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Genevive Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’ is now streaming on Netflix today!
Only recently marking 20 years in Nollywood, Genevieve Nnaji's buzzy, directorial debut Lionheart is a love letter to Nigeria. After having its world premiere at this year's Toronto International Film…
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Film Review: Lionheart is the feel-good movie of the year and everyone should see it
Genevieve Nnaji isn’t a fan of the division of the film industry into old and new Nollywood. These boxes and labels, convenient but ultimately far from all-encompassing were employed by…
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Genevieve Nnaji has allegedly accused FilmOne Distribution for refusing to distribute ‘Lionheart’
There has been a fairytale quality about Genevieve Nnaji's Lionheart, its ample, exquisite publicity and the goodwill from the film community. On Sunday, Nnaji announced via an Instagram post that…
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Here’s when Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’ will start streaming on Netflix
With the film festival fare and goodwill that Genevieve Nnaji's directorial debut Lionheart has enjoyed, streaming powerhouse Netflix has announced the films and TV shows coming to its platform in…
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Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’ screens at the Marrekech International Film Festival
This year's Marrekech International Film Festival officially kicked off last week Friday, in Morocco, and is slated to end December 8. A celebration of Moroccan cinema with movies like Stateless…
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Here’s the full #YNaijaPowerList2018
Genevieve Nnaji, Chris Ogunlowo, Maraji, Tony Nwulu, Falana have been unveiled as some of the most influential personalities in the 2018 edition of the #YNaijaPowerList - a roll call of…
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#YNaijaPowerList2018: Davido, Genevieve Nnaji, Wizkid… These are the 10 most powerful people in entertainment
For the seventh consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in entertainment. From…
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Major moves! Genevieve Nnaji signs deal with American talent agency UTA
How does it feel like to be Genevieve Nnaji right now?! I'll tell you: have your directorial debut lauded at the Toronto International Film Festival, score a global distribution deal…
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Genevieve Nnaji was interviewed on CNN about Netflix acquiring ‘Lionheart,’ and here are some takeaways
Following the announcement that Genevieve Nnaji's directorial debut Lionheart will premiere at this year's Toronto International Film Festival, there's been this palpable excitement and fever on social media. “Walking into…
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Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Odunlade Adekola, others nominated for NEA Awards 2018 | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Odunlade Adekola, others nominted for Nigerian Entertainment…
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Entertainment Roundup: Eminem breaks 36-year-old UK chart record; Omotola says singing is her first love | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment over the weekend and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Actor, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde says she is going back…
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Netflix has acquired worldwide rights to Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’
Genevieve Nnaji's directorial debut Lionheart will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival today. No longer news. But according to multiple reports, the family business comedy has been picked up…
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Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s ‘Farming’ stars Genevieve Nnaji, and here’s what the movie is about
Back in 2017, Variety reported the news about Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s British drama Farming. Based on Agbaje’s autobiographical story, Farming centers Enitan (Damson Idris), a young Nigerian boy drawn into the…
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Why we are rooting for Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’ at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival
From the current crop of Nigerian female directors and filmmakers, Genevieve Nnaji's solid career as an actress is coming to an inflection point with her directorial debut Lionheart, set to…
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In case you haven’t noticed, gimmicky star-studded movies are killing Nollywood
Old-era Nollywood was much simpler. It was a period in an evolving industry where actors were discovered, and with every movie we watched them grow into cinema powerhouses. For example,…
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Genevieve Nnaji breaks the internet; Journalist reveals only 15 Chibok girls are alive | See our top 10 viral tweets from last week
Viral tweets just make Twitter utterly delightful; so we thought to curate our top 10 (there’s a bonus and then some) from last week. Some of the tweets will have…
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Entertainment Roundup: Mo Abudu listed as one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Global Television; “Lies everywhere”, Davido reacts to new reports on Tagbo | More stories
Here's everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing this Thursday morning. Davido reacts to Tagbo's autopsy report Yesterday, blogs…
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Film review: Amara is underwhelming, absolutely boring
There was a time when it was considered a big deal for Nollywood stars and producers to make the trip to foreign lands to shoot films. As budgets got bigger…
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Peter Okoye to feature in Genevieve Nnaji’s movie
Nigerian singer, Peter okoye, just like so many other celebrities has decided to try out his hands on other things. Genevieve Nnaji's movie might be something you want to watch,…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Banky W & Adesuwa Etomi are a couple; Beverly Naya defends herself and Don Jazzy sets his sights on Linda Ikeji [The Lovestruck edition]
Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are…
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The Film Blog: Genevieve Nnaji’s directorial debut is upon us
We thought Genevieve would only be starring in (and producing) her latest project, Lionheart, which she's currently shooting in Enugu State. However, it turns out she's got far more up…
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Rita Dominic, Genevieve Nnaji | Most breathtaking AMVCA fashion moments
Of all the major events that hold through the course of the year, the AMVCAs has become one to watch out for when it com…
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TIFF 2016: Nigerian designers shine in Toronto thanks to Nollywood stars
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2016 is still on and Nollywood stars have been dazzling in very memorable fashion ensembles since the festival kicked off. What we do notice…
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TIFF 2016: Genevieve Nnaji’s style will stun us
Star actress, Genevieve Nnaji is one of the Nollywood headliners at this year's Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). She arrived Toronto in a casual black dress and we totally cannot…
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Entertainment Roundup: Nollywood actor reveals he once dated Genevieve Nnaji | Desmond Elliot surprises homeless lady with a roof over her head | Lebron James splurges on wife’s 30th birthday gift | More Stories
Here are some stories from the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Desmond Elliot surprises homeless lady…
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“Oluremi Tinubu should stop provoking people…” and more on The Slab with Isime [LISTEN]
It’s another edition of The Slab with Isime. We have the usual suspects, Emeka Okonkwo, Adebayo Emuleomo, Chukwukere Okpani, Oreoluwa Peters and Tami Oshodi. Today, it's all about the altercation between Senators Oluremi Tinubu and…
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‘Who France epp’… ‘Why not pray for Benue’ | Genevieve Nnaji bashed for #PrayForNice support
Nigerians have slammed Nollywood diva, Genevieve Nnaji for lending her support for the victims of the Bastille Day attack in Nice, France on Thursday, July 14, 2016. The actress had…
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These women were linked with D’banj before he found his bride
The internet recently went agog with rumours of pop star, D'banj getting married to a certain- Didi Kilgrow. Popular blogger, Stella Dimokokurkus reported on Sunday, July 3rd that the couple…
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#YNaijaTwitterInterview: How it felt to win ‘best actress’ award – Adesua Etomi
Dubbed the "Princess of the Silver Screen", she is giving veteran Nollywood 'divas' a run for their money. Adesua Etomi has achieved what many have dreamed of; under 3 years…
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Genevieve Nnaji, D’banj, other Nigerian celebrities pay tribute to Muhammad Ali
Several Nigerian celebrities have paid glowing tributes to the late Muhammad Ali who passed away today. From actress Genevieve Nnaji to singer, D'banj they have all flooded social media to extol the boxing…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy