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Afolabi Olalekan’s “Freedom Way” Set for World Premiere at TIFF on September 7
Nigerian filmmaker Afolabi Olalekan’s directorial debut movie, “Freedom Way”, is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 7, 2024. Blessing Uzzi wrote and produced the…
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Entertainment Roundup: Eminem breaks 36-year-old UK chart record; Omotola says singing is her first love | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment over the weekend and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Actor, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde says she is going back…
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The Wedding Party premiere, Star Trek finale, and more… Everything is happening this weekend
Last weekend, art enthusiasts and literature lovers had their time to bond, feast and remind us all that the select crowd who value these genres still very much exist in…
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Live From Ake: A survivor of the worst Chadian tragedy has a few lessons on upholding human rights
Clement Abaifouta is one of those innocent Chadians who fell victim to Hissein Habre's terror in neighbouring country, Chad. Habre ruled Chad between 1982 and 1990 and in that time, under…
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PODCAST: Why Steve Gukas is very afraid for the future of Nollywood, and why you should probably be scared too
As our conversation begins, Gukas reveals that he directed the movie, Keeping Faith in 2002, and suddenly everything made absolute sense to me. If you truly know Nollywood, then you…
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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: So is BellaNaija’s Atoke a film critic or not, or just when she says she is?
We love BellaNaija. Family, really. And so, we have to love Atoke. And no reason not to really – she is a fan favourite with the BN audience, with audiences…
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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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The Film Blog: We hope Naz Onuzo reads this review – and pays attention
Chinaza Onuzo is clearly one of the leading lights for that project they call New Nollywood. You don’t know him yet. But you should. And soon, anyway, you probably will.…
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The Film Blog: 93 Days got the Oby Ezekwesili stamp of approval
If we weren't planning to see the biopic 93 Days, now we certainly are. We have been a bit worried. This has been a highly anticipated film. And such an…
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Why Izu Ojukwu’s ’76 is the star attraction for critics at TIFF
Izu Ojukwu had always been a star in his own right. So it should come as no surprise that '76 has received critical acclaim at the ongoing Toronto International Film…
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TIFF 2016: Nigerian designers shine in Toronto thanks to Nollywood stars
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…
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TIFF 2016: Rita Dominic’s exquisite outfits at the film festival
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…
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TIFF 2016: Omoni Oboli takes Toronto
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is in its 5th day and some of the eight selected Nollywood movies have already been screened to thunderous applause at the shows. Omoni…
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Entertainment Roundup: Kanye West’s GOOD Music dumps D’Banj? | Genevieve Nnaji, Kunle Afolayan talk Nollywood at TIFF
Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Kunle Afolayan and Genevive Nnaji speak…
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TIFF 2016: Here are the Nollywood stars featured at the festival
This year's Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is playing host to Nigeria's film industry, Nollywood in its first major debut on a world stage of this sort. Artistic director of…
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PODCAST: Ifeanyi Dike Jr shares what it means to be a young actor in Nigeria these days
“Actors can’t spend the time that is needed to focus on their character because they have to make ends meet by doing other things,” Ifeanyi Dike Jr tells me matter-of-factly…
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8 Nigerian movies will be showing at Toronto – 5 takeaways from this historic feat
by Tolu Omoyeni The Toronto International Film Festival is big, why it's one of the biggest in the world. Up until this moment, the TIFF would not make news in…
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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