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Movie in the Park Experience: The Ideal Recreational Family-friendly Event

The Movie in the Park Experience is the largest outdoor movie screening event in Nigeria. The MIP Experience as it is commonly called is a perfect family-friendly event that everyone can enjoy. It’s a great way to spend time outdoors, relax, and have fun with friends and family. The seventh edition of the Movie in the Park... Read More

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October 13, 2017

The Film Blog: Sola Sobowale and Rita Dominic are cooking something, In case of Incasity

If nothing, the title has us in stitches already. In case of Incasity is another movie that centres on the lives of Nigerians struggling “in the abroad” but this one is going to be as hilarious as it can get. How do we know? The producer, Kola Munis was part of the team that brought... Read More

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29 things that crossed my mind while watching Banana Island Ghost

The first thing I need to say is this: You, like me, will not be able to sit still while you watch this movie. So for a while now, everyone around me has been talking about Banana Island Ghost (B.I.G), the romantic comedy starring Chigul as lead character and produced by media icon, Biola Alabi.... Read More

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‘Potato Potahto’ to be screened twice at the Durban International Film Festival

The 38th Durban International Film Festival will commence on 13th July and run till 23rd July 2017 and two screening days have been scheduled for hirley Frimpong- Manso’s movie -‘Potato Potahto’. The first film screening will be held on Sunday, 16 July 2017 at 18h00 at the Gateway Theatre of Shopping, and a second screening... Read More

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Opinion: Isoken is the most accurate movie about Chimamanda yet

by Alexander O. Onukwue Even while the final credits scrolled up, you lingered by the steps to know if there would be some other enthralling piece of drama in this movie. Yes, Isoken is that enjoyable. For the level of resources available to and outputs from Nollywood at the moment, it is almost the perfect... Read More

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Hillary Clinton compares herself to movie heroine Wonder Woman

Former Secretary of state, Hillary Clinton compared herself lightly to the comic and movie heroine Wonder Woman during a video appearance at the Beverly Hills awards show. According to reports, in the 95 second video, Clinton appeared on behalf of actress Elizabeth Banks, who was being honored at the Women in Film Los Angeles’ Crystal +... Read More

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Omotola’s Alter Ego is officially the most anticipated movie of 2017 (WATCH)

Sidomex Universal has released the official trailer for Alter Ego- Omotola’s first movie after her 3 year hiatus from Nollywood. On May 8, 2017, the official teaser to the movie was first released gathering massive attention from movie lovers making Alter Ego the most anticipated movie of 2017 so far. The movie features super star... Read More

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Comedian AY’s ‘10 DAYS IN SUN CITY’ hits cinemas across Nigeria from June 23

The Guinness World record movie producer and actor, comedian AY is set to take the third instalment hilarious ‘Akpos’ franchise to a whole new level with his highly anticipated ‘10 DAYS IN SUN CITY’ that will be hitting the cinemas across Nigeria from June 23, 2017. The very romantic, action packed comedy movie which is... Read More

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5 things you probably didn’t know about late James Bond star, Roger Moore

The third and greatest James Bond of all, Sir Roger Moore is dead! His family announced via his Twitter account on Tuesday, “With the heaviest of hearts, we must share the awful news that our father, Sir Roger Moore, passed away today. We are all devastated.” Moore died in Switzerland at the age of 89... Read More

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[The Legislative Blog]: Are you ready? Senator Murray-Bruce wants to produce a Hollywood/Nollywood movie

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has come a long way with his Common Sense series, we just realised. To celebrate the 100th episode in the series, the Senator wants to shoot “a Nollywood/Hollywood movie that will take the world by storm”. So he’s calling on professionals and amateurs who desire worldwide fame to send in their scripts.... Read More

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Enyinna Nwigwe, Daniel K. Daniel, and others give rousing performances in gay-themed movie, Hell or High Water

The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERS), a sexual health organization, on Monday released the critically acclaimed movie, Hell or High Water. Directed by AMVCA winner Asurf Oluseyi, Hell of High Water tells a gripping story of a much-beloved pastor who comes to terms with his sexuality but faces opposition from his family, church, and the... Read More

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BREAKING: Court lifts ban on Okafor’s law

by Dolapo Adelana A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has lifted the ban imposed on Nollywood producer, Omoni Oboli’s movie, Okafor’s Law, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. Justice Ibrahim Buba lifted the order on Thursday paving the way for the public launch of the movie on Friday. The injunction was issued by the judge last Friday... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Nollywood stars defend Apostle Suleman, 9ice returns with a new video | More stories

Here are the top entertainment stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Kemi Afolabi and her crew attacked on movie location Nollywood Yoruba actress, Kemi Afolabi and her movie crew were attacked by thugs while filming a new movie in the Ikorodu area of Lagos. The... Read More

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IK Osakioduwa, Minnie Dlamini to host #AMVCA2017

by Dolapo Adelana The hosts for the 2017 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) has been announced. They are Nigerian Ik Osakioduwa, host of Big Brother Africa and South African presenter and actress, Minnie Dlamini. Top of the list of nominations is ’76 and 93 days. The award holds on Saturday March... Read More

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January 28, 2017

Film review: ‘All about love’ manages to get by

by Wilfred Okiche From the stable of Diamond Groove pictures, makers of such forgettable fare as I Come Lagos and Honeymoon Hotel, comes this effort, All About Love, a sexy drama that is really about nothing, but brightened considerably by the easy on the eye young stars culled from around the continent. Directed by Adze... Read More

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January 25, 2017

Watch Hafiz Oyetoro, Somkele Idhalama, Linda Ejiofor, others star in Ojukokoro

Award-winning actors including, Wale Ojo, Ali Nuhu, Tope Tedela, Somkele Idhalama, Linda Ejiofor, Zainab Balogun and Hafiz Oyetoro (Saka) star in a new gripping comedy crime-thriller entitled Ojukokoro (Greed). Written and directed by Dare Olaitan and produced by Olufemi Ogunsawo, the suspense filled movie starring a star-studded is set to raise the game and bring... Read More

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January 7, 2017

Movie review: Femi Adisa’s King Invincible is a fine outing

by Wilfred Okiche After the banner year that 2016 was for Nollywood, it is only fair that industry watchers and insiders begin to fret about the New Year. 2016 was the year that Nollywood went to Toronto, the long awaited ’76 was finally released, the excellent Ebola response story 93 Days came in and the... Read More

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December 31, 2016

LONG READ: How The Wedding Party became the biggest critical and commercial Nollywood success story

by Wilfred Okiche On Boxing Day, Hafiz, 32, felt like a visit to the movies with his fiancé. They headed to the Silverbird Cinemas at the Ikeja City Mall. They both wanted to see The Wedding Party, the star-studded Nollywood romantic comedy directed by Kemi Adetiba. Apparently so did everybody else. Hafiz and fiancé braved... Read More

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December 24, 2016

Review: The movie musical, Ayamma is shrill and stagey

by Wilfred Okiche Ayamma, the latest from Emem Isong-Misodi and her Royal Arts Academy is a movie musical with the plot revolving around Prince Daraima, the groovy heir to the throne of an Ibibio kingdom blessed with grassy plains, docile citizens and a fair (skinned) maiden Ihuoma (Adesua Etomi) who always has a song brewing... Read More

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November 20, 2016

Adenike Adebayo: My experience embracing the world with #AFRIFF2016

by Adenike Adebayo Anytime the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) comes around, I get excited. Mostly because of the workshops, training and movie screenings, but this year my excitement was based on the theme “Embracing The World.” 2016 has been a significant year in the African movie industry, Nollywood especially. With 8 movies in the... Read More

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November 20, 2016

’76 wins AFRIFF top awards

With four laurels, including Best Feature Film, Best Screenplay, Best Director and Best Actor in a Lead Role, the much anticipated film on the aborted military coup of 1976, directed by Izu Ojukwu, shone at the Africa International Film Festival’s globe Award which held at the convention center of Eko Hotels and Suites on Saturday... Read More

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November 19, 2016

Movie review: The Birth of a Nation is a tad disappointing

by Okon Ekpo For reasons best known to programmers of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), The Birth of a Nation, the once promising, now troubled feature film by actor, writer and director Nate Parker was chosen as the festival’s opening film. Because of the film’s heavy subject matter and direct confrontation with horrors of... Read More

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November 18, 2016

Ovation for ’76 as AFRIFF rounds off screenings

In an ambience of fun and great expectation, several delegates and movie enthusiasts stormed Filmhouse-IMAX last Friday for ’76, the closing night film of this year’s edition of the prestigious Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF). The IMAX hall, venue of the screening of ‘76, directed by Izu Ojukwu, was filled to the brim. The anticipated... Read More

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November 16, 2016

The Film Blog: Denrele The Groom

We couldn’t be more curious about Denrele’s new film role. “How To Play A Player,” you say? Our eyes are peeled.

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November 5, 2016

Movie review: Mrs Right Guy is warm, harmless fun

by Okon Ekpo In the prologue for Mrs Right Guy, a South African romantic comedy directed by Adze Ugah, a ravishing beauty Gugu (Dineo Moeketsi) wakes up in a picture perfect hotel room in Seychelles on the morning after her wedding day only to find she has been jilted by her day old husband. Incredulous... Read More

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October 24, 2016

Opinion: My personal thoughts on AY’s A Trip to Jamaica

by Simon Utsu I just watched AY’s “A trip to Jamaica”. It’s one of the best Nigerian movies I’ve watched in terms of cinematography; the picture quality was superb. The script isn’t the best I’ve seen from Nigeria but it is commendable. Save for some over exaggerated acting from AY (which is understandable), the screen... Read More

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October 3, 2016

Between Rahama Sadau and Kannywood

Who is trending on the News sites and blogs today? Rahama Sadau, a Kannywood actress, the female star of the Northern movie industry in Nigeria. Up until her name made it to mainstream news today, only a few of us had ever heard of her. When we think Northern movies, we think Ali Nuhu simply... Read More

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September 27, 2016

The Film Blog: Someone reviewed A Trip to Jamaica in one tweet

The only thing funny about “A Trip to Jamaica” is how bad it is. ? — Chidumga Izuzu (@Chidumga_izuzu) September 25, 2016 God please, it cannot be.

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September 26, 2016

The Film Blog: Ladies and gentlemen, a tsunami is coming to the cinemas this week

We feel sorry for every Nigerian film that’s in the cinemas this week. We feel sorry for It’s Her Day. And we feel sorry for our favourite Nigerian movie ever – 93 Days. Because something deep and furious will be hitting all 30-something cinemas in Nigeria this week. And it will be hitting everything that... Read More

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