The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has urged the Managing Director/Chief Executives of the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), Dr. Ali Nuhu, to create valuable opportunities for young people in the creative industry. The NFC, a parastatal within the Federal Ministry of Culture and Creative Economy, aims to promote a thriving film […]
Afrobeat sensation Tiwa Savage steps into the world of acting with her debut role in Playing the character Aisha in this Prime Video production, Savage, known for collaborations with artists like Sam Smith, Chris Martin of Coldplay, and Nas, dives into a narrative of love and betrayal. “It’s a story about love and betrayal,” Savage […]
The 11th edition of the Nollywood Week Film Festival commenced in Paris, the French capital, on Thursday. While the festival primarily celebrates Nigerian cinema, it also showcases films from a diverse array of countries, including Tanzania, Kenya, Morocco, and even the United States. With a duration of four days, the festival offers attendees the opportunity […]
The recreation of the Zimbabwean beloved “Neria”, a movie from years past, “Neria 21” premiered some days back on YouTube, according to the film’s makers. The premiere, which was being hosted by Rawsoot Studio, falls on International Women’s Day, a day late. The remake of Neria, which debuted thirty years ago and brought attention to […]
In honor of International Women’s Day, Netflix has released a slate of works from female filmmakers in Nigeria and other regions of Africa, including two new original series and a movie. In terms of television shows, Mo Abudu is executive producing Baby Farm for Netflix. The show centers on Adanna, a young pregnant lady who […]
Angolan Director Antonio Guimaraes and producer TP Films’ short film titled “O Poder” (The Power) has been registered in the most prestigious short film festival in Latin America known as “Latin America Film Festival in Native Languages”. The event is scheduled to be held from April 8th to 12th in Peru. The latest action short […]
Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre’ is the follow-up to Kunle Afolayan’s 2022 Netflix movie, ‘Aníkúlápó. The initial scenes in ‘Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre’ transport viewers back to bustling pre-colonial Yoruba towns, showcasing flourishing trade, friendly travelers, and hospitable communities. In this installment, a continuation of Kunle Afolayan’s 2022 Netflix movie ‘Aníkúlápó,’ the character Saro […]
At the 74th annual event, Lupita Nyong’o, a Kenyan-Mexican Oscar winner and the first black jury president, revealed the seven-member panel’s selection among 20 Golden Bear award nominees during an extravagant ceremony. The top prize at the Berlin Film Festival went to Mati Diop’s Franco-Senegalese documentary Dahomey, which explores the complex problems surrounding Europe’s return […]
In 2023, Nigerian cinemas generated over 7.2 billion naira in revenue from 2.6 million admissions, with Nollywood maintaining a 39% market share, as stated in a recent report. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the reported earnings in 2023 exceeded those in 2022 by over 416 million naira, reflecting a 7% year-on-year increase […]
The ‘Nollywood 100’ honored the legacy of veteran actors who have set the pace to become trailblazers. At ‘The Nollywood 100’, award-winning actors, the likes of Richard Mofe-Damijo, Chidi Mokeme, and Funke Akindele were among those who were honored with the Legacy Award. The Nollywood 100 honors the industry’s ingenuity, inventiveness, and tenacity. It carries […]