Lala Akindoju

Smart Money Woman

August 13, 2020

‘The Smart Money Woman’, Arese Ugwu’s brainchild, is almost here

When Arese Ugwu announced she was adapting her well received financial self-help series, ‘The Smart Money Woman’ into a live action television series back in 2018, we were not quite sure what to expect. The book resonated with women across the continent, paving the path for a multi-country book tour, and its very casual, Bridget... Read More

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Lala Akindoju is sharing her tips for breaking into Nollywood

In case you havent heard, Lala Akindoju, actress extraordinaire, acting coach and now show runner for the new Netflix Naija series is finally sharing her secrets for how she made it in Nollywood. Akindoju is one of Nollywood’s most reliable character actress, lending her unique talents to major projects like Kunle Afolayan’s The CEO and... Read More

Lala Akindoju, Webinar

December 8, 2019

The quiet, devastating power of Akin Omotoso’s The Ghost and the House of Truth

On a quiet evening in Lagos, a girl walks home alone. The neighborhood is safe enough, the people are familiar. She isn’t the only nine-year old to be out unaccompanied. But somehow, she is the one who doesn’t return. Her mother, Bola Ogun (Susan Wokoma) who works as a grief counsellor goes to the police... Read More

The Cutting Floor

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November 15, 2019

Ada the Country, a woman’s survival story berths at MUSON, Jan 2

Doyenne Circle Teams up with Lala Akindoju, Titilope Sonuga to bring you Ada The Country; A Musical with Kate Henshaw as Lead Ada the Country, a stage Musical from the stable of Doyenne Circle is set to hit the stage of the MUSON Centre on 2 January, 2020. Produced and Directed by the multi-award... Read More

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Lala

October 14, 2019

Talking ‘Fine’, Make It Happen Productions & the future with Lala Akindoju

Hello Lala, we’d like to begin this interview by congratulating you on the successful run of the Wives, which you produced, directed and starred in. Multi-potentates are plentiful in Nollywood but few are able to combine this with excellent execution. Many people are also unaware that your production company ‘Make It Happen Productions’ has expanded... Read More

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Wives

September 10, 2019

Theatre Review: ”The Wives” is a near perfect outing

Fresh off her stage directing debut with the dramedy, Lavender which premiered at the Lagos Theatre Festival in April, thespian Lala Akindoju returned to the stage on the week ending 5th to 8th September, this time at the Muson center, where she performed double duty, affirming her power in front of and behind the stage.... Read More

Reviews, The Cutting Floor

Lala Akindoju, The wives

September 9, 2019

Omawumi, Nancy Isime, Chigul, Eku Edewor, Chioma Akpotha, Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva, others attend grand finale of ”The Wives”

Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva, Omawumi, Nancy Isime, Chigul, Eku Edewor, Chioma Akpotha, were among the personalities at the grand finale of the stage play titled ‘The Wives’ which took place yesterday at the Muson Center, Onikan, Lagos. Hosted by journalist, Olamide Akintobi, the play is produced and directed by Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju under The Make it... Read More

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Rubbin' Minds

September 1, 2019

We’re celebrating powerful women this week on Rubbin’ Minds

We’re starting the new month of September for Rubbin’ Minds fully committed to celebrating the influential and creative women who are challenging stereotypes in film and music and paving new paths for newer artists. There is so much to celebrate with these women, women who have gone from being actresses to directors and producers, women... Read More

Lala Akindoju, Yemi Alade

Lala Akindoju

August 24, 2019

Lala Akindoju returns to ‘The Wives’, wiser and finally in charge

Since it was published in 2007, The Wives (Kraft Books Limited) a play written by Professor Ahmed Yerima has become a prominent theatre staple, going through several reruns, rejigs and productions. With award winning titles like Little Drops and Hard Ground to his credit, Yerima, a former director of the national theatre, the national troupe... Read More

Specials, The Media Blog

Ahmed Yerima, Lala Akindoju, The wives

August 15, 2019

‘The Wives’ returns with Kate Henshaw, Jide Kosoko, Shaffy Bello, and Lala Akindoju this September

Kate Henshaw, Jide Kosoko, Shaffy Bello, Lala Akindoju, Binta Ayo Mogaji and Toyin Oshinnaike will feature in ‘The Wives,’ a stage play showing at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos from 5th – 8th September, 2019. Written by Professor Ahmed Yerima and produced by Make It Happen Productions in partnership with YNaija, ‘The Wives’ is the... Read More

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Trust no one and believe nothing – Behind the mystery and glam of The Set Up Movie Premiere at Filmhouse Cinemas

It was a night of glamour, mystery and drama as celebrities and influencers strutted their stuff at the premiere of the most anticipated Nollywood movie of the year ‘The Set-Up’ which was celebrated on the 4th of August 2019 with a masque ball themed event at the Filmhouse Cinemas, Lekki phase 1. The movie directed by critically acclaimed and the most... Read More

First photos: Denola Grey, Lala Akindoju, Lasisi Elenu, others light up the red carpet at Access Bank’s premiere of Avengers Endgame

Leading commercial and retail bank, Access Bank Plc., again showcased its commitment to offering customers more than banking, as it premiered the new movie, Avengers: Endgame at the FilmHouse Cinemas, Lekki, Lagos. The much-anticipated event was delivered with an eclectic mix of style, finesse and fun, with celebrities such as Denola Grey, Lala Akindoju, Delphinator,... Read More

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January 16, 2019

First Photos: Kate Henshaw, Tobi Bakre, Kaffy, Lamide Akintobi, DJ Consequence and others turns out for the Opening cocktail of TEXA 2019

Kate Henshaw, Tobi Bakre, Kaffy, Lala Akindoju Chef Fregz and Lamide Akintobi were some of the dignitaries that attended the opening ceremony of The Event Experience Africa (TEXA) that held Tuesday, 15 January, 2019 at Landmark event centre, Victoria Island. Also in attendance were some of the key Speakers, International event icons, Ziad Nassar (Lebanon)... Read More

Chef Fregz, Chioma Nwogu Johnson, Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, Kaffy, kate henshaw, Lala Akindoju, Lamide Akintobi, The Event Experience Africa (TEXA), Tobi Bakre, Zapphire events, Ziad Nassar

November 26, 2018

Ooni of Ife’s Foundation commissions Bolanle Austin-Peters to produce Queen Moremi ‘The Musical’

The Ooni of Ife’s Foundation, House of Oduduwa has commissioned Bolanle Austin-Peters to produce the first of its kind Queen Moremi ‘The Musical’. According to the Cultural Ambassador of QMA Initiative and the Executive Producer of Queen Moremi Ajasoro ‘The Musical’, Princess Ronke Ademiluyi, “It is part of His Majesty’s vision to transmit authentic African... Read More

Bimbo Manuel, Bolanle Austin-Peters, Deyemi Okanlawon, femi branch, Kehinde Bankole, Kunle Afolayan, Lala Akindoju, Queen Moremi Ajasoro, Ronke Ademiluyi

October 11, 2018

Pastor Siju Iluyomade leads ‘Arise Walk for Life;’ Kate Henshaw, DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Xclusive, others to join charity walk

Pastor Siju Iluyomade will lead the second edition of the ‘Arise Walk for Life’ – a charity walk leading to the 10th edition of the Arise Women Conference – which is aimed at promoting healthy living and taking preventive measures. He will be joined by influential celebrities including Desmond Elliot, Kate Henshaw, Waje, DJ Cuppy... Read More

Lala Akindoju set to hold the second edition of her critically acclaimed one woman show “Naked”

The Make It Happen Productions (TMIHP) & The Performing Arts Workshop and Studios (PAWS) are pleased to announce the second run of NAKED starring the versatile Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju. Following its premiere in February 2018 as part of the British Council’s LAGOS THEATRE FESTIVAL, the one-woman show was met with applause and positive reviews –... Read More

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Foreigner's God

“Foreigner’s God” is easily the most ambitious project to come out of Nollywood this year

Foreigner’s God, the period piece from director Ifan Ifeanyi Michael, hasn’t even been released yet. The film is still in the middle of its press cycle, with copious amounts of posters released and a garden-themed Instagram teaser gloriously introducing its female cast. I honestly think we are supposed to take this seriously. Ihe di woro... Read More

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Lala Akindoju

Profile: At long last here’s Lala Akindoju, Uncovered

For the Lagos Theatre Festival, Lala Akindoju decided she was ripe for a one-woman show. One-person shows aren’t the easiest of endeavors to pull off. The burden of single handedly holding an audience’s attention for a period of time isn’t one that every actor cares to take on, but Akindoju, an accomplished stage actress and... Read More

Featured, The Cutting Floor, The Film Blog

Lala Akindoju, Wilfred Okiche

Lala Akindoju and Titilope Sonuga team up for ‘Naked’

NAKED is a one woman show that takes us on an intimate journey — down memory lane, of a young woman’s life experiences, using the thoughts that are usually never shared. It is a raw, honest and open look behind the human mask. This show stars multiple award winning thespian Kemi “Lala” Akindoju known for... Read More

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Lala Akindoju

February 6, 2018

[The Film Blog] Lala Akindoju takes Naked, her One Woman Show to the stage

Though Lala Akindoju isn’t new to theatre and stage productions, the announcement of her One Woman Show which will be open at this year’s Lagos Theatre Festival is a first for her. Think of it as seeing her in a new light. Lala has been an exciting presence in Nollywood since winning The Future Awards... Read More

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January 22, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Olamide defends the message of his viral track, Science Student; Kim and Kanye name their third child Chicago | More stories

Here are the top stories you missed in entertainment during the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Monday. Olamide campaigns against drug abuse amidst Science Student controversy Since the release of Olamide’s latest viral track, Science Student and the hundreds of dance/comedy skits that have followed, conversations... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

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November 17, 2017

Bringing the house down! Laughs all around as ‘Potato Potahto’ holds star studded premiere in Nigeria

After several months of sold out, award winning screenings in some of the biggest film festivals across the globe, West African romantic comedy ‘Potato Potahto’ on the 16th of November held a star studded premiere at the IMAX cinema in Lekki. In attendance were industry icons and a roll call of stars including Olu Jacobs,... Read More

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AFRIFF

November 6, 2017

Omotola Jalade, Kate Henshaw, Ramsey Nouah, other stars turn up for #AFRIFF2017 Globe Awards

The 2017 edition Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) came to a spectacular close with the presentation of the Globe Awards, Saturday night, at the Eko Hotel Convention Center. The Globe Awards began with the national anthem and introduction of the hosts for the night – Lala Akindoju and Serge Noukoue, founder of Nollywood Week Paris.... Read More

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October 20, 2017

Pastor Siju Iluyomade leads Onari Duke, Sola David Borha, Kate Henshaw, others on Arise ‘Walk for Life’

As part of the activities to launch this year’s Arise Women Conference, organisers of the annual event dedicated to improving the lives of Nigerian women through empowerment, held the ‘Arise Walk for Life’ on Saturday, 14th October, 2017. Led by the Convener and Host, Pastor Siju Iluyomade, the Walk for Life featured prominent women such... Read More

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October 6, 2017

Lights Camera Africa!!! Film Festival 2017 ends with a call for citizen engagement

he 7th edition of the Lights Camera Africa!!! Film Festival, a 3-day cultural fiesta which held from 29 September – 1 October, 2017 at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos culminated in a panel session on the event finale as participants and guests deliberated on the importance of citizen engagement. Headlining the last day... Read More

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August 14, 2017

Abbesi Akhamie, Melissa Adeyemo and Lala Akindoju’s film Still Water Runs Deep set to premiere at Toronto International Film Festival

Independent producers, Melissa Adeyemo, Abbesi Akhamie and Lala Akindoju are set to premiere their latest short film, Still Water Runs Deep, at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. The film is written and directed by Akhamie, a New York University Tisch Graduate student. Still Water Runs Deep is the story of a father who must... Read More

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Kate Henshaw, Lala Akindoju, others attend International Women’s Society of Nigeria event

As the whole world celebrated International Women’s Day, some of the most influential women in Nigeria’s movie and media space converged for the IWD event organised by the International Women’s Society of Nigeria in Victoria Island, Lagos. Guests were thrilled to soulful performances by Mavin Records’ Di’Ja and talented flutist, Ebube. See photos: ... Read More

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#AMVCA2017: Somkele Idhalama wins the Trailblazer award

93 Days actress, Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama has just received the Trailblazer Award alongside a brand new SUV at the ongoing African Magic Viewers Choice Award. The award usually goes to a young person, who despite being a youth, has made an impact in the movie industry. Somkele made her Nollywood debut with the movie Dreamwalker in... Read More

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