Tag: film
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Cinemas gross N7bn in 2023, Funke Akindele’s film contributes over 14%
Nigerian cinemas grossed more than 7.2 billion naira in 2023 from over 2.6 million admissions, with Nollywood averaging a 39 per cent market share, according to a new report. The earnings are over 416 million naira more than in 2022 with a seven per cent year-on-year increase in market share.
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Nollywood movie director dies while shooting film in Jos
President of Directors’ Guild of Nigeria (DGN), Mr Fred Amata, on Friday, confirmed the death of Nollywood filmmaker, Ifeanyi Onyeabo, saying he died while shooting a movie in Jos. Amata said in Lagos that Onyeabo’s death was shocking and unbelievable, and had left him pondering on what may have gone wrong, NAN reports. He, however,…
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Why entertainment has limitations in the north- Ali Nuhu
Popular actor, Ali Nuhu has revealed reasons why entertainment is not embraced in the northern part of Nigeria. The actor said the proposed film village in Kano state was rejected because many clerics didn’t understand the idea behind it. Recall that the Nigerian government had announced plans to establish a N3 billion world-class film village…
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Chibok Girls’ film “Waiting for Hassana” premieres in U.S.
A film dedicated to telling the story of the kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls, “Waiting for Hassana”, will be premiered in the U.S. on Friday. This is contained in a statement by Adam Segal, a representative of The 2050 Group – Publicity, obtained by the Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The short documentary, the…