Gabriel Afolayan Releases Pre-Wedding Photos
The last boy of the Afolayans, Gabriel Afolayan is about to tie the knot. His pre-wedding photos just hit the net, and we hear his bride Banke, also has a…
John Boyega Wants To Spend 8 Billion Naira On A “Low Budget” Nigerian Movie
Looks like someone actually knows the power of Nollywood . British Nigerian actor John Boyega best known for his role in Star Wars- and of course being proudly Naija –…
CINEMA REVIEW: Despite Its Flat Ending, Tope Oshin’s “New Money” Is A Good Idea That Meets Proper Execution
BY IFE OLUJUYIGBE There are many things that pull one to a film. For most, it is the ensemble of the actors who grace the covers. For some, it is…
“What If We Manipulate #BBNaija Votes? Is It Your Fathers’ Show?” – Ebuka (IN MY HEAD)
BY ‘SEGUN ODEJIMI After the series of controversies that followed the eviction of Big Brother Naija housemate – Teddy A , the alleged leaks in result manipulation and the attendant…
Iconic Movie, “Igodo” To Screen At Second Edition Of Nolly First Fridays
Iconic Andy Amenechi and Don Pedro Obaseki film, Igodo will screen at the second edition of Nolly First Fridays . A collaboration between SMAT Media and True Nollywood Stories ,…
Nollywood Golden Age in Nigeria
Nollywood Golden Age (late 1950s – late 1980s) After Nigeria‘s independence in 1960, the cinema business rapidly expanded, with new cinema houses being established. However, there came a significant influx…
Nollywood Colonial era in Nigeria
Nollywood Colonial era (late 19th century – early 1960s) Colonial filmmakers started producing films for local audiences within Nigeria since the 1920s, mostly employing the mobile cinema as a means…
Face of Nollywood Awards 2nd Edition for June 30
Years after the maiden edition of Face of Nollywood was held, Total Television Studios, in partnership with Organseed International, has returned with the second edition of the Face of Nollywood…
Nollywood, Sony Pictures join forces for TV series
Nigerian studio EbonyLife and Sony Pictures Television are to produce a TV series on the West African Dahomey Warriors. They’re following in the footsteps of box office hit “Black Panther,”…
History of Nollywood in Nigeria
The history of Nollywood cinema in Nigeria dates back to as early as the history of film itself; notably in the late 19th century, with the use of peephole viewing…
Good sex better than money – Nollywood actress Jemima Osunde
Fast-rising Nollywood actress Jemima Osunde, has declared that good sex is better than money. In an interview with Broadway TV, the actress was asked to choose between a rich man…
Rita Dominic against Nollywood movies in Cinema
AY replies Rita Dominic statement that not all nollywood movies in cinema are worthy, was just to make the industry better as Actors and producers were open to criticisms. Nollywood…
Just Before I Do premieres April 13th
Just Before I do has Nollywood’s finest; Afeez Oyetoro (Saka), Kalu Ikeagwu, Shaffy Bello, Jide Kosoko, Eddie Watson, Omowunmi Dada, Omilani Oluyinka etc In this time and age where people…
The Eve premieres at Day Dream Pool Club Lagos
The Eve premieres in Lagos at the Day Dream Pool Club on Landmark Towers, Victoria Island on March 24 and hits cinemas on 29 A thrilling new romantic comedy titled:…
Nollywood movie New Money hits cinemas March 23
A star-studded Nollywood movie New Money,’ is set for premiere in cinemas across Nigeria on March 23, its producers said. The trailer of the acclaimed Nollywood blockbuster, jointly produced by…
Ireti Osayemi Bakare speaks on Married Men
Nollywood Actress Ireti Osayemi Bakare Says Married Men Still Asking Her Out In this exclusive chat with Nollywoodwatch.com, Nollywood actress Ireti Osayemi Bakare says admirers are still asking for her…
Tiwa Savage buys house in Lekki
Tiwa Savage buys house in Lekki, street named after her Tiwa Savage, the Mavin Records First Lady, a source confirmed yesterday, has bought a new house in addition to having…
Nollywood actor Victor Osuagwu to venture into farming
Veteran Nollywood actor Victor Osuagwu in an interview said he plans going full time into farming after his retirement from the movie industry. The Nollywood actor Victor Osuagwu said that…
Nollywood goes to Hollywood
Two of Hollywood’s most illustrious institutions are partnering to present a weekend of screenings of some of the best Nollywood films in an event billed as the inaugural NOLLYWOOD IN…
Nollywood Efe Henry the Open Marriage Playboy
Omoefe Henry Udoruisi popularly known as Efe Henry is a Nigerian born actor currently making waves with his acting prowess. Born into a family of 5, Efe started his acting…
Olusegun Obasanjo in Nollywood series Dele Issues
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has made his acting debut in a Nollywood comedy series titled Dele Issues. The special episode will be aired on October 14. The series is an…
Jens-Petter Kjemprud of Norway at Lost Café screening
Jens-Petter Kjemprud, the Ambassador of Norway to Nigeria, on Thursday expressed that country’s willingness to partner with Nigeria’s creative industry, Nollywood. Kjemprud who spoke on the sideline of the screening…
Apostle Johnson Suleiman, Iginla for Nollywood Awards
Fierce preacher, Apostle Johnson Suleiman and Pastor Joshua Iginla have been nominated for the maiden edition of the Nollywood Ambassadors Awards (NAA) slated to hold in Abuja on Sept. 29.…
Nollywood’s Ramsey Noah makes case for cinemas
Popular Nollywood actor, Ramsey Noah has appealed to the Federal Government to create an enabling environment for cinemas to thrive across the country. Ramsey Noah, said, on the sideline of…
Somebody tell Lai Mohammed that Nollywood, not oil is our biggest export – Reno
For the past four days, I have been holidaying in The Seychelles, a beautiful Island with beautiful people on the Indian Ocean. Before I came here, I knew I would…
Omotola Jalade is best actress at Nollywood Travel Film Festival
Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade has been awarded ‘Best actress award’ by the Nollywood Travel Film Festival in Toronto, for her role in the movie, ` Alter Ego.’ The actress also…
Nollywood Okaka De Don dies in fatal accident
Popular Nollywood actor and producer, Friday Ugwu, famously known as Okaka De Don is dead. Ugwu, who is also known as DJ Kross died last night in a fatal road…
Nollywood actor Bossman to be buried October 5, 2017
The family of late Nollywood actor, Okwudili Chukwujekwu, popularly known as Bossman has released his burial details. According to details on his burial poster, Bossman’s wake-keep will hold on October…
Emeka Ike Wins Nollywood Living Legend Award
Nollywood star actor, Emeka Ike has won the Nollywood Living Legend Award at the Nollywood Europe Golden Awards held on September 9, 2017 at the FrankFurt am main, Germany. The…
Hadiza Aliyu Gabon debuts in Nollywood movie
Hadiza Aliyu Gabon, one of the famous Hausa movie actresses with Kano-based film industry Kannywood, has started featuring in Nollywood films. Nollywood is a sister indigenous movie industry in Nigeria…
Nollywood Nobert Young and Bolanle Olukanni joins MTV Shuga
Long-running pan African television drama series, MTV Shuga has announced veteran actor, Nobert Young and television host, Bolanle Olukanni as part of the cast for its highly anticipated sixth season.…
Stephanie Coker weds Olumide Aderinokun
Nollywood actress Stephanie Coker weds in grand style in Greece – Nollywood actress Stephanie Coker finally holds her white wedding – The actress and TV host held her traditional wedding…
Chuks Omalicha proposes to his girlfriend
Nollywood actor cum producer, Chuks Omalicha has proposed to his girlfriend. The lady who couldn’t contain her excitement joined him to kneel down as she said yes to him. Congrats…
Nollywood needs proper structures – John Okafor [Mr. Ibu]
Nollywood actor, John Okafor, has stated he has a lot to contribute to the Nigerian film industry only if the government pay more attention to that sector of the economy.…
Tana Egbo-Adelana is Ivory Beauty Soap Brand Influencer
Givanas Industry Nigeria Limited officially unveiled Tana Egbo-Adelana as its brand ambassador for Ivory beauty soap at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Lagos. The successful event was attended by Givanas…
AMBO winner, Azizat Sadiq, back in Nollywood
After taking a break from her acting career for her academic pursuit and acquired further skills in the United Kingdom, Amstel Malta Box Office (AMBO), Azizat Sadiq, has returned with…
No true friends in Nollywood — Charity Asuquo
How did the journey into Nollywood start for Charity Asuquo? I started my acting career in 2011 and by God’s grace, I have acted and starred in movies like; Uchechi…
Nollywood will die unless young actors learn from old hands – Paul Obazele
Paul Obazele, an actor who has explored many facets of the film/television industry, is one of such persons who have reservations about the direction of the Nigerian film industry. Many…
Nollywood must wake up, shape up – Chima Okereke
Chima Okereke, a filmmaker, on Tuesday called on Nollywood movie producers to learn from the outcome of the 2017 African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) to turn out excellent content. Okereke,…
The power of a heartfelt praise – Tonto Dikeh
– It appears Tonto Dikeh has become a new creature – Gone is the trouble making Tonto, enter the calm and bible quoting Tonto – Some still can’t believe that…
Gregory Ojefua speaks on Nollywood
Gregory Ojefua, Nollywood actor, says he would have delved into the shipping business to become an importer and exporter if he did not end up as an actor. In this…
Ramsey Noah and Omoni Oboli for the New Movie ”My Wife And I”
A new Nollywood movie ‘My Wife And I’ directed by Bunmi Ajakaiye and written by Chinaza Onuzo features Ramsey Noah and Omoni Oboli playing reverse roles. The movie ”My Wife…
After Cannes Premiere ‘Potato Potahto’ Goes To Durban
A film ‘Potato Potahto’ produced in Ghana, Nigeria, Britian and Sweden, will feature at the Durban International Film Festival ‘Potato Potahto’ is a collaborative project between Ghanaian, Nigerian, British, French…
10 Days In Sun City nets 100m Naira in TWO Weeks!
Since it entered the cinemas on June 23, ’10 Days In Sun CIty’ has made over 100million Naira and made 70 million Naira only in its opening weekend. AY Makun’s…
Nigerian men are not right for me – Sylvia Edem
Controversial Nollywood actress Sylvia Edem has revealed that she cannot get married to a Nigerian man. She shunned the idea of ever settling for a Nigerian husband, saying, though, she…
MAIDEN DANCE
When in the early 1970s, the maidens of Afikpo in present day Ebonyi State dazzled the world with their exceptional dance steps regarded as the best in the history of…
Chigul is Ready for Nollywood
The first time she (Chigul) garnered attention in Nollywood was in prolific actress Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Road to Yesterday’ movie. Since then she has featured in quite a number of Nollywood…
Nollywood stars attend Alter Ego premiere in Lagos
Alter Ego the movie depicts a lawyer’s passion for her profession, while also bringing to the fore some of her weaknesses. A bunch of Nollywood stars and other celebrities attended…
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Just Won Her First-Ever Nonfiction Award
2017 has been a busy year for Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Even though the annual Farafina Creative Writing Workshop that she spearheads didn’t hold, she’s still been pretty prominent in literary…
FG, Entertainment Experts discuss Nollywood financing
Entertainment experts and officials from the federal ministry of information, culture and tourism will meet to discuss ways of ensuring access to long and short-term finance by the movie industry.…