In April, Funke Akindele teased the return of her most successful franchise, Jenifa, with a new title Everybody Loves Jenifa. Since then, there’s been a steady build-up of publicity ahead of its December 13 release. Fans of the actor and filmmaker have been buzzing with excitement, eagerly following updates on the project. A closer look at Instagram posts reveals new details about the film: cast members, filming locations, and some exciting behind-the-scenes tidbits. Directed by Funke Akindele and Tunde Olaoye, this project continues her tradition of blockbuster December releases. The anticipation is high, with many wondering if Everybody Loves Jenifa…
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The Annual Film Mischief has announced a new partnership with Take One Productions for the 4th edition of the “Night of Shorts” event. This collaboration aims to create a dynamic platform for emerging filmmakers, showcasing innovative short films and providing them with valuable industry exposure. Take One Productions’ Night of Shorts is an annual event dedicated to celebrating short films and the creative minds behind them. This year’s collaboration with The Annual Film Mischief promises to take things to new heights. The Annual Film Mischief, a yearly film festival organised by Film Rats Club, has been known for curating unique…
All confirmed to be available in Nigeria in September 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 The page will be updated if there are any announced changes. Track your favourite movies and TV shows directly on your phone calendar. Movies And TV Shows Available in Nigeria in August 2024 Nollywood Films Available to Watch In September 2024 September 6 Ajaga Ajaga:The Yoke is a faith-based movie that takes a curious look beneath…
All confirmed to be available in Nigeria in August 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 The page will be updated if there are any announced changes. Track your favourite movies and TV shows directly on your phone calendar. Movies And TV Shows Available in Nigeria in July 2024 Movies And TV Shows Available in Nigeria in September 2024 Nollywood Films Available to Watch In August 2024 August 1 With Difficulty Comes Ease…
The British Council Film Lab Africa (FLA) programme has empowered budding filmmakers across Nigeria to produce ten short films, created under the guidance of seasoned mentors. The films from the Film Lab Africa program will reach global audiences, showcasing the emerging talent within the Nigerian film industry. The programme, after a successful 10-week training with 60 participants, announced 20 grant winners in the short film and microfilm categories. Ten short filmmakers stood out from the pool for their outstanding creativity, story impact, and compelling storytelling prowess. The top ten short filmmakers each received a £5000 grant from the British Council…
The latest project in the First Features series, At Ease, has officially wrapped shooting and is now moving into post-production. The film is the sixth from the First Features Slate, produced by Natives Filmworks and MichelAngelo Productions as part of an initiative designed to nurture and empower new voices in Nollywood. At Ease, tells the compelling story of Captain Agbo, a survivor of a devastating blast in Northern Nigeria, as he grapples with PTSD, the dynamics of family, and the profound emotional toll of war. Directed by Seun Richards, the film is said to blend elements of psychological drama and…
UME (Breathe), a short film directed by Faustina Okomayin and produced by Sandra Iroegbu, centers on the psychological struggles of a successful doctor, played by Celia Okechukwu who has been paralyzed following a motor accident and seeks mercy killing from her sister, portrayed by Amanda Oruh (Rehearsal, Omozi) The Igbo indigenous film has garnered recognition from festivals, including a nomination for The Best Short Film category at AFRIFF in 2023 and selected as the opening film at the Lagos Fringe Festival in the same year. Most recently, it was nominated at the 2024 The FilmJoint festival. The short touts itself…
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The Filmjoint Premieres, an annual event designed to give filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their unreleased short films to a live audience hosted its second edition at the EbonyLife Cinemas. The selected short films were critically judged by senior industry professionals, emphasizing the event’s commitment to celebrating and elevating short filmmaking. This year’s event began with a panel session on this year’s theme, “Shaping the Cinematic Landscape of Short Films.” The panel featured Uche Okocha (Co-Founder of Trino Motion Pictures), Anita Abada (Founder of OneFlick Media/FilmMakeHer Initiative), and Obinna Okerekeocha (Director of Content at Moniepoint), with film director Chidinma Onyebuchi…
Nigerian home-based filmmakers Isioma Osaje, Fatimah Binta Gimsay, Stephanie Dadet, and Temidayo Makanjuola have been selected for the African Creative TV 2024 Residency in Los Angeles. Osaje and Dadet will participate in the Producer category, while Gimsay and Makanjuola have been chosen for the Head Writer category. Isioma Osaje and Temidayo Makanjuola served as the co-showrunners for the fourth season of audience favorite MTV Shuga Naija. Osaje also served as a producer of Netflix’s first Nigerian YA show Far From Home, while Makanjuola is credited as a producer for the crime drama Oloture. Fatimah Binta Gimsay, another selectee, has vast…