Tag: Tunde Kelani

To Live Again

Tunde Kelani’s new short film ‘To Live Again’ addresses the trauma of a teenage rape survivor

Trigger warning: drug-assisted rape In Tunde Kelani's new short film To Live Again, a teenage girl reckons with her rape experience. Suicidal thoughts and becoming mute, she is admitted into…

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Abuja aglow as World leaders and celebrities get set for Africa’s biggest event #theUBAMarketplace2019 

… 120 SMEs to display goods and services during Event …..Wizkid, Niniola, Dj Cuppy, Dj Neptune perform as Cynthia Nassardine, RMD, Tunde Kelani speak. …..Over 20,000 visitors expected at the…

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The YNaija Cover – the 18th of December

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“I’m not used to this type of negative behavioural manifestations” | Tunde Kelani says as he resigns as NFVCB chairman

Nollywood stalwart and filmmaker Tunde Kelani has publicly announced his resignation as chairman of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB). Citing personal reasons which he didn't reveal, Kelani…

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Entertainment Roundup: Academy unveils 2019 Oscar shortlists; Chief Daddy opens with over N40m | Other top stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Chief Daddy opens big at the box office with N40…

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Lights, Camera, Africa Film Festival showcases the best of African film

Lights, Camera, Africa 2018 was not just another film festival, it was the film festival that showcased the best of African film as it came to a thrilling climax after…

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[The Media Blog] President Buhari appoints Tunde Kelani to head National Film and Video Censor Board

Filmmaker Tunde Kelani has been named as head of the NFVCB on Friday, an appointment by President Buhari along with 209 chairmen and 1258 board members into federal agencies and…

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Nollywod star wars: Is ‘legend’ a thing of time or depth?

You've often had to suffer sermons at the hands of the elderly about how nothing in the present is as good as in times past. If you're much older, then…

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Desmond Elliot, Mo Abudu, Segun Arinze others step out for Kunle Afolayan’s The CEO movie premiere (PHOTOS)

After having a private screening of the movie aboard an Air France flight from Lagos to Paris Kunle Afolayan pulled his weight again on Sunday, July 10 2016 as all road led…

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But really, what impact will Nollywood’s anti-piracy march make?

by Anike Jacobs One of the biggest problems that Nollywood is facing today is piracy. It actually became a big deal following the release of pirated copies of Kunle Afolayan…

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How I succeeded in kicking my smoking habit – Actor, Boy Alinco

by Kemisola Filani   Bayo Bankole is known to fans as Boy Alinco will always be remembered for his comic role on the Papa Ajasco television series. Bayo who is…

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Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju takes the lead role in Tunde Kelani’s ‘Dazzling mirage’

by Damilola Jagun Dazzling Mirage, the much anticipated movie by renowned cinematographer Tunde Kelani, is set to hit the cinemas on Friday, 20 February, 2015. The emotional movie is a…

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Dazzling Mirage premiere: Kemi Lala’s dazzling gown (kinda) stole the show (Red Carpet photos)

by Anike Jacobs Photos taken by Hycinth Iyereosa The very much awaited movie - Dazzling Mirage - by Tunde Kelani, premiered last night  at the Muson Centre in Victoria Island,…

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Tunde Kelani to premiere ‘Dazzling Mirage’ featuring Kunle Afolayan, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, Yomi Fash Lanso, others

by Damilola Jagun After one year of anticipation, the latest movie from Nigeria's iconic Tunde Kelani is set to hit the cinemas. 'Dazzling Mirage' will premiere on 7 November at…

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Omobola Johnson, Bola Adesola, Rita Dominic, Tunde Kelani, Olu Jacobs, Osas Ighodaro, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, others step out for #TheWives

by Jewel Stephen The best of Nigerian society came out to watch what some are calling the theatre production of the year, 'The Wives'. The command performance which held on…

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Lights, Camera, Africa! 2014 Film Festival kicks off September 25 in Lagos

by Kolapo Olapoju   The Life House proudly presents the fourth edition of the Lights, Camera, Africa!!! Film Festival, which shares with Lagosians the best and most original works coming…

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Tunde Kelani releases official trailer for ‘Dazzling Mirage’ starring Kemi Lala Akindoju for Sickle Cell Day (WATCH)

by Zara Mustapha   With anticipation at its peak; Tunde Kelani releases the official trailer for the movie Dazzling Mirage on World Sickle Cell Day; June 19, 2014 starring Kemi…

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It’s almost here! SEE new trailer, photos for Tunde Kelani’s Dazzling Mirage with Lala Akindoju, Kunle Afolayan & others (PHOTOS)

by Oge Okonkwo As the countdown to the premiere of the movie ‘Dazzling Mirage’ continues, veteran director; Tunde Kelani releases a second premiere and new photos for the movie. Lala…

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The trailer is here! Tunde Kelani presents new movie, ‘Dazzling Mirage’

by Oge Okonkwo Lala and Kunle Afolayan on set Lala Akindoju and Kunle Afolayan lead an all-star cast in the latest Tunde Kelani movie ‘Dazzling Mirage’ as a sickle- cell…

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She’s set to dazzle! Lala Akindoju leads in Tunde Kelani’s new movie, ‘Dazzling Mirage’ (PHOTOS)

Kemi Lala Akindoju and Kunle Afolayan by Akan Ido Lala Akindoju, one of Nigeria's famed professional actors, shines in the latest Tunde Kelani movie ‘Dazzling Mirage’, which is now in…

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Olusegun Adeniyi: Yoruba, Igbo and the media warriors

by Olusegun Adeniyi I am an admirer of Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola but I believe that his approach to dealing with vulnerable people in Lagos State is wrong-headed; and as…

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The Future Awards winners spotlight: Kemi Lala Akindoju blazes the trail

It would not be inaccurate to say that more than a few people were surprised when the winner of the Actor Of The Year for the 2010 edition of The…

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Kunle Afolayan on the making of Victor Olaiya’s music video featuring 2face Idibia (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Only the likes of Kunle Afolayan, Sir Victor Olaiya, 2face Idibia can collaborate to produce this classic musical video called 'Baby Jowo Koma i lo'. Having a…

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Opinion: Nollywood: Lights, cameras, and no action

byDemola Rewaju Set of a Nollywood movie Confession: I hate ‘English’ Nollywood movies. The diction is entirely selected and used only to insult anyone who has a half-decent command of…

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Film review: Maami – “A superior experience”

by Wilfred Okiche ... the overall experience is a superior one. It packs an emotional punch and you might just find yourself shedding a tear or two. Director cum cinematographer,…

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Tunde Kelani’s ‘Oleku’ film now out on YouTube

by Wilfred Okiche Long before Ice Prince chimed the first chords to his monster single, 'Oleku', Tunde Kelani made a movie about it. The veteran director/cinematographer has uploaded his classic movie…

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HotStuff: Funke Akindele is back as 'Maami'

by Wilfred Okiche The irrepressible Funke Akindele is back, this time in Tunde Kelani's new feature film 'Maami'. She plays the title role of a poor but hardworking single mother…

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