In an exciting development for the African film space, TNC Africa, a dynamic production company known for its compelling range of web series on its eponymous YouTube channel and Netflix show Ololade, has signed a distribution deal with The FilmJoint, a platform focused on promoting, marketing and monetizing short films. This partnership, which began earlier this year, seeks to bridge the gap between emerging African filmmakers and audiences eager for narrative short films. “We want to focus on those coming behind because that’s where you can build capabilities and upskill people. We saw the work that FilmJoint is doing and…
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Nigerian Filmmaker Priye Diri is among 20 fellows selected for the Film Independent 2024 Global Media Makers LA Residency. The program is a “cultural exchange program designed to foster relationships between American and international film professionals ”. Priye Diri served as one of the writers of Kill Boro, a First Features project initiative by Native Filmworks and Michelangelo Productions, currently streaming on Prime Video. As part of the Global Media Makers residency program, Diri will be developing her narrative feature, Baby Girl, which follows the story of Baby Girl as she struggles to understand why her mother hates her. As…
These titles are all confirmed to be available in Nigeria in June 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 May 2024 Movies And TV Shows Available in Nigeria in July 2024 Nollywood Films Available to Watch in June 2024 June 7…
Oga Mike, a short film written, directed, and produced by Chukwu Martin (Mr. Gbenga’s Hard Drive), captures the struggles of an ordinary mascot performer trying to provide for his family in Nigeria’s current harsh economic climate. We have our first look at the official posters and teaser trailer. The short premiered at the Bridge’s & UM6P Talent LinkUp Networking Event in Morocco on May 7, 2024, and is set for more select screenings across Nigeria and beyond. It stars Ikechukwu Iwebenua (Masquerades of Aniedo), Temitope Agoro and Chris Ikechi Anyanya (Chronicles). According to the director, this short or a play…
All confirmed to be available in Nigeria in May 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 April 2024 Movies And TV Shows Available in Nigeria in June 2024 Nollywood Films Available to Watch In May 2024 May 1 Aburo Aburo, a…
The Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) ceremony is just around the corner, and for the first time this year, the majority of the award categories are not open to audience voting. This means that a jury of experienced filmmakers will decide the selections of the award winners in 16 categories. What Kept Me Up (WKMUp) has decided to become our own Jury and predict the winners in 9 key 2024 AMVCA categories. Additionally, we provided our audience (on Twitter) another chance to predict their own winners. On May 11, the winner of this prediction attempt takes all bragging rights.…
The NollywoodWeek Film Festival in Paris has announced its selections for the 2024 edition, with an opening night film of Biodun Stephen’s Atiko, a drama that tells the story of two lifelong friends and mothers, Ajoke and Lape, who have a deep and dangerous secret that they must keep from their beloved sons. In its 11th edition, there is a strong mix of old and new Nigerian narrative features and shorts. Leading the pack for feature-length film selections is All the Colours of the World are Between Black and White by Babatunde Apalowo. The award-winning film set in Lagos, tells…