One of us had an art teacher once that said there is no good or bad film – only films that you like or don’t like. And the reviews of the plenty-anticipated ’76 that we see from the Toronto International Film Festival more than prove the point. There are clearly as many conclusions as there... Read More

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September 20, 2016

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The Film Blog: ‘Green White Green’ was the real star of TIFF 2016 – but you didn’t hear about it, because… feferity

In the din of the well made ’93 Days’, the well hyped ‘The Wedding Party’, and the badly-bashed ‘Okafor’s Law’ there was the indie film ‘Green White Green’ with the pensive Ifeanyi Dike Jr as lead. Hear the Screen Daily: “a rousing celebration”. We try to avoid being pedantic at The Film Blog (TFB), but... Read More

The Film Blog

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September 18, 2016

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The Film Blog: 93 Days got the Oby Ezekwesili stamp of approval

If we weren’t planning to see the biopic 93 Days, now we certainly are. We have been a bit worried. This has been a highly anticipated film. And such an authentically Nigerian story. But it was curious the fact that it launched on Tuesday, and we had seen no reviews yet. For a film with... Read More

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September 16, 2016

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Opinion: What Nollywood has over Hollywood

by Ekene Mekwunye My name is Ekene and I am a filmmaker. Whenever I introduce myself like that, it elicits different reactions from people. But amongst Nigerians, you can see it on their faces when they smile and say “oh! You are amongst those people that make those juju films” or they call them ‘substandard’ or... Read More

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September 13, 2016

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93 Days premieres in Nigeria today!

93 Days, the long awaited movie directed by Steve Gukas will finally premiere in Nigeria today, 13th of September at The Rock Cathedral Lagos. Starring Danny Glover, Bimbo Akintola, Keppy Ekpenyong, Somkele Iyamah Idlahama, Tim Reid,Alastair MacKenzie, Gideon Okeke and more, the film tells the true story of how Nigeria was able to eradicate the... Read More

20 times Funke Akindele left us reeling in laughter as she turns a year older (WATCH)

If laughter is truly the best medicine then Funke Akindele has kept us alive for a while now. Who would have known that the young Funke who featured on the popular sitcom I Need to Know back in 1998 had this humourous alter-ego in her? But we thank our stars that she did discover it as she... Read More

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August 17, 2016

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The Media Blog: Jade Osiberu created the magic that’s Ndani TV – and now she is ready for her close-up with Isoken

She did it before with Gidi Up, Ndani TV’s original series that secured a nomination in the AMVCAs in 2015. After nine months of saving up for this movie, scouting for the industry’s best and actual shooting (which might explain why the scripting and directing of Ndani series these days has gone to the toilet?),... Read More

Featured, The Media Blog

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June 18, 2016

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Lolade Nwanze: Hell or High Water – Time well spent

So It was date night again yesterday; it’s been a while. Husband said there was a private movie screening and we were on the list. Boy was I delighted to dress up and get out of the house?! We got to The Palms, Lekki and I was surprised they had also started charging for parking... Read More

Hell or High Water, movie, movie review

June 6, 2016

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Don Jazzy, Blossom Chukwumerije, IK Ogbonna, others attend ‘Ghana Must Go’ premiere (PHOTOS)

The Ghana Must Go movie screening took place at the Genesis Deluxe Cinemas in Lekki on Saturday June 4th. The premiere attracted a lot of stars from both the Nigerian movie and music industry as well as the Ghanaian movie industry. Here are photos from the event below.

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October 26, 2015

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Radio station, movie project: Chocolate City plans big for 2016 (READ)

by Oreoluwa Peters President of Chocolate City Group, Audu Maikori has revealed plans for the release of a Chocolate City movie in 2016. Maikori disclosed to YNaija on Sunday, that the proposed movie project is part of the media group’s expansion moves. He said: “You’ll be expecting a Chocolate City movie next year and of course... Read More

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August 26, 2015

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Boy ‘kills his 3-year-old brother with their dad’s gun in an acting game’

14-year-old Ebubechukwu reportedly killed his 3-year-old brother Akachukwu with their father’s gun last Monday. Vanguard reports that the brothers were believed to be reenacting movie scenes, not knowing that the gun was loaded. The report says their father Christian Odika had left for a meeting when the tragic news reached him, and on getting to... Read More

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14, 3, boy, brother, dads, gun, kills, movie

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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April 17, 2015

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Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju plays old woman in Mildred Okwo’s ‘Surulere’

by Chinwe Okafor Kemi Lala-Akindoju, talented actress and CEO of “Make It Happen Productions” is set to feature as an old woman in Mildred Okwo’s new movie “Surulere”. The actress, who was the major act in Tunde Kelani’s “Dazzling Mirage” where she played the role of a talented beautiful lady living with sickle cell disorder, shows her versatility as... Read More

kemi lala, mildred nkwo, movie, set, surulere

April 13, 2015

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It appears Iyanya is having a romance with Nollywood (See Photos)

by Chinwe Okafor It appears Iyanya is attempting to make a foray into Nollywood. It is bad enough that he hasn’t exactly created a permanent niche for himself as he is still confused of what genre to settle for. [Grapevine has it that he might revert back to his music of the early days as... Read More

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April 6, 2015

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‘Furious 7’ rakes in $140 million on box office debut

by Chinwe Okafor Barely days after its grand debut, Furious 7 is said to have destroyed records as it raced to the top of the domestic box office, picking up a massive $143.6 million in its opening weekend. According to Variety, that establishes a new high-water mark for the month of April, blowing past the $95 million... Read More

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March 7, 2015

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She’s slays it! Genevieve Nnaji makes a grand entrance at the #AMVCA2015 (PHOTOS)

by Anike Jacobs The delectable Genevieve Nnaji has once again proven that she is the queen of style. She graciously arrived at the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCAs) at the Eko Convention Centre in an orange dress which drips of class and elegance. This queen never fails to impress. See her photos below: #AMVCA2015... Read More

#amvca2015, awards, Genevieve Nnaji, lagos, movie, nigeria

March 3, 2015

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Actor, Kalu Ikeagwu still takes permission from his mom before acting

by Chinwe Okafor Nollywood actor, Kalu Ikeagwu, says he does not act in any movie his mother cannot watch, in essence, she has to give permission on what kind of roles he picks. So for him, the most critical decision to make before taking up any script is to ask himself if his mum can watch the... Read More

ikeagwu, kalu, mother, movie, roles

March 3, 2015

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Nollywood actor, Femi Brainard could easily pass for a woman (LOOK)

by Chinwe Okafor For a minute, many thought he was out of the industry. The minute has lapsed and Femi Brainard has made his comeback into Nollywood by dressing up as a woman for a movie role, and doesn’t he look really convincing? No?

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February 5, 2015

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Fifty Shades of Grey movie banned in Malaysia – read why

by Chinwe Okafor We have a sinking feeling Nigeria would too. Malaysia’s Film Censorship Board has banned the Fifty Shades of Grey movie from screening in the country, says The Hollywood Reporter. The board’s chairman described the film as containing “scenes that are not of natural sexual content,” and “sadistic” even. It’s “more like pornography than a movie,” the ban... Read More

50 Shades of Grey, ban, malaysia, movie

February 1, 2015

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Movie review: ‘Head gone’ is mildly funny, but quite forgettable

by Wilfred Okiche The brothers, Lanre and Dare Fasasi, after spending more than a decade as 2 of pop music’s most consistent acts, turn their sights to filmmaking with Head gone, a star studded slapstick comedy that is big on promise but small on delivery. From their Naija Ninja production stable, Head gone is produced... Read More

ay makun, Dare Fasasi, Eniola Badmus, Head gone, IK Osakioduwa, Lanre Fasasi, movie, nigeria, Sunday Omobolanle

January 30, 2015

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7 things you should know about D’banj’s anniversary show

by Chinwe Okafor The moment you all have been waiting for has arrived and in a few days, D’banj will kick-off the much anticipated celebrations marking his 10th anniversary as an entertainer. Here are the 10 things you should know about the event. 1. The party is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, January 31, 2015. 2. Reality star... Read More

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January 28, 2015

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#TheYNaijaInterview: I never expected to make a living from writing in Nigeria – Tunde Aladese

by Wilfred Okiche In the space of 10 years, Tunde Aladese has become one of the biggest names in television. From writing on the soaps Tinsel, Edge of Paradise and the newly created Hotel Majestic, to appearing on stage in the V-Monologues as well as an appearance in the award winning film, Confusion Na Wa... Read More

actor, Edge of Paradise, Hotel Majestice, movie, nigeria, Soap opera, Tinsel, Tunde Aladese, V Monologues, writing

January 21, 2015

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Charles Novia is not pleased with rumours surrounding Muna Obiekwe’s death (READ)

by Anike Jacobs Barely 24 hours after Nollywood actor Muna Obiekwe, several reports have surfaced attributing his death to ‘constant smoking and drinking’. Movie producer, director and critic, Charles Novia is however not happy with the filtering reports. According to Charles Novia, Muna was a good actor who kept his life private and his habits... Read More

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December 16, 2014

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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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November 22, 2014

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Movie review: AY’s 30 Days in Atlanta is funny but poorly made

by Wilfred Okiche After a couple of seasons producing and starring in the television comedy, AY’S crib and hot off the heels of a well-received supporting turn in Omoni Oboli’s romantic drama, Being Mrs Elliot, comedian AY has hit the silver screen big time with a producing and starring role in the dire but... Read More

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November 8, 2014

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Movie review: There’s nothing surprising about ‘When love happens’

by Wilfred Okiche Mo is the stereotypical Nigerian girl (complete with remnants of a foreign accent), who has just returned home after a spell in the UK where she earned her university degree. Actually she has been around for about 4 years now and is quite set up in her dream job, working in the... Read More

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October 17, 2014

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He’s sick but not dying – Mohammed Ali’s daughter says boxing legend is alive

by Mark Bassey Mohammed Ali, the 72-year-old boxing legend, who has been battling debilitating Parkinson’s disease for years, is reportedly very sick and housebound. After his absence at the premiere of his biopic, ‘I Am Ali’, last week in Hollywood, speculations emerged that he may be unwell, with rumours circling that he may have kicked the bucket. At the... Read More

#SmokeFreeHols Contest, boxer, death, hollywood., I AM Ali, Laila Ali, Mohammed Ali, movie, North Hollywood, parkinson's, rahman ali, tmz

October 13, 2014

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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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October 8, 2014

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Happy man: Kunle Afolayan says the response to ‘October 1’ has been ‘very positive’

by Cheta Nwanze Nollywood Producer and Director, Kunle Afolayan is momentarily delighted, as he says Nigerians have responded positively to the release on his new movie, ‘October 1. The film maker recently premièred his psychological thriller flick, ‘October 1’, written by Tunde Babalola, which features veteran actor, Sadiq Daba in the lead role. YNaija caught up... Read More

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October 1, 2014

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Actress, Omoni Oboli returns to Aso Rock in gorgeous dress (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Actress, Omoni Oboli is back at the Presidential Villa, but this time she’s wearing something less revealing. Oboli, who today attended the Independence Anniversary Dinner at the State House Banquet Hall, is decked in a wine coloured dress tapered in the middle with a black strip. Her last visit to the seat... Read More

Aso Rock, dress, movie, nigeria, Omoni Oboli

The Film Blog: These 3 TIFF reviews of ‘76 will leave you with 3 different opinions

The Film Blog: ‘Green White Green’ was the real star of TIFF 2016 – but you didn’t hear about it, because… feferity

The Film Blog: 93 Days got the Oby Ezekwesili stamp of approval

Opinion: What Nollywood has over Hollywood

93 Days premieres in Nigeria today!

20 times Funke Akindele left us reeling in laughter as she turns a year older (WATCH)

The Media Blog: Jade Osiberu created the magic that’s Ndani TV – and now she is ready for her close-up with Isoken

Lolade Nwanze: Hell or High Water – Time well spent

Don Jazzy, Blossom Chukwumerije, IK Ogbonna, others attend ‘Ghana Must Go’ premiere (PHOTOS)

Radio station, movie project: Chocolate City plans big for 2016 (READ)

Boy ‘kills his 3-year-old brother with their dad’s gun in an acting game’

Stephanie Linus premieres ‘DRY’ in Lagos to excellent reviews

Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju plays old woman in Mildred Okwo’s ‘Surulere’

It appears Iyanya is having a romance with Nollywood (See Photos)

‘Furious 7’ rakes in $140 million on box office debut

She’s slays it! Genevieve Nnaji makes a grand entrance at the #AMVCA2015 (PHOTOS)

Actor, Kalu Ikeagwu still takes permission from his mom before acting

Nollywood actor, Femi Brainard could easily pass for a woman (LOOK)

Fifty Shades of Grey movie banned in Malaysia – read why

Movie review: ‘Head gone’ is mildly funny, but quite forgettable

7 things you should know about D’banj’s anniversary show

#TheYNaijaInterview: I never expected to make a living from writing in Nigeria – Tunde Aladese

Charles Novia is not pleased with rumours surrounding Muna Obiekwe’s death (READ)

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

Movie review: AY’s 30 Days in Atlanta is funny but poorly made

Movie review: There’s nothing surprising about ‘When love happens’

He’s sick but not dying – Mohammed Ali’s daughter says boxing legend is alive

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

Happy man: Kunle Afolayan says the response to ‘October 1’ has been ‘very positive’

Actress, Omoni Oboli returns to Aso Rock in gorgeous dress (LOOK)

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