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The rise of streaming platforms in Nigeria has triggered a renaissance of Nigerian historical epics. From Femi Adebayo’s King of Thieves, Jagun Jagun and Seven Doors, to Frank Rajah-Arase’s The Legend of Inikpi, Izu Ojukwu’s Amina, Kunle Afolayan’s Anikulapo franchise, Bolanle Austen-Peters’ House of Ga’a, Eniola Ajao’s Beast Of Two Worlds, Odunlade Adekola’s Orisa, and […]
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In a move to tackle Nigeria’s longstanding issue of voter apathy, the House of Representatives in February introduced a Bill that will make voting mandatory for all eligible citizens in National and State elections, proposing imposing a maximum of six months imprisonment or a fine of no more than N100,000 for Nigerians of voting age, […]
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Tucked between the glossy world of mainstream Nollywood and the gritty edges of Nigeria’s indie cinema lies a genre often pushed to the margins: horror. In the 1990s and early 2000s, it thrived with cult classics like Living in Bondage, Blood Money, and Nneka the Pretty Serpent, films that rooted their terror in distinctly Nigerian […]
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Nigerian actor and filmmaker Daniel Etim Effiong will present his directorial debut, The Herd, at the prestigious Marché du Film in Cannes during the panel, “The Nollywood Conversations: A Deep Dive into Opportunities to Present African Stories for Global Screens.” Hosted by FilmOne Entertainment in collaboration with the Nigerian International Film Summit (NIFS), the panel […]
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On May 19, 2025, Nigeria’s media powerhouse, Toyosi Etim-Effiong, will take the stage in Cannes, France, as a panelist at the Nigerian International Film and TV Summit (NIFS).. Founded by Ijeoma Onah, one of Nigeria’s leading film and television executives with over a decade of experience bridging African filmmakers and global markets, this high-level summit […]
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In March, Nigerian travel content creator Alma Asinobi set out to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to visit all seven continents. However, her journey was cut short in Australia when immigration authorities denied her entry due to the limitations of her Nigerian passport. Her experience highlighted the harsh realities that come […]
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Former president, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz of Mauritania, was handed a 15-year prison sentence on Tuesday, May 14, 2025, following a retrial over corruption charges linked to his decade-long rule. The verdict marks a dramatic escalation from an initial five-year term imposed in December 2023, underscoring the gravity of financial crimes uncovered during investigations into […]
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Mamuda Care Nigeria Limited is proud to announce that celebrated music sensation TENI has officially become the face of Mama Joy Detergent Powder, Nigeria’s fastest-rising symbol of care, pride, and performance in the household care space. The signing ceremony took place at the state-of-the-art Mamuda Care factory in Kano, where TENI was personally welcomed and […]
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