Hadu, an animated short film directed by Damilola Solesi and produced by Smids Animation Studios is making waves on the international festival circuit. A non-dialogue film, which explores family, culture, and heritage, recently screened at the Academy Award-qualifying CINANIMA – International Animated Film Festival in Portugal—one of its several screenings across the globe in the last months. Also fresh off winning Best Animation Short at the 2024 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) and the Fak’ugesi Digital Africa Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa, Hadu continues a remarkable journey. This Nigerian animation highlights the rising prominence of the country’s animation industry joining…
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What Kept Me Up is officially doubling down on YouTube with a slate of 3 upcoming new shows. This comes after a period of soft launch amidst its multimedia expansion. With a first look unveiled in a What to Expect mashup teaser, the shows will explore various unique perspectives that can engage film lovers. With each show—from humorous to introspective—focusing on a different kind of cinephile (industry professionals to casual film watchers), viewers can expect varied perspectives that celebrate the art of cinema within and beyond the Nigerian film industry. Watch a sneak peek at the three shows in this…
The Lagos Fringe, curated by Pawstudios Africa and returning this November for its 7th edition, has announced its official film selections. Known for its performance-driven showcases, this year’s multidisciplinary festival will also feature a lineup of films from across Africa and beyond. The 28 selected films, from filmmakers in Nigeria, Kenya and diasporans in Canada, and the USA, along with submissions from the Film Lab Africa shorts and micro-shorts, will be screened over five days at Freedom Park, Lagos. The selected films are: I Don’t Want To Be Born- Nigeria Abiku (The Yoruba myth)- Nigeria Ngori Kuruka- Kenya In Your…
Inkblot Productions has expanded its 2024 film lineup with Family Gbese, a new ensemble comedy-drama exploring family, loyalty, and ambition. Led by Uzor Arukwe, the film centers on Nnamdi Nwagba, a successful investment banker whose life is upended when he’s forced to choose between his career and family loyalty. Faced with his older brother Gozie’s mounting debt to a local gangster, Nnamdi finds himself pressured into money laundering to protect his family. Meet the characters in Family Gbese and the ensemble cast behind them: Nnamdi Nwagba Two years after his role in Inkblot’s thriller The Blood Covenant, Uzor Arukwe returns…
All confirmed to be available in Nigeria in November 2024, you will find the titles in four categories, further listed in order of their release dates: – Nollywood Movies (and select African countries)– Nollywood TV shows (and select African countries)– International Movies– International TV shows Track your favourite movies and TV shows directly on your phone calendar. Nollywood Films Available to Watch In November 2024 November 1 Her Perfect Life and Iyawo Mi Mo Abudu’s directorial debut, featuring two short films, Her Perfect Life and Iyawo Mi, is set to premiere on Apple TV this month. Her Perfect Life stars…
The highly anticipated 20th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards took place November 2, 2024, at the Balmoral Convention Center in Sheraton, hosted by Segun Arinze and Joselyn Dumas. It was a big night for Nollywood, as Netflix’s Lights, Camera, Naija… event also took place in Lagos. There was a delay before the award presentations began at the AMAA, which may have helped industry stakeholders who were trying to attend both events in one night. This year’s AMAA ceremony celebrated first-time winners and industry veterans across 26 categories, all judged by a jury headed by Dorothee Wenner, a filmmaker…
Get Lust, a new drama series is bringing a mix of romance and crime to audiences. The show centers on Tobi (played by Etta Jomaria), Dare (Iremide Adeoye), and Chinaza (Valerie Lawrence) as they chase their dreams of success in the entertainment industry, each making difficult, high-stakes choices that test their relationships with one another and their families. As they confront the cost of their decisions, the characters find themselves torn between personal ambition and the potential destruction of their closest bonds. Starring alongside Jomaria, Lawrence and Adeoye are Chimezie Imo (Breath of Life), Tope Tedela (All The Colours of…
The highly anticipated Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) is back, promising global premieres, celebrated African narratives, and insightful industry panels. Known for spotlighting diverse voices across African and international cinema, AFRIFF, now in its 13th edition, continues to strengthen its reputation as a premier African arts, culture, and film event. At a recent press conference, AFRIFF Founder Chioma Ude shared, “This year, we are emphasizing African talent and heritage, with a particular focus on our unique Nigerian flair. AFRIFF is all about celebrating who we are and showcasing the creativity and resilience within our continent.” Here’s a breakdown of what…
Accroché (Hooked), a West African collaboration that unites creative talents from Nigeria, the Republic of Benin, and Ghana, is a cross-cultural film set to debut at the Abuja International Film Festival on October 29, 2024. It follows Senami Sejro, a young man from a fishing community in the Republic of Benin, as he embarks on an academic journey at Nigeria’s University of Ibadan. Along the way, he faces personal challenges, grapples with drug addiction and has to navigate first love, while trying to fulfill his father’s high expectations. See teaser below. Directed by Nigerian Filmmaker Samuel Alawode in his debut,…
At the recently concluded The Annual Film Mischief festival, tagged “Shoot The Culture Too”, 25 films were showcased, with diverse narratives and genres from different filmmakers. While it was impossible to catch every screening during the 3-day event, some key talents and projects stood out to us. These stars made bold choices showcasing ingenuity and passion that captivated attending audiences. Here’s a glimpse of some standout names (in no particular order) whose work in these films leaves an indelible mark. Augustine Okechukwu Okwuosa Director Augustine Okechukwu Okwuosa in his short, Jude, breaks away from the notion that indie films must…