WeTalkSound and Inside Nollywood have announced the launch of a new documentary series titled Sounds of Nollywood, spotlighting the sound designers and composers behind some of Nollywood’s biggest projects. Sounds of Nollywood will feature Nollywood sound professionals such as Ava Momoh (Collision Course, Over the Bridge), Anu Afolayan (Aníkúlápó, Swallow, Citation), Kulanen Ikyo (The Black Book, Blood Sisters, Lionheart, October 1), Tolu Obanro (Jagun Jagun, Gangs of Lagos, Battle on Buka Street, Brotherhood, King of Thieves), and Clement ‘DJ Klem’ Kponu (Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre, Halima’s Choice, Lady Buckit & The Motley Mopsters). According to Dolapo Amusat, the CEO…
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In an official confirmation of yesterday’s breaking news, Sozo Films has confirmed the leads of Owambe, currently shooting in Lagos with director Oluseyi Asurf (Hakkunde) at the helm. The film tells the story of a young woman (assumed to be Bankole) who returns from abroad and has to take up her mother’s role as Iyaloja. In what has been teased as a romantic pairing, Kehinde Bankole and Jidekene Achufusi will lead the cast of Owambe. Joining the two as supporting characters are Iyabo Ojo, Fathia Balogun, Lina Idoko, Ngozi Nwosu, Tunbosin Aiyedehin, Tope Olowoniyan, Tina Mba, Taiwo Hassan, Iya Rainbow…
I Have An Idea Entertainment is excited to announce the release of What No One Knows official soundtrack album, ahead of the release of What No One Knows, an award-winning film with themes of cultural pressures, friendship, secrets and betrayals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrgjW10dWCg&t=8s The full soundtrack of the film is now available on all major digital platforms. The album features the titular track ‘What No One Knows’ written by Leke and Layo Laguda and produced by Blaqnote, ‘Kíní Mò Sè’ written by Tope Laguda, produced by Emeka Onuoha and performed by vocal powerhouse, Olubunmy, as well as ‘Paradīsè’ (also performed by Olubunmy),…
Now available to stream, Death to Thirty is a documentary that highlights the unique experiences and challenges the societal narratives surrounding women and the age of 30. Official poster for Death To Thirty. Directed by Ore Badmus and produced by Oluwatunmise Oluyede (also credited as the writer), the film takes a unique data-driven approach to the subject by weaving together the lived experiences of diverse women, ranging from their early 20s to late 30s, with qualitative interviews and a survey of 119 women. These powerful first-hand accounts, through data visualizations from the survey, offer a glimpse into the joys, anxieties,…
February was a month of highs, lows and nostalgia for Nollywood Film Club members. The hosts, namely Iroko Critic of Twitter (and hopefully, YouTube once again), opted to flow with the season by polling a range of older romantic titles over Prime Video’s releases. After a less than enjoyable opener with Orisa, Odunlade Adekola’s indigenous epic that several speakers struggled to complete, the rest of the month was an attempt at a turnaround with romance-filled films: The Meeting, a current NFC high; Shirley Frimpong-Manso’s Potato Potahto, only passable because of Ukeje’s and Dumas’ charisma; and Kunle Afolayan’s Phone Swap, which…
Japa (stylized as Japa!) will officially mark Isioma Osaje’s feature directorial debut. The film was co-produced by Inkblot Studios and 1Pod Pictures, now heading to Prime Video on March 8. Japa! was once described as a Sci-fi comedy. The trailer teases a plot that might follow the Groundhog Day trope in which a character is caught in a time loop, left to repeat a given day or time over and over, until something changes. https://youtu.be/06vdFsDQP64 Starring Jidekene Achufusi, Adesua Etomi Wellington, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Seun Ajayi, Layi Wasabi & Mofe Duncan, Japa!, described as a romcom, follows the story of Mezu…
Sharon Rotimi, one of Nollywood’s fast-rising actors, is set to release a series of monologues in a solo performance, titled All The Women in Me. The series is inspired by God and the biblical anecdotes of various women found in the Bible. Rotimi hopes to push her creative ingenuity by presenting an act that goes beyond the replication of these women’s stories. https://www.instagram.com/p/C32TV-wNmky/ All The Women in Me is written by Nneoma Edeh in an adaptation that fits these women’s stories into the cultural context of Nigerians by using modern-day parlance. The inspiration for the series stems from Rotimi’s intrigue…
According to a video posted by BellaNaija, the Nigerian release details of Iwaju have been unveiled. The highly anticipated series produced by Disney and Kugali Media is coming to Disney Channel on DStv (Channel 303) from April 2024. The following airing dates have been announced for Iwaju in Nigeria: April 22-26 on weekdaysA special marathon on April 27Repeat broadcasts on April 29-May 4Marathon broadcast on May 5A special street on Africa Day on May 25. Iwájú is a coming-of-age animated series set in a futuristic Lagos that follows Tola, a young girl from a wealthy island, and her best friend,…
After an initial first-look announcement in October 2023, Prime Video has now confirmed March 1 as an official premiere date for the travel series set to feature Ebuka Obi-Uchendu as he undertakes the journey of a lifetime with his guys, Timini Egbuson, Zubby Michael, Jimmie Akinsola, Onoja Adole, and Alistair Englebert Preston. Official poster for Ebuka Turns Up Africa. Ebuka Turns Up Africa is a 4-part series that will showcase the camaraderie and adventure of this group of friends as they embark on an unforgettable VIP adventure across Africa, in a series that not only transcends borders but reveals the…
Uzor Arukwe is set to star in Alive Till Dawn, a zombie movie set in Abuja, currently in pre production. Alive Till Dawn is an indie production by the makers of the zombie-themed short film Road To Jabi. Created and directed by Leo Obienyi, the synopsis for Alive Till Dawn reads: “In the chaos of a zombie virus outbreak, an unlikely alliance forms when civilians, police officers, and criminals find themselves trapped inside a besieged police station. As the night unfolds, they must navigate treacherous undead hordes, and escape the building to reach the means to a rumored haven or…