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<strong>Nigerian Film, Mami Wata Wins Sundance Film Festival Award</strong>

28Jan

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Movies and Films, News, Nigeria

Nigerian Film, Mami Wata Wins Sundance Film Festival Award

Mami Wata, a Nigerian film has won the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Cinematography at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. The film directed by CJ Obasi and produced by Oge Obasi was recognized by the Sundance Film Festival, which is one of the most highly-rated film festivals in the world. Rita Edochie appears in a still from Mami Wata by C.J "Fiery" Obasi , an official selection of the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute. The award speaks volumes about the hard work and dedication put into the film’s cinematography by Lílis Soares and the entire “Mami Wata” team. CJ Obasi while commenting on the award, said, “It means a lot. This was a dream, we worked so hard on this. A testament to what we were tr...

<strong>Why I Refused To Join Politics – Actor Nkem Owoh</strong>

28Dec

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Movies and Films, News, Nigeria

Why I Refused To Join Politics – Actor Nkem Owoh

Nkem Owoh, a veteran Nollywood actor, has said that he refused to join politics despite pressure from several quarters because he might get to heights where he will succumb to pressure and become infected by the ‘disease’ affecting Nigeria’s political system. Owoh in an interview with Midweek Entertainment described himself as a fearless person, noting that he avoided politics because he likes using his personality to brighten people’s moods. Commenting on the 2023 election, he said, “I will just go and vote. I have tried to reject Nigerian politics in its entirety even though I know there are still some good people inside the polity, but the system is like a diseased mesh. “People have tried to draw me into politics but I know that if I put my head into it, I will be infecte...

Rita Dominic Debunks News of Her Giving Birth to Twins

22Sep

By Osaretin BalogbanNo Comments

Movies and Films

Rita Dominic Debunks News of Her Giving Birth to Twins

Famous Nollywood Star, Rita Dominic, has debunked news of her giving birth to a set of twins. See Also: Uche Jombo Says African Leaders Makes Her Sad News surfaced on Wednesday about the Nollywood actress and her husband, Fidelis, welcoming a set of twins in the United Kingdom. Nigerians began to congratulate her but the actress revealed the news was false. On her Twitter page, she uploaded a picture with the caption “Fake news.” Rita Dominic wedded her husband in April 2022 with Nollywood stars, Chidi Mokeme, Kate Henshaw, Joke Silva, and Ini Edo in attendance. Source: Daily Post

ASUU Strike: Yul tells Students to Block Road to NASS, Aso rock not Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

16Sep

By Osaretin BalogbanNo Comments

Education, Movies and Films, Nigeria

ASUU Strike: Yul tells Students to Block Road to NASS, Aso rock not Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Nollywood Actor, Yul Edochie, condemns the actions of protesting university students who mounted a roadblock on the Lagos-Ibadan road over the lingering strike by ASUU. See Also: Peter Okoye Gives Reason Why Opponents attack Peter Obi The prolonged strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) had incited students to mount a roadblock on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Tuesday, which left motorists stranded. Yul reacted to the action by university students, he asked them to channel their pent-up anger to the National Assembly and Aso rock, not the poor masses. Airing his displeasure about the action on Twitter, Yul asked the students to mount a block on Aso rock and the National Assembly, not the public roads used by citizens. He wrote, “Dear students,...

Uche Jombo Says African Leaders Makes Her Sad

8Sep

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Africa, Movies and Films, News

Uche Jombo Says African Leaders Makes Her Sad

Nollywood Actress, Uche Jombo, said on Tuesday that the kind of leadership from African and Nigerian Leaders saddens her. Speaking at an event held in Dubai, She said Nigerian leaders visit other countries but don’t apply what they learned from their trip. See Also: Peter Okoye Gives Reason Why Opponents attack Peter Obi Jumbo also gave an example of how Dubai was developed using its crude oil, adding that Nigeria which is an oil nation should follow suit. "It makes me sad with the kind of leaders we have. This is my individual opinion and I have to say it. I mean Nigeria is an oil country. We can do so much if we have the right leadership," She said. “Look at what Dubai is doing. Dubai constantly shows and reminds you of what is possible. ” Also present at the event...

Tonto Dikeh Abandons Nollywood, Chooses New Career Path

21Aug

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Movies and Films

Tonto Dikeh Abandons Nollywood, Chooses New Career Path

Celebrity and well-known actress, Tonto Dikeh, has revealed that she won’t return to Nollywood after the River State Governorship election. The actress recently announced her desire to join politics as she emerged as the deputy governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State. See Also: Kizz Daniel Arrested Over Missing His Concert in Tanzania Speaking in an interview with BBC News Pidgin, Tonto reveals she won’t return to acting even if her party fails to win the governorship elections in Rivers State. “I’ve acted in about two films in 10 years, I appreciate that my path started from Nollywood, it is something that I respect, but it’s not something that has been in my life. “So even after the election, it’s not something I’ll return to, b...

Late Actress Ada Ameh to be Buried in Benue State

12Aug

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Movies and Films

Late Actress Ada Ameh to be Buried in Benue State

The burial arrangements have been made for the late popular Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh who died last month at a hospital in Warri, Delta State. The news of her death came as a shock as the actress revealed a few weeks before her demise that she was battling mental health issues. See Also: Nollywood Actress, Cynthia Okereke Opens Up About Her Kidnap Ameh was well known for playing the comic character “Emu” in The Johnsons which aired on Africa Magic Family. The late actress was born on the 15th of May, 1974, in Ajegunle, Lagos, She came into the limelight after playing the character “Anita” in the 1996 Nollywood blockbuster Domitila. On Friday, August 19, 2022, a novelty match and candlelight service will be held in her honour in Lagos while another candlelight service ...

Nollywood Actress, Cynthia Okereke Opens Up About Her Kidnap

8Aug

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Movies and Films, Nigeria

Nollywood Actress, Cynthia Okereke Opens Up About Her Kidnap

Nollywood actress, Cynthia Okereke opens up about what she experienced when she was held captive by unknown Kidnappers. The actress alongside actor, Clemson Cornel Agbogidi were kidnapped while returning from a set in the outskirt of Enugu State but they were later released unharmed on Wednesday. She spoke in a video on Friday that they were held captive for a week without being given food or water, she also thanked her colleagues, fans, and security agencies for procuring their release. See Also: Abductors of Nollywood Actors demand $100,000 Ransom The actress said: “My people, this is mama Cynthia Okereke, God is a faithful God and I have every reason to say Hallelujah in the land of the living. I didn’t know I have people and I have friends, good colleagues, people that...

Actors Guild Confirms Release Of Abducted Nollywood Stars

4Aug

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

Movies and Films, News, Nigeria, Security

Actors Guild Confirms Release Of Abducted Nollywood Stars

The Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, has confirmed the safe release of its members, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel (Agbogidi), who were kidnapped while returning from a set in Enugu State. This was contained in a statement issued by the Guild’s Director of Communications, Monalisa Chinda Coker. The statement partly read, “This is to inform the public that the kidnapped actors, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel, have been released, unhurt. The elated National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Ejezie Rollas, announced their release by the abductors who were touched by the spirit of God to set them free and unharmed. See Also: Police Launch Manhunt For Kidnappers Of Nollywood Star “The guild has arranged for medical checks and psychological support for the victims. ...

Abductors of Nollywood Actors demand $100,000 Ransom

1Aug

By Osaretin BalogbanNo Comments

Movies and Films, News, Nigeria, Security

Abductors of Nollywood Actors demand $100,000 Ransom

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has confirmed that the abductors of missing actors, Clemson Cornel and Cynthia Okereke have contacted their families and they are demanding ransom. The AGN President, Emeka Rollas reported that the kidnappers have contacted the families of the abductees and are demanding a ransom of $100,000. See Also: Police Launch Manhunt For Kidnappers Of Nollywood Star The Nollywood actors were declared missing on Thursday by the AGN president when they failed to return home from a film set located at Ozalla town in Enugu State. He also noted that the Union is working with various security operatives to ensure the release of the actors. “The kidnappers have made contact and are demanding the sum of $100,000. “We are not sure what to expect from t...