Kano TV station obeys board’s order halting airing of offensive dramas
A famous Hausa television station in Kano, Arewa 24, has complied with the Kano State Censorship Board’s order to stop airing two drama series.
Star Wars actor Andrew Jack dies of coronavirus
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Wale Adenuga: All is not well with Nollywood
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AMC Theaters will close across the US for up to 12 weeks
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2020 AMVCA: Actors felicitate with Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham
Many Nollywood actors on Sunday took to their Instagram handles to felicitate with Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham over their awards during the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA).
2020 AMVCA: ‘Living in Bondage’, ‘God Calling’, ‘Ratnik’ sweep awards
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List of winners at 2020 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
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AMVCA 2020: Full list of winners
Here's the full list of winners at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.
Coronavirus: Netflix suspends production of shows, movies
Netflix has halted production of its original shows and movies amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Former minister makes Nollywood debut in ‘Silent Prejudice’
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Nollywood veteran Pa Kasumu is dead.
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Why Nollywood can’t be too excited about Netflix’s move on Nigeria
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Nominations begin on Ultimate Love TV reality show
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Obamas’ first film wins best documentary Oscar
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AMVCA 2020: Full list of nominees
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Zee World celebrates five years of airing in Nigeria
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Big Brother Naija ex-housemate launches reality show
Most controversial former Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem housemate, Natasha Akide, is popularly known as Tacha has finally launched her own reality show titled “Keeping Up With Tacha”.
Netflix’s first African original series to premiere next month
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