to slug it out with the incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari, the presidential candidate of the ruling All... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

2019, nigeria, Tax

November 1, 2018

‘Coat of Harm’; ‘Kasala’; ‘Aje Vs Kpako’ | Here’s the list of 140 films to be screened at AFRIFF 2018

The organisers of the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF), have released the list of 140 films that will be screened at the 2018 edition of the one week-long event. The festival founder, Chioma Ude said “The Many Faces of Woman” is the theme for its eighth edition and will hold between Sunday, November 11, 2018, and Saturday, November... Read More

The Film Blog

8th AFRIFF, African International Film Festival (AFRIFF), Film Festival

November 1, 2018

Ndanitv’s Skinny Girl in transit is back for season 5 and its lit!

After what has been almost a year since the 4th season ended, NdaniTV’s popular romantic comedy series, Skinny Girl in Transit is back for a new season! The new season features old and new cast members, including Abimbola Craig, Ayoola Ayolola, Ngozi Nwosu, Sharon Ooja, Timini Egbuson, Beverly Naya, Ayo Adesanya, Kenyan actor, Nick Mutuma... Read More

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Kemi Adetiba’s ‘King of Boys’ is a feminist love letter to Nigerian women

BON 2018: Tope Oshin’s ‘We Don’t Live Here Anymore’ leads with 11 nominations

Trevor Noah is heading to Netflix with new comedy special ‘Son of Patricia’

After 2 years on ‘vacation’, The Weeknd promises an album

Why do South West Governors think we need a Western University?

The Buhari administration will not stop till it destroys all our institutions

Robert Peters’ new movie ‘MakeRoom’ is about Boko Haram with all the violence. Here’s the trailer

Here’s your first look at Niyi Akinmolayan’s upcoming animated film ‘Frogeck’

Bikiya Graham Douglas speaks on her stage play ‘Our Son the Minister’

Real Worship 7.0 to hold on November 30

Ojukwu’ episode 6 recap: The wedding ceremony between Odili and Adanna is interrupted

‘Hustle’ Season 3, Episode 5 recap: Reality star Tobi Bakre makes his debut

On ‘The Bar Therapy,’ Adetutu OJ talks bullying, motherhood and the moment Rihanna followed her on Instagram

Israel Adesanya came out victorious in the middleweight division | See interesting takeaways from UFC230

King of Boys, the perfect movie ahead of the election year

Ayo Ayoola says ‘If I Am President’ will spark off a revolution

Shan George’s upcoming ‘Migration (Blood Farm)’ stars Ramsey Nouah and Beverly Osu

The internet is saying Banky W is too old to play a youth corper in Tope Oshin’s ‘Up North’

Nigeria’s Army wants you to know, they have no problems killing civilians

Does El-Rufai really want peace in Kaduna?

Bayelsa is the best place to be a pregnant woman at the moment

Joseph Benjamin lands role in Oprah Winfrey’s TV show ‘Greenleaf’ and here’s what we think

This is how your favourite athletes dressed up for Halloween (PHOTOS)

AMAA 2019: Entries are officially open for 15th edition in Lagos

You can finally watch the full trailer for Ebony Life Films’ ‘Chief Daddy’

Ini Edo says she will choose a poor ambitious young man over a rich sugar daddy

Here’s what we think about that “Nollywood Fight Scene” video the internet was raving about yesterday

Is it too much to ask for integrity from Nigeria’s 2019 presidential candidates?

‘Coat of Harm’; ‘Kasala’; ‘Aje Vs Kpako’ | Here’s the list of 140 films to be screened at AFRIFF 2018

Ndanitv’s Skinny Girl in transit is back for season 5 and its lit!

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