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Beyond Entertainment: Mo Abudus’ Olotùre Exposes the Shadow of Human Trafficking
By Patience Chat Moses
In recent years, Nollywood has evolved from a purveyor of entertainment to a platform for advocacy, using storytelling to shed light on pressing social issues. One such film that stands out in this new wave is!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Zaia Ventures & Taeps Animation Join to Bring African Mythology to the World
By Patience Chat Moses
In an inspiring move set to elevate African storytelling to global platforms, Zaia Ventures and Taeps Animation have announced a groundbreaking partnership to co-produce "Adetoun & The Heart of Time."
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Future of Nollywood: Veteran Kanayo Questions Increasing Rate of YouTube Film Producers
Kanayo O. Kanayo
By Patience Chat Moses
The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has witnessed a significant shift due to the increasing change of trends in the digital world. The rise of YouTube as a platform for film distribution!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Highlights from the 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA)
By Patience Chat Moses
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), inaugurated in 2013, recently celebrated its 10th edition, marking a significant milestone in honouring the best of African cinema and television. The!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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THE PRESIDENTIAL CLIMATE ENVOY: AN OPEN LETTER TO AJURI NGELALE
By Saidu Ahmed
"In the year 2078, I will celebrate my 75th birthday. If I have children or grandchildren, maybe they will spend that day with me. Maybe they will ask me about you. The climate crisis is both the easiest and the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Screen Power: Nigerian Female Movie Makers and Actors, their Influences, Net Worth
Funke Akindele
By Patience Chat Moses
In Nigeria's vast and bustling film landscape, a new wave of female filmmakers, producers, and directors is reshaping the ecosystem. These visionary women, often dubbed "Game shakers," are not!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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IWAJU: Disney’s Entry into Nigerian Cinema
By Patience Chat MosesExcitement crackles in the air as a ground-breaking announcement echoed through the streets. Disney, the entertainment giant known for its iconic characters and magical storytelling, had forged an unprecedented!-->!-->!-->…
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2024 Grammy Awards: Nigerians React After Losing Out
By Patience Chat Moses
It was a disappointing outing for Nigerian artists, none of whom bagged an award at the just concluded Grammy Awards ceremony held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, United States, on the 4th of February,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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KILAF: A Great Platform for Celebrating African Languages in Films
By Patience Chat Moses
The maiden edition of the Kano Indigenous Languages of Africa Film Market & Festival (KILAF) held in 2018, where it became the first festival organized by Africans to celebrate films produced in the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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2023 Movie Highlights
By Patience Chat Moses
As the year draws its curtains, the movie industry, locally and internationally, is ready to give the memorable December with the release of some new movies.
First on the list is "Afamefuna", a Kayode!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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