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Kehinde Bankole Stars as ‘Moremi’ in Disney+ Afrofutrism Series ‘Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire,’ Set to Debut July 5
Hey there, movie enthusiasts! If you've been active on social media, you've probably caught wind of the buzz surrounding Kehinde Bankole. Her recent portrayal in the groundbreaking series 'SISTA,' now…
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Disney Plus and Hulu to Merge into a Single Streaming App
In a significant development, Disney has unveiled its plans to consolidate Hulu and Disney Plus into a single, integrated streaming app. The announcement came during Disney's Q2 earnings call, where…
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African Spirituality winning over every other belief is the main appeal of ‘My Village People’
For most entertainment consumers – we know only of our Nigerian reality understandably, waking up to the news of a movie coming to the cinema, making the decision to walk…
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Disney is releasing an African animated series ‘Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire’ in 2022
In the last of couple of years, Disney as a media behemoth has been consolidating on efforts towards expanding its entertainment horizons. Last year, it was announced that the company…
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How Disney is finding its way into Africa with Iwaju
If today, you google “Disney in Africa”, you will find news about goats. No kidding. Go on, try it. You will read about how Disney added Nigerian dwarf goats to…
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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Can we talk about ”The Lion King” becoming the highest-grossing animated film of all time?
Ever since Disney's live-action remake of The Lion King was released in theaters last month, I have been monitoring its box office numbers as it steadily increased. I kept thinking…
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Entertainment roundup: Disney releases official trailer for ‘The Lion King’; Mo Abudu emerges as first African to win the Médailles d’Honneur Award
Here are the biggest stories you may have missed in entertainment during the week and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Disney releases official…
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Easter Is About To Be ‘Goals’ thanks to MTN and Disney
Some of us have been waiting for Easter since January 2nd when the festivities officially came to a close. Since then, we’ve had to hustle our way through a challenging…
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Rick Famuyiwa is making Disney’s first African princess movie “Sadé” and we are here for it
Disney's catalogue of properties, especially its princess-y fairytales marketed towards children, have a heavy stroke of white characters as leads. Cinderella, Ariel, Belle, Aurora and, excuse the pun, Snow White.…
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Idris Elba will be your “Hunchback of Notre Dame” in new Netflix movie
Good news, Elbarians! And also new converts of the Elbarian sauce. According to reports, Hollywood bae Idris Elba has signed up for his most ambitious undertaking yet, as he will…
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Entertainment Roundup: Morgan Freeman apologises following sexual allegations against him; Netflix now more valuable than Disney | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Morgan Freeman apologises following sexual allegations against him Morgan Freeman…
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Fashion meets sci-fi: Christian Louboutin designs Stars Wars: The Last Jedi shoes
Just in time for the official release of the latest Star Wars sequel, Star Wars: The Last Jedi on 15 December, footwear …
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Entertainment Roundup: Beyoncé, Chiwetel Ejiofor to star in The Lion King live action remake | More stories
Here's everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing this Thursday morning. Beyonce, Chiwetel Ejiofor and other stars who made…
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Reading material: What you should be reading if you work in media content (1)
Or journalism. Because is like some of you don’t yet know that you are no longer journalists, and we are all in the business of content now. But that’s a…
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True or false? 16 girly things guys (absolutely) love to do
by Alex Rees I make high pitched noises and lose control over my body when presented with tiny kittens. Safe in the anonymous wilds that are the Internet, Reddit users…
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Hilarious: This is probably the funniest video you’ll EVER see (WATCH)
by Tutu Akinlabi There have been a lot of attempts to poke fun at Miley Cyrus' performance on her wrecking ball video, well this one takes the cake. The video…
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Opinion: If Miley Cyrus outrages you, don’t watch
by Christopher J. Ferguson On Sunday night Miley Cyrus put on a performance at MTV's Video Music Awards that appeared specifically contrived to elicit controversy and, by Monday morning, sure…
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Second biggest film debut EVER: Iron Man 3 gets $175.3million in opening weekend [DETAILS]
by Hauwa Gambo We always new that Iron Man 3 (especially if the incredible Robert Downey Jr stayed in) wouldn't be a monster it - but who would have thought…
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Animation becomes reality: Balloonist flies in house inspired by the film “Up” (PHOTOS)
A cluster-balloonist who became the first person to fly the English Channel has launched a house into the sky just like in the Disney movie 'Up'. Intrepid Jonathan Trappe, 38,…
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SNAPSHOT: Is that you Jolie?
by Chi Ibe Film directors are giving a new name to fairy tale endings. Check out the first pictures of Angelina Jolie in character as Maleficent - the Sleeping Beauty…
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Photo: Isn’t she Maleficient? Angelina Jolie as evil fairy for Disney’s live-action ‘Sleeping Beauty’
by Tolu Orekoya Whether you're team Angelina Jolie or team Jennifer Anniston (Team Jennifer!) there is no dispute that Angelina Jolie has had a far better career trajectory than the former…
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