Watch Hafiz Oyetoro, Somkele Idhalama, Linda Ejiofor, others star in Ojukokoro

Award-winning actors including, Wale Ojo, Ali Nuhu, Tope Tedela, Somkele Idhalama, Linda Ejiofor, Zainab Balogun and Hafiz Oyetoro (Saka) star in a new gripping comedy crime-thriller entitled Ojukokoro (Greed). Written and directed by Dare Olaitan and produced by Olufemi Ogunsawo, the suspense filled movie starring a star-studded is set to raise the game and bring... Read More

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December 27, 2016

The Film Blog: The Wedding Party is only just getting started

One record smashed. Then, another. And now, this. And only a week and a half after release. And the word of mouth is only getting stronger. At this rate, in a matter of weeks, we’ll be looking a record for the highest grossing film in Nollywood history. What a time.

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November 14, 2016

African Film Consortium makes case for African cinema at AFRIFF

After a glamorous opening of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) at the new Filmhouse-IMAX, Lekki, Lagos, the real business of the one-week festival began on Monday with film screenings, industry sessions, master classes and other programmes, taking place simultaneously at the Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island; Genesis Deluxe and Filmhouse-IMAX, Lekki; Maryland Mall, Ikeka and... Read More

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September 26, 2016

Music Makes The People: Lights Camera Africa starts this September [DETAILS]

Lights Camera Africa Film Festival is set to commence from September 30 to October 2, 2016 at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The festival will this year feature 23 films from 14 countries and celebrate 1 Lagos, 1 Nigeria and 1 Africa with the theme ‘Music Makes The People…” The festival is a display... Read More

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June 25, 2015

IMAX is coming to Lagos

Rejoice, Lagosians! IMAX is coming. Film house Cinemas has partnered with IMAX to bring the first ever IMAX cinema in Nigeria AND West Africa. This follows IMAX’s deals in South Africa and Angola. Via Uhuru Times: “Our mission is to establish the best movie-going experience in Nigeria. IMAX will help us realize this goal by... Read More

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February 22, 2015

Woman caught masturbating during 50 Shades of Grey screening, dragged out in handcuffs

by Chinwe Okafor Just when it was getting heated up, our censors board decides to ban the movie from screening at the cinemas. While we drown in disappointment, the rest of the world are having fun watching the movie at cinemas. Maybe a little too much fun like this woman. A woman in Sinaloa, Mexico was... Read More

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June 28, 2013

Aww, so much love: Artiste, Dr. Sid takes 200 fans to watch Superman movie, Man of Steel (PHOTO)

by Rachel Ogbu Nigerian music artiste, Dr. Sid recently took 200 lucky fans to the cinema on Saturday, June 22, 2013 for a private screening of the new Superman movie, Man of Steel. [READ: 5 things we learnt from Omotola’s US TV debut] Speaking to BN, Dr. Sid said: “So last week, I hung out with 200 of my... Read More

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April 9, 2012

Spot the difference: Relive the errors from the original Titanic movie

BY Seyi Lawal Last week, Titanic returned to the big screen on 3D, seems to be the trend this year- resurrecting old movies. No doubt, Titanic is one of the best stories ever told on cinema but ever since the errors in the movie were pointed out, I wondered why anyone will want to... Read More

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November 15, 2011

CriticSpeak: CNN says "Burn it, no one must ever see this": Could Jack & Jill be the worst movie of the year?

by Wilfred Okiche Adam Sandler is one of Hollywood’s bankable stars. His movies earn millions of dollars at the box office even in the midst of scathing negative reviews from the critics. However his most recent comedy “Jack & Jill’’ is sinking to depths scarier than the Titanic, and it’s turning out to be the... Read More

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November 13, 2011

Missed Friday popcorn? Play catch up this Sunday on the big screen

Compiled by Wilfred Okiche Now Showing Monday is around the corner so if you fancy spending some time at the Ozone Cinema in Yaba this Sunday, let us guide you through this week’s must watch releases. Colombiana : Avatar’s breakout act, Zoe Saldana, stars in a femme fatale role as a sexy young lady who becomes an... Read More

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November 7, 2011

Review: Eddie Murphy makes a hilarious comeback in "Tower Heist" featuring Ben Stiller- 2011

By Rachel Ogbu Production year: 2011 Country: USA Cert (UK): 12A Runtime: 104 mins Directors: Andrew Niccol, Brett Ratner Cast: Alan Alda, Ben Stiller, Casey Affleck, Eddie Murphy, Gabourey Sidibe, Matthew Broderick, Michael Pena, Tea Leoni It’s being a while since we saw Eddie Murphy in action on the big screen, there was the Shrek... Read More

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September 29, 2011

She’s back! The Return of Jenifa comes home at last

by Wilfred Okiche This time it is really happening. Crossover screen diva Funke Akindele will premiere her long awaited “The Return of Jenifa” on the 7th of October 2011 in Lagos. After a successful showing at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards in New York City, the sequel to the top selling “Jenifa” finally comes home. In... Read More

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