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My Life In Nollywood: Stanley Okorie

November 29, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

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

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In-House: Iconic Africa Magic Shows

November 14, 2023 by Adetoun Samiat

Before online streaming platforms were available in Nigeria, one of the major sources of entertainment accessible to Nigerian households was cable television. For a few hours a day, families were

Events Film & TV

AFRIFF 2023 Signs Off With Grand Annual Awards

November 13, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

The week-long 12th edition of the Africa International Film Festival, AFRIFF peaked on Saturday 11th November, 2023 at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos with the celebration of outstanding individuals and

Events Film & TV

Accelerate TV Celebrates Five Young Filmmakers At AFRIFF 2023

November 13, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

One of the highlights of the 12th edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF 2023) is the celebration of young, independent filmmakers who are attempting to make their imprints

Film & TV

Funke Akindele and Adeoluwa Owu Aim To Light Up December With “A Tribe Called Judah”

November 10, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

Having formally launched her own production company Funke Akindele Network (FAAN), award-winning Nigerian filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele is set to release a new film A Tribe Called Judah this

Events Film & TV

Ozzy Agu Battles Corporate Pressure As “Over the Bridge” Screens At AFRIFF 2023

November 8, 2023 by Adetoun Samiat

Following its successful world premiere in the UK, in October, Over the Bridge , which revolves around Folarin Marinho, an investment banker who grapples with alcohol addiction and sporadic panic

Events Film & TV

Igbo Excellence on Display as “Afamefuna- An Nwa Boy Story” Screens At Afriff 2023

November 7, 2023 by Adetoun Samiat

Newly minted millionaire Afamefuna Okoli is throwing his deceased father a lavish memorial somewhere in the heart of Nnewi, Anambra State, in the company of his radiant wife, Amaka, and

Film & TV

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

Film & TV

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

Feature Film & TV

“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

Custodian Originals Feature Film & TV

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

Film & TV

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

Events Film & TV

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

Film & TV

“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

Feature Film & TV

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