The Film Blog: The Movie Buff Show seems like a winner

As Nollywood swells into something even we are not certain we quite comprehend, the methods of covering the industry comprehensively are likely to evolve beyond banal interviews and uninspiring red carpet ‘’who are you wearing?’’ drivel. The Movie Buff Show, a charming new game show premiering on Africa Magic Showcase on the 4th of February... Read More

The Film Blog, Thinking Through

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December 4, 2016

The Media Blog: Africa Magic’s Jamestown (finally) comes on tonight!

About a year ago we got wind that Victor Sanchez Aghahowa had gathered a crop of actors and ferried them off to Ghana for work on a new project. Naturally our interests were piqued, this being the same man behind How She Left My Brother (which more or less ushered in the webseries wave in... Read More

The Media Blog

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November 10, 2016

The Media Blog: Maybe we should be thanking HiTV

Has there been any day where you were on Twitter between the hours of 7:30 and 8:30 pm, and didn’t come across a hashtag for one of the Africa Magic’s daily programs? Hush, this year’s telenovela, is the undeniable leader of the pack. But there’s also the scrappy upstart, Hustle, a comedy which, while still finding its... Read More

Cover Stories, The Media Blog

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November 1, 2016

The Media Blog: So DSTV didn’t let us down too much

Let it not be like we are talking about DSTV too much. But. It has to be said. We want to say we are disappointed, but that would imply we were expecting much to begin with. We weren’t. So we will settle for saying we are underwhelmed. Mostly. It’s not like we don’t know that... Read More

The Media Blog

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October 17, 2016

The Media Blog: We’re becoming mad fans of Africa Magic’s ‘Hustle’

You will remember the anticipation with which we welcomed Hustle (Weekdays, 9.30pm, Africa Magic Urban). And then the disappointment with its first cliché-ridden episode. But remember, also, what we told you? This was a show that would grow on you. That checked out. Exhibit A: Us. We have watched every single episode of the two-week-old... Read More

The Media Blog

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October 10, 2016

The Film Blog: It’s just a fantastic time to be a Nigerian actor, we tell you

Think about it really. Look at all the New Nollywood projects that have come out this year: Arbitration, Okafor’s Law, It’s Her Day, Green White Green, Isoken, Surulere, for some. Look at all the big budget films we have had this year: The Wedding Party and 93 Days, for two – more budgets within them... Read More

The Film Blog

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October 5, 2016

The Film Blog: Zack Orji returns!

Zachee Ama Orji (that’s a trick old Nigerian journos use when they want to show you they know more than you – use his full names) has been away for a while. The last time we truly heard anything new, it was his ordination as a pastor in the last quarter of 2015. But... Read More

More, The Film Blog

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October 3, 2016

We just watched Africa Magic’s Hustle. Here’s what we think.

We told you we were counting down to this. All of us at TMB fixed a date in one central location to watch Africa Magic’s new comedy series, Hustle. We have been waiting for this for two months. The colorful cast. The promising storyline. The promise of earthiness. We just ‘finished’ watched Episode 1 –... Read More

More, The Media Blog

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October 3, 2016

The Media Blog: It’s 90 minutes to the premiere of Africa Magic’s The Hustle!

We are really, really, really, really looking forward to The Hustle, DSTV’s newest series. And not just because it’s getting massive online and outdoor advertising buzz. It has a sh*t summary on the Africa Magic site: On the 3rd of October, 2016, viewers across Africa can tune in to Africa Magic Urban (DStv 153) to... Read More

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September 26, 2016

The Media Blog: Molara Wood and Kadaria Ahmed tag-teamed Uti Nwachukwu – and he came roaring back

So this was what started it. @molarawood but also can’t believe a program like #Jara would promote bleaching @SirUTI @MNet #Disgraceful https://t.co/nn9igqfoYo — Kadaria Ahmed (@KadariaAhmed) September 24, 2016 Molara Wood (you should know her – she is one of Nigeria’s finest culture critics and former arts coverage leader at NEXT) tweeted something ‘intellectual’ about... Read More

Featured, The Media Blog

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September 23, 2016

Vera Ezimora: My mommy, her gospel music, her anointing oil, and her church

It’s been almost five years since my mommy and I lived together, so before I even came to Nigeria I told Igwe that my mommy and I would probably be arguing over something every day. Well … On the first night I slept in Nigeria (the day I landed in Abuja), I was shocked when... Read More

africa magic, gospel music, Religion, Vera Ezimora

August 12, 2016

The Media Blog: What Biola Alabi did next – already has a Season II

You know Biola Alabi of course. She is the former managing director of MNet responsible for hits from the Africa Magic channel explosion (including, of course, the Yoruba channel) to the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCAs). And you may know that she has launched Biola Alabi Media (with a partner), which is essentially a... Read More

Featured, The Media Blog

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August 2, 2016

Linda Ikeji, Toke Ibru, Osagie Alonge… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Media

The tide is turning when it comes to the media business and the 10 young Nigerians appearing on this list are all at the vanguard of that change. From Legacy Media moguls looking to reinvent ageing institutions, to online media pioneers thirsting for the next big thing, we present the #YNaijaPowerList for Media. Kemi Adetiba... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

April 2, 2016

RMD, OC Ukeje, Rita Dominic, Toke Makinwa others attend Hush premiere (PHOTOS)

It was a showcase of the best of Nollywood on Friday, April 1 as major players in the industry gathered at the launch of the highly anticipated Africa Magic production –Hush. The event which was hosted by TV personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu , took place at the Four Points by Sheraton in Victoria Island, Lagos. The... Read More

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March 6, 2016

10 moments that defined the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2016

The world over, award ceremonies are made and/or marred by the moments that would elicit the most amount of conversation and controversy- days and sometimes weeks after the event has been held and the plaques may have attracted dirt. At the 2016 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, many of such moments were... Read More

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April 17, 2015

Africa Magic to support Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2015

by Chinwe Okafor Africa Fashion Week, the leading platform for showcasing emerging and exciting fashion talent in the country, has announced Africa Magic as its Media Partner for the 2015 edition of the Fashion Week in Nigeria. The annual African Fashion Week Nigeria provides aspiring Nigerian designers with an opportunity to showcase their works to... Read More

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February 26, 2015

Africa Magic hosts AMVCA nominees to brunch in style with Mania Magazine (PHOTOS)

by Temitope Onitiju It was an afternoon of celebration, glitz and glamour as Africa Magic, the continent’s leading provider of world class entertainment, treated nominees for the 2015 edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) to a celebratory brunch. The brunch, which held at the Ball Room of the Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos,... Read More

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January 8, 2015

An exciting January awaits Africa Magic viewers [DETAILS]

by Damilola Jagun 2015 begins on an electrifying note as Africa Magic launches new and exciting shows in January for its viewers across Africa and the rest of the world. Hotel Majestic airs Weekdays on Africa Magic Showcase (Dstv Channel 151) at 21:00 CAT We kick start the year with a first of its... Read More

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October 23, 2014

“Marriage is a burden, don’t go there” – Tina Mba dishes marital counsel

by Kolapo Olapoju “If you are not ready for marriage, don’t go there.” Those were the words of veteran Nollywood actress, Tina Mba, when she was a guest on a recent episode of Africa Magic show ‘Jara’. When prompted about her opinion on marriage in Nigeria’s entertainment industry, Mba told show hosts, Helen Paul and... Read More

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April 1, 2014

CLICK: Ndani TV premieres Season 2 of ‘The Juice’ on Africa Magic Entertainment DSTV 151 (PHOTOS)

by Akintomiwa Agbaje “It’s a new season and a new direction!” “We are happy to push the boundaries of television and entertainment at Ndani TV, and we are excited about the future!” With the Announcement of the new season of The Juice’ moving to satellite TV, it’s no wonder Ndani TV executives are excited. If there’s one... Read More

March 9, 2014

And the award for the Best Dressed celeb on the AMVCA red carpet goes to… Agbani Darego! (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Agbani Darego showed how to own the red carpet at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards yesterday. The former Miss World wore a green flowing dress with a pose that’s fit only for a queen. The awards took place at the new Expo Centre of the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island,... Read More

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March 8, 2014

#AMVCA 2014: First photos from the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards

by Tutu Akinlabi The Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2014 is currently holding at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. The event is being anchored by Osas Ighodaro and IK Osakioduwa and all the stars have appeared at the Expo centre in all their dazzling glory. We are here to give you live updates... Read More

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March 8, 2014

This is where the stars will be shining at the AMVCA 2014 (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi The 2014 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) is going on right about now. The event, scheduled to hold from 5pm today, March 8, is taking place at the Expo Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. M-Net stakeholder Biola Alabi has given the inside scoop via Twitter... Read More

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January 2, 2014

Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim takes on Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde’s ‘Africa Magic’ (See Photos)

by Akan Ido Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim never shies away from flaunting her assets even going as far as riling off veteran movie director Charles Novia after releasing sultry Christmas cards leaving so little to the imagination. She recently shared another photo of herself on Instagram celebrating her physical assets and flaunting what she’s got.... Read More

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December 29, 2013

The real ‘Africa Magic’: Who wins the Battle of the behinds, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Toolz or Moet Abebe? (LOOK)

by Akan Ido It appears the battle of the behinds is no more the exclusive preserve of screen diva, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and On-Air-Personality, Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru with stiff competition coming from sexy OAP, Moet Abebe. The SoundCity presenter shared a photo of herself on Instagram this morning and does she look sexy or what?! Omotola... Read More

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December 18, 2013

Terrible: This woman and her pastor lover ‘set husband ablaze’ in Edo (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo A pastor and a married woman said to be his lover were paraded by the police in Edo over allegations of murder. Isonguyo Victor, a Deputy Manager at the Nigeria Petroleum Development (NPDC) Company, was said to have been killed, and his body burned, by his wife and her pastor lover. The... Read More

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July 9, 2013

Global Icons! British Council & The Future Awards Africa present the International Young Media Entrepreneur of the Year prize

by Isi Esene The Central Working Committee of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has today announced its partnership with The British Council on The Future Awards Prize in Media Enterprise 2013. “We are very excited to announce the introduction of a special category, The British Council and The Future Awards Africa Prize for ‘The International... Read More

June 29, 2013

Are you ready? The Future Awards Africa set to release nominees list next week

by Isi Esene The Central Working Committee of The Future Awards Africa have announced that the official nominees list for the 8th season of the awards will be released officially next week. Speaking on behalf of the committee, the head of the Central Working Committee Ohimai Atafo said, “It’s been an exciting journey so far.”... Read More

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June 22, 2013

Are you ready? The Future Awards in partnership with Information Nigeria holds the Online Business Master Class [DETAILS]

by Isi Esene Owing to its tremendous success in 2012; The Future Awards Central Working Committee have announced that The Future Awards Online Business Master Class will hold a second edition on June 28 in Lagos, Nigeria. The Online Master Class 2013 is part of the pre-awards activities for The Future Awards, Season 8 and... Read More

The Film Blog: The Movie Buff Show seems like a winner

The Media Blog: Africa Magic’s Jamestown (finally) comes on tonight!

The Media Blog: Maybe we should be thanking HiTV

The Media Blog: So DSTV didn’t let us down too much

The Media Blog: We’re becoming mad fans of Africa Magic’s ‘Hustle’

The Film Blog: It’s just a fantastic time to be a Nigerian actor, we tell you

The Film Blog: Zack Orji returns!

We just watched Africa Magic’s Hustle. Here’s what we think.

The Media Blog: It’s 90 minutes to the premiere of Africa Magic’s The Hustle!

The Media Blog: Molara Wood and Kadaria Ahmed tag-teamed Uti Nwachukwu – and he came roaring back

Vera Ezimora: My mommy, her gospel music, her anointing oil, and her church

The Media Blog: What Biola Alabi did next – already has a Season II

Linda Ikeji, Toke Ibru, Osagie Alonge… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Media

RMD, OC Ukeje, Rita Dominic, Toke Makinwa others attend Hush premiere (PHOTOS)

10 moments that defined the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2016

Africa Magic to support Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2015

Africa Magic hosts AMVCA nominees to brunch in style with Mania Magazine (PHOTOS)

An exciting January awaits Africa Magic viewers [DETAILS]

“Marriage is a burden, don’t go there” – Tina Mba dishes marital counsel

#GetTheJuice: Photos from the star studded launch of ‘The Juice’ Season 2 in Lagos

CLICK: Ndani TV premieres Season 2 of ‘The Juice’ on Africa Magic Entertainment DSTV 151 (PHOTOS)

And the award for the Best Dressed celeb on the AMVCA red carpet goes to… Agbani Darego! (LOOK)

#AMVCA 2014: First photos from the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards

This is where the stars will be shining at the AMVCA 2014 (LOOK)

Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim takes on Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde’s ‘Africa Magic’ (See Photos)

The real ‘Africa Magic’: Who wins the Battle of the behinds, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Toolz or Moet Abebe? (LOOK)

Terrible: This woman and her pastor lover ‘set husband ablaze’ in Edo (PICTURED)

Global Icons! British Council & The Future Awards Africa present the International Young Media Entrepreneur of the Year prize

Are you ready? The Future Awards Africa set to release nominees list next week

Are you ready? The Future Awards in partnership with Information Nigeria holds the Online Business Master Class [DETAILS]

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