We present, the worst of the pile. Only films that scored a cinema release were considered for this list. Date Night In the era of #TimesUp and #MeToo, writing a powerful female anti-heroine is all very welcome but Date Night soon gets muddled up in its sexual politics, leading to plot holes, questionable decisions and... Read More

Biola Alabi, Inkblot studios, Ufuoma Mcdermott

September 20, 2018

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Adebola Williams hosts celebrity couple, Lala and Chef Fregz to surprise engagement dinner in Lagos (PHOTOS)

Media entrepreneur, Adebola Williams hosted newly-wed, Kemi “Lala” Akindoju and Gbubemi Fregene (popularly known as Chef Fregz) to a surprise pre-wedding dinner at Lagos exclusive restaurant, Tarragon. The exclusive dinner for 30 of their close friends and colleagues had Ebuka, Kemi Adetiba, Omoni Oboli and others attend with four of Nigeria top chefs; Chef Imoteda, Chef Eros, Chef Emeka... Read More

Here’s when Ufuoma McDermott’s “What Just Happened!” will be released in cinemas

The last time Ufuoma McDermott produced and directed a movie was 2017’s Christmas Is Coming, which announced her debut as a filmmaker. “Ufuoma McDermott’s Christmas is Coming desperately needs a Christmas miracle of its own,” the critic Wilfred Okichie wrote as a headline in a candid review, calling the movie “contrived. That said, McDermott has... Read More

The Film Blog

Ufuoma Mcdermott, What Just Happened!

January 10, 2018

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Film Review: Familiar, repetitive… The new Wives on Strike isn’t a revolution

It is hard to go wrong with a movie that is built around a social message. Especially in conservative societies where signalling is key and it is still difficult for filmmakers and journalists alike to talk about movies without mentioning the lessons viewers can take away. Award handing bodies and critics are likely to be... Read More

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December 25, 2017

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Here’s what your favourite celebrities are up to this Christmas

It’s Christmas and while we go about the festivities, we secretly look out for our favourite celebrities and their own plans for the Christmas Day celebration. From Christmas cards to family pictures to giant trees, here’s a quick look into what these Nigerian celebrities are up to this Christmas (story will be updated as the... Read More

The News Blog

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December 5, 2017

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Ufuoma McDermott’s “Christmas is Coming” desperately needs a christmas miracle of its own

Just in time for the festive season, Ufuoma McDermott jumps into the actress/producer/director fray with her first film in at least two of those capacities. To make her entry into the director’s seat, M Dermott, an underutilized actress who has dazzled on television (My Mum and I,) stage (Hear Word,) and screen (Okafor’s Law,) has... Read More

The Film Blog

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October 26, 2017

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Find out who is on the cover of Urban Woman Magazine’s 2nd edition

The long-anticipated 2nd Edition of Urban Woman Magazine is finally out! This edition gives insights into issues that women in some parts of Nigeria struggle with, while also answering the one question that has made seeking justice for sexual abuse for many, difficult. “In this edition, we sought to answer the question, “Can one feel... Read More

Blessing Iyamadiken, Ufuoma Mcdermott, Urban Woman Magazine

October 9, 2017

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Film Review: Blessing Egbe’s The Women is ‘Fifty’, but a lot less classy

by Wilfred Okiche Blessing Egbe has built a career on documenting the ups and downs of being female in Nigeria. In the soap opera, Lekki Wives – her signature piece – she trained her lenses on upper-class suburbia. Scratching the picture perfect surface just a bit, Egbe uncovered a scandalous layer reeking of crime,... Read More

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August 10, 2017

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Theatre review: Hear Word is as brilliant as you remembered, and just as necessary

by Wilfred Okiche This weekend, the buzzy play Hear Word made a triumphant return to the stage at the Muson Centre, Lagos in what can now be considered an annual tradition. Directed by iOpenEye’s Ifeoma Fafunwa, and populated by an all-female cast that consists of some of the finest actresses of stage and screen, this... Read More

Reviews

Hear Word, Ifeoma Fafunwa, imbo Akintola, IOpenEye, Joke Silva, Omono, Ufuoma Mcdermott, Zara Udofia-Ejoh

December 25, 2016

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Celebs share beautiful photos as they celebrate Christmas

In the spirit of Christmas, celebrities across the country took time out to share pictures of themselves and members of their family. Here are some pictures of celebrities this Christmas.

The News Blog

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June 18, 2016

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Ramsey Nouah, Rita Dominic, many more attend ‘One Room’ movie premiere (PHOTOS)

On Friday, June 17, the Four Points Hotel, Victoria Island hosted an an array of stars for the movie premiere of One Room by Blessing Egbe. Guest in attendance include Ramsey Nouah, Rita Dominic, Ufuoma Mcdermott and many others. Written, produced and directed by Blessing Egbe, One Room is a drama plotted around a couple that have been married for... Read More

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March 7, 2016

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Omoni Oboli, Uche Jombo say they’re cool with Chioma Akpotha after Twitter drama

In late January 2016, we witnessed a Twitter drama that saw Nollywood actress Chioma Akpotha call out four of her colleagues –Uche Jombo, Blessing Egbe, Emem Isong, Ufuoma McDermott and Omoni Oboli– which led to an exchange of words between the actresses. The actresses, weeks later, met up for a chat and drinks, to smooth... Read More

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August 28, 2014

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OC Ukeje, Tina Mba, Ufuoma McDermott, Najite Dede, Chude Jideonwo and others rock ‘Open Mic Theatre’ (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Open Mic Theatre “The Dialogue edition” was held on Friday, 15 August at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island. The ‘Make It Happen’ production Tina Mba, Ufuoma McDermott, Najite Dede, Lala Akindoju, Seun Ajayi, Toju and Zara Ejoh, Deyemi Okanlawon, Abiodun Kassim, Lily Byoma and a host if many other talented actors. Chude... Read More

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August 13, 2014

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Open Mic celebrates 3rd year with Tina Mba, Chude Jideonwo, Adesua Etomi and others [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju The Make It Happen’ productions is set for another beautiful edition of Open Mic Theatre tagged, ‘Dialogue’ edition, which will hold on Friday, 15 August, at Terra Kulture, Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, Lagos. To celebrate the 3rd year of its consistent running, this edition is focused on ‘Dialogue’. Performers will be... Read More

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Adebola Williams hosts celebrity couple, Lala and Chef Fregz to surprise engagement dinner in Lagos (PHOTOS)

Here’s when Ufuoma McDermott’s “What Just Happened!” will be released in cinemas

Film Review: Familiar, repetitive… The new Wives on Strike isn’t a revolution

Here’s what your favourite celebrities are up to this Christmas

Ufuoma McDermott’s “Christmas is Coming” desperately needs a christmas miracle of its own

Find out who is on the cover of Urban Woman Magazine’s 2nd edition

Film Review: Blessing Egbe’s The Women is ‘Fifty’, but a lot less classy

Theatre review: Hear Word is as brilliant as you remembered, and just as necessary

Celebs share beautiful photos as they celebrate Christmas

Ramsey Nouah, Rita Dominic, many more attend ‘One Room’ movie premiere (PHOTOS)

Omoni Oboli, Uche Jombo say they’re cool with Chioma Akpotha after Twitter drama

OC Ukeje, Tina Mba, Ufuoma McDermott, Najite Dede, Chude Jideonwo and others rock ‘Open Mic Theatre’ (PHOTOS)

Open Mic celebrates 3rd year with Tina Mba, Chude Jideonwo, Adesua Etomi and others [DETAILS]

Jimi Agbaje, Mai Atafo, Toke Makinwa others step out as Microsoft launches employability programme, Aiki Nigeria (PHOTOS)

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