Nollywood star, Kunle Afolayan becomes face of Peugeot (PHOTOS)

What a way to wrap up the year for Kunle Afolayan as he’s gotten unveiled as the brand ambassador for French automobile giants, Peugeot. The producer/director, who recently clinched an endorsement deal with Air France, took to his Instagram page to announce the good news as he shared pictures from the unveiling. Afolayan was presented with... Read More

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May 9, 2015

Exclusive! Kunle Afolayan and the enemies in Nollywood

by Anike Jacobs Mention a succesful movie producer and director, making waves in the Nigerian movie industry today and you have got Kunle Afolayan. His block busters such as Irapada, Phone Swap and more recently, October 1 have not only earned him both national and foreign awards but also a prestige. But you see, success... Read More

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April 7, 2015

Opinion: How I lost respect for Kunle Afolayan

by Kelechi Udensi The time for us to be serious is now. We can never succeed in this war against tribal differences like this. I cannot wait to see a Nigerian devoid of tribal differences. “It is a fact that most of the pirates I see selling pirated CDs and DVDs are Igbo,” he unbelievably... Read More

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March 28, 2015

We bring you the facts about Eniola Bamus and her supposed lover

by Anike Jacobs We presume by now that you caught the buzz the Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus created on Instagram on Thursday, March 26, 2015 after she posted some lovey dovey photos of herself and a mysterious guy. Although most fans swung into the congratulatory mood immediately after she shared the photos, a few others... Read More

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March 8, 2015

Winners, shockers and memorable moments of the #AMVCA2015

by Chinwe Okafor Currently named Nollywood’s biggest and most recognised party, the AMVCA’s for the third time, lived up to its new nickname as the event brought together the best in TV and film alike, both old and new, experts and upcoming under one roof to know their fate- for those anticipating but first, all with... Read More

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March 8, 2015

Men in suits, traditional outfits & more… what the guys wore to the #AMVCA2015 (PHOTOS)

by Anike Jacobs From the traditional native wears to the guys in suit, we bring you the dapper looks at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) on Saturday night.

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February 27, 2015

Selfies, laughter & fun: Tunde Kelani marks 67th birthday with fans in Lagos (PHOTOS)

by Kemisola Filani Veteran filmmaker and producer, Tunde Kelani turned 67 on Thursday, February 26. He chose to spend the special day with fans and movie lovers at the Ozone Cinemas, in Yaba, Lagos. “My fans adore me, so why shouldn’t I pay them back by letting them celebrate with me now,” he told YNaija at... Read More

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February 27, 2015

AMVCA 2015: Kunle Afolayan, Ayo Makun, Rita Dominic, others battle for N4M cash prize

by Anike Jacobs Amstel Malta has announced a reward of one million cash prize each, to winners of four award categories in the upcoming Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA), thus lining up the likes of Kunle Afolayan, Ayo Makun, Rita Dominic, Zeb Ejiro, O.C Ukeje, Ivie Okujaye and other nominees against each other. The... Read More

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February 25, 2015

Toyin Aimakhu, Omoni Oboli, OC Ukeje, others attend AMVCAs nominees brunch (First photos)

by Anike Jacobs As we count to the 2015 Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCA) slated for March 7, the nominees brunch is currently taking place at the Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos. Omoni Oboli, OC Ukeje, Joke Silva, Ireti Doyle, Kunle Afolayan, Lala Akindoju, Ozzy Agu, Linda Ejiofor, IK Osakioduwa, Vimbai Mutinhiri, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Blossom Chukwujekwu,... Read More

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December 30, 2014

Toke Makinwa & Kunle Afolayan show us how to enjoy a real vacation (PHOTOS)

by Anike Jacobs Media personality Toke Makinwa and movie producer and director, Kunle Afolayan are presently on vacation with their families. While the latter is in Dubai with his family, the former and her husband, Maje Ayida arrived London, several hours ago. They visited the Hyde amusement park and more. 🙂 Nollywood actor and... Read More

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December 16, 2014

October 1, 30 Days in Atlanta & more… SEE our 10 best movies of 2014

by Wilfred Okiche For the year in film, a lot more releases made their way to the theatres and managed to secure star studded red carpet premieres. But after all the cards were played and the groupies had departed, only a precious few of them turned out to be worth their weight in hype. 2014... Read More

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December 11, 2014

Mercy Johnson, IK Ogbonna, Frank Donga, others make the AMVCA nominees list

by Peyton Sawywer The organizers of the 2015 Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards made an announcement last night and the list has revealed. A good number of Nollywood stars and 2014 movies were unveiled at the event that took place at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Lekki, Lagos. Amongst the nominees slated for an... Read More

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November 8, 2014

Dazzling Mirage premiere: Kemi Lala’s dazzling gown (kinda) stole the show (Red Carpet photos)

by Anike Jacobs Photos taken by Hycinth Iyereosa The very much awaited movie – Dazzling Mirage – by Tunde Kelani, premiered last night at the Muson Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos and the heroine, Kemi Lala Akindoju kinda stole the show with her dazzling gown – designed by Frockit Rockit. The actress played the role... Read More

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November 1, 2014

Tunde Kelani to premiere ‘Dazzling Mirage’ featuring Kunle Afolayan, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, Yomi Fash Lanso, others

by Damilola Jagun After one year of anticipation, the latest movie from Nigeria’s iconic Tunde Kelani is set to hit the cinemas. ‘Dazzling Mirage’ will premiere on 7 November at the Muson Centre in Onikan, Lagos. The love story is written by Ade Solanke and is an adaptation of Yinka Egbokhare’s novel of the same... Read More

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October 13, 2014

Review: Why you should be very proud of @KunleAfolayan’s October 1

by Wilfred Okiche Kunle Afolayan is the most important ambassador the Nigerian government does not know it needs yet. If the entertainment sector is the next big frontier, as gleaned from the country’s recent rebased GDP figures, then Afolayan, a filmmaker and actor, has for the past 5 years been a walking advertisement for the... Read More

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September 5, 2014

Gangster! Fans react to Kunle Afolayan’s destruction of pirated DVD’s in traffic (TWEETS)

by Kolapo Olapoju There’s no love lost between Kunle Afolayan and CD pirates and even hawkers. The award-winning Nollywood director was in Lagos traffic on Thursday, 4 September, and he came across a hawker selling pirated copies of ‘Half of a yellow sun’. What did he do? Here’s what he Tweeted, “I seized these pirated... Read More

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August 9, 2014

How Kunle Afolayan was isolated from Kenyans on flight because of Ebola

by Kolapo Olapoju One more problem for the Nigerian traveller. Nollywood director, Kunle Afolayan and his younger brother, actor and singer, Gabriel Afolayan recently arrived Bel Ombre, Seychelles. Afolayan revealed that they were isolated on the flight because of the fear of Ebola, which has killed and infected several people in Nigeria. He wrote... Read More

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February 21, 2014

It’s almost here! SEE new trailer, photos for Tunde Kelani’s Dazzling Mirage with Lala Akindoju, Kunle Afolayan & others (PHOTOS)

by Oge Okonkwo As the countdown to the premiere of the movie ‘Dazzling Mirage’ continues, veteran director; Tunde Kelani releases a second premiere and new photos for the movie. Lala Akindoju leads as a sickle- cell sufferer who strives to overcome social stigma, prejudice and low self-esteem, determined to achieve success, marriage and motherhood. The... Read More

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December 16, 2013

Errm, what’s happening here? D’banj spotted with actress, Genevieve Nnaji in Lagos (LOOK)

by Akan Ido What do you get when an Internationally recognized superstar steps out with Africa’s sexiest actress? A show-stopper! Last weekend, multiple award winning actress, Genevieve Nnaji was seen in the arms of the Kokomaster, at the Gulder Club Ultimate party, which held on Saturday, December 14th at Oceanview, Lagos. Looking dapper in a... Read More

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December 5, 2013

The trailer is here! Tunde Kelani presents new movie, ‘Dazzling Mirage’

by Oge Okonkwo Lala Akindoju and Kunle Afolayan lead an all-star cast in the latest Tunde Kelani movie ‘Dazzling Mirage’ as a sickle- cell suffer who overcomes social stigma, prejudice and her own low self-esteem, to achieve success, marriage and motherhood. Veteran director; Tunde Kelani said ‘all of us are connected directly or indirectly to... Read More

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November 24, 2013

SNAPSHOT: Filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan caught in an EPIC moment

by Oge Okonkwo The vehemence with which ace producer/actor Kunle Afolayan is attacking his fingers is quite humorous. He must really be in deep thought at the time else he’d have noticed when this photo was taken or let’s just say he was bored with the activities going on around him. Oh scrap that, we... Read More

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November 14, 2013

She’s set to dazzle! Lala Akindoju leads in Tunde Kelani’s new movie, ‘Dazzling Mirage’ (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Lala Akindoju, one of Nigeria’s famed professional actors, shines in the latest Tunde Kelani movie ‘Dazzling Mirage’, which is now in post-production. Mirage is the story of a talented, beautiful young sickle-cell sufferer who overcomes social stigma, prejudice and her own low self-esteem, to achieve success, marriage and motherhood. The actress is... Read More

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October 1, 2013

#InCaseYouMissedIt: The sizzling trailer for Kunle Afolayan’s ‘October 1’ (WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo The much talked about upcoming movie ‘October 1’ produced by award-winning film maker and actor, Kunle Afolayan is almost completed, the official railer was released today in celebration of Nigeria’s Independence. Read synopsis and watch video below: It’s September 1960, and with Nigeria on the verge of independence from British colonial rule,... Read More

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August 11, 2013

Designer, Deola Sagoe to play Fela’s mother in first acting role (PHOTOS)

by Oge Okonkwo Deola Sagoe, the Nigerian fashion designer known for her famous designs has made her Nollywood debut in a movie produced by renowned film maker, Kunle Afolayan, titled October 1. Ms. Sagoe is taking on the role of Funmilayo Ransom Kuti, the late mother of late Afrobeat musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti. See more behind the... Read More

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March 2, 2013

Kunle Afolayan on the making of Victor Olaiya’s music video featuring 2face Idibia (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Only the likes of Kunle Afolayan, Sir Victor Olaiya, 2face Idibia can collaborate to produce this classic musical video called ‘Baby Jowo Koma i lo‘. Having a Legendary film director, Tunde Kelani has a support structure was also a boost to the music production which is a remix of Olaiya’s evergreen song,... Read More

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November 24, 2012

Uncle Solo (Part 2), a short story by ‘Seun Salami

by ‘Seun Salami There were many of such bus preachers around town these days, giving the genuine ones a bad name. I tried to imagine Uncle Solo preaching in a bus, but I couldn’t. It just didn’t seem right. READ PART 1: Uncle Solo, a short story by ‘Seun Salami Uncle Solo got outside our... Read More

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November 17, 2012

Uncle Solo, a short story by ‘Seun Salami

by ‘Seun Salami People who leave home for work very early in the morning in our area have also become used to picking Uncle Solo up from gutters where he would be sleeping comfortably. Uncle Solo looks nothing like the fifty something years he has spent on earth. He tries very hard to look thirty,... Read More