The ‘Phone Swap’ Premiere: What worked and what didn’t – Plus Film Review

by Collins Eboru It’s many days gone but still, the hype around the movie ‘Phone Swap’ is enough to ensure that we’re still talking about it. From the premiere of the movie at the Expo Centre of the Eko Hotels & Suites in Lagos, we bring you what worked and what didn’t plus a quick... Read More

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March 23, 2012

Movie Trailer: ‘The Score’ by Aremu Afolayan set to premier on 29 March

by Chi Ibe The Afolayan’s clan are taking no chances this year. Just last Saturday Kunle Afolayan had the world premiere of his new movie, ‘Phone swap’ to an audience which saluted the great work. Now his younger brother, Aremu Afolayan, Nollywood actor and producer continues with this trend as he premieres his latest effort titled ‘The... Read More

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March 20, 2012

Movie trailer: ‘Tobi’ set to premiere in Lagos on 18 May

by Wilfred Okiche ‘Tobi’, a new Nollywood film shot on location in New York and New Jersey is scheduled to premiere Friday 18, May at the Ozone cinemas, Yaba, Lagos. According to an official press statement, ‘Tobi’ is a compelling drama that explores the consequences of what happens when 21-year-old Tobi (Mark Williams) bows to the dark... Read More

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February 29, 2012

Last Sunday on Rubbin’ Minds: Joke Silva, Lala Akindoju and others take on Nollywood

By Lekan Olanrewaju Check out the latest episode of Rubbing Minds which aired Sunday on Channels Television. In this edition of the show, host Chude Jideonwo took a look at Nollywood, Nigeria’s film industry, through the generations. Guests included veteran actress and film producer Joke Silva who shared her wealth of knowledge of the industry.... Read More

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February 27, 2012

Biafra movie in the works? Nigerian filmmaker secures $400,000

by Lekan Olanrewaju A Nigerian filmmaker based in the United States has announced plans to shoot a movie on the former Biafra secessionist state of South-Eastern Nigeria. Odera Ozeka, who recently held the premiere for his new movie “Soul Diaspora” at the Ozone Cinema, Yaba, is set to commence this new project next year. The award winning filmmaker... Read More

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February 24, 2012

Action! : The Making of Nigeria’s Film Industry – Andrew Rice for The New York Times

Summary of the News from The New York Times Twenty years after bursting from the grungy street markets of Lagos, the $500 million Nigerian movie business churns out more than a thousand titles a year on average, and trails only Hollywood and Bollywood in terms of revenues. The films are hastily shot and then burned... Read More

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February 23, 2012

Sarah Lacy delves into Iroko TV’s Jason Njoku: “This entrepreneur is hardcore”

Wilfred Okiche Online platform, Irokotv, is the biggest collection of Nollywood movies ever gathered in one place at a particular time. They boast of popular and obscure home video titles that date as far back as the ‘Living in Bondage’ era and at least, till June this year viewers can view these titles in their... Read More

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February 22, 2012

What abomination? 7 reasons a Nigerian won’t be lead ‘actress’ in the Chimamanda movie

by Emmanuel Osanedum On Wednesday last week, there were auditions for the movie everyone’s talking about – the movie for Chimamanda’s Adichie’s seminal book Half Of A Yellow Sun, driven by Nigerian writer and film maker Biyi Bandele. Shooting is scheduled to begin around March and our actors dusting up their knowledge of the novel,... Read More

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February 14, 2012

Review: Tope Alake takes on Kunle Afolayan’s ‘The Figurine’

By Tope Alake TITLE: The Figurine · GENRE: Thriller Drama · DIRECTOR: Kunle Afolayan · STARRING: Kunle Afolayan, Ramsey Noah, Tosin Sido, Omoni Oboli, Funlola Aofiyebi, · PRODUCER: Kunle Afolayan · STORY: Jovi Babs · SCREEN WRITER: Kemi Adesoye · CINEMATOGRAPHER: Yinka Edward · EDITORS: Kayode Adeleke, Steve Sodiya · RUNNING TIME: 120mins · BUDGET: N50, million · GROSS BOX OFFICE RETURNS: · Estimates not made public*... Read More

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February 1, 2012

EXCLUSIVE: Stephanie Okereke sets the records straight – “I am not getting married in February and I am not a divorcee”

by ‘Ifreke Inyang A court ruling in Lagos has annulled the whirlwind marriage between Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke and former Super Eagles player, Chikelue Iloanusi. According to reports, the judge said the marriage never existed and couldn’t have been valid, as Iloanusi was married legally to another woman in the US at the time he... Read More

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February 1, 2012

Chioma Chukwuka makes debut as producer for new Nollywood flick – ‘On Bended Knees’

by Daniel Essien Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha has joined top female producers like Emem Isong, Stephanie Okereke, Uche Jumbo and Rita Dominic, as she cincludes production of her new movie titled ‘On Bended Knees’. The movie stars Hollywood based Chet Anekwe, who sizzled alongside Genevieve Nnaji in Mildred Okwo’s ’30 Days’, Seun Akindele, Nichole Ndigwe and Zimbabwean... Read More

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January 21, 2012

Deep Blue Sea: The Nollywood of our dream!

by Onyeka Nwelue [Presented at the Sandbox Global Summit, Lisbon, Portugal from January 20-23] Africa has the most untold stories on this planet. Just few days before I was to leave for Lisbon, I was in my village with my family. There was a serious industrial strike in Nigeria and there were no flights... Read More

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January 17, 2012

RMD survives car crash!

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Foremost Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, is alive after he was involved in a ghastly car crash in Warri, Delta State. RMD as he is popularly called was rescued from the scene of the accident and taken to hospital, where he is recovering well. Below is a picture of his SUV which was... Read More

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January 16, 2012

#FuelSubsidyRemoval: Nollywood stars finally respond …And Action!

by Wilfred Okiche Nollywood actors and actresses have joined millions of Nigerians in protesting the decision of the federal government to remove the subsidy on fuel. The musicians wasted no time and took the side of the people. Chocolate City rapper/producer, Jesse Jagz rallied his colleagues on the morning of the first day of protests.... Read More

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December 23, 2011

Replace Hollywood stars with our own in this week’s Entertainment Trivia!

by UpNepa.com Since they say Hollywood is all Nollywood is trying to be, it would be fun to seek out those who seemed poised to replace Hollywood characters in the take over. So please mention if you may, one Hollywood character and then our very own apt replacement in nature, role, style, attitude and appeal.... Read More

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October 4, 2011

See who walked the red carpet at the Unwanted Guest premiere

By Seyi Lawal The much touted ‘American Nollywood’ movie, Unwanted Guest premiered at the Genesis Deluxe Cinema, The Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki, last weekend. The event which was held on Friday September 30, was attended by most of the cast of the movie including Chet Anekwe from the Hollywood movie, ‘Phat Girls’; he played the... Read More

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September 26, 2011

New hustle? KCee of KC Presh turns to acting

Seyi Lawal Erstwhile KC Presh band member, KCee will be starring in a Nigerian feature movie soon. According to a statement from the singer’s PR company, KCee, who currently has two solo singles to his name, will star alongside top Nollywood acts including Genevieve Nnaji and Mercy Johnson. “He is now fishing in Nollywood waters,”... Read More

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September 15, 2011

The Unwanted Guest arrives this September!

by Ifreke Inyang Chuks Ajoku, who owns the US-based Nollywood America is set to release ‘Unwanted Guest’ this month. The movie which is set to be shown at various cinemas and theatres in Nigeria is a collaboration between Chuks and Daniel Ademinokan, who wrote and directed the film. The movie was shot... Read More

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August 7, 2011

Sam Loco Efe Passes on at 66

by Ada Igboanugo Veteran Nollywood actor and movie producer Sam Loco Efe (Efeeimwonkiyeke) was confirmed dead today, 7th August 2011, although sources say he passed away yesterday in his hotel room on set in Owerri. Sam Loco Efe was one of the most talented actors of contemporary Nigerian theatre and television. For many years, he... Read More

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July 20, 2011

Tough-skinned, Talented & Rocking: Actress Jackie Appiah covers Genevieve Magazine July cover

by Sola Fasasi The latest edition of one of Nigeria’s leading publications, Genevieve Magazine, is back this month featuring Ghanain actress Jackie Appiah as its cover girl. Jackie is a self-confessed “shy person”, who comes alive on set, and the talented actress has been featured in several movies in Nigeria as well as her home country.... Read More

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March 7, 2011

StyleEYE on Omoni Oboli

by Yemi Olowu With effortless elegance Omoni Oboli lights up the screen in any role she plays. Her beauty, presence and talent have gained her a reputation as one of Nigeria’s most talented actresses. So she’s right on the mark when she says to our StyleEYE, “I’m simple and beautiful”. Omoni speaks about her personal style,... Read More

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