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Nollywood has made an alien invasion movie called “Sector Zero”…wait…WHAT?
Yes, I was also shocked too! “Nollywood” and “alien invasion” in the same sentence does my head in. If you have noticed, comedies and romantic movies have long served as…
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NASS threatens to invoke constitutional powers on the executive; Nigerian actor says gays, lesbians rule Nollywood and other stories that made headlines this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) invited Senate President, Bukola Saraki to answer allegations against him by suspects who took part in…
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Here are the Nollywood movies coming to cinemas this June
The first quarter of 2018 was a wellspring of movie releases in Nollywood and, so far, reviews are gradually pointing towards last year's overwhelming output of bad movies. It's too…
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“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…
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“Boss Of All Bosses” explores Naija’s corporate world with this new, funny trailer
In another edition of Nollywood copies Hollywood, I present to you the trailer of Ike Nnaebue's upcoming comedy Boss Of All Bosses. The 2-minute-plus trailer is corporate satire meets absurdist…
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In case you haven’t noticed, gimmicky star-studded movies are killing Nollywood
Old-era Nollywood was much simpler. It was a period in an evolving industry where actors were discovered, and with every movie we watched them grow into cinema powerhouses. For example,…
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This trailer for “Date Night” is the stuff psychological thrillers are made of
Okay. So I'm a little excited about the forthcoming Date Night, partly because it's a piece of filmmaking that derails from the Nollywood usual in comedies and rom-coms. Or maybe…
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The Good, the bad, and the left out: Lessons from the VICE on HBO Nollywood documentary
Nollywood, the second biggest film industry in the world, has since put Nigeria on the global map. The 2016 record-breaking, romantic comedy The Wedding Party is indicative of the evolutionary…
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[The Film Blog] How Africa Magic gave Nollywood a bad image
Long before streaming became such a huge part of our culture, access to Nollywood films mostly ran on an efficient system of home video rentals. It was a subscriber community…
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Obituary: Akinwunmi Ishola, the honest man and culture icon
On Saturday, February 17, 2018, the family of renowned playwright, culture activist, actor, author, academic, and dramatist, Akinwunmi Ishola, confirmed that he had quietly passed on at his Akobo home,…
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[The Film Blog] We need to talk about Nollywood’s obsession with marriage
Hello Nollywood, can you hear me? I'm fairly convinced that I speak for everyone when I say I'm tired of wedding films, and the ones that insidiously pressure Nigerian women…
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Entertainment Roundup: We will all be reading Lupita Nyong’o’s children’s book, Sulwe | More stories
Here's a quick update of everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept. Nollywood filmmaker killed by hit-and-run driver Nollywood movie producer, Chukwuka Emelionwu has…
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LONG READ: Why Nollywood is moving round in circles
If you listen to critics and the journalists who cover the entertainment beat, 2017 was not Nollywood’s best year, wasn’t even the year that it could have been. From the…
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[The Film Blog] On fuel scarcity, Nollywood, and the media industry
Over the years, fuel scarcity in Nigeria has become as familiar as sunlight. Its repeated occurrence stems from a number of issues, from corruption to pipeline vandalism to the complete…
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[The Film Blog] Why Nollywood is yet to experience a shake up despite the Harvey Weinstein scandal
Back in October, The New York Times published a story detailing decades of allegations of sexual harassment against film mogul Harvey Weinstein. That story, written by Jodi Kantor and Megan…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 16th of December
Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:
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[The Film Blog] The Accidental Spy may be the worst thing AY has ever done
Not to be confused with the 2001 Jackie Chan led Hong Kong film, The Accidental Spy, produced by the duo of Darlington Abuda and Nicola Gregory, and directed by Roland…
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LONG READ: Can popular culture save Nigeria?
by Wilfred Okiche It is hard being a Nigerian citizen today. The country is so dysfunctional that even on the best days, very little appears to be working. The…
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We are proud of Nollywood and its achievements – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government has said the creative industry is important to the economy. Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed made the statement while declaring open the African International Film Festival in Lagos…
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“I am passionate about creating content that has educational value and Africa as its focus.” | Isabella Akinseye speaks with Leading Ladies Africa
Meeting Isabella Akinseye for the first time, you’re drawn in by her gap-toothed smile, infectious energy and friendly aura. Called a ‘chatter box’ by her primary 3 class teacher, she…
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Entertainment Roundup: Peter Okoye reveals Psquare has been in trouble for “four years” but they kept it secret | More stories
Here's most of the entertainment gist you missed yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still trending this Thursday morning. Peter Okoye says his family has…
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I receive calls about sexual harassment in Nollywood on a daily basis – Kanayo O. Kanayo
Nigerian actor, Anayo Modestus Onyekwere popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo says he receives calls about sexual harassment in Nollywood on a daily basis. Kanayo, 55, told Reuters Foundation in an interview that…
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Entertainment Roundup: Tonto Dikeh threatens to sue bloggers who publish an “edited video” portraying her as violent | More stories
Catch up on almost everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing this Tuesday morning. Tonto Dikeh set for a…
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We will soon unveil N100bn free TV distribution network for Nollywood – FG
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Thursday disclosed that the Federal Government will unveil a N100bn per annum free television distribution network for Nollywood. The minister…
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Reno Omokri: How Nigeria conquered The Seychelles
by Reno Omokri For the past four days, I have been holidaying in The Seychelles, a beautiful Island with beautiful people on the Indian Ocean. Before I came here, I…
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Euchoria Anunobi buries son (WATCH)
Nigerian actress, Eucharia Anunobi laid her son to rest on Tuesday 5, 2017, which saw the attendance of her colleagues, friends and family alike. The actress had lost her 15-year-old…
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Actors Guild set to eradicate sexual harrassment among members
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) through the newly elected president, Emeka Ejezie has said it is set to annihilate all forms of sexual harassment of its members by some producers…
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[The Film Blog] It is Reset for Lights Camera Africa film festival
For many years, Nollywood has been plagued with bad movies. Dingy projects filmed in terribly lit rooms, by a cinematographer who is actually a technician or switch flicking guy, a…
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I am going to miss everything about my late son – Eucharia Anunobi
Nollywood actress, Eucharia Anunobi has said her late son was her best friend. The actress had lost her only son, who was 15 years old to Sickle Cell Anemia earlier…
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Nollywood actress, Eucharia Anunobi loses son
Nollywood actress, Eucharia Anunobi has lost her only son, Raymond to sickle cell anemia. The 15-year-old reportedly gave up the ghost on Tuesday morning, according to Persecondnews. Raymond who she…
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