The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has urged the Managing Director/Chief Executives of the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), Dr. Ali Nuhu, to create valuable opportunities for young people in the creative industry. The NFC, a parastatal within the Federal Ministry of Culture and Creative Economy, aims to promote a thriving film […]
Afrobeat sensation Tiwa Savage steps into the world of acting with her debut role in Playing the character Aisha in this Prime Video production, Savage, known for collaborations with artists like Sam Smith, Chris Martin of Coldplay, and Nas, dives into a narrative of love and betrayal. “It’s a story about love and betrayal,” Savage […]
The recreation of the Zimbabwean beloved “Neria”, a movie from years past, “Neria 21” premiered some days back on YouTube, according to the film’s makers. The premiere, which was being hosted by Rawsoot Studio, falls on International Women’s Day, a day late. The remake of Neria, which debuted thirty years ago and brought attention to […]
In honor of International Women’s Day, Netflix has released a slate of works from female filmmakers in Nigeria and other regions of Africa, including two new original series and a movie. In terms of television shows, Mo Abudu is executive producing Baby Farm for Netflix. The show centers on Adanna, a young pregnant lady who […]
Angolan Director Antonio Guimaraes and producer TP Films’ short film titled “O Poder” (The Power) has been registered in the most prestigious short film festival in Latin America known as “Latin America Film Festival in Native Languages”. The event is scheduled to be held from April 8th to 12th in Peru. The latest action short […]
At the 74th annual event, Lupita Nyong’o, a Kenyan-Mexican Oscar winner and the first black jury president, revealed the seven-member panel’s selection among 20 Golden Bear award nominees during an extravagant ceremony. The top prize at the Berlin Film Festival went to Mati Diop’s Franco-Senegalese documentary Dahomey, which explores the complex problems surrounding Europe’s return […]
The ‘Nollywood 100’ honored the legacy of veteran actors who have set the pace to become trailblazers. At ‘The Nollywood 100’, award-winning actors, the likes of Richard Mofe-Damijo, Chidi Mokeme, and Funke Akindele were among those who were honored with the Legacy Award. The Nollywood 100 honors the industry’s ingenuity, inventiveness, and tenacity. It carries […]
This edition will commemorate the legacy of the AMAA’s founder and its 20th anniversary. The 20th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) call for entries has been released by the Africa Film Academy (AFA). The yearly award ceremony’s planners have also made their ideas and schedule for the 2024 edition public. Shaibu Husseni, […]
Joke Silva, a seasoned Nollywood actress, urged the Federal Government to facilitate convenient access to funds for filmmakers in Nigeria during her Tuesday conversation with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. “In recent years, filmmakers have faced challenges in obtaining funds for film production, and it is essential for the government to intervene […]
The official teaser for the upcoming documentary series “Freeman,” based on the Igbo apprenticeship system, has been released by Showmax. The “Freeman” teaser takes a look at the Igbo apprenticeship system, showcasing affluent businessmen who approach parents to mentor young individuals in trade. These mentors play a vital role in guiding apprentices on their vocational […]