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January 31, 2017

The Film Blog: This dissection of The Wedding Party is the best thing you will read all day

We haven’t really talked about The Wedding Party, have we? Sure, we’ve acknowledged and celebrated it’s record-breaking box office figures and what they mean for the industry as a whole. But we’ve never really said much about how we feel about it. Maybe it’s because, well, what is there to say? The movie clearly tried... Read More
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January 28, 2017

Film review: ‘All about love’ manages to get by

by Wilfred Okiche From the stable of Diamond Groove pictures, makers of such forgettable fare as I Come Lagos and Honeymoon Hotel, comes this effort, All About Love, a sexy drama that is really about nothing, but brightened considerably by the easy on the eye young stars culled from around the continent. Directed by Adze... Read More
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January 25, 2017

The Film Blog: We don’t know how we feel about Kenneth Gyang’s ‘The Lost Café’

We don’t know that bigger fans of Kenneth Gyang’s work exist anywhere else, at least not in Nigeria. At TFB, we think he is a national treasure, a status earned by his impressive body work and a strong commitment to quality. We cheered with Gyang when he won Best Picture at the Africa Academy Movie... Read More
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January 21, 2017

The Film Blog: Let’s talk about the acting in ‘King Invincible’

King Invincible, the debut film by Femi Adisa kicks of 2017 Nollywood in epic style. We aren’t so enamoured by the stagey feel, and the film definitely missed the chance to end on a bang but we were still left impressed. By the twists that managed to surprise, the love story that charmed, the stunt... Read More
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January 21, 2017

The Film Blog: We are curious about Kayode Kasum’s ‘Dognapped’

Who else is excited about the direction Nollywood is taking? Smart dramas, historical epics, biopics and box office conquering comedies. Count us in. The teaser trailer for Kayode Kasum’s independent effort Dognapped has us excited. And for obvious reasons. Even in Hollywood, babies and animals on a film set can be problematic but Mr. Kasum... Read More
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January 18, 2017

Ambode help us, we are tired of Lagos ‘Area boys’ – Omoni Oboli

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has made a passionate appeal to Lagos Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to save her and other movie makers from the menace of ‘Area Boys’ in the state. The Wives on Strike and Okafor’s Law producer made the appeal on Wednesday via her social media accounts. Oboli said she has had to deal with the... Read More
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January 13, 2017

The Film Blog: Gideon Okeke’s basketmouth has started to leak again

Where to begin. https://www.instagram.com/p/BPM-kW7hh3k/   Here is the summary: everything Gideon says is nonsense. That would be bad in and of itself. But the fact that he had to attack a veteran, whose shoes he is not even fit to clean yet in terms of depth, range and work ethic… it just makes you wonder which... Read More
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January 13, 2017

The YNaija Ranking: The Wedding Party is number 1 on our top 10 film countdown

With over N250 million in earnings, it is clear why this countdown debuts with The Wedding Party at number one. It has smashed every single film record in the history of Nigerian film, singularly elevating the possibilities of an entire industry of creators and filmmakers – and considering the still-sold-out cinemas in Surulere, Ikeja, iMax... Read More
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January 11, 2017

The Film Blog: Why we must all join hands to reject and condemn Mike Ezuruonye’s ‘Brother Jekwu’

Mike Ezuruonye’s movie ‘Brother Jekwu’ is bad.   Look, we know there are those of you so traumatised by Nigeria’s utter lack of standards that you believe saying something is bad is not ‘constructive’.   We know there are those who believe these things should be said with ‘nice words’’. They miss the point.  ... Read More
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January 10, 2017

The YNaija Rankings: Every month, we will rank the top films, TV and radio stations in Nigeria

YNaija will, from Wednesday, January 11, release a monthly countdown of platforms leading and lagging in the Nigerian media space. The online matrix will rank the Top 20 TV channels, Top 20 Radio channels, Top 20 Online Media (Web), Top 10 Online Media (Social), and the Top 10 Film countdown. All countdowns will be graded... Read More
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January 10, 2017

From the makers of Confusion Na Wa comes new film ‘The Lost Cafe’ (TRAILER)

Peridot and Cinema Kpatakpata are proud to announce the release of the trailer for their beautiful poignant film, The Lost Cafe. The film is an uplifting story about a girl’s decision to rise above dark family secrets and culture shock to live her dreams abroad, finding the most unusual answers to her troubling questions somewhere... Read More
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January 7, 2017

We have only one Nollywwod, AFRIFF does not discriminate – Nobert Ajaegbu

by Tolu Omoyeni The African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) held in November 2016 but preparation and submission processes are year-long. As the conversation about the success of last year’s festival still continues, Barrister Nobert Ajaegbu who is in charge of Industry Relations at AFRIFF speaks to YNaija on matters that concern the festival and Nigeria’s Nollywood... Read More
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January 7, 2017

The Film Blog: Yes, The Wedding Party’s success is a metaphor for our country

I'm so glad #NewNollywood is now giving us movies we pay 2 watch in cinemas, not cos we want to 'support' our own but cos they're that great https://t.co/0WHj8dQYmi — Whole Women Network Co-op (@wwncoop) January 6, 2017 Even when they gave us cringe-worthy movies, we patronized, all over Africa, in diaspora & in Caribbean,... Read More
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December 31, 2016

‘The biggest problem with 2016 AFRIFF was funding’ | Founder, Chioma Ude speaks on the success of the Festival

The 2016 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) held about a month ago but it hasn’t stopped generating buzz. The YNaija interview with the AFRIFF team was scheduled for last week so the team got on the road with a mission to put our fingers on what made AFRIFF 2016 a runaway success that it was.... Read More
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December 30, 2016

Isioma Osaje profiles AY Makun: Man of the hour, every hour (Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2016 Nominee)

Guinness world record holder In a world where metrics like the longest kiss can get you into that good book, it’s comforting to know that A.Y is in there for “substantial” reasons. A.Y currently holds the Guinness world record for the highest grossing Nigerian film in Nigerian cinemas. N164,243,946 million*, that how much his first... Read More
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December 22, 2016

The Film Blog: Gbomo Gbomo Express director plots a return with Catcher

Or Catch.er, as stylized on the poster. Not too much is known besides the stars of the movie as revealed by the poster, released by director Walter “Waltbanger” Taylaur’s. Oh, and according to his Instagram, it fits in the crime/murdery mystery genre(s). Not too much of a departure from the crime-comedy of his 2015 feature, Gbomo Gbomo... Read More
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December 21, 2016

The Film Blog: The curious case of the AMVCAs, EbonyLife, and Green White Green

You already know our thoughts on some of the issues we have with this year’s AMVCA nominations. One thing we didn’t mention though, was the conspicuous absence of EbonyLife’s Fifty which was undoubtedly one of last year’s biggest movies. As we said before, awards will always be contentious. And, even though, an awards show which has A Trip... Read More
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December 21, 2016

The man who put even optimists in the shade | Naz Onuzo profiles AY Makun, Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2016 popular vote winner

Between his sold-out comedy shows, his blockbuster film and his popular sitcom, it’s probably clear to all YNaija readers why AY was voted YNaija Person of the Year 2016. However, since my job is to tell you what you already know, let’s hope I do it justice. So where to start. How about the time... Read More
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December 20, 2016

The Film Blog: Anthill Studios’ ‘Plaything is pretty impressive

Anthill Studios was founded by Niyi Akinmolayan (who also serves as its Creative Director.) They’ve released a new short film, entirely animated, written and directed by Eri Umusu and Nurdin Momodu. With music by Ava Momoh, it tells the story of a boy whose toys come to life. It’s a nice, fun story, but the visual work (also... Read More
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December 18, 2016

Movie review: The sometimes funny, twisted world of Brother Jekwu

by Okon Ekpo Brother Jekwu, the new film starring Mike Ezuruonye as a bumbling village idiot who leaves his hometown in search of greener pastures in faraway- wait for it,- Kenya hopes to profit from the wave of success that has trailed films like Osuofia in London in the past and is currently reflecting in... Read More
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