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  • Singer Teni makes acting debut in an upcoming movie

    Singer Teni makes acting debut in an upcoming movie

    Fast-rising Nigerian sensational singer Teniola Apata, a.k.a Teni-The Entertainer, has made acting debut in a romantic movie, `Dear Affy’

    The star-studded movie, directed by Samuel Olatunji , is set to hit cinemas on the next Valentine’s Day, February 2020.

    Although, the role of the singer, and now actress, in the new movie is yet to be revealed, she made her debut alongside BBNaija 2019 Pepper Dem star, Sir Dee.

    Dear Affy also stars Nollywood icons Chiwetalu Agu, Jide Kosoko,Toyin Abraham, Chinedu Ikedieze, Odunlade Adekola, and Hafeez Oyetoro .

    Other casts included Mawuli Gavor, Charles Inojie, Kehinde Bankole, Bimbo Ademoye, Bimbo Akintola and Ali Nuhu , among others.

    The plot of Dear Affy tells the story of a female art enthusiast who wants to marry the man she loves, but got her dream of a blissful married life dashed as she ‘accidentally’ got pregnant.

    She then embarks on a challenging mission to locate who the father of the unborn baby is since she and her fiance have chosen celibacy while courting.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Teni, the younger sister of Nigerian singer Niniola,, came to limelight after releasing the hit singles “Askamaya”, “Case” and “Uyo Meyo”.

    “Askamaya” was ranked 15th on MTV Base’s year-end list of the Top 20 Hottest Naija Tracks of 2018.

    She had earlier released her debut single “Amen” while signed to Shizzi’s Magic Fingers Records,and gained some prominence after releasing the single “Fargin”.

    Teni won Rookie of the Year at the 2018 Headies Awards, and Most Promising Act to Watch at the 2018 Nigeria Entertainment Awards

    She also won Best New Artist at the 2018 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival, and ‘NotJustOk’ ranked her eighth on their list of the 10 Hottest Artists In Nigeria, among other accolades.

  • M.I vows to produce movie in 2019

    Nigerian rapper and record label boss, M.I Abaga has revealed his plans to produce a movie in 2019.

    Abaga on Tuesday said one of his 2019 goals is to produce a movie.

    The hip hop star, who has released several albums, will be latest artiste to veer into the world of make-believe.

    The likes of 2face , Pasuma Falz, Reminisce, Ill Bliss and Phyno are fellow entertainers who have acted in Nollywood flicks.

    While , Ill Bliss and Reminisce played major roles in Kemi Adetiba’s ‘King of Boys,’ Phyno featured as Pete Edochie’s on-screen son in ‘Lionheart’, a movie directed by Genevieve Nnaji.

    Abaga wrote on Instagram: “Boss mode activated this 2019. One of my goals this year that I’m gonna share… is I’m going to produce a movie.

    “Okay now it’s out there!!! No going back.”

     

  • Movie Of The Week: The Commuter

    Liam Neeson (Michael) is an insurance salesman who is on his daily commute home, which quickly becomes anything but routine. After being contacted by a mysterious stranger, Michael is forced to uncover the identity of a hidden passenger on the train before the last stop.

    As he works against the clock to solve the puzzle, he realizes a deadly plan is unfolding, and he is unwittingly caught up in a criminal conspiracy that carries life and death stakes for everyone on the train.

    CASTS: Liam Neeson, Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Sam Neill, Elizabeth McGovern

    RUNNING TIME: 1h 45m

    GENRE: Mystery/Crime

    Watch trailer below….

     

     

  • Wives on Strike: The Revolution, now showing in cinemas nationwide

    Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli is crowning the year with a bang with her second installment of one of Nollywood’s highest grossing movie, Wives on Strike. The movie titled ‘Wives on Strike: The Revolution’ is now showing across cinemas Nationwide.

    Wives on Strike: The Revolution is a family movie which follows the chronicles of the women’s fight against domestic violence, after one of them was beaten to death by her husband. This leads to yet another strike by the women against their husbands, forcing their hands to stand up for what is right.

    The movie addresses domestic violence in such a way that you will laugh but be left clear headed that it is our collective responsibilities to stand against domestic violence.

    Speaking with the writer, producer and director of the movie, Omoni Oboli, she said; “I am excited about this movie in such a way that I can’t wait to start getting feedbacks. This is a movie that addresses a very sensitive issue in a way that everyone can relate to. This is very dear to my heart; I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did making it.”

    The movie stars talented actors like; Ufuoma McDermott, Uche Jombo, Kenneth Okonkwo, Julius Agwu, Chioma Akpotha, Omoni Oboli, Toyin Abraham, Chigurl, Simply saka, Odunlade Adekola, Sola Sobowale, Elvina Ibru, and others.

    ‘Wives on Strike: The Revolution’ is now showing in every cinemas across the Nation and also at Silverbird Cinemas, Liberia for lovers of Nollywood in the Country.

    Watch trailer below…

  • Shoot your movie in Abia, get N10m bonus, Ikpeazu tells NFC

    As part of the efforts to develop tourism sites and promote tourism potential in Abia, the state Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has pledged N10 million as grant for any film shot in the state.

    Ikpeazu made the pledge when he received Dr Chidia Maduekwe, the Managing Director, Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), in his office in Umuahia.

    A statement signed by Mr Brian Etuk, the Head of Public Affairs, NFC, in Jos on Friday, quoted the governor as saying that the production `should be 100 per cent shot in Abia.’

    The statement said that the governor charged film practitioners to improve on the quality of their production so as to compete with the global market.

    It stated that Ikpeazu promised that his administration would participate in the capacity building offered by NFC, saying that Abia played a key role in the revolution of the market and sales of Nollywood movies which has had multiplier effects on the nation economy.

    “We have a policy to open up our market to genuine investors, private and public agencies amongst others through promoting `Make in Abia` instead of Made in Abia, proliferating more industries in the state,’’ the statement quoted Ikpeazu.

    The statement said, Maduekwe had commended the governor for approving office accommodation for the organisation’s South-East Zonal office in the state.

    It noted that Maduekwe said the gesture would create more employment opportunities for the youths, saying that corporation was also working toward establishing two more zonal offices in the North-East and South-South.

     

  • Bobrisky lands role in new movie

    Bobrisky lands role in new movie

    Every staunch fan of Bobrisky will tell you that his life can be compared to a movie. From his regular snapchat updates to his weird fashion sense, a movie on the cross dresser is long overdue.

     

    The controversial cross-dresser takes a shot at acting in the movie Ojuloge Obinrin featuring Toyin Afolayan, Tayo Sobola and Lola Idije.

     

    The flick tells the story of a mother, who wanted a female child but got a male child.She gets comfortable dressing up her son as a female until nemesis catches up with the boy after he almost gets killed by ritualists hunting for female victims.

     

    Recall that Tayo Sobola had recently shared a video of Bobrisky dancing with his on-screen mother on the set of the upcoming Yoruba movie.

     

    Watch the trailer below

  • How 14-year old movie got Muyiwa Ademola a new car

    Talented actor, Muyiwa Ademola shot a movie 14 years ago that is still touching lives.Little did he know that the movie would still remain relevant years later.

    The revered actor in the Yoruba movie sector of Nollywood, took to his instagram page to share the testimony.

    Muyiwa puts it this way: “Apostle Tope Onileowo watched “ORI” for the first time about 4 months ago, he wept, started asking about me and God said he should give me some amount(in dollars??), he started taking the money around with him coz I was still in Naija then. We met when I got here and he gave me the money. Now he said God directed him to bless me with this car. Indeed God knows our inner thoughts?. Please join me in thanking him and praying for his ministry Rock of Prayer Christian Centre in Houston TX. Much love sir.”

    Read fans congratulatory messages below