Category: Movies
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Stakeholders score Nollywood, Censors Board high at Durban Film Festival
Stakeholders in the creative industry across Africa have rated high the Nigerian motion picture industry popularly known as Nollywood. Government agencies and industry players extolled Nollywood in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the prestigious Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) holding from July 19 to July 29 in Durban, South Africa.…
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No violence at Mayorkun’s Ibadan concert-Organisers
Following the large turn out of Mayorkun’s Ibadan Concert which featured artistes like Davido and Perruzzi, there were rumours that the show recorded some form of violence probably due to the massive turn out at the concert. However the organisers have denied that violence or any form of attack took place at the event. …
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Uzo Aduba returns in American series,‘Orange is the New Black’
Nigerian-American Hollywood actress, Uzo Aduba has confirmed her return in the American comedy-drama hit show, ‘Orange is the New Black’ for the sixth season. Aduba, who plays a lead role ‘Suzanne Crazy Eyes’, shown on Netflix, took to her Twitter handle @UzoAduba on Tuesday to share the trailer of the new season tagging the show’s…
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How I bought my first house at the age of 29- Juliet Ibrahim
Ghanaian actress and entrepreneur, Juliet Ibrahim has made a shocking revelation, detailing how she bought her first house at the age of 29. According to her, she wanted to accomplish all her set goals before turning 30 and she was able to buy her first house at 29. She wrote on Instagram:” It started as…
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Toyin Abraham,Keira Hewatch make AMVCA nominees list
The African Magic Viewers Choice Award have unveiled nominees list for the 2018 edition of the award. The nominations were announced on Saturday in a televised broadcast on Africa Magic channels by Joselyn Dumas and Bovi. Below is the full list of the nominees: Best Actor in a comedy Kalu Ikeagwu- Dr Meekam IK…
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Why I abbreviated my name- Wini Lazarus
In the words of Kendrick Lamar, “If I’m gonna tell a real story, I’m gonna start with my name.” What’s in a name that makes it so major in the narratives of our life? For Rising Nollywood actress, Wini Lazarus most people hardly know that her first name is Winner which she decided…
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Hollywood star Morgan Freeman accused of sexual harassment by eight women
American veteran actor, Morgan Freeman has been accused of sexual harassment. 16 people in total, including eight who said they were harassed by the 80-year-old, came forward to discuss Freeman’s behavior. According to CNN, a young woman who worked as a production assistant on the set of Going In Style claims that the Oscar-winning actor…
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I may end up becoming a pastor- Igwe 2pac
Nollywood ‘Bad boy’ Charles Okocha a.k.a Igwe 2pac has built a brand for himself not just as an actor ,but also as a social media sensation. The Instagram sensation known for his viral ‘Accolades’ skit has shared what inspired the viral skit. Speaking in a chat with Punch, he said: “Nothing actually; it was just…
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I worked hard for my certificate- Odunlade Adekola
Renowned Nollywood actor, Odunlade Adekola has over the years become a force to reckon with in the movie industry. The actor who recently graduated from the University of Lagos said he worked hard for his certificate contrary to what many believe. Speaking in a recent chat with Punch, he debunked claims that he was an…