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Nollywood actor Francis Duru loses son
Nollywood veteran actor Francis Duru has lost his son, Ifeanyi Duru. The veteran actor took to his Instagram page @officalfrancisduru on Thursday to announce the death of his son. According to him, Ifeanyi, who he described as ‘champ’ and a ‘lion’, fought for his life as a lion. He assured his late son that he would forever love him “even…
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AGN holds candlelight service for late Nollywood veterans Mr Ibu, others in FCT
The Actors Guild of Nigeria(AGN)has organised a candlelight procession to pay tribute to late Nollywood actors John Okafor, popularly known as ‘Mr Ibu’, Amaechi Muonagor and Zulu Adigwe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the thespians, alongside fans and friends of the late veterans gathered for the procession at the Unity Fountain on Friday night in Abuja. The…
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Film distribution: Actor Chidi Mokeme lauds creation of BRS Studios
Nollywood actor, Chidi Mokeme, has commended the establishment of BRS Studios, a platform to enhance film content, deepen distribution and improve creativity in audiovisual works from Africa. BRS Studios was established by Joy Odiete, Founder of Blue Pictures Cinema; Nollywood actor, Ramsey Nouah and renowned filmmaker, Chris Odeh, recently in Lagos. Mokeme, in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos said…
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Imasuen speaks on impact of streaming platforms on Nollywood
A renowned Nollywood producer and director, Lancelot Imasuen, said that the fact that a major platform like Netflix had ‘our’ work back was monumental. “It showcased our capacity, our dynamism, and our ability to create works that resonate globally. “The rise of Nigerian movies on Netflix has significantly contributed to the development of Nollywood,” he said. Imaseun was speaking on…
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Nollywood actor Zack Orji debunks rumours of Gabonese descent
Nollywood veteran actor Zack Orji has debunked social media rumours claiming that he is from Gabon. The renowned actor, who took to his Instagram page – @realzackorji – to express his frustration, said the falsehood was not the first about him. “I am a full-blooded Nigerian, hail from Enugu the coal city State, and proud of my Nigerian heritage. “God…
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Nollywood: Actors Guild appoints business mogul, kenneth Ifekudu, National Patron
Actors Guild of Nigeria (NAN), the umbrella body of Nollywood actors, has announced the appointment of business mogul, Kenneth Ifekudu, as its National Patron. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that National President of AGN, Emeka Rollas, made the announcement in a statement on Friday. According him, Ifekudu’s appointment was in recognition of his passionate contributions to the growth…
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CAMIFF 2024: Nollywood star, Enyinna Nwigwe, wins ‘Overall Best Actor’
Nollywood superstar, Enyinna Nwigwe, has been adjudged the ‘Overall Best Actor’ by the Jury of the 2024 edition of the Cameroon International Film Festival (CAMIFF). According to a statement by Nwigwe on Monday, the honour was announced during the closing ceremony of the event held in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Nwigwe, one of Nollywood leading actors clinched the recognition for his superlative…
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Promote traditional religious tourism to boost GDP, practitioner urges FG
A traditionalist, Prince Ayinla Oniru, has urged the Federal Government to priorities and promote traditional religious tourism to boost the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Oniru made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday. He said government at all levels should promote the religion for equity and inclusion. He, however, urged…
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General News
Boat Mishap: Delta govt prohibits water journey without safety gadgets
The Delta Government has prohibited journeys on its water bodies for actors carrying out their creative talents without putting on life jackets and ensuring other safety measures. This is contained in a condolence message by the State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Nnamdi Ijeh, to the families of those who lost their lives in the ill-fated boat mishap on…
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Nigerian film distributor bags Toronto Film Festival award of excellence
Founder of Blue Pictures Cinema, Joy Odiete, has bagged the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) award of excellence for her service delivery in the content distribution sector of the African film industry. Odiete, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, said the award was one of many recognitions that had come her way since her entry into the…
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“Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre” premieres in Lagos
The newly produced Nollywood series “Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre,” a spinoff from the hit movie “Anikulapo,” premiered in Lagos on Sunday. The premier, held at the Sheraton Hotel in Ikeja, had in attendance all the major cast of the new series and some other A-list actors in their colourful and adorable attire. Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre, a six-part…
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Arts & Culture
RMD, Chidi Mokeme, Funke Akindele others bag “Nollywood 100” Legacy Award
Abuja, Feb. 16, 2024 (NAN) Award-winning actors Richard Mofe-Damijo, Chidi Mokeme, and Funke Akindele were among those honoured with the Legacy Award at ‘The Nollywood 100’. ‘The Nollywood 100’ organised by Ynaija on Thursday night celebrated a total of 100 actors who have made a mark in the industry in the past year. Ynaija said the award was bestowed…
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Nollywood filmmakers unveil Igbo cinema, culture project in Ebonyi
Abakaliki, Feb. 10, 2024 (NAN) As a way to promote the cultural heritage of the people of Ebonyi and Igbos at large, Nollywood filmmakers unveiled the Igbo Cinema and Culture project in Abakiliki on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some of the filmmakers present at the unveiling ceremony in Abakaliki included Pete Edochie, Patience Ozokwor, Chinwetala…
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Nollywood film ‘Mami Wata’ nominated for NAACP Image Awards
Abuja, January 31, 2024 (NAN): The star-studded Nollywood film “Mami Wata” has been nominated for the prestigious National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP) Image Awards in the United States. The film, written and directed by C.J. Obasi, received a nomination for the Outstanding International Motion Picture category of the 55th edition of the annual awards, slated to…
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Celebrities mourn late Nollywood Actor, Kamal Adebayo
Some Nollywood Actors have taken to their social media platforms to mourn late Actor, Kamal Adebayo, popularly known as “Sir K”, who died on Dec. 27, 2022. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),Late Adebayo had been laid to rest and the course of his death remains unknown. The Actors who took to their Instagram handles displayed pictures of…
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Nollywood: Actors Guild to partner DNA, SBBC on content distribution
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has expressed willingness to partner with Destiny Network Africa (DNA), a premium cable television network and the Satellite Broadband and Broadcast Company(SBBC) for the distribution of Nigerian film contents. The National President of AGN, Emeka Rollas, stated this on Monday, during a working visit to DNA studio and the station of the SBBC in…
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Coalition seeks support for ailing Nollywood actor, Fadeyi Oloro
The Coalition for A Better Nigeria has called on well meaning Nigerians to rise to save the life of ailing Nollywood Actor, Ojo Arowosafe, popularly known as Fadeyi Oloro. Coalition National Coordinator Bamiji Awa made the call in a statement he issued on Tuesday in Lagos. Awa said: “Our dear Super Nollywood Actor, Chief Ojo Arowosafe, popularly known as “Fadeyi…
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