At the end of the Living in Bondage sequel premiere last year, the audience erupted in an applause in a packed Lagos cinema. Lights came on, and in minutes revealed celebrities shuffling in goth glam and imperious horrorcore outfits (think Dracula, but a little more DIY-looking). Themes have become a mainstay in Nollywood movie premieres,... Read More

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September 1, 2020

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Five reasons you should see ‘The Lost Okoroshi’ on Netflix this September

While we are still not sure when the coronavirus pandemic will be over, Nollywood has been protesting towards lifting the ban on cinemas. Not that we think cinemas reopening is a great idea. But social gatherings are now allowed, churches and mosques are open, so why are cinemas still banned? In the meantime, all we... Read More

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November 7, 2019

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Union Bank hosted the Nigerian premiere of ‘The Lost Okoroshi’ and we have got pictures

Last weekend, Union Bank hosted the Nigerian premiere of The Lost Okoroshi at the IMAX Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos. The event drew actors, movie enthusiasts, and Union Bank executives including the Chief Executive Officer, Emeka Emuwa, for an evening of networking, fun, and quality entertainment. Described by The Hollywood Reporter as, “a colourful rejection of... Read More

Frank Donga, Lasisi Elenu, Ayoola Ayolola, Enado Odigie, Omotunde Adebowale and more spotted at the Three Thieves Movie Premiere

It was a night of fun and laughter as Trino Motion Pictures hosted guests, celebrities and influencers at the movie premiere of their new movie Three Thieves at Genesis Cinema, Palms Mall, Lekki. To match the theme of the premiere, “Naija Street Hustle,” different guests made diverse interpretations in their outfits which varied from ragged... Read More

Funmi Iyanda is bringing stories of acceptance to the 2019 BFI London Film Festival

This year’s BFI London Film Festival starts in October, and already the line up will parade movies from Martin Scorsese (The Irish Man), Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit), Robbert Eggers (The Lighthouse), and promises a spectrum of cinematic offerings that will appeal to audiences. Interestingly, Nollywood isn’t excluded as media personality Funmi Iyanda takes Walking With... Read More

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Abba Makama, Funmi Iyanda, Jude Dibia, Mike Omonua, The Lost Okoroshi, The Man Who Cuts Tattoos, Walking With Shadows

December 28, 2018

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Abba Makama’s ‘Green White Green’ has now been added to the Harvard University Student Library

Abba Makama’s feature film Green White Green has now been successfully catalogued into the Harvard University Student Library, under the cinema of sub Saharan Africa. Nollywood to the world! That said, the 2016 comedy is heavy for its symbolism of national unity of the major ethnic groups. Its patently patriotic title aside, the movie is... Read More

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November 20, 2016

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The Film Blog: And the (AFRIFF) winners are…

And after a week of feverish activity, the 2016 edition of the Africa International Film Festival has come to a close. We’ve kept a close eye and this year has seen significant buzz for new hands, in particular Ojukokoro and Green White Green (which we’ve had our eyes on for some time now). The event wrapped... Read More

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Nollywood and a post-pandemic future

Five reasons you should see ‘The Lost Okoroshi’ on Netflix this September

Union Bank hosted the Nigerian premiere of ‘The Lost Okoroshi’ and we have got pictures

Frank Donga, Lasisi Elenu, Ayoola Ayolola, Enado Odigie, Omotunde Adebowale and more spotted at the Three Thieves Movie Premiere

Funmi Iyanda is bringing stories of acceptance to the 2019 BFI London Film Festival

Abba Makama’s ‘Green White Green’ has now been added to the Harvard University Student Library

The Film Blog: And the (AFRIFF) winners are…

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