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.
New York, Toronto, to host 2018 Nollywood Travel Film Festival
The cities of New York in the United States and Toronto in Canada have been selected to host the next two editions of the Nollywood Travel Film Festival (NTFF).
Disney to develop African fairytale “Sade’’ with Nigerian producer
Renowned production studio, Disney, is currently developing an African fairy tale movie “Sade’’ with Nigerian-American producer and director, Rick Famuyiwa.
Kano, Morocco sign MoU on film industry
The Kano State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Morocco for the development of the film industry in the state better known as Kanywood.
Johnny Depp, ex-managers settle financial lawsuit
Johnny Depp has reached a settlement with his former business managers, his representatives said Monday, allowing the Oscar-nominated American actor to avoid a trial over his finances that promised paparazzi fervor.
Envoy: Jamaica seeks collaboration with Nollywood
Nigerian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Janet Olisa, says that country’s motion picture industry is seeking collaboration with Nollywood.
Idris Elba to play a villain in ‘Fast & Furious’ spinoff
Idris Elba, Hollywood superstar, will star in a spinoff of Fast & Furious, says a report by US website Variety.
AMVCA: Falz, Rita Dominic, Adesua Etomi, others emerge nominees
Nominees for the 6th annual Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have been announced. The announcement for the 2018 edition was made on June 30 by Nigerian comedian, Bovi, and Ghanaian actress, Joselyn Dumas, on...
Official: Nigeria, France to sign agreement on film production
Dr Chidia Maduekwe, Managing Director of Nigerian Film Corporation, says Nigeria and France will soon formalise a bilateral arrangement on film production.
Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde invited to join Oscar voting academy
Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, popularly known as ‘Omosexy’ was on Monday invited to become a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science popularly known as the Oscars.
Nigeria’s Femi Odugbemi becomes member of Oscars voting academy
Nigerian producer and filmmaker Femi Odugbemi has been formally invited into the voting membership of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the United States of America.
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China tells UN rights chief to respect its sovereignty
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