“Sunset In Makoko” Dominates TAFM ’23 Grand Cheese Prizes: Full List of Winners
The Annual Film Mischief (TAFM) recently concluded its second festival with “Sunset in Makoko” winning four of the nine Grand Cheese Prizes. The festival, hosted in Lagos, Abuja, and Accra, showcased eclectic featuring physical and virtual screenings, Q&A sessions with filmmakers, and a groundbreaking FilmTech Conference.
Lady Laide Hosts ‘Hotel Labamba’ Media Screening with Lilian Afegbai, Bolaji Ogunmola, BB Naija Sir Dee, Kachi Nnochiri
Lady Laide Films (LLF) held the ‘Hotel Labamba’ media screening for Biodun Stephen and Laide Daramola’s upcoming comedy-drama thriller, on Thursday, April 27, at Ebonylife Place, Victoria Island, Lagos. LLF hosted the Hotel Labamba screening for stars and professionals in the Nigerian film industry. Key cast members including Lilian Afegbai, Sir Dee, Kachi Nnochiri, Etinosa […]
Adeoluwa Owu’s New Film ‘Asiri Ade’ Stars Bolanle Ninalowo, Akin Lewis, Omowumi Dada, Gabriel Afolayan, and Mike Afolarin
Papaya Studios and Adeoluwa Owu, the executive producer and director of The Griot, the second most viewed Nigerian film on Netflix in 2022 and winner of AFRIFF 2021 Best Nigerian Feature Film, and the acclaimed cinematographer behind Battle On Buka Street, Netflix’s Far From Home, and Introducing the Kujus, have partnered to produce a new […]
THE ANNUAL FILM MISCHIEF 2023; “SHOOT THE CULTURE”
Lagos, Abuja, Accra – April 18th, 2023 The Annual Film Mischief (TAFM) will return for its second Pan African edition from April 27th till April 30th 2023 with physical screenings in Lagos, Abuja and Accra. This year, our theme is #ShootTheCulture. This theme is a call to action for us to tell stories that reflect […]
Full List: AMVCA 9 Most Nominated Films and People
Who are the AMVCA 9 most nominated films, actors and actresses? Following Africa Magic’s Nominees Announcement for the 9th AMVCA held on April 16, we have collated the full list of the AMVCA 9 most nominated films and people. Here is the full list: Bimbo Ademoye (3) Categories Where Nominated: Best Actress In A Drama, […]
AMVCA 9: Full List Of All The Nominees At The 2023 AMVCA
Nominees for the 9th Edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards were announced on Sunday Night 17th of April, 2023, ahead of a ceremony in May. The Best Online Social Content Creator category, the Best Original Drama Series from Africa Magic, and the Best Original Comedy Series from Africa Magic category were all re-introduced […]
‘A Land Apart’ Starring RMD, Daniel Etim-Effiong in the Works From Bem Pever and Emil Garuba
‘A Land Apart’ starring RMD, Daniel Etim-Effiong is now in production from the creators of ‘4th Republic,’ Bem Pever and Emil Garuba
Asurf Oluseyi’s “3 Cold Dishes” Begins Production With Osas Ighodaro, Wale Ojo
Lagos, Nigeria – Asurf Films, in partnership with Nexthought Studios, Ifind Pictures (France), Black Mic Mac (France), Martian Network (The Netherlands), and Alma Production (Cote d’Ivoire), is proud to announce the commencement of principal photography for the much-anticipated Pan-African film, “3 Cold Dishes.” The movie is supported by OIF/ACP and Red Sea Funds and is […]
#GANGSOFLAGOSONPRIME: Best Looks From “Gangs Of Lagos” World Premiere On Prime Video
Lagos, Nigeria – April 6. Ahead of the global release of “Gangs Of Lagos,” Prime Video hosted the cast and crew members, Amazon executives, lead Nollywood stars, and other VIP guests to an entertaining premiere event. “Gangs Of Lagos,” directed by Jade Osiberu, is Prime Video’s first original African film. The story captures Lagos life […]
Gangs of Lagos: A Unique Story of Destiny, Family, and Friendship
Prime Video Releases Trailer for Gangs of Lagos
Filmone’s 2023 New Blockbuster Movie “Domitilla: The Reboot” to Premiere April 1st
After 27 years since the first Domitilla release, Zeb Ejiro Production Company, FilmOne Entertainment, and Film Trybe have teamed up to produce a new blockbuster movie, “Domitilla: The Reboot” which will debut on the 1st of April. The movie is a phenomenal action, crime, and thriller film that depicts the life of prostitutes in Lagos, […]
Rate & Review Movies from “Night Of Shorts”
Rate and review “Onajite” here Rate and review “Ukulo Iyi” here Rate and review “A Moments Peace” here Rate and review “Naked Woman” here Rate and review “Kill the Imposter” here
Uche Mac-Auley, Bimbo Manuel, Others To Star In a Compelling Biopic, “My Name Is Misan”
Uche Mac-Auley, Bimbo Manuel, Joke Silva, Jasmine Fakunle, Nifemi Lawal, Paul Adams, Efe Orhorha, and some of Nollywood’s fine actors are set to star in a compelling biopic, ‘My Name Is Misan’. The movie is being produced by Judith Audu for Judith Audu Productions, directed by Uyoyou Adia, and co-ordinated by Chino Obasi a brand […]
African Folktales, Reimagined Short Films By Netflix and UNESCO To Launch Globally on 29 March
Tales as old as time from across the African continent, reimagined and retold by a new generation of six storytellers come together, the African Folktales Reimagined short films in partnership with UNESCO, will launch on Netflix on 29 March 2023. The anthology of six short films was launched as part of Netflix’s partnership with UNESCO […]
Take One Productions to Host “Night of Shorts” Film Screening Event
Take One Productions, a full-service media production company, is pleased to announce “Night of Shorts,” a film screening event featuring the works of up and coming filmmakers, on March 25th, 2023 at Ozone cinemas Yaba. “Night of Shorts” is a showcase of the best works by young filmmakers in the industry, including films produced by […]
Prime Video Unveils “Gangs Of Lagos” Cast Ahead of April Release
Ahead of the April 7 release of the highly anticipated, action crime-thriller, “Gangs of Lagos,” on Prime Video, here are the top cast members. Prime Video offers customers a selection of popular Nollywood titles including “Brotherhood,” “King of Thieves,” “Hey You!”, “Palava!” all for 2,300 NGN per month.
“Gangs of Lagos,” Prime Video’s First African Original Movie, to Launch on April 7
The highly anticipated, action crime-thriller, “Gangs of Lagos,” launches globally on Prime Video on the 7th of April. “Gangs of Lagos” builds on Prime Video’s commitment to invest in Nigeria and the Nollywood film industry, adding to the collection of Nollywood movies and series already available to stream, including “Brotherhood,” “King of Thieves,” “Hey You!”, […]
10 Most Anticipated Nollywood Movies of 2023
We may not know when they are coming out, but these are the top 10 most anticipated Nollywood movies of 2023, and we hope they will be released for us to see this year.
Idris Elba And Mo Abudu Partner To Empower And Uplift African Storytelling.
SAG winner and BAFTA-nominated actor Idris Elba (Luther, Beasts of No Nation, The Suicide Squad) and media mogul Mo Abudu (Fifty, Oloture, Blood Sisters, A Sunday Affair) have today announced that they are joining forces to empower and uplift talent from Africa and the Diaspora through their respective production companies, Green Door Pictures and EbonyLife Media. The partnership aims to build capacity and foster authentic […]
“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.