Charles Novia

“I had mid-life crisis at an early age” – Charles Novia discusses dealing with mid-life crisis on #WithChude

Nollywood legendary producer, director, actor, screenwriter and promoter – Charles Novia discusses relevance in Nollywood, his effort to revive Majek Fashek’s music career, mid-life crisis, and more with host and co-founder of Joy Inc., Chude Jideonwo, on this week’s episode of #WithChude. Being someone who is always a step ahead of the times, Charles Novia... Read More

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January 2, 2019

Charles Novia loses mum

As 2018 rolled into a new year, ace filmmaker and producer Charles Novia lost his mum. She died on December 31 and although the cause of her demise wasn’t revealed, Novia took to Facebook to make the announcement in which he briefly eulogised her. He wrote: “She passed away in the early hours of 31st... Read More

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November 3, 2017

Girl power, funding opportunities and a screening of Potato Potahto

At the women and entrepreneurship panel which took place at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos, Thursday morning, at the ongoing Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), it was sisters doing it all for themselves. The event commenced with the screening of ‘She Started It’, a rousing feature length documentary film, exploring the cultural roots of female under-representation in... Read More

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February 13, 2017

We have your receipts: But Majek Fashek, Timi Dakolo paid you nah (PHOTOS)

For about a year now, the Reggae musician and songwriter, Majek Fashek, has been on the offensive against fellow musician, Timi Dakolo, claiming that the latter is a ”thief” for doing a remake of his classic “Send Down The Rain”. According to him, “he [Timi] broke the rules of copyright. He is a thief because in... Read More

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September 30, 2016

Nollywod star wars: Is ‘legend’ a thing of time or depth?

You’ve often had to suffer sermons at the hands of the elderly about how nothing in the present is as good as in times past. If you’re much older, then you’ve heard yourself ask the question. And if you are lucky-mostly because you are in that age range where you can relate to both the... Read More

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September 25, 2016

The Film Blog: Did you miss the 4 beautiful tweets Aunty Mildred Okwo had for Uncle Charles Novia?

We posted the origin of the wahala without comment earlier. Charles Novia (we knew it was only a matter of time before he talked himself into a buzzsaw) and Uzodinma Okpechi (ordinary one of the brightest lights of Nollywood before cinemas) and, uhm, Moses Ewang (don’t bother). Anyway, both of them were busy talking on... Read More

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September 12, 2016

Olajumoke has been dumped just like I predicted – Charles Novia

Nollywood director, Charles Novia has said bread seller turned model, Olajumoke Orisaguna has been dumped after being used by some persons for their selfish interest, just as he predicted. Novia on his Facebook page wrote that Olajumoke had suddenly disappear from the media after a brief moment of fame. He wrote, “we don’t hear anymore about... Read More

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Charles Novia: Tiwa Savage is the gullible girl that fell for a bad guy

I watched the video interview of Tiwa Savage. And I have a few thoughts on it. Seems to me that the basic idea, coming from a PR perspective, was to pull a fast Olivia Pope ish on the scandal which broke a few hours ago. And understandably so. Tiwa Savage is a Brand Ambassador for... Read More

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‘Rebranding’ | Charles Novia’s take on the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2016 (READ)

A motley crowd of influential Nollywood practitioners gathered in small groups, down at the Pool Bar at the Eko Hotels and Suites just a few minutes after the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards ended before 10 pm C.A.T. And as I mingled from one huddle to the other, what one could pick out was... Read More

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Charles Novia and Foluke Daramola battle each other over Jonathan, Buhari

by Chinwe Okafor Movie director- recently turned social ranter, Charles Novia and actress, Foluke Daramola have had a spat. It was more of a worded face-off. There were two sides- President Goodluck Jonathan and General Muhammadu Buhari, Charles for the former while Foluke was for the latter. It all started when Charles stated on the Naijahottest social platform... Read More

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February 5, 2015

Charles Novia: This is why Nollywood cannot afford to lose GEJ

by Charles Novia Let us admit it – we have never seen any President so besotted with entertainment like Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, especially the movie-making sector. And this is not a satire. Yes, his detractors may point at “weakness” for entertainment as a signpost of an unserious mind frittering the commonwealth on ‘joli-joli’ matters!... Read More

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January 21, 2015

Charles Novia is not pleased with rumours surrounding Muna Obiekwe’s death (READ)

by Anike Jacobs Barely 24 hours after Nollywood actor Muna Obiekwe, several reports have surfaced attributing his death to ‘constant smoking and drinking’. Movie producer, director and critic, Charles Novia is however not happy with the filtering reports. According to Charles Novia, Muna was a good actor who kept his life private and his habits... Read More

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January 8, 2015

Charles Novia lists 7 (or more) reasons why Pres. Jonathan should be re-elected

by Anike Jacobs When Charly speaks, he spills it as it is! The movie producer and critic, Charles Novia took to Twitter to give reasons why President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan deserves to win the upcoming February election. He loves General Muhammad Buhari but yea, the love he has for Goodluck Jonathan is deeper. See the... Read More

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December 24, 2014

Psquare brothers, Wizkid, Charles Novia & 7 other celebrities who need to grow up in 2015

by Eromo Egbejule It is no surprise that every year has its share of disappointments and that one celebrity too many lets his private side get to the fore too often. As the Holy Book enjoins, “in all your getting, get wisdom.” Behold, a list of ten Nigerian celebrities who really need to draft... Read More

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December 9, 2014

Step aside Mercy Johnson… Queen Nwokoye is the new toast of Asaba movie makers

by Anike Jacobs Once upon a time, superstar Mercy Johnson-Okojie, who recently gave birth to a baby boy, was the toast of many movie makers especially in Asaba. She was paid as high as a million naira per movie and she allegedly got banned at some point for charging ‘too high’. However, since she went... Read More

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December 2, 2014

#CHOAMVA2014: Charles Novia, Freeze & Funmi Iyanda lose their cool over Seyi Shay’s revealing dress (READ)

by S’ola Filani It’s a free world and the social media has made it even easier for users to air their view. Movie director and writer, Charles Novia, known for speaking out his mind stepped on toes moments ago when he called out singer Seyi Shay for rocking a ‘sheer’ outfit at the Channel O... Read More

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November 24, 2014

Rape Saga: “I feel pity and admiration for Stephanie Okereke” – Charles Novia

by Anike Jacobs Earlier today, Nollywood actress, Stephanie Linus (nee Okereke) condemned her elder brother, Daniel Okereke, who is currently in police custody after being accused of raping a 300 level UNILAG student. In her statement, the actress stated “While it is a very difficult time for me, and my family; I feel the need to make clear my position, lest... Read More

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September 30, 2014

“@Realomosexy has depth” | “@GenevieveNnaji1 has artistic shortcomings” – @charlesnovia fans the flame of old rivalry

by Kolapo Olapoju Nollywood icons, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Genevieve Nnaji are unarguably the leading ladies of the Nigerian film industry, and many believe the pair are involved in a professional rivalry. Although, there has been no indications from either of the actresses to suggest they might have a rivalry, many believe the pair are not... Read More

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August 22, 2014

#IceBucketChallenge Charles Novia is not impressed with Nigerian celebrities

by S’ola Filani If you haven’t been living in a cave, then you must have heard about the Ice Bucket Challenge otherwise called the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The Ice Bucket Challenge, an activity that involves dumping a bucket of ice water on one’s head and/or donating to the ALS Association in the US, has... Read More

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“E nor pure… it’s gross”: Charles Novia calls out Tiwa Savage over ‘Wanted’ video (TWEETS)

by Tutu Akinlabi MAVIN first lady, Tiwa Savage has been in the eye of the storm after the release of a controversial video for her song, “Wanted”. The video features Tiwa clad in a nude body suit as she attempts to simulate sex and showcase provocative acrobatics. The star’s celebrity friends have come to her... Read More

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Charles Novia: #NISstampede – This unemployment tinderbox will explode one day

by Charles Novia Now, in a nation where there are no jobs for the millions of youths, the pictures and process of this NIS charade today must be seen as a tinderbox waiting to explode. And it will explode one day. It’s quite sad to hear that young Nigerians lost their lives in the Nigerian Immigration... Read More

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December 23, 2013

Charles Novia should see this: Beverly Osu and Adaora Ukoh drop SEXY Christmas cards (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo BBA housemate Beverly Osu and actress Adaora Ukoh just released their Christmas cards sporting red, revealing outfits. Well, it seems Charles Novia’s rants on Twitter about the misconception of Christmas was not heard well enough.

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December 22, 2013

10 things men find unattractive in women but probably won’t tell you

by Charles Novia You can just tell this woman is lying. And often times it’s about something she doesn’t have to lie about. 1. Excessively Drunk Women – When I was a boy I thought a group of drunk women was the move. When I go to the club now and see a chick throwing up in... Read More

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December 22, 2013

‘Those exposing body parts on Christmas cards are from HELL’ – Charles Novia has had enough (TWEETS)

by Oge Okonkwo Charles Novia is angry! The controversial producer’s anger is not aimed at one person this time but directed at celebrities with racy photos on their Christmas cards. Novia ranted on Twitter calling celebrities with exposed body parts on their Christmas cards “Demons”, accusing them of defiling the spirit of the yuletide season.... Read More

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December 11, 2013

See who made Charles Novia’s list of the 5 BEST Nollywood actors of 2013

by Charles Novia Once again, I state here that those actors and actresses who strut red carpets and push their publicity agenda through a dime-a-dozen instagram pictures should actually decide if they wish to be actors or socialites. Enough of confusing the people with plastic smiles at almost every red carpet event. Let people... Read More

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December 6, 2013

“I won’t die, Rita” – Nollywood’s Charles Novia & Rita Dominic bring the claws out on Twitter

by Chi Ibe Producer and now blogger, Charles Novia has never hidden what he things – and so when he shared his list of the five best Nollywood actresses this year, everyone paid attention. Including one of the ‘honorees’. But she wasn’t pleased. Apparently, being listed fifth and being slammed for one movie while heavily... Read More

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December 4, 2013

Who made the list? Charles Novia names the 5 BEST Nollywood actresses of 2013

by Charles Novia I watched a number of films this year and as many as were being churned out in all the zones, I had to pin-point my search to specifics. As a filmmaker, with many years of experience to my credit, I know good acting when I see it. Acting is inborn while talent... Read More

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September 30, 2013

Jim Iyke’s ‘deliverance’: God save us from the demons we cast in movies – Filmmaker, Charles Novia reacts (TWEETS)

by Oge Okonkwo Social media went into a frenzy following the news and emergence of a video clip which showed the Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke undergoing some form of deliverance at Pastor T.B Joshua’s Synagogue Church of Nations (SCOAN). [READ: So true, so false: Errm, was Jim Iyke really delivered of ‘evil spirits’ at TB Joshua’s church?... Read More

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