RMD, NGX, NOLLYWOOD and monetisation of content, By Okoh Aihe
I saw Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD) flanked by members of his family, Nicol and Tega, ring the closing bell on the last trading day at the Nigeria Stock Exchange (NGX) in an atmosphere one would want to relish forever. It was pretty cool. A family chosen for such honorific was a defining finale for a year […]
Nollywood puts Nigeria on global entertainment before Afrobeats – Omotola Jalade
Veteran Nigerian actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, says Nollywood was the first to introduce the country’s entertainment industry to the world before the advent of Afrobeats.
Yoruba actors cannot be relegated – Filmmaker, Akinyemi
Actor and filmmaker, Temitope Akinyemi, popularly known as Integrity Icon, has passionately declared that Yoruba actors cannot be overlooked or underestimated in Nollywood. Born on December 28th in Dopemu, Lagos, Akinyemi recognizes the significant contributions of Yoruba actors in bringing Nollywood to the forefront. “Yoruba actors are not and will never be relegated. We have […]
Life and Times of Saint Obi
The Nigerian film industry, on Saturday, received the shocking news of the passing of a veteran Nollywood actor, Saint Obi.
‘How can we have long life in Lagos,’ actress Jumoke Odetola groans over traffic
Nollywood actress, Jumoke Odetola has expressed grief over the incessant traffic gridlock in Lagos state.
Eve Esin reacts to Dave Ogbeni’s post on ‘Prostitutes in Nollywood’
Nollywood actor, Dave Ogbeni has said not all women in the industry entered the field with the intention of becoming actors.
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[Video] Actress, Peju angry over gunshot fired at her on set
“I don’t like it, you know I don’t like it, you did not tell me. I was not told, you only said they were going to hit me, not shot me.”
How I, colleagues were robbed at gunpoint after leaving movie location – Junior Pope
Junior stated that all their valuables, including his shoes, phones, money, international passport, voter card, and more, were taken after the robbers told them to lie down on the floor.
Nollywood can leverage China’s film infrastructure to produce movies -Chinese Ambassador
The Film festival is coming at a great time when the Chinese Envoy is seeking collaboration between Nollywood and Asian film industries to promote harmony, peace, and unity between both continents.
‘King of Thieves’ makes N170m in 3 weeks
A Nollywood Actor, Femi Adebayo, says his new epic movie, titled ‘King of Thieves’ known as Agesinkole, generated over N170 million in its first three weeks premiere at the cinema. Adebayo disclosed this in an interview on Sunday in Ilorin. He said the movie, which cost him several millions of naira to produce, made over […]
Nollywood stars mourn gospel singer, Prince Chinedu Nwadike
By Benjamin Njoku Nollywood stars, including Yul Edochie, Uche Ogbodo, Rita Edochie among others have expressed sadness over the death of popular gospel singer and actor, Prince Chiendu Nwadike, who was best known for his single, “God of Vengeance.” The 39-year old singer died Sunday from blood cancer after he underwent a successful kidney transplant […]
