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AMAA 2023: “Mami Wata”, “Anikulapo”, Others Win

October 30, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

On Sunday, the 29th of October, 2023, the 19th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA 2023) was held at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Ikeja, Lagos. Hosted by

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The Igbo Apprenticeship System Is The Central Focus of Forthcoming Film “Áfàméfùnà – An Nwa Boi Story”

October 27, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

From the stable of Come On Naija, Nollywood film Áfàméfùnà – An Nwa Boi Story will debut in Nigerian cinemas ahead of Christmas this year. The anticipated film, rooted in

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“Ijogbon” Review: Afolayan’s Teen-based Drama Is Rooted In Myth

October 26, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

Kunle Afolayan often plays with folklore in his films, a tendency he does not spare in his latest Netflix film, Ijogbon. The filmmaker meant business when he recently spoke of

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My Life In Nollywood: Kunle Afolayan

October 24, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You get to learn about their fascinating background, the behind-the-scenes stories, and

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Biodun Stephen’s “Small Talk” Will Hit Nigerian Cinemas This November

October 24, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

Renowned Nigerian filmmaker and director Biodun Stephen has a forthcoming film titled Small Talk, which will be available across Nigerian cinemas from October 27, 2023. The latest project is courtesy

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Production Powerhouses Singularity Media, Film Trybe and FilmOne Studios Collaborate Over November-bound Thriller “Ègún”

October 20, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

Dare Olaitan’s Singularity Media in conjunction with Film Trybe and FilmOne Studios is set to release a new film titled Ègún. Created by Kayode Kasum and Dare Olaitan, Ègún is

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Governor Obaseki Launches Sophomore Edo State International Film Festival

October 18, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

On Sunday evening, 15 October 2023, a cocktail event held at the Fantasia Hall in Eko Hotel and Suites, in Victoria Island, Lagos, set the tone for the second edition

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“Mami Wata” Becomes NOSC Choice For International Feature Film category At 2024 Oscars

October 18, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

On Sunday October 15th, the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) for the Best International Feature Film (IFF) category of the Oscars announced the submission of C. J. Obasi’s Mami Wata

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Gold Fails To Glitter in “She Must Be Obeyed”

October 17, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

In the Wendy Uwadiae Imasuen-produced five-part film series She Must Be Obeyed, Funke Akindele is Siyanbola, also called “She”, a music artist whose life is ruled by envy as she

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Interview: Editi Effiong Discusses Production And Narrative Originality of “The Black Book”

October 17, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

Editi Effiong found his creative passions early in life, he wrote stories and took pride in having books around him. As a child, he joined a dance club and got

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Kunle Afolayan’s Teen-based Dramedy “Ijogbon” Storms Netflix

October 14, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

As part of his partnership deal with Netflix, ace Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has released a new film Ijogbon. Starring Ruby Akubueze (Oby), Kayode Ojuolape Jr. (Jamiu), Fawaz Aina (Omooba),

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“Mami Wata”: C.J. Obasi’s Film about a West African Village is a Strong Take on Power

October 13, 2023 by Culture Custodian

Some of the best African films of late seem interested in close-knit communities and forces of change that try to break them. In Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese’s This is Not a

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FilmOne Entertainment Debut Original Film “Adire” Hits The Cinemas in November

October 11, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

Top Nigerian film production and distribution company FilmOne is set to release its first original film Adire on November 3, 2023. The story is based on the titular character Adire

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Seven Old Nollywood Actors We Want Back On Screen

October 11, 2023 by Alex Omenye

Since the turn of the decade and the birth of new Nollywood, actors and actresses who used to be the cynosure of our eyes in the 90s, and 2000s have

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“The Black Book”: Nigeria’s Tech Elite Fund Nollywood’s First Netflix Chart Topper

October 3, 2023 by Culture Custodian

by Seth Onyango, bird story agency A bet by members of Nigeria’s fintech elite on a feature film, The Black Book is paying blockbuster dividends, as the film strikes