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Jonathan the only Nigerian president that has shown interest in Nollywood –Adim Williams

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Adim Williams is one of the most prominent movie directors in Nollywood, known for producing some of Nigeria’s block buster movies like ‘Abuja Connection2 &3’. Adim is also a passionate actor, a passion he started with in the industry before delving into directing. He is back to full time

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Breath of Life: Classical tale of faith

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Nollywood has certainly upped the ante, and speculations are rife that in no distant future, the industry will be ruling the screens. BY OLUWATOSIN ADAMS The news in recent times from our part of the world (Nigeria) has been excellence and more excellence on the music, academics, theatre and indeed on almost all fronts. Nollywood’s […]

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Nollywood shows her stuff

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With nominations for the Africa Movie Academy Awards announced, Nollywood shows strong dominance. BY TOSIN ADAMS Three Nigerian films-‘Mami Wata’, Anikulapo’, and ‘4-4-44’ led the nominations list as Africa Film Academy (AFA), the organisers of the Africa Movie Academy Awards, AMAA, announced nominees for the 19th edition of the awards on Thursday. C.J. Obasi’s ‘Mami […]

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Nollywood lesbians avoid me, because I love men- Jenny Uzoma

Ihesiulo Grace 18 March 2023 0

Jenny Uzoma is not the typical actress, who lets Nollywood define her. She strives to define the industry on her own terms, which is why she has had a slow but consistent growth in her career, free from scandals. The model, brand ambassador and thespian, shares aspects of her career, life and projects with NGOZI […]

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‘’I’m no longer afraid of heartbreak’’ – Tonto Dikeh

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2021 0

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has stated that she is no longer scared of heartbreak, rather, she is scared of being broke following her breakup with ex-boyfriend, Prince Kpokpogri. The mother of one said this in an Instagram post on Friday. “I don pass who Dey fear heartbreak, Na insufficient funds I Dey fear now,” she […]

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Baba Ijesha: Witness scared to testify in court – Prosecution

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2021 0

The prosecution team of the Lagos State Government has told an Ikeja Special Offences Court that one of the witnesses set to testify against Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, alias Baba Ijesha, is scared to testify in court. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that state counsel, Mr Yusuf Sule, made the disclosure on Friday […]

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Nollywood produced 375 movies in Q3 of 2021 – NFVCB

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2021 0

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) says it received and censored a total number of 375 movies produced by the Nigerian film industry, also known as Nollywood, in the third quarter of the year. The Special Assistant on Media to the Executive Director/CEO, NFVCB, Mr Joshua Olomu, made this known in a report […]

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I try my best to stay out of trouble – Ireti Osayemi

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2021 0

Ireti Osayemi is one of the most versatile Nollywood actresses whose acting delivery is topnotch as she is able to switch from role interpretation in Yoruba, English, Igbo and Liberian English. Not relenting any time soon, the proud mother of two is full of hope for the future. In this interview she bares it all. […]

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I don’t have plan of quitting acting – Uche Elendu

Ihesiulo Grace 5 June 2021 0

Beautiful Nollywood actress, Uche Elendu is one Nigeria’s most sought after actresses in the industry whose passion for acting is second to none and has fared well in her chosen field. Despite the fact that the industry has been taken over by new actresses, Uche is still very much relevant. In this chat with MUTIAT […]

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Nollywood film, ‘Oldest Bridesmaid,’ becomes first movie on NFT marketplace

Ihesiulo Grace 4 June 2021 0

By Mutiat Alli Nollywood film, “Oldest Bridesmaid,” produced by Chiori Daniel Cole for Mathew Afolayan production and Achievas Entertainment Limited has been placed on the NFT marketplace. Speaking about the platform Daniel Cole mentioned about the Nollywood market space and venturing into other avenues to make profit from movie production in the country.

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Acting has done a lot of positive things for me, but… Jaiye Kuti

Ihesiulo Grace 29 May 2021 0

For Nollywood star actress, Oluwakemi Jaiyeola Kuti, is an actress that has a lot of advantages and for her, choosing acting as a career has been the best decision of her life. Though the sexy actress also stated in this exclusive chat with Ajibade Alabi in her cossy office at Yaba that acting also has […]

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Tears as Nollywood actress, Ify Onwuemene loses battle with cancer

Ihesiulo Grace 26 May 2021 0

Ify Onwuemene, a Nollywood actress, died of cancer. Gloria Anozie-Young, a colleague, corroborated this on her Facebook page. Ify died on Tuesday after a long battle with endometrial cancer. She was best known for her role in the popular sitcom “Everyday People.” “We regret to announce that IFEY ONWUEMENE has gone to be with the […]

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Omotola leads other to African Voices Change makers

Ihesiulo Grace 2 May 2021 0

By Mutiat Alli Popular Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, has joined two other Nigerians who are raising awareness about malaria through an innovative youth-aimed campaign and will, this week, grace the studios of African Voices Change makers. The 30-minute CNN magazine programme which is been sponsored by data grandmasters, Globacom, will see Omosexy being be […]

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I don’t have issues with people who go for liposuction- Chioma Ifemeludike

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2021 0

Nollywood actress Chioma Grace Ifemeludike has recounted the challenges she has encountered as a celebrity. The script interpreter also took a shot at her colleagues who have fully embraced liposuction as the new beauty regime. In a chat with MUTIAT ALLI, Ifemeludike speaks on the prices she had paid for stardom The Jos – Plateau […]

Politics

2023: Nollywood woos Buhari on S/East Presidency

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2021 0

Nollywood for Igbo Presidency, a party in Nigeria’s film industry, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to back a president from the South East geopolitical zone in 2023. The emergence of a president from that region of the country was significant at this stage of our national growth, according to the party, which includes creatives from […]

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Nollywood awards nominees list out

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2020 0

The Best of Nollywood Awards (BON) has unveiled its nominees in the various categories for the 2020 edition. The annual traveling, pan-Nigerian awards, currently in its 12th year, is scheduled to hold in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State on December 5. Movies like Elevator Baby, Sugar Rush, The Sessions, Wede, This Lady Called Life, and Living […]

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Breaking: UNILORIN, Nollywood loses prominent actor, Prof Ayo Akinwale

Ihesiulo Grace 14 September 2020 0

A prominent Nollywood actor and lecturer in the Department of Performing Arts, University of Ilorin, Prof Ayo Akinwale, , has died at 74. READ ALSO: Popular Nollywood actress, slumps, dies in Enugu Director of Corporate Affairs of the University of Ilorin, Mr Kunle Akogun confirmed the death to the News Agency of Nigeria, revealing he […]

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Side chicks are glorified prostitutes — Eucharia Anunobi

Ihesiulo Grace 11 September 2020 0

Nigerian movie star turned pastor, Eucharia Anunobi says side chicks are glorified prostitute and are strange women. READ ALSO: Nigerian Man marries lady he met as an orange seller Daily Times gathered that, the actress who decided to bless her followers with beautiful pictures on instagram, had words of enlightenment along with the picture. Eucharia […]

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Nollywood: 11 of the best Nigerian films on Netflix to watch now

Ihesiulo Grace 17 August 2020 0

Nollywood is one of the largest film industries in the world, and it’s never been easier to watch some of the country’s biggest and best movies at home. Netflix has been steadily building its collection of Nollywood hits in recent years; notably Kunle Afolayan’s October 1 and Biyi Bandele’s Fifty in 2015. Then in September 2018, Netflix acquired

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OPINION: Nollywood and decency in the movie industry

Ihesiulo Grace 8 August 2020 0

Gone are the days when Africa’s number one movie giant Nollywood used to be people’s love and desire. Gone are the days when movie audience look up to Nollywood movies as models for moral decency in the country and beyond. The Moral standard in Nollywood has largely fallen due to the proliferation of highly indecent […]