Nigerian veteran film star Iyabo Ojo was the guest host at Ay Makun’s latest episode of Glass House Show, where she divulged her journey into becoming one of the most famous Nollywood actresses in the country. According to Iyabo Ojo, her friend, and actress, Bimbo Akintola, she had given her a breakthrough in her film... Read More

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May 25, 2024

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Bimbo Akintola, Femi Branch Star in New Film “Higher Crime”, Out June 14

Nollywood veteran actors Bimbo Akintola, Femi Branch and Ekpenyong Bassey Inyang all star in “Higher Crime”, which will be released on June 14, 2024. “Higher Crime” is produced by Aniebiet Francis and directed by Uduak Patrick; the film tells the story of a famous blogger who exposes the truth behind a young girl’s rape and... Read More

The Film Blog

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March 4, 2020

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Here’s what we know about the first original Netflix series from Netflix Naija

Last week, we broke news that Netflix has finally landed in Nigeria. The global streaming giant has had a marginal presence in Nigeria since 2016 when they signed a partnership deal with Spectranet Nigeria to host local servers that will reduce the data burden of using the streaming service from Nigeria and increasing the quality... Read More

The Media Blog

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November 15, 2019

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Ada the Country, a woman’s survival story berths at MUSON, Jan 2

Doyenne Circle Teams up with Lala Akindoju, Titilope Sonuga to bring you Ada The Country; A Musical with Kate Henshaw as Lead Ada the Country, a stage Musical from the stable of Doyenne Circle is set to hit the stage of the MUSON Centre on 2 January, 2020. Produced and Directed by the multi-award... Read More

Review: Enyinna Nwigwe and Bimbo Akintola in dull, nondescript Baby Steps

Enyinna Nwigwe headlines this dramatic comedy about a chronic bachelor whose playboy lifestyle is jolted into reset mode when he wakes up to a baby- the product of one of his numerous sexual encounters- at his doorstep. Confused and frustrated, Ransome (Nwigwe) must learn to accommodate the newest member of his life while jumping through... Read More

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April 15, 2017

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I can be a babymama – Bimbo Akintola

by Dolapo Adelana Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has said the time has come for society to change the way it discusses marriage. Akintola, who said this in an interview with The Punch added thatshe sees nothing wrong in being a babymama. On the issue of marriage, she said, “It’s also something I think we need to... Read More

The News Blog

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March 6, 2017

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The Film Blog: Forget 76, 93 Days really should have swept the AMVCAs

76 was a competent and well made movie, despite its flaws but we have to say it didn’t deserve all those awards it won at the AMVCAs over the weekend. In another year, maybe. If the competition weren’t as stiff. But not when 93 Days was in contention. Suffice it to say that there is nothing... Read More

The Film Blog

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September 24, 2016

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PODCAST: Why Steve Gukas is very afraid for the future of Nollywood, and why you should probably be scared too

As our conversation begins, Gukas reveals that he directed the movie, Keeping Faith in 2002, and suddenly everything made absolute sense to me. If you truly know Nollywood, then you know that Keeping Faith was a movie far ahead of its time. At a time when the industry seemed set to collapse into clichés, this... Read More

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September 13, 2016

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93 Days premieres in Nigeria today!

93 Days, the long awaited movie directed by Steve Gukas will finally premiere in Nigeria today, 13th of September at The Rock Cathedral Lagos. Starring Danny Glover, Bimbo Akintola, Keppy Ekpenyong, Somkele Iyamah Idlahama, Tim Reid,Alastair MacKenzie, Gideon Okeke and more, the film tells the true story of how Nigeria was able to eradicate the... Read More

YNaija Special: ‘I regret not meeting her’ | Bimbo Akintola talks playing late Dr. Stella Adadevoh in 93 Days (LISTEN)

June 30 to October 20, 2014 will forever go down as one of the alarming 93 Days Nigeria has ever faced. For once, the country was united by a strange common interest – the fight against the much-dreaded Ebola virus disease (EVD), simply known as Ebola brought into the country by Liberian diplomat Patrick Sawyerr. However thanks... Read More

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September 8, 2016

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Go behind the scenes of Ebola movie, 93 Days (PHOTOS)

The movie, 93 Days is holding its Nigerian premiere on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at The Rock Cathedral, 4th Roundabout, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos. Starring Bimbo Akintola, Danny Glover, Tim Reid, Somkele Idhalama, Keppy Ekpenyong, Gideon Okeke and other talented actors, 93 Days is a compelling story of dedication, sacrifice and resilience which celebrates the courage shown... Read More

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August 18, 2016

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93 Days to premiere at Toronto International Film Festival

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which has an outstanding reputation for showing the best films from around the world, announced yesterday its selection of the captivating movie 93 Days. The highly anticipated premiere of 93 Days will take place at the TIFF on Friday, September 9th, 2016 at 9.30PM at The Isabel Bader Theatre in... Read More

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August 12, 2016

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Ebola Movie: Producers of 93 Days say project cost N400 million (PHOTOS)

Members of the press were invited for an exclusive screening of the movie 93 days at Filmhouse Cinema, Surulere, Lagos on Thursday, August 12, 2016. Also in attendance at the screening were producers of the film, Bolanle Austin-Peters, Dotun Olakunri and Sola Oyebade who plays a minor role in the movie. In a Q&A session with pressmen at... Read More

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July 20, 2016

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Today marks Nigeria’s first experience with the Ebola Virus

Today, July 20th marks the second year the highly dreaded Ebola Virus was brought into Nigeria by late Patrick Sawyerr, a situation which put citizens of the country in a state of panic at the time. Following the encounter with late Patrick Sawyerr, medical practitioners at First Consultants Hospital in Lagos together with the late... Read More

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July 2, 2016

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Ebola movie, 93 Days is out with a trailer (WATCH)

The trailer for 93 Days, the movie on the outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria is finally out. The movie celebrates the men and women, who in 2014 valiantly fought a battle to control the outbreak of Ebola in Nigeria in 93 days, such as the Late Dr Adadevoh and her team at the First Consultant Hospital, Former... Read More

Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett to perform Hear Word at Harvard University

The cast of socially-conscious stage play, Hear Word, are billed to perform at Harvard University, Massachusetts. The critically acclaimed Nigerian production, which examines cultural and societal norms that limit the potential of Nigerian women, will be shown between April 15-17 in the world renowned institution. Featuring Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, Ufuoma McDermott and... Read More

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March 26, 2015

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If INEC didn’t give Bimbo Akintola a ‘celebrity observer card’, who did?

by Anike Jacob The Nigerian Independent Electoral Commission has debunked issuing any celebrity observer cards or using celebrities as Observers in the forth coming election. The news came as a response to a picture posted by a Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola on Tuesday where she claimed that she was issued an INEC celebrity observer card... Read More

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February 21, 2015

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Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola talks about posing nude, mini skirts & more (READ)

by Anike Jacobs Movie star, Bimbo Akintola, in an interview with Punch Newspaper spoke about what may be described as her fashion addiction. Akintola explained in detail her preference for colour black, her love for shoes and short dresses. See excerpts below: Why do you always dress in black outfits? It is because black is... Read More

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June 8, 2014

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Theatre review: Joke Silva, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, Bimbo Akintola dazzle in ‘Hear word’

by Wilfred Okiche In March 2013, celebrated theatre cum creative director Ifeoma Fafunwa in conjunction with Lala Akindoju’s just birthed Make it Happen productions and the KIND initiative staged the Nigerian franchise of Eve Ensler’s cult classic, The Vagina Monologues. Titled V-monologues, this adaptation presented true, relatable stories of Nigerian women and featured a peerless... Read More

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May 16, 2014

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Hear word: Joke Silva, Ireti Doyle, others perform for Mushin market women (PHOTOS)

by Zara Mustapha On Wednesday, Mushin market in Lagos state stood still for Nollywood veterans, Joke Silva, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, Iretiola Doyle, Bimbo Akintola and other actresses as they displayed their talents in a short play titled ‘Hear Word’. Despite the rain which tried to disrupt the play, people gathered in their numbers with umbrellas to watch... Read More

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April 26, 2014

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Theatre review: OC Ukeje, Bimbo Akintola & Taiwo Ajai-Lycett light up the stage in ‘Belong’

by Wilfred Okiche ‘Belong’, the latest major production from the Live Theatre on Sunday group did not make its debut on Sunday but that is a tiny detail only near-obsessives might pick up on. Directed by Tosan Ugbeye and sporting an all-star cast, representing different generations, ‘Belong’ is a fast-paced action tinged drama exploring various... Read More

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January 3, 2014

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Actress, Bimbo Akintola says she doesn’t need a man and here’s why (READ)

by Oge Okonkwo Bold and beautiful Nollywood actress has been in the limelight since the 90’s and its okay to say that has not dimmed on her since then. The 43-year-old actress in a recent interview with a correspondent from Vanguard, set the record straight on the story going around that she was desperately in... Read More

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January 2, 2014

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Over 40 and fab: Nollywood’s Bimbo Akintola shows that age is nothing but a number! (LOOK) (PHOTOS)

by Oge Okonkwo She’s is one of the Nollywood’s most talented – that one’s for sure. The actress of ‘Out of Bounds’ and other hits however shows that she’s got it on everywhere. Ms. Akintola posted some new photos of herself on Twitter, still looking as fabulous as ever. We like! See more photos:... Read More

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August 24, 2013

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Theatre review: ‘A husband’s wife’ is a satisfying take on a familiar play

by Wilfred Okiche It is difficult to describe ‘A husband’s wife’, the domestic drama by prolific writer and filmmaker Tyrone E. Terrence but we’ll try. It is all at once a character study on the strain that the years take on a marriage, a battle-of-the sexes treatise on what side is responsible for the gradual... Read More

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August 13, 2013

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SK Johnson: And this is why Jesse Jagz is the greatest

…or at least one of them. Just listen to this song. Seriously. This guy is miles ahead of so many people in the industry and we don’t even know it (or so it would seem, anyway) The song, titled Heaven’s Hell and which features Femi Kuti, is part of the soundtrack for a movie titled... Read More

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August 10, 2013

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Fresh out: Jesse Jagz features Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti on ‘3rd World War’ (WATCH)

by Chisom Ukaegbu JagzNation artiste/producer, Jesse Jagz drops video for his newest single ‘3rd World War‘ featuring Afrobeat music legend, Femi Kuti. Jesse Jagz who recently dropped his second album Jagz Nation Volume 1: Thy Nation come, is back with a hot new single which sees him spitting lyrical bars on a sax laced beat by Kuti.... Read More

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July 28, 2013

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Actress, Bimbo Akintola stars in riveting stage play, ‘A husband’s wife’

by Oge Okonkwo A Husbands Wife is a depiction of a hardworking married couple who suddenly find themselves wanting to do something new for the first time. The play provokes a consciousness that challenges the way people perceive the realities of their long-term relationships. This is definitely a riveting and soul-searching play that will keep... Read More

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93 Days premieres in Nigeria today!

YNaija Special: ‘I regret not meeting her’ | Bimbo Akintola talks playing late Dr. Stella Adadevoh in 93 Days (LISTEN)

Go behind the scenes of Ebola movie, 93 Days (PHOTOS)

93 Days to premiere at Toronto International Film Festival

Ebola Movie: Producers of 93 Days say project cost N400 million (PHOTOS)

Today marks Nigeria’s first experience with the Ebola Virus

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Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett to perform Hear Word at Harvard University

If INEC didn’t give Bimbo Akintola a ‘celebrity observer card’, who did?

Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola talks about posing nude, mini skirts & more (READ)

Theatre review: Joke Silva, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, Bimbo Akintola dazzle in ‘Hear word’

Hear word: Joke Silva, Ireti Doyle, others perform for Mushin market women (PHOTOS)

Theatre review: OC Ukeje, Bimbo Akintola & Taiwo Ajai-Lycett light up the stage in ‘Belong’

SEE Gov. Emmanuel Uduaghan, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Waje, Iyanya, others at the Vanguard Personality of Year awards event (PHOTOS)

Actress, Bimbo Akintola says she doesn’t need a man and here’s why (READ)

Over 40 and fab: Nollywood’s Bimbo Akintola shows that age is nothing but a number! (LOOK) (PHOTOS)

Theatre review: ‘A husband’s wife’ is a satisfying take on a familiar play

SK Johnson: And this is why Jesse Jagz is the greatest

SEE photos from the stage play, ‘A Husband’s Wife’ starring Bimbo Akintola & Toyin Oshinaike

Fresh out: Jesse Jagz features Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti on ‘3rd World War’ (WATCH)

Actress, Bimbo Akintola stars in riveting stage play, ‘A husband’s wife’

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