Nigerian celebrities came to #TFAA2017 with their A-game. Kenny Blaq cracked VP Osinbajo up with his King Sunny Ade and Tope Alabi’s rendition of ‘Mans Not Hot’; Timi Dakolo got everyone deep in patriotic emotions as he sang ‘Great Nation’; and the ladies did not hold back their slay. See below:
If nothing, the title has us in stitches already. In case of Incasity is another movie that centres on the lives of Nigerians struggling “in the abroad” but this one is going to be as hilarious as it can get. How do we know? The producer, Kola Munis was part of the team that brought... Read More
Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are even just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today: 1 Victor... Read More
Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Hearing for Omoni Oboli’s theft case to begin today The case between Nollywood producer, Omoni Oboli and Canadian-based script writer, Jude Idada involving the allegation of theft of the script of the... Read More
76 was a competent and well made movie, despite its flaws but we have to say it didn’t deserve all those awards it won at the AMVCAs over the weekend. In another year, maybe. If the competition weren’t as stiff. But not when 93 Days was in contention. Suffice it to say that there is nothing... Read More
Did you completely miss out on entertainment stories this past weekend? Catch up on the biggest of them and other ones that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Big Brother Naija: Kemen gets disqualified while Uriel gets evicted Sunday night was a show at the Big Brother Naija house as a... Read More
It does not matter what we do or whose outfit we remember from last night’s AMVCA’s, our hearts keep skipping back to this dress. Nana Akua Addo, as they say, #Slayyyyed! https://instagram.com/p/BROwOgZhIXc/ https://instagram.com/p/BROQmnNBXTE/ The Ghanaian media personality floated to the AMVCAs wearing a ball dress from the Filipino designer, Leo Almodal and all but turned... Read More
by Dolapo Adelana ’76 has won the Movie of the year at the African Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA). The award, which is in its fifth edition held at the Convention Centre of the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. The movie starring Ramsey Nouah, Rita Dominic, Chidi Mokeme and others was the star of the... Read More
by Dolapo Adelana The 2017 edition of The Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA) held at the Convention Centre of the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos on Saturday. It was filled with pomp and pageantry as actors, actresses, producers, directors and film makers strut the red carpet in their elegant outfits. There were also... Read More
The Fifth edition of the Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCA) is scheduled to go down tomorrow, Saturday, the 4th of March, 2017. The nominees are ready and we know for sure by now what are favourite movies to win are. The AMVCA is by far the biggest movie award night around these parts, what... Read More
Actress Rita Dominic has dismissed speculations that she is in an amorous relationship with fellow actor, Femi Jacobs. In a recent interview with Saturday Beats, she described him as a platonic friend and ‘buddy’. “Acting in those movies with Femi was not really planned except his feature in ‘The Meeting’ which was his first major... Read More
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 to shake the entire industry out of its comedy induced stupor and deliver some sick shocks at the same time. At this point, it is... Read More
Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this morning. ’76 bags multiple nominations as the 2017 AMVCA nominees list is revealed Nigerian filmmakers, actors and actresses gathered Wednesday night for the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) nominees announcement event held at Intercontinental... Read More
You know that sinking feeling in your stomach when you don’t agree with the elite consensus? Yeah we felt that after watching ’76. Because we desperately wanted to like it. Came in excited to like it. We had heard everyone we respect confess to loving it. And then there is our admiration for the grit... Read More
After wowing audiences with her first film The Meeting (actually, her first film was 30 Days, but so few people got to see it, and even fewer are aware of his existence,) Nollywood director and producer Mildred Okwo returned with another comedy, Surulere. The latter may have seen a somewhat lukewarm reception, but it did the great... Read More
by Okon Ekpo It is the film that launched a thousand countdowns, most of them premature. The long-in-the-works, much postponed historical romance thriller directed by Nollywood fav, Izu Ojukwu is finally here. Produced by Tonye Princewill and Adonijah Owiriwa, -who shares a supporting acting role,- ’76 (formerly Lions of ‘76) is an ambitious passion project... Read More
by Adenike Adebayo Anytime the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) comes around, I get excited. Mostly because of the workshops, training and movie screenings, but this year my excitement was based on the theme “Embracing The World.” 2016 has been a significant year in the African movie industry, Nollywood especially. With 8 movies in the... Read More
In an ambience of fun and great expectation, several delegates and movie enthusiasts stormed Filmhouse-IMAX last Friday for ’76, the closing night film of this year’s edition of the prestigious Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF). The IMAX hall, venue of the screening of ‘76, directed by Izu Ojukwu, was filled to the brim. The anticipated... Read More
Popular actress Rita Dominic has revealed some details on the latest movie she’s working on. The movie titled ’76’ centres on the coup d’etat that killed head of state General Murtala Muhammed. In an interview with BBC Africa Rita said we should always remember that soldiers are human beings just like all of us. About... Read More
Rita Dominic is one celebrity that never disappoints whether on the red carpet or a casual Instagram picture – she slays all the time! But if you are still doubting that the Nollywood actress is a style goddess here is a video to convince you. Check it out…
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
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2016 is still on and Nollywood stars have been dazzling in very memorable fashion ensembles since the festival kicked off. What we do notice is that the ladies have been rocking outfits strictly made by Nigerian designers. In our view, this year’s spotlight is not only on Nollywood but... Read More
Nollywood star actress, Rita Dominic is at the Toronto Film Festival doing what she does best after acting- slaying. We have seen her in some of the best outfits at the festival and we can’t help but show her off to you: For the sold out premiere of the movie ’76 at the Isabel Bader... Read More
Here are some stories from the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Darey and Sam Smith share selfie Have you ever looked at a picture and all you see is too much talent? Well, take a look at Darey and British... Read More
Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. D’banj joins MTN? On Monday morning, the NET reported that D’banj had ‘signed a deal’ with another telecoms giant, MTN. It went further to reveal the company and the singer’s music... Read More
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