“Fantastic Tale,” Directed by Vincho Nchogu and Produced by Josh Olaoluwa Picked For Development at The Red Sea Lab 2023.
The Lodge has announced 12 Projects for its 4th edition of the Red Sea Lab, in Partnership with Torino Film Lab. The program is sponsored by Film Alula, a film commission set to take place in Saudi Arabia and Italy in 2023.Amongst the 2 African Project selected for development, ‘Fantastic Tale’ with Kenyan director/writer Vincho […]
Kunle Afolayan Productions (KAP) Hosts Filmmakers at FESPACO 2023
PRESS RELEASE The 28th edition of the Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) opened on the 25th of February 2023 at the conference room of the Pacific Hotel in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso and Kunle Afolayan, the founder/CEO of KAP Motion/Golden Effect Pictures hosted a reception/party for the attending film makers in celebration of […]
Mobile Film Festival Africa: $46,000 in production aid grants up for grabs!
The Mobile Film Festival AFRICA is back, and this year there is $46,000 in production aid grants up for grabs! The grants will be distributed across 9 prizes, awarded to the best visual productions. The two main prizes of this edition are the Grand Prix Africa and the Grand Prix Morocco, each endowed with $10,000. […]
Enjoy A Movie A Day On Africa Magic This March
This March, you can enjoy a movie a day on Africa Magic. The cable network has promised all its subscribers 55 brand new and classic Nollywood films every day of this month, so get ready for a wave of emotional drama, horror, action, and riveting suspense-filled movies. Beginning on March 1, 2023, Africa Magic will […]
Deep Dive with Award-winning Film Producer, Josh Olaoluwa
Quick introduction Josh: My name is Josh Olaoluwa, I am a Lagos based film Producer with a special focus on narrative films. I am keen on telling authentic African stories and these are evident themes in all my works so far. I studied Marine Biology at the University of Lagos, after which I applied and […]
MultiChoice Calls For Entries Ahead Of AMVCA 9
After a successful 8-day Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award 8 (AMVCA 8), Multichoice, parent company of Africa Magic, kick off preparations for AMVCA 9 with a call for entries. Dr Busola Tejumola, Head of Content and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice, made the announcement in a statement on Monday, February 20, 2023 in Lagos where she […]
Prime Video Announces the Release of “Beyond The Veil” in Nigeria
PRESS RELEASE Prime Video, Amazon’s global streaming service, has closed a licensing agreement with Naila Media for “Beyond The Veil”, an exclusive television series inspired by the everyday life of liberal Northern Nigerian women created by Nadine Ibrahim (Marked; the Documentary) and Sifa Asani Gowon (Sons of the Caliphate). The Series follows the life of […]
Athens to Host Nollywood Travel Film Festival 2023
PRESS RELEASE Following the huge success of the Nollywood travel film festival in Athens, Greece in 2022, the lively and illustrious city is slated to host Africa’s most important and premier travel film festival once more, where Nollywood films are screened to individuals from different races, cultures, and backgrounds. This year’s edition will hold from […]
“Small Town Burnouts”: Barnabas Emordi And Romi Studio Set To Collaborate On Nigeria’s First-Ever Web3 Movie Project.
Nigeria’s first Web3 movie project, “Small Town Burnouts” is set to be produced by Romi studios. The project is currently being crowdfunded on Web3 through NFTs. Small Town Burnouts is a movie that examines the lives and career-defining moments of two up-and-coming artistes, Karah and SoulBlacksheep based in Ibadan, Nigeria. The movie explores the story […]
Tunde Apalowo’s Nigerian Gay-Themed Movie “All The Colours of the World Are Between Black & White” Premieres at Berlin Film Festival.
“All The Colours of the World Are Between Black & White,” written and directed by Babatunde Apalowo, will have its premiere on February 17, 2023 as part of the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival in Panorama. The director expresses his reaction to the selection in an exclusive statement, saying “Being selected to premiere my debut […]
Showmax Launches Open Call For A Slate Of 10 Live-Action Films
South African video streaming platform, Showmax, has partnered with The Joburg Film Festival, to launch an open commissioning brief to the African film industry, calling for pitches for a slate of 10 live action films.
A First look at Uzoamaka Aniunoh’s film “Love Language”
Set in modern Lagos, the story follows the lives of Chioma, played by Uzoamaka Aniunoh, and Abdul (Adam Garba) as they navigate their love and differences.
First Look Trailer Drops For Faith Based Supernatural Thriller “Domino Effect”
PRESS RELEASE Freddie George Studios has debuted a first look trailer at Domino Effect, a forth coming faith based, supernatural thriller written by Award Winning Writers Emmanuel Oghieaga (Emmyphenom) and Freddie George. This engaging, intriguing and thought provoking thriller is based on a Freddie George Story. Produced and directed by Freddie George and coproduced by […]
Actors Guild of Nigeria conducts Inauguration of New Executives.
NEWS The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) an umbrella union that regulates and represents the affairs of film actors in Nigeria and abroad conducts the inauguration of it’s newly elected Executives. The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has Inaugurated new National Executive Council members to steer the affairs of the body for the next three […]
Inkblot Productions Tap Biodun Stephen for New Film – “BIG LOVE”
PRESS RELEASE Inkblot Productions, Nigeria’s foremost film production company, has announced its collaboration with the renowned, award-winning director Biodun Stephen to write and direct its new title – “Big Love“, one of its four films slated for theatrical release in 2023. Speaking of the exciting partnership, co-founder of Inkblot Productions, Zulumoke Oyibo expressed the company’s […]
MTV Shuga Naija Season 5: Meet The Cast
Meet The Young Adult Cast of MTVShugaNaija Gbubemi Ejeye (as Moh), Genoveva Umeh (as Chika), Susan Pwajok (as Nanya), Maggie Osuome (as Haalel), Kanaga JNR (as Kachi), Lexan Peters (as Praise), Ilooise Omohinmin (as Saz), Kem Ajieh (as Tolu), Chioma Edak (as Janet) With a focus on teens and young adults, MTV Shuga Naija Season […]
“Playing Pretend” Premiere: Here Are The Best Celebrity Looks
Top Nollywood and entertainment celebrities turned out in numbers to attend the “Playing Pretend” premiere by “PLAYING PRETEND” written, produced, and directed by Chidike Samuelson, the President of SALTNATION PRODUCTIONS. The premiere had the attendees in their best outfits and we have selected some of the best looks from the event. You can see more […]
KAP Motion Pictures announces “IJOGBON” – The Movie
KAP Motion Pictures, under the directorship of Kunle Afolayan and in partnership with NETFLIX, is set to shoot another film titled – “IJOGBON”. Written by award-winning Tunde Babalola, IJOGBON is a coming-of-age family adventure of four teenagers (3 boys and 1 girl) from a rural village in South-West Nigeria, who stumble on a bag full […]
“GRIND”: Q&A With The Creator Of Grind, Roberta Orioma.
Roberta Orioma is a Lagos-based producer, writer, and actor. Her 10-episode series ‘Grind’ airs on Prime Video in all English-speaking countries from January 20th, 2023. Roberta is passionate about storytelling and the future of the Nigerian Film Industry. QUESTION: WHAT INSPIRED THE IDEA? ANSWER: I could have been a stripper. It’s that simple. If my […]
“GRIND” BY ROBERTA ORIOMA SET TO LAUNCH ON PRIME VIDEO FROM 20TH JANUARY 2023.
PRESS RELEASE The title GRIND, released under Tunani Productions, is directed by fast-rising director Orire Nwani, who recently won the prize for best director at the New York Tri-State International film festival. The show stars Uzor Arukwe, Chris Iheuwa, Eso Dike, Daniel Abua, Roberta Orioma, Roseanne Chikwendu, Steve Enagbare, Harriet Akinola, and introduces Tamara Sindio-Apaun and […]
“GBÉSÉ” heads to Indieview Film & Food Festival 2023
PRESS RELEASE A classic tale of reversal of roles, Gbese casts the Nigerian police officer as the “hunted” when a bribe-seeking officer finds himself at the mercy of a serial killer with a thing for corrupt officers. The film, which premiered at the s16 film festival, has been celebrated by film critics and audiences. What […]
IT’S A TALE OF REVENGE AND RETRIBUTION AS NETFLIX ANNOUNCES NIGERIAN CRIME THRILLER, “SHANTY TOWN”
PRESS RELEASE RMD, Shola Shobowale, Chidi Mokeme, Shaffy Bello, Ali Nuhu and Peter Okoye star in upcoming six-part series, “Shanty town” Netflix, the world’s leading streaming entertainment service, has announced the release date of its newest Nigerian crime thriller, the star-studded “Shanty Town“. Created by the talented duo of Xavier Ighorodje and Chichi Nworah, the […]
First look at “Charlie And The Boys”
PRESS RELEASE Charles Omokwe is released from jail after serving one year of a six-year prison sentence for a failed heist. Realising he was betrayed by his employer, Charlie plots his revenge to steal back a priceless 14th-century artefact with the help of his crew while staying one step ahead of the law. Starring Kanayo […]
“Far From Home”: Cast Roundtable with Bolanle Ninalowo, Gbubemi Ejeye and Mike Afolarin
Quick introduction Bolanle: My name is Bolanle Ninalowo, I play Oga Rambo in Far From Home.. Gbubemi: My name is Gbubemi Ejeye, I play Adufe in Far From Home. Mike: My name is Mike Afolarin, and I play Ishaya in Far From Home At what point did you merge with your character? Bolanle: Well, […]
“Far From Home”: Cast Roundtable with Elma Mbadiwe, Genoveva Umeh & Tomi Ojo
Quick introduction Elma: Hi my name is Elma Mbadiwe, I play Carmen in Far From Home. Genoveva: Hi my name is Genoveva Umeh, I play Zina in Far From Home. Tomi: Hello, my name is Tomi Ojo and I play Rahila in Far From Home At what point did you merge your personality and […]
C.J Obasi’s “Mami Wata”, makes history as the first film by a Nigerian-based filmmaker to Premiere at Sundance Festival 2023
Sundance film festival has selected ‘Mami Wata’, C.J. “Fiery” Obasi’s black and white fantasy drama to premiere in the World Cinema Dramatic Category, alongside 11 “other narrative features from emerging talents across the world offering fresh perspectives and inventive styles.” This feature film follows Prisca and Zinwe, daughters of Mama Efe (an intermediary between the […]
Eye-Catching First Look at Inkblot’s Star-Studded Family Comedy “Palava” starring Richard Mofe Damijo, Bisola Aiyeola, Mercy Aigbe, and Many More!
PRESS RELEASE Inkblot seeks to end the year in style with its Christmas movie “Palava”, which will hit cinemas on the 9th of December 2022. The studio has been busy this year, thrilling audiences with its hit titles “The Blood Covenant“, “The Perfect Arrangement“, and “The Set Up 2” “Palava” is a star-studded ensemble family […]
First look of Uyoyou Adia’s film, “L.I.F.E”
Not Satisfied with their given career, Ema (Omowunmi Dada) and Yinka (Efe Irele) wish life treated them differently until it does. L.I.F.E. is produced by Judith Audu for Judith Audu Productions, Written and Directed by Uyoyou Adia, Cinematography by Toyin Odukoya aka Teecam. It stars Omowunmi Dada, Efe Irele, JAY Paul aka Mr Flamez, Mr […]
Director Ramsey Nouah Set To Direct His Third Major Blockbuster “Tokunbo”
PRESS RELEASE Director Ramsey Nouah is set to direct his third major blockbuster “Tokunbo”, since the widely successful Rattlesnake: The Ahanna story and Living in Bondage. Unlike the other two which are remakes of Nollywood classics, Tokunbo is an original story created by Story Story Hub and is produced by Ramsey Films and Sozo films. […]
First Look Teaser drops for the Sci-Fi Thriller “9TH FLOOR”
PRESS RELEASE Winifred Iguwa Network (WIN) unveils the first look teaser for its short film “9TH FLOOR”, written and directed by Winifred Iguwa, starring Ray Adeka, Chris Iheuwa and Chika Emma-Ogbangwo. The plot follows a young man on a job interview and the adversities he faces despite his qualifications. The film is set in […]