Opinion: 3 reasons why Lai Mohammed’s proposed ban makes no sense
by Abayomi G. Omotayo This is for all the current opposition parties who may one day become the ruling party….
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Charly Boy: Lai Mohammed is the MC of goofs, gaffes and mumbo-jumbo
by Charly Boy The MC of goofs, gaffes and a lotta mumbo-jumbo Alhaji Lai Mohammed in one of his numerous…
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Nollywood actors, Odunlade Adekola, Mr Latin attacked by armed robbers
Popular Yoruba actors, Bolaji Amusan popularly known as Mr Latin and Odunlade Adekola were attacked by armed robbers on Saturday…
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The Film Blog: In a surprising rarity, the Bank of Industry is actually making impact
We were paying attention to Jade Osiberu’s talk about how the Bank of Industry made available the tens of millions…
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The Film Blog: Comparisons between The Wedding Party and Isoken are misguided – and unnecessary
So yesterday I saw Isoken…not so sure about it, better than The Wedding Party but not quite there yet. End…
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The Film Blog: We don’t like the fact that Tina Mba doesn’t get the credit she deserves
Tina Mba has been in two recent hit Nollywood movies, Isoken and Okafor’s Law. And in both of them she…
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The Film Blog: Funke Akindele just proved that she knows the work
He asked: By now jenifa in Jenifa's diary should be able to speak fairly correct English. @funkeakindele @TrafficChiefNG @Gidi_Traffic —…
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The Film Blog: Everything about Imoh Umoren’s new film looks gorgeous
Imoh Umoren, one of the finest minds you haven’t heard about in Nigerian film and television, is finally ready for…
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The Film Blog Thread: “Diamond Ring, an edge-of-the-seat winner” | A trip down memory lane to the Nollywood that made actual magic
Have you seen Diamond Ring, Dry leaves or Women’s Cot? If you haven’t, this thread is for you. Welcome to…
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The Film Blog: Omotola has something to say about the obsession with comedies – you should listen
The Film Blog: Alakada Reloaded is premiering in the U.K.? Hey God!
We hope we don’t bear responsibility for joining the hype of this film. Actually, calling it a film is a…
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The Film Blog: Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Roti’ is an exercise in brilliance – but will Nigerians go to see it?
The casting of this movie is excellent. Everyone is perfect – Kunle Afolayan, Kate Henshaw, Kunle’s mum (who, we hear,…
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N300m damages for Evans, 2 billion Facebook users | The 5 numbers that mattered this week
N4 billion – The Ilorin High Court ordered Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore to pay Senate President, Bukola Saraki this…
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The Film Blog: You have to admire the bravery of this TNS review of Isoken
You know, one of us at The Film Blog absolutely insisted that Isoken is formulaic, and nothing special – at…
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FG gives Nollywood over N420m grant
The Federal Government says it has released the sum of N420.2 million to the Nigeria film industry, Nollywood, to improve…
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The Film Blog: Ehen, this is the Kunle Afolayan we knower
The Kunle Afolayan we know stoped playing in 1901, and so we were very surprised by the low-key rollout of…
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The Film Blog: Please, does anybody understand what Shan George is even saying?
Please help us and watch. "Cabality" is killing Nollywood – @shangeorgefilms A post shared by HipTv (@officialhiptv) on Jun 27,…
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The Film Blog: We are totally loving the trailer for “My Wife & I” – and can’t wait to see Rachel Oniga
We’ve talked about this before. The images, the art, everything is on point. The Inkblot guy’s take themselves very seriously…
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My bride price was returned for formality – Tonto Dikeh
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has said her family returned bride price to her former in-laws out of formality. The actress…
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The Film Blog: The crowd of Nollywood stars in Rwanda reminds you that AMAA is not dead
There is an abundance of people so upset at the mediocrity of the Africa Movie Academy Awards that they just…
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[The Sexuality Blog]: Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is going to perform simulated sex scenes in her new film, and believe it or not, that’s groundbreaking
Omotola Jolade Ekeinde, one-time Time 100 person of the year and Nigerian mega superstar is returning to the big screens…
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Rumour has it that actress, Ireti Doyle and husband, Patrick have parted ways
This piece of information seeped to us through the grapevine and has left us just as shocked as the rest…
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Will Nollywood give Evans his own ‘All Eyez on me’ movie?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The coverage of the exploits of Evans the kidnapper is becoming truly overwhelming. Over the course…
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The Film Blog: Someone who has brains actually released a DVD of Moji Olaiya’s burial
What won’t we see? Barely a week after the shocking burial of Yoruba-movie actress, Moji Olaiya, a well known film…
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The Film Blog: This criticism of Nollywood on TheNakedConvos actually proves the point
So, this was a good-intentioned piece. Our problem is this: the problem we have with pieces like this – they don’t…
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The Film Blog: This is the third time the AMAA date has been postponed
What exactly is going on? And why are film enthusiasts and industry players so unconcerned? Is that how far the…
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The Film Blog: Sola Sobowale looks buckwyld and crazy in this film
You already know we are absolutely watching this. Sola is all over the place, exactly as we want to be….
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The Film Blog: We don’t know what’s happening in this Ramsey Nouah film, but we LOVE the poster
We love every single thing about the poster for ‘My Wife & I’, a new comedy featuring Ramsey Nouah and…
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Movie Review: Alakada Reloaded, an elaborate hoax to collect money from Nigerians
A big screen answer to Jennifer Akindele’s Jenifa, Alakada reloaded is a meh attempt. The Falz-esque style of speaking, extreme…
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The Film Blog: Does Tope Tedela use ‘juju’ on all of you?
We’re split on this point at The Film Blog, but today those of us on the ‘Nay side’ get to…
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The Film Blog: We won’t take credit for the ’10 days in Sun City’ blitz
Because we can’t be conceited enough to think someone took it so personal that the day after we said no…
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The Film Blog: The trailer for the second Kunle Afolayan film this year is out
The Media Blog: Why we are rooting for Mo Abudu and Jason Njoku– and you should too
Think about it. Think about just how many people have been investing in film since Mo Abudu and AY showed…
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The Film Blog: People of God, Ali Nuhu is bad
We had a second look at the trailer for Banana Island Ghost, which we absolutely loved, even though it doesn’t…
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The Film Blog: You’ve heard about the film festival EbonyLife is hosting, abi?
As part of its pivot towards more drama, EbonyLife TV is celebrating its fourth year anniversary with a free film…
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Mercy Aigbe should focus on raising her daughter better | 5 takeaways from Broadway TV’s interview with the actress’ daughter, Michelle
The first and most important thing to note about this interview is this: It Is A Total Mess. On Tuesday,…
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The Film Blog: Alakada Reloaded is a convoluted, senseless, foolish mess – but we absolutely loved it
There was no story, no plot, the characters were confused, threads were left lying on the floor, everyone on the…
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The Film Blog: Without question, Isoken is the most anticipated movie coming out this summer
As we always say, don’t waste your time arguing with us about the lack of actual summer in Nigeria. We…
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The Film Blog: No one is talking about AY’s new film
It hit us like ‘electric shock’ some days ago, as we saw AY’s new film, ‘Something Something in Sun City’…
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Movie Review: Slow Country, a mix of rowdiness and funny accents
Three hours of a good but not excellent movie. The truth is Slow Country isn’t a bad movie, it’s just…
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Vera Ezimora: Be careful who you do play-play husband & wife with
by Vera Ezimora Last week, BankyW broke the Nigerian internet when he announced his engagement to Adesua. Then over the…
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Moji Olaiya’s burial canceled in Canada as Ekiti govt intervenes
by Azeez Adeniyi The burial of Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya slated for Friday in Canada was canceled, Encomium reports. This…
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“I am constantly chasing the next opportunity to create something that adds value” | Zainab Balogun speaks with Leading Ladies Africa
When Zainab Balogun made her way back to Nigeria some years ago, there was only one goal on her mind:…
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Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya is dead
by Azeez Adeniyi Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya is dead. The actress who delivered a baby two months ago died in…
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Dear Empress Njamah, please shut up if you have nothing reasonable to say about domestic violence
by Tolu O. There’s absolutely no way to go about this article without coming across to Empress Njamah as…
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The Film Blog: We swear, this film Banana Island Ghost has to be a hit
I regret my relationship with Seun Egbegbe – Actress, Toyin Abraham
by Azeez Adeniyi Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham has said she regrets dating filmmaker, Seun Egbegbe. In an emotional interview with…
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Nollywood veteran, Chiwetalu Agu to feature in ‘The Wedding Party 2’
by Azeez Adeniyi As pictures from the making of ‘The Wedding Party 2’ begin to roll in, it has been…
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The official teaser for Omotola’s first movie in 3 years is out and it’s awesome (WATCH)
Omotola Jalade seems to have ended her 3-year hiatus from Nollywood with new movie, Alter Ego. In December, 2016, an…
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Entertainment Roundup: Vin Diesel gives tribute to Paul Walker at MTV Movie & TV Awards + other highlights, Kanye West deletes social media accounts | More stories
All the stories you missed from Friday through the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept through Sunday night…
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Nollywood actor, Adeshina Adesanya is dead
by Azeez Adeniyi Nollywood actor, Adeshina Adesanya popularly known as Pastor Ajidara in Yoruba movies is dead. His death comes…
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Mercy Aigbe’s husband called her crazy and we’re wondering what the actual heck this is?
Honestly, we’re tired! Tired of celebrity divorces and the mentally exhausting stories that come with them. Less than a week…
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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,…
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The Thread: Did this prophet just foreshadow doom concerning Banky W and Adesua’s engagement?
It’s been a Wednesday of love. Nigeria’s favourite on-screen lovebirds will be walking down the aisle in a bit. You…
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‘Banky W, Adesua Etomi’s introduction to hold this weekend’
by Azeez Adeniyi Music act Banky W and Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi will have their traditional introduction ceremony on Saturday,…
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