Author: Ikeade

“I always wanted to tell an African Cinderella story, especially after research revealed the original narrative was based on a black (Egyptian) girl called Rhodopis,” revealed Lolo Eremie, the film’s producer, writer and co-director, in a statement on Instagram. Co-directed by Kayode Kasum, the production for Tarella has been completed for a while; even some eyes have had the opportunity to see it at festivals. While we await release details for the general audience, here is everything we know about the star-studded fairytale so far. Everything We Know About ‘Jagun Jagun’, Netflix’s Upcoming Yoruba Epic from the Makers of ‘King…

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We were treated to a surprise film trailer last Friday, as Netflix announced the acquisition of Jagun Jagun, with a release date slated for August 10. Many have received the trailer positively and are excited about what the film holds, with the reactions praising the Yoruba cast and historical elements that were teased. Jagun Jagun, teasing a lot of action and emotion, follows a young man determined to become a powerful warrior as he joins an elite army, encountering the wrath of a maniacal warlord and the love of a fierce woman. Many might still be wondering what the project…

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With the budget that brought The Black Book to life, we won’t be surprised if it goes directly for a streaming release. The high budget covered expenses such as transporting generators to Tarkwa Bay for night shooting, which Effiong proudly describes as “easily the most logistically advanced adventure ever done in the Nigerian film industry.” Furthermore, professionals from six different countries were involved in the project, including the UK, the US, and South Africa. The Black Book, starring Richard Mofe Damijo, Femi Branch, Ade Laoye and Ireti Doyle, is Editi Effiong’s feature-length directorial debut. Editi Effiong is known for producing…

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Charles Okpeleke of Play Network, under his vision to tell historical-based Nigerian stories and make modern versions of Nollywood classics, charges forward with the production of Hijack ‘93, a film that will be based on the true life incident of October 1993. The real life hijack story hints at elements of the action, crime and political thriller genre. In production and still without a release date, here are all the details we have so far on Hijack ‘93 directed by Robert O. Peters. Play Network Studios’ Upcoming Projects: What We Know About Them So Far Story Hijack ‘93: The MAD…

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Korede Azeez became a finalist in the Netflix-UNESCO African Folktales Reimagined competition about a year ago. She developed. She wrote. She directed. And she watched her conception come to life a few weeks ago. And I observed her interrupt her Ramadan social media break multiple times to engage with audience feedback as she also shared her retrospective thoughts on “Zabin Halima (Halima’s Choice)”, signalling her critical nature, not shying away from putting her work under the lens. After that period of production and screening, possibly the most intense of her career so far, does she go again immediately or does…

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Ushering the next chapter of Michael Omonua’s career, his second feature film, Galatians, has been selected to undergo development at this year’s La Fabrique Cinema du Monde, set to take place at the Cannes Film Festival. From Expansive Experiences and Genetic Roots to their Influence on Storytelling, Michael Omonua Gives Insight on Missing Pieces in Nollywood Galatians is a satirical drama based on Omonua’s award-winning short film Rehearsal. It uses dark humour to navigate the fine line between miracle churches and theatre, offering a thought-provoking look at the lucrative world of Pentecostalism. Galatians’ selection at La Fabrique, as one of…

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EXCLUSIVE: After almost 10 years of working as a screenwriter on beloved Nigerian television shows such as Tinsel, Shuga, Hotel Majestic and Ajoche, Tunde Aladese decided to head to film school, in what was a difficult but necessary step to equip herself with tools and knowledge that she can use to make the films that she would like to. “It wasn’t an easy decision, but it was made easier by the fact that I didn’t make it all at once,” she admits. “But at the time, my conscious thought was that going away somewhere, engaging in some course of study,…

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Olohije Oyakhire has unveiled the trailer for her debut short film Game Night, a romcom starring Bobby Ogbolu (Brotherhood), Nimi Adekambi (Yellow Grief), Chinedu John (My Siblings and I) and Uche Mordi (Baby Drama). First Look: Winifred Iguwa Unveils First Teaser for ‘9TH FLOOR’, Sci-Fi Thriller Short Film In the trailer, we are teased with a couple of games played amongst the friends on this evening and the drama that comes with a game night. A man is also asked if he would be going ahead with his plans in what teases the surprise that the film would culminate. In…

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Small Town Burnouts is set to be Nigeria’s first web3 film project, produced by Romi Studios, currently undergoing crowdfunding on Web3 through NFTs. The crowdfund will have holders acquiring an NFT which gives them a host of special utilities, with a premiere eyed for December 2023. Uche Chika Elumelu, Preach Bassey, Patrick Popolampo, Oreva Uzero, Bassey Ekpo Bassey, and Sylvester Ekanem to Star in Coming-of-Age Film Small Town Burnouts is an experimental, independently produced film that explores the lives, struggles and moments of breakthroughs of a music band named The Small Town Burnouts, made up of young Nigerian emerging music…

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Uche Chika Elumelu (The Wait), Preach Bassey (AMCovenant), Patrick Popolampo, Oreva Uzero (The Rishantes), Bassey Ekpo Bassey (Halita), and Sylvester Ekanem are set to star in a coming-of-age film directed by Vosa Tosin, tentatively titled Bitter 17. Ozzy Agu, Segilola Ogidan, Deyemi Okanlawon and Joke Silva to Star in ‘Over The Bridge’, Upcoming Drama by Tolu Ajayi Bitter 17, written by Victoria Olufade (Mr X Family Show), follows a teenager who finds himself mixed with the wrong people on the bumpy journey to finding himself as he navigates his strained relationship with his mother and his vulnerability in the new…

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