Tag: Nollywood
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Impact of FG’s Ban on Rituals and Negative Content in Nollywood Films
Beyond home training, movies play a crucial role in shaping a child’s understanding of the world. While movies are fiction, they often represent the world we live in. That’s why I was surprised when the Federal Government decided to ban movies from depicting rituals and negative vices.
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Evolution of Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham in Nollywood
They have both accomplished a great deal in the Yoruba and English film industries, broken records with multiple Nollywood productions, and have the longevity that other actresses aspire to. Recently, Toyin addressed their supposed rivalry, bringing new twists to their fascinating story. Let’s examine these two renowned actresses’ effects on the Nollywood scene.
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Postcards: Netflix Series review
From the producer of “Namaste Wahala” comes this series, the second of its kind in terms of two countries infusing their cultures to create a movie. Let’s see if the producer created a masterpiece with this collaboration or not.
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Water and Garri: Movie Review
The album was a masterpiece, and the soundtrack album was even better. Now that the movie is here, let’s see if the movie will live up to the standard of the associated creative assets.
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Typecast: A Thin Line Between Mastery and Lack of Versatility
Having a particular role stuck to you as an actress or actor doesn’t seem like a lack of versatility; I would even categorize it as mastery of the role. But here is the catch: for it to be seen as mastery of some sort, I guess you must have played a different role and still…
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Nollywood movies to look out for in the second quarter of 2024.
The first quarter of 2024 has set the bar high for Nollywood releases; the reminder of the year promises to deliver even better. Let’s delve in to see the blockbusters that will keep us at the edge of our seats this second quarter.
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If You Loved Afamefuna, You’ll Love These Other Five Igbo Movies
The Easter holidays may be over but as Nigerians, we no dey carry last. Our weekends are the most precious to us, and we always find ways to make the most of them. I like to spend mine covered in bed because Monday won’t stop sneaking up on me like a thief. By the way,…
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Nollywood Movies Produced/Directed By Women Across The Years
Women in the Nigerian movie industry have been instrumental in the exponential growth it’s been experiencing from time immemorial. These women are the powerhouses behind major blockbuster films and take both directorial and production credit. We may not get to see them on-screen, but we get to experience them through the results of their overtime…
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5 90s Nostalgic Nollywood Movies That Gave Us A Cinematic Experience As Kids
Nollywood has been saving our lives as far back as the 90s. The movies produced back then had a different vibe, and always got us super glued to our black-and-white or colored screens. It was all about the experience for us and we loved every bit. Not all of our favorite actors from these movies…
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5 Nollywood Filmmakers That Have Pushed The Envelope On Movie Production
The Nigerian movie industry has recorded massive international recognition in recent times and it’s all thanks to Nollywood for its contribution and improved production budgets. Today, we look at 5 Nollywood movie producers who have been instrumental in powering several groundbreaking movies, while simultaneously breaking barriers in Nigeria, and beyond. Kemi Adetiba Kemi Adetiba is…