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Nigeria’s first-ever submission for best international feature Oscar consideration, the comedy “Lionheart,” has been disqualified by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for having too much dialogue in English.
Genevieve Nnaji reacts as Oscar disqualifies ‘Lionheart’
The Oscar Academy has disqualified Nigeria’s “Lionheart” from the race in the Best International Feature Film category
Rahama Sadau, Fati Washa win big at Africa Films Award in London
Kannywood top actresses, Rahama Sadau and Fati Washa, were some of the winners from the Hausa movie industry on Saturday at the 23 Africa Films Award 2019 in London.
Box Office: Intrigues, accolades of Nollywood ‘King of Boys’
What happens when a woman fights and becomes ‘king’ or ‘Oba’ who rules the underworld? The intrigues and suspense that follows are what makes Nollywod blockbuster “King of Boys” entertaining, thrilling and visually compelling.
Kenneth Okonkwo, Tonto Dikeh honoured at Nollywood New Yam Festival
Veteran Nollywood actors Kenneth Okonkwo and Tonto Dikeh have been honoured with cultural titles at the 2019 Nollywood New Yam Festival, an annual thespians’ fiesta, which showcases Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage.
Francis Duru: Young actors more interested in fame not talent
Popular actor, Francis Duru, has undoubtedly contributed to the growth of Nollywood. He came into prominence after featuring in the 1994 movie, ‘Rattle Snake’, produced by the late Amaka Igwe, even though he hasn’t been featuring on the silver screen like he used to.
‘The Delivery Boy’ to represent Nigeria at Carthage Film Festival
The award-winning film, ‘The Delivery Boy’ has been chosen to represent Nigeria at the prestigious Carthage Film Festival in Tunisia.
Sola Sobowale, Adesua Etomi win at AMAA 2019 — full list
The role of Eniola in the Nigerian movie titled “King of Boys” ensured Sola Sobowale emerges as the Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) 2019.
NFC to host first Berlin/Lagos Archival Film Festival
Mr Brian Etuk, Head of Public Relations and Intergovernmental Affairs, Nigerian Film Corporation, says the organisation is set to host the first Berlin and Lagos Archival Film Festival, ‘Decasia’. Etuk said in a statement issued...
Nollywood: Committee pledges credible election for Actors Guild
Steve Eboh, Nollywood actor and Chairman of National Electoral Committee of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has pledged the committee’s commitment to ensure that the forthcoming election for the guild is credible.
‘The Enemy I know’ unmasks Regina Daniels’ foes
True to its name, “The Enemy I know”, Nollywood’s blockbuster presents the intrigues, conspiracy and scheming against its lead character, Regina Daniels, who stars as Zara in the movie.
NFC, Nigerian Army decry wrong portrayal of military in movies
The Nigerian Film Corporation and the Nigerian Military have decried the wrong portrayal of the military in Nigerian movies, saying it is undermining the military’s enormous sacrifices and its personnel.
NFC hails Genevieve Nnaji’s Lion Heart movie in Nigeria’s first Oscar listing
The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has hailed actress Genevieve Nnaji on the listing of her movie, Lionheart, as the first Nigerian film to compete for the 2020 Oscar.
Oscars: Nigeria’s ‘Lion Heart’ competes with 92 countries
Nigeria is competing with 92 other countries for the 2020 Oscars Academy Awards’ Best International Feature Film, the organisers said on their official website, Oscars .org.
Nollywood stars light up ‘The Enemy I know’ premiere in Abuja
Actors, filmmakers and other key players in Nollywood, on Friday night ‘lit up’ the World Premiere of the acclaimed star-studded blockbuster movie ‘The Enemy I know’ in Abuja.
Six Nollywood movies nominated for 2019 UK film festival award
Six movies have been selected for honours at the final of the 2019 UK Nollywood Film Festival (UKNFF), organised by the UK Nollywood Producers Guild.
Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’ is Nigeria’s submission for the Oscar
The Nigerian Oscars Selection Committee (NOSC) has picked Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’ as the country’s submission to the International Feature Film category of the 2020 Oscars.
Davido to make Hollywood debut in ‘Coming to America 2’
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