Organizers unveil AFRIFF 2018 at star-studded ceremony
Organizers of the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) officially unveiled its eighth edition with the theme, “The Many Faces of Woman” at a star-studded ceremony in Lagos.
Mike Ezuruonye: Nollywood movies inch close to Oscar nomination
Nollywood actor, Mike Ezuruonye, says that cinematography and story telling of Nigerian movies has vastly improved over the years and could earn international recognition in due course.
Nollywood set to promote AU Agenda 2063
The Nigerian movie industry, popularly known as Nollywood, is set to promote the Agenda 2063 of the African Union, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.
Kunle Afolayan to adapt novel by Kenyan literary icon into movie
Kunle Afolayan, Nollywood filmmaker, has disclosed that he is working on adapting ‘Matigari’, a novel by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, into a movie.
Genevieve Nnaji signs film deal with US agency
Nollywood Actress Genevieve Nnaji has signed a deal with United Talent Agency (UTA) for representation in film, TV and production.
Kenyan court lifts ban on lesbian love film
Kenya on Friday overturned a ban on Rafiki, a film about a lesbian love affair and the first ever movie from the country to be shown at the Cannes film festival.
Thai film company plans ‘cave boys’ movie
A Thai-based film company has joined the scramble to retell the dramatic story of the 12 young footballers and their coach who were freed from a flooded cave, one of the producers said Tuesday.
AY releases trailer of new film
Nigerian comedian, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has released the trailer of his latest Nollywood film titled, Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons.
Netflix opens Toronto film festival
The Toronto International Film Festival launches on Thursday with a Netflix production -- the first time any major movie showcase has opened on a release not intended for theaters.
AMVCA 2018: Full list of winners
The 6th annual AMVCA, which was held on Saturday at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos began with a red carpet at 4 p.m.
AMVCA 2018: ’18 Hours’ emerges overall best movie
’18 Hours’ has emerged the overall best movie for 2018 at the African Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards.
Tunde Kelani, Falz, Bisola, Omotola win at AMVCA 2018
Veteran cinematographer, Tunde Kelani, has emerged the winner of the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards’ Industry Merit Award.
Lady Gaga triumphs in Hollywood movie debut at Venice
Lady Gaga opened up about her painful road to fame after she shone in her big Hollywood movie debut, “A Star Is Born”, which premiered on Friday at the Venice film festival.
Simi lands acting role in Kunle Afolayan’s new movie
After winning the hearts of Nigerians with her lovely voice and romance-themed songs, Simisola Ogunleye, is taking her first step into the world of make-believe.
Genevieve’s `Lionheart’ to premiere in Toronto Film Festival
Nollywood veteran Genevieve Nnaji’s latest movie, `Lionheart’ is set to premiere at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival.
Nigerians react to Disney Nigerian fairy-tale movie ‘Princess Sade’
Some Nigerians on Wednesday in Abuja commended the new Disney Nigerian fairy-tale princess called `Sade’, presently being produced by Rick Famuyiwa and Co-written by Ola Shokunbi.
Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi makes Nollywood debut
Nigeria international and Arsenal forward, Alex Iwobi, has made a debut in his first film role in the soon to be released ‘Inpadisu.’
Idemudia Etinosa: Nollywood is hot cake right now
Nollywood actress, Idemudia Etinosa, has called on budding youths to take advantage of the potential that the movie industry has to offer in terms of job creation by becoming dedicated thespians.
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Court dismisses suspended Kogi APGA chairman’s libel suit
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Police arraign businessman for allegedly raping a minor
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Court remands fake army colonel
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Okechukwu Enelamah: Federal government taking measures to accelerate Nigeria’s industrialisation process
Mr Okechukwu Enelamah, the Minister, Industry, Trade and Investment says the Federal Government is taking adequate measures to accelerate the country’s industrialisation process through the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP).
Job seeker convicted for forging Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s signature
An FCT High Court, Nyanya, on Wednesday convicted a job seeker, Raymond Azuka, for forging the signature of former finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
IATA: Global airlines share price fall by 10 percent
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a 10.1 per cent drop in global airlines’ share price for the month of October 2018.