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The Film Blog: We don’t know how we feel about Kenneth Gyang’s ‘The Lost Café’
We don’t know that bigger fans of Kenneth Gyang’s work exist anywhere else, at least not in Nigeria. At TFB, we think he is a national treasure, a status earned…
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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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Davido’s ThisDay Style cover, MAMAs and everything else on Uncensored this week
Ifeoma Areh of Wildflower PR & Company hosted Uncensored this week while Chude Jideonwo was away. She is joined by Lekan Olanrewaju and Isime Esene. They talk about Davido's ThisDay…
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The Film Blog: Of course, someone came for Mary Njoku
We have been wondering what took them so long, to be honest. Mary Remmy Njoku, actor, is wife of media and film entrepreneur (please he should stop that Internet entrepreneur…
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The Film Blog: Mary Njoku just wants to be big, that’s all.
So we are officially calling today The Njoku today. Because we are so inspired. So Biko, allow us. See Mary Remmy's interview with the BBC here.
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PODCAST: Lekki Wives, PopCentral TV and everything else on Uncensored this week
Ifeoma Areh is creative director of Wildflower PR & Company and Tosin Ajibade is founder of Olorisupergal.com. Together with the host, Chude Jideonwo, they talk about banking institutions producing content,…
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PODCAST: A Trip to Jamaica, The Wedding Party and everything else on Uncensored this week
Ifeoma Areh is creative director of Wildflower PR & Company; Isime Esene is the managing editor of YNaija.com, and Tosin Ajibade, is founder of Olorisupergal.com. Together with the host, Chude…
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TMB Data: How many people watch Nigerian TV?
We had a very active National Broadcasting Commission under former director-general, Emeka Mba. Successive ministers of information saw and left him alone to keep moving. Under this particular minister? Well,…
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The Film Blog: It’s just a fantastic time to be a Nigerian actor, we tell you
Think about it really. Look at all the New Nollywood projects that have come out this year: Arbitration, Okafor’s Law, It’s Her Day, Green White Green, Isoken, Surulere, for some.…
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The Media Blog: Thursday is the most valuable day on Nigerian television – and other bits and bobs we found out
This week, for a special project we have been working on, we have been playing around with data – with a focus on Nigerian television. What’s more interesting is how much people…
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The Film Blog: We are liking the trailer for Ojukokoro
Like the first commenter says: "Not bad. Not bad at all".
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The Media Blog: Because we serve a living God, Gidi Up Season 3 has FINALLY started shooting
What cows have not been sacrificed to get this particular show back on the road (Season 2's finale was in September 2014!)? We have waited for almost two years for…
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The Film Blog: Zack Orji returns!
Zachee Ama Orji (that’s a trick old Nigerian journos use when they want to show you they know more than you – use his full names) has been away…
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The Media Blog: This is the reason it’s not so easy to “monetise!” in Nigeria’s media market
When we say Nigeria is not a rational market, we don't just mean oil prices messing up everything. We also mean, the consumer. We are not 'okay'. There is plenty…
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The Media Blog: We need panadol for NotJustOk’s headache
Because the value being created is massive. We are sure they are already thinking through this. Beht Nigeria is such a tough market.
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The Film Blog: Someone captures the madness of ‘Kannywood’ banning an actor
Because sometimes the best way to cry out loud, is to laugh. So while we were trying to think up the best way to address this thought debauchery, someone wiser…
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Reading material: What you should reading if you work in media content (2)
1. Maybe or maybe not. 2. Jack Shafer is an authority today and everyday. 3. Uncle Mark Zucker(burger) can't have it both ways 4. A reminder we…
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The Media Blog: 3 more Nigerian podcasts we just discovered – and think you’ll love
We like this one. It talks about everything interesting, and they engage. They have a very fascinating fascination with sex. But they are completely worth a listen. And up…
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PODCAST: 93 Days, October 1, 30 Days in Atlanta, and more | The Uncensored Podcast is truly uncensored about Nigerian film this edition
Ifeoma Areh is creative director of Wildflower PR & Company, Lekan Olanrewaju is a scriptwriter (credits including Tinsel and Hotel Majestic), and Tosin Ajibade, is the founder of Olorisupergal.com. Together with…
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The Media Blog: That’s how the Nigerian Army packed 10 journalists from one media house
The Nigerian Army now suddenly has an interest in the media. Before you start thinking it's good stuff, let's put it to you like this: The Nigerian Army is crossing…
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The Film Blog: Someone reviewed A Trip to Jamaica in one tweet
The only thing funny about "A Trip to Jamaica" is how bad it is. ? — Chidumga Izuzu (@Chidumga_izuzu) September 25, 2016 God please, it cannot be.
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The Media Blog: But let’s say the truth, The Marcy Project is a hot mess
We are very reluctant to use those words 'hot mess’. To be honest, it’s lazy. And it’s what critics do when they can’t be bothered to actually commit thought to…
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The Media Blog: Lai Mohammed is going to court – over a scandal that doesn’t even make sense
No one is asking our opinion, but if they did, we would tell them the truth: the entire kerfuffle over the ‘Change begins with me’ campaign is ridiculous. First, because…
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Reading material: What you should be reading if you work in media content (1)
Or journalism. Because is like some of you don’t yet know that you are no longer journalists, and we are all in the business of content now. But that’s a…
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The Film Blog: Ladies and gentlemen, a tsunami is coming to the cinemas this week
We feel sorry for every Nigerian film that's in the cinemas this week. We feel sorry for It’s Her Day. And we feel sorry for our favourite Nigerian movie ever…
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The Media Blog: Molara Wood and Kadaria Ahmed tag-teamed Uti Nwachukwu – and he came roaring back
So this was what started it. @molarawood but also can't believe a program like #Jara would promote bleaching @SirUTI @MNet #Disgraceful — Kadaria Ahmed (@KadariaAhmed) September 24, 2016 Molara…
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The Film Blog: These 3 TIFF reviews of ‘76 will leave you with 3 different opinions
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…
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The Film Blog: ‘Green White Green’ was the real star of TIFF 2016 – but you didn’t hear about it, because… feferity
In the din of the well made '93 Days', the well hyped 'The Wedding Party', and the badly-bashed 'Okafor's Law' there was the indie film 'Green White Green' with the…
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Chude Jideonwo: Why you absolutely must watch 93 Days
The entire cinema was suspended in respectful silence, stunned for more than a full minute - as the movie, 93 Days ended and just before the credits began to roll.…
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So we’re experimenting with The Film Blog…
It’s a bit too soon, isn’t it? Yeah, we have had this debate with ourselves over the past two weeks – as we have amply dealt with the deluge of…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy