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Far From Home: In Conversation with Nino B, Michael and Gbubemi

December 17, 2022 by Opeyemi Rasak-Oyadiran

Culture Custodian had a sit-down with three of the stars of Far From Home, the new and first Nigerian Young Adult Netflix show; Michael Afolarin who plays Ishaya, Bolanle Ninalowo

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Far From Home: In Conversation With Genoveva, Elsa And Tomi

December 16, 2022 by Opeyemi Rasak-Oyadiran

Culture Custodian had a sit-down with three of the stars of the new and first Nigerian Young Adult Netflix show; Elma Mbadiwe who plays Carmen, Genoveva Umeh who plays Zina,

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Labari Africa Production Launches With $3 Million Film Fund

December 15, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

Already a major film industry globally, Nollywood is set to enjoy even more success with the launch of Labari Africa Productions, a production company newly established by director Femi D.

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David Oyelowo Set To Produce BBC Limited Series “Biafra”

December 14, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Golden Globe Award-nominated film star David Oyelowo is executively producing a BBC limited series about Biafra with the newly launched UK indie Argo Films and Fremantle. Argo films, led

Film & TV Music

Burna Boy Shines A Light on Niger-Delta Degradation with ‘Whiskey’ Documentary

December 9, 2022 by Wisdom Mudasiru

Grammy award winning artist Burna Boy has released the visuals, in a documentary style, for his Whiskey track off his Love, Damini album. The 16-minute documentary takes a deep dive

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Prime Video Release New High Stake Drama, Riches

December 2, 2022 by Opeyemi Rasak-Oyadiran

Prime Video’s Riches Explores Black Excellence, Beauty, Entrepreneurship, and Dynamic Cast in the Official Trailer for the High-Stakes Family Drama The six-part drama series from Abby Ajayi will premiere on

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Netflix Releases Trailer for Original YA Series “Far From Home”

December 1, 2022 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Following the announcement of Netflix’s first Nigerian Young Adult series Far From Home, the world’s leading entertainment service today released the official trailer for the eagerly anticipated show. Created by

Film & TV Music Technology

Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Launches FUZE Talent Hunt

November 30, 2022 by Culture Custodian

Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Limited, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, launched a first-of-its-kind talent hunt tagged “FUZE”. The leading Pension Fund Administrator (based on Assets Under Management) is

Feature Film & TV

The Comeback Royals of Africa Magic: How Yemi Solade, Clarion Chukwura, and Others Are Reviving The Glory of Old Nollywood On Itura and Covenant

November 28, 2022 by Culture Custodian

Drama in Nigeria dates to pre-colonial years when local troupes would put on shows at the village squares. However, in the 1940s, filmmakers like Ola Balogun, Hubert Ogunde, and Jab

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Here’s Why Bloopers Should Be Encouraged In Nollywood Movies

November 25, 2022 by Adaora Nwangwu

If you are an avid Nollywood fan, then you know bloopers in the film industry are as scarce as hen’s teeth. Bloopers come at the end of a film or

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School Is In Session As Netflix Debuts First Nigerian Young Adult Series, Far From Home

November 8, 2022 by Wisdom Mudasiru

Leading streaming entertainment service, Netflix, announced the launch date of its first Nigerian young adult show, Far From Home. The five-part series produced in partnership with the renowned Inkblot Productions,

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AMAA 2022: Nigeria Dominates The Ceremony With Eight Awards Won

November 7, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Nigerians continue to dominate the international entertainment industry, stunning at the just concluded Africa Movie Academy Awards with a total of eight awards won. The awards ceremony was graced by

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The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever — Music From And Inspired By Soundtrack Is Finally Here

November 3, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By soundtrack, produced by Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, Archie Davis and Dave Jordan is set to be released on November

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Showmax Releases Trailer For Upcoming Nigerian Original Series, “Flawsome”

November 1, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Showmax has released the trailer for its newest Nigerian original drama series, Flawsome. Set to debut on the 10th of November 2022, Flawsome follows the lives of four friends played

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Rema Joins Tems To Feature On “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” Soundtrack

October 27, 2022 by Naomi Overo

It’s an exciting year for Nigerian music as Rema joins Tems to make his contribution to the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever movie. The Mavin/Jonzing World signee shared a video snippet