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My Life In Nollywood: Abayomi Alvin

Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode features actor, content creator, and producer Abayomi Alvin. For Abayomi Alvin, professional acting was an afterthought. As a young adult, he got into film […]

Adedamola Adedayo

4 weeks ago

Trevor Noah’s Multiple Grammy Hosting Duties and Other Golden Moments for Africans

A quick look at Burna Boy, Miriam Makeba, Babatunde Olatunji and Sikiru Adepoju and some other African Grammy-winning artists.

Adedamola Adedayo

4 weeks ago

Raoul Peck’s South African-focused documentary “Ernest Cole: Lost and Found” To Screen At Visions du Réel Festival

Haitian filmmaker Raoul Peck’s latest documentary Ernest Cole: Lost and Found will be screened at the 56th edition of Visions du Réel documentary festival in Switzerland, scheduled for 4th – 13th April, 2025. The filmmaker will be welcomed as a Guest Of Honor at the Swiss festival where he will deliver a masterclass and present […]

Adedamola Adedayo

1 month ago

Samson Afolabi-Johnson’s Political Thriller “The Presidency” Hits The Cinemas in February

Nigerian filmmaker Samson Afolabi-Johnson, the technical director of award-winning soap opera Tinsel, is set to release a political thriller The Presidency in the Nigerian cinemas from 21st February, 2025. The gripping film explores themes such as political ambition, greed and insecurity, giving rise to an atmosphere full of suspense, drama and patriotism. Distributed by film […]

Adedamola Adedayo

1 month ago

My Life In Nollywood: Bolaji Ogunmola

Every week, Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood professionals. You get to hear their fascinating background, their behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This week’s edition features actor and filmmaker, Bolaji Ogunmola. NollyTube, a nonce for the sub-industry of Nollywood productions hosted on YouTube, is navigated by different mainstream and […]

Adedamola Adedayo

1 month ago

Kenyan series “Kash Money” Premieres on Netflix On 31st January

A new Kenyan drama series Kash Money is set to premiere on global streaming platform, Netflix, on the 31st January, 2025. The anticipated series will be released courtesy of Insignia Productions, the production company behind Single Kiasi. Kash Money is about Joe Ngenga, a ruthless tycoon who will stop at nothing to get his way, […]

Adedamola Adedayo

1 month ago

Daniel Etim-Effiong Stars In Cinema-Bound Production “Something About The Briggs”

Nollywood actor Daniel Etim-Effiong is set to lead the cast of the anticipated Nollywood comedy drama, Something About Briggs. The film is written, produced and directed by Busola Ogunsola and will be released under Revelation Pictures with KC Obiajulu as Director of Photography. The film is set to explore themes of wealth, family and marriage. […]

Adedamola Adedayo

1 month ago

African Mythology-Based Film “Water Girl” Makes Official Selection For MVAAFF 2025

Water Girl, a supernatural horror film based on the Ọgbanje mythology, has made the official selection at the Academy Awards Qualifying 23rd Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF 2025). The film is written, co-produced and directed by Nnamdi Kanaga who took to social media to announce the development. Water Girl follows the story of […]

Adedamola Adedayo

1 month ago

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My Life In Nollywood: Iretiola Doyle

Trevor Noah’s Multiple Grammy Hosting Duties and Other Golden Moments for Africans

Does Nollywood Need The Support of the Nigerian Music Industry?

The Ogbanje Mythology and African Spirituality in “Water Girl”

My Life In Nollywood: Abayomi Alvin

Trevor Noah’s Multiple Grammy Hosting Duties and Other Golden Moments for Africans

Raoul Peck’s South African-focused documentary “Ernest Cole: Lost and Found” To Screen At Visions du Réel Festival

Samson Afolabi-Johnson’s Political Thriller “The Presidency” Hits The Cinemas in February

My Life In Nollywood: Bolaji Ogunmola

Kenyan series “Kash Money” Premieres on Netflix On 31st January

Daniel Etim-Effiong Stars In Cinema-Bound Production “Something About The Briggs”

African Mythology-Based Film “Water Girl” Makes Official Selection For MVAAFF 2025

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