Tag: nollywood

My daughter queried my decision to answer God’s call – Patience Ozokwor

Popular Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor has disclosed how she almost fell out with her daughter over her decision to answer God's call to save souls. Mama G, as she is…

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Ojukokoro: Crime Thriller Excites Somkele Idalama, Zainab Balogun, Tope Tedela (WATCH)

Ahead of its March 17 cinema run, Somkele Idalama, Zainab Balogun and Tope Tedela have been speaking about their roles on the highly riveting crime thriller, Ojukokoro. Ojukokoro (Greed) was…

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Movie review: Rita Dominic and Femi Jacobs reunite, but cannot save The Guest

by Wilfred Okiche The makers of The Guest, the sexy romantic thriller directed by Christian Olayinka, must have figured that Nollywood was due for some sizzle; something mysterious and exciting…

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The Media Blog: Kemi Adetiba’s full TW Magazine shoot is even better than expected

We were already excited yesterday. But. Seriously. What a wow. Big kudos to Emmanuel Oyeleke for the photography, and Jane Michael Ekanem and Favour Olugu for some superb styling. Snatch.…

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The Media Blog: Kemi Adetiba absolutely kills it in this TW Magazine shoot

Kemi Adetiba's on the cover of the latest issue of TW Magazine, and while we've only seen one photo (aside from the cover) from the full shoot, it's enough to…

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The Film Blog: Are you ready for more Kunle Afolayan?

Three times more, really. Apparently he's gotten a deal with MNet Africa to shoot 3 TV movies. Or at least they were originally meant to be TV movies, but he's…

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Where is Shan George?

by Roqeebah Olaoniye Not many people know this, but Shan George starred in a soap opera titled Winds of Destiny before she became widely popular for her role in the feature film,…

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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…

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How my mother stopped me from committing suicide – Mr Ibu

Popular comic actor, John Okafor popularly known as Mr. Ibu has narrated how he once intended to commit suicide. In a recent chat with Punch, the actor disclosed that he…

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The Film Blog: Let’s talk about the acting in ‘King Invincible’

King Invincible, the debut film by Femi Adisa kicks of 2017 Nollywood in epic style. We aren’t so enamoured by the stagey feel, and the film definitely missed the chance…

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Entertainment Roundup: Praiz releases new love track, Ellen DeGeneres was the biggest star at the People’s Choice Awards | More stories

Here are some of the stories that made news yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing today. Praiz releases new love song, Folashade R&B…

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Ambode help us, we are tired of Lagos ‘Area boys’ – Omoni Oboli

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has made a passionate appeal to Lagos Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to save her and other movie makers from the menace of 'Area Boys' in the…

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The Film Blog: Why we must all join hands to reject and condemn Mike Ezuruonye’s ‘Brother Jekwu’

Mike Ezuruonye’s movie ‘Brother Jekwu’ is bad.   Look, we know there are those of you so traumatised by Nigeria’s utter lack of standards that you believe saying something is…

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Where is Pat Attah?

Remember Patrick Uchenna Attah? He was one of the Nollywood stars of the 1990s. Some of the movies under his belt include Extreme Measure in 2006, Extreme Measure 2 in…

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The Film Blog: Urgent message to Opa Williams and the producers of the film ‘Three Wise Men’

We just finished watching the Opa Williams film ‘Three Wise Men’ (Williams, for a generation that doesn’t know its heroes, is one of the frontrunners of institutional comedy in Nigeria…

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From the makers of Confusion Na Wa comes new film ‘The Lost Cafe’ (TRAILER)

Peridot and Cinema Kpatakpata are proud to announce the release of the trailer for their beautiful poignant film, The Lost Cafe. The film is an uplifting story about a girl's…

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Wilfred Okiche: Sola Sobowale, Ramsey, Bimbo… My 10 favourite film performances of 2016 [NEW VOICES]

by Wilfred Okiche These ones deserve the Oscar. Or AMAA. Or AMVCA. Somebody hand it to them, please. Nkem Owoh (Ghana Must Go) It is hard to see where Tunde…

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Isoken Aruede: Kissing in feems [NEXT]

Isoken Aruede Imagine this: You walk into the dark cinema hall, popcorn in your hand and a drink in the other, feeling super patriotic with yourself seeing as you go…

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Entertainment Roundup: All the winners and highlights from the 74th Golden Globes , Ed Sheeran makes comeback with two new tracks | More stories

Here are the top stories that made news over the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept through Sunday night and are still buzzing this morning. The Golden Globe…

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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…

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We have only one Nollywwod, AFRIFF does not discriminate – Nobert Ajaegbu

by Tolu Omoyeni The African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) held in November 2016 but preparation and submission processes are year-long. As the conversation about the success of last year's festival…

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Sick Nollywood actor ejected from hospital over incurred debt

Nollywood veteran actor, James Uche who is battling with kidney illness and needs 11 million for a transplant has been ejected from the hospital. The hospital had earlier threatened to…

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The Film Blog: In one picture, you see proof that Nollywood has ARRIVED

 

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Entertainment Roundup: Omawumi releases song titled ‘Butterflies’, Funke Akindele-Bello hosts friends at her home | More stories

Here are some of the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing on today's Entertainment Roundup. Omawumi premieres new single 'Butterflies'…

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#YNaija2016Review: Top 7 things that should change in Nigeria’s entertainment industry in 2017

by Tolu Omoyeni Nigeria's entertainment industry saw a palpable growth in 2016. Artistes worked harder, the hard work paid off for most, new artistes emerged, the shows got bigger, Nigerian…

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The Film Blog: The Wedding Party just broke the biggest record of them all

Highest grossing film in Nigerian cinema history. Bar none. No qualifiers. No caveats. 200 million naira. Easily surpassing previous record holder, A Trip To Jamaica. And only 2 weeks after…

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‘The biggest problem with 2016 AFRIFF was funding’ | Founder, Chioma Ude speaks on the success of the Festival

The 2016 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) held about a month ago but it hasn't stopped generating buzz. The YNaija interview with the AFRIFF team was scheduled for last week…

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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…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 30th of December

Read the full stories and analyses here now!

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Sick Nollywood veteran may be ejected from hospital over bills

Nollywood actor, James Uche who has been bedridden for sometime due to a kidney-related ailment may be ejected from a Lagos hospital due to lack of funds. In a video…

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