Since released in 2014, Stephanie Linus’ first filmmaking effort Dry has cemented itself as a relevant entry in the Nollywood social commentary canon. In October last year, the movie was screened at the Ray Charles Week, held at the Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA., wherein Linus also gave a lecture. This year, the... Read More

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October 25, 2018

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Stephanie Linus’ ‘Dry’ has been billed to screen at Ray Charles Week

After Stephanie Linus directed and released Dry in 2014, the movie won big at the 2016 Nollywood and African Film Critics Awards, winning overall best film and also earned Linus Best Actress in a Leading Role. She beat Yvonne Okoro, Uche Jombo, Amanda Ebeye, Ngozi Thompson, Jacinth Sutphin to win the award in Los Angeles.... Read More

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DRY, Ray Charles Week, Stephanie Linus

June 13, 2017

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Actress, Stephanie Okereke, slammed with N100m lawsuit for copyright

Nigerian actress, Stephanie Okereke, has been slammed with a N100m lawsuit by an author, Daniella Madudu, for alleged copyright infringement of her book titled, “Behind Her Veil.” Madudu claims that major parts of her book were copied and used without acknowledgement in Stephanie Okereke’s movie – “Dry” The author said she gave the manuscripts of... Read More

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June 12, 2017

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Entertainment Roundup: Stephanie Linus sued for N100milion for allegedly stealing “Dry” script; D’banj releases visuals for new single | More stories

Catch up on the biggest entertainment stories from the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept through Sunday night – and are still buzzing this Monday. N100million lawsuit for Stephanie Linus following copyright infringement allegation A writer and lawyer, Daniella Madudu has not only accused actress, Stephanie Linus of stealing her script for the... Read More

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March 6, 2016

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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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August 6, 2015

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Stephanie Linus premieres ‘DRY’ in Lagos to excellent reviews

On Sunday August 2, movie industry enthusiasts, key stake holders and lots of guests gathered at the Silverbird Cinema in Victoria Island Lagos for Stephanie Linus’s ‘DRY’ movie premiere. The critically acclaimed movie had been long awaited by many who were excited to see the movie and gave it excellent reviews after watching it. The... Read More

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June 13, 2015

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Film Review: Stephanie Okereke-Linus’ Dry

At the closing of NollywoodWeek Paris on the 7th of June, 2015, I saw Stephanie Linus’s Dry, which begins with Zara Robbins receiving an award at an event, where her adopted mother is present. Her mother is white. If you paid attention to details in the film, you will still not quickly understand how a white woman’s... Read More

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June 8, 2015

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That bottle of Ogogoro may just be your last drink

For the forlorn Ogogoro drinkers, don’t feel like the world is coming to an end, yet. There is still ample time to grab a few drinks while you can, but that’s if you’re not scared of death. The Federal Government on Monday banned the consumption of local gin, popularly called Ogogoro in all parts of the country.... Read More

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December 18, 2014

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Actress, Stephanie Linus’ new movie, Dry, premieres in the UK (PHOTOS)

by Ada Igboanugo The private screening of Stephanie Linus’ movie “Dry” took place on Saturday at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Wales, UK where part of the film was shot. With over 150 guests in attendance, movie enthusiasts and critics from the UK and beyond who attended the event had nothing but words of commendation and... Read More

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September 30, 2013

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Mina Ogbanga: Nigeria is 53 but the taps are still dry (Y! FrontPage)

by Mina Ogbanga It is sad that what many developed countries take for granted, provide with all due urgency and maintain with equal precision, is totally absent in many African Countries with Nigeria topping the list. In a recent article I read, it was highlighted that the Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi envisions a state with... Read More

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July 23, 2013

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#ChildNotBride: Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke-Linus releases movie trailer for upcoming movie ‘DRY’ (WATCH)

by Chisom Ukaegbu Award-winning Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke-Linus has joined the growing league of celebrities lending a voice to the ongoing protest against child marriage. She released a compelling video trailer of her upcoming movie, ‘Dry’ starring the likes of veteran actress, Liz Benson. The movie theme aligns with the theme of the current nation-wide reaction... Read More

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Stephanie Linus’ ‘Dry’ to screen at the Pan African Film Festival (PAFF)

Stephanie Linus’ ‘Dry’ has been billed to screen at Ray Charles Week

Actress, Stephanie Okereke, slammed with N100m lawsuit for copyright

Entertainment Roundup: Stephanie Linus sued for N100milion for allegedly stealing “Dry” script; D’banj releases visuals for new single | More stories

10 moments that defined the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2016

Stephanie Linus premieres ‘DRY’ in Lagos to excellent reviews

Film Review: Stephanie Okereke-Linus’ Dry

That bottle of Ogogoro may just be your last drink

Actress, Stephanie Linus’ new movie, Dry, premieres in the UK (PHOTOS)

Mina Ogbanga: Nigeria is 53 but the taps are still dry (Y! FrontPage)

#ChildNotBride: Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke-Linus releases movie trailer for upcoming movie ‘DRY’ (WATCH)

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