Category: Movies
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Obamas’ first film wins best documentary Oscar
The Barack and Michelle Obama-produced film “American Factory” snagged an Oscar on Sunday for best documentary — a win for Netflix, which backed the story of a manufacturing plant in the US Midwest reopened by a Chinese billionaire. The film charts a Rust Belt community’s journey from optimism at the giant plant’s reopening, which brought…
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Alex Eyengho blasts Fashola over Nollywood movies, money rituals, kidnaping
Vice President (Africa) of the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF), Comrade Alex Eyengho, has put a lie to the claim by former Lagos State Governor and Nigeria’s current Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, that Nollywood movies are promoting money rituals and encouraging kidnappings. According to the award-winning filmmaker who was only…
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AMVCA 2020: Check out full nominees’ list
Africa Magic on Thursday, February 6, 2020, announced their nominations for the seventh edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award (AMVCA). The nominations were unveiled in a live broadcast on all Africa Magic channels .It was anchored by Nollywood couple Linda Ejiofor and Ibrahim Suleiman. Awards will be presented in 28 categories,…
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Tragic! Kirk Douglas, ‘Spartacus’ actor is dead
Popular actor, Kirk Douglas, who acted in the 1960 classic ‘Spartacus’, has passed on. He was aged 103. Michael, his son, disclosed via a post on his social media page on Wednesday night — few hours after he passed away — but did not mention what led to late Hollywood icon’s death. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8NCr7Ah40N/ In…
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Nigerian film ”Eyimofe” set to premiere at Berlin International Film Festival
‘Eyimofe’ Nigerian movie will be premiering at the Berlin International Film Festival slated for February. The film, written by Chuko Esiri and produced by Melissa Adeyemo alongside stars, Jude Akuwudike, Tomiwa Edun, Temi Ami-Williams, Cynthia Ebijie, and Jacob Alexander. The film festival, which starts in February would pay accolades to the Nigerian movie industry, which…
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One doesn’t need godfather to be popular in Nollywood – Basira Badia
Beautiful actress, Eniola Iyiola, better known as Basirat Badia, has said one does not need a godfather to make it in Nollywood. Speaking in a chat with Punch, she said : “One doesn’t need to have a godfather before one can succeed in the industry. What has worked for me over time is to rely…
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Working with Kunle Afolayan is a dream come true- Gabriel Afolayan
Gabriel Afolayan, Nigerian singer and actor has put to rest the rumour that he has a rift with his elder brother, Kunle Afolayan. In time past, many have wondered why Gabriel who is a talented actor in his own right, is yet to feature in any of his brother’s movies. Gabriel in a chat with…
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I won’t quit acting for ministry – Joke Muyiwa
Veteran actress, Joke Muyiwa is one thespian who has remained relevant despite her age. The revered role interpreter stated that 2019 has been a busy year for her. In her words: “2019 has been so busy, I have done a lot of projects this year and I thank God for health, because if there is…
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Sadiq Daba to get N1 million from Ganduje
Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has promised to donate the sum of N1 millio to veteran actor and broadcaster, Sadiq Daba. Ganduje made the promise on Saturday, December 14, 2019, in Kano during the Best Of Nollywood awards ceremony, which held inside Coronation Hall, government house, Kano. The organizers of the movie awards…
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Depth of acting when I started out cannot be compared to that of this generation- Kenneth Okonkwo
Nollywood actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo has revealed how he feels over the sequel of ‘Living in Bondage’ tagged ‘Breaking Free’. Asked about how he feels about being featured in ‘Breaking Free’, the sequel to the movie, Okonkwo said it makes him fulfilled. “It makes me feel fulfilled. Nobody gave us a chance that it…