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In this issue of Nollywood’s Hidden Men and Women, Carina Ojoko shares with us what being a film makeup and special effects (SFX) artist is like and her experience in Nollywood. With a filmography that includes Brotherhood, Blood Sisters, The Trade, and Hey You, amongst many other projects, she sheds light on how she got into the artistry; an experience somewhat like “an epiphany”, how she selects her projects, challenges in the industry and even has a memorable funny set story. Meet Kolade Morakinyo, the Sound Designer Behind ‘Omo Ghetto’, ‘Battle on Buka Street’ and ‘Blood Sisters’ Getting To Know…

Kolade Morakinyo answers our questions about his work as a sound designer and composer in Nollywood. With a lot of years in the industry credited in productions like Funke Akindele’s Battle on Buka Street, Netflix-EbonyLife’s Blood Sisters, Netflix-Giant Creative Studios’ Shanty Town and Tope Oshin’s Here Love Lies, he shares with us his experiences in Nollywood so far.  On Music in Nollywood: Lessons from the Era of Stanley Okorie 1. Getting To Know Kolade Morakinyo For those who do not know, who exactly is Kolade Morakinyo? I am a passionate sound designer and composer. I love telling interesting stories with…

2022 in Nollywood was a year with a little bit of everything; blockbusters, family flicks, thrillers and lots of drama, as well as comedies of course; along with several collaborations that will set the sail for a global Nollywood. Last year, we were brought into the uniquely chaotic worlds of Ageshinkole, Osa Wonda, Ishaya and Queen; met iconic duos like Ihunnaya & Oluchi, Sarah & Kemi, Akin & Wale, Saro & Arolake; and touched on various social topics like in Kosiso, Mide and Derin’s worlds. Likewise in 2023, Nollywood is waiting to spoil us with a wide range of variety.…

Olalekan Isiaka (Lekan Swanky) answers our questions about his work as a production designer in Nollywood. As a production designer for Giant Medias’s Omoge Suzzy and Shanty Town, Inkblot’s The Perfect Arrangement, and Dr. Sid and Filmone’s The Order of Things, he has a lot of experience across a wide range of projects in the industry. His work also reaches the territory of live television, creating talk show sets. In this interview, he lifts the lid on his first steps in the industry and his experience in Nollywood so far, which includes challenges and goals. ‘Shanty Town’ Review: Scalar But…

Podcasts are increasingly gaining popularity in Nigeria and for good reason; they are usually fun and relatable. The fact that podcasts are in audio form makes them much more convenient as well. What could possibly be better than being able to listen to a podcast and still being able to do other things as you listen? Podcasts are great to listen to during the day, during chores, while resting, and they even have a different charm when you listen at night. As you probably already know, we love discussing Nollywood, so we have compiled a number of podcasts that do…

We want to crown the Binge Master. Have you got what it takes? Are you a fan of Money Heist? Think you know so much about The Office? Do you think you know your Nollywood stars and movies? Are you a Marvel/DC universe maniac? Can you hold your own with Hollywood movies and sitcoms? How familiar are you with What KeptMe Up?  The Binge Life is an original quiz show by WhatKeptMeUp. It will take place over three days; April 15, 17 and 18 — an Easter weekend event, via IG live sessions on our Instagram account (@wkmup), 5pm daily. …

Olakunle Martini Akande answers our questions about his work and role in Nollywood. Working as a finishing editor for AfricaMagic’s Venge (TV show) and an editor for Taiwo Egunjobi’s feature film, In Ibadan, one of the 24-film selection at the Film Rats’ Annual Film Mischief, a festival that celebrates quality indie films; as well as an editor for the documentary, Road2Blow which was selected and nominated at the 2021 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF). Olakunle Martini, in this interview, Martini discusses his experience as an editor in an industry that is gradually coming to appreciate the important creative process of…

These 2022 Nollywood releases could range from festival screenings to audience releases via streaming services or cinemas. There are also possibilities that we won’t see some of them this year, however, they should remain on your radar.

A list of Nollywood films adapted from books. We have also taken the liberty to add books by Nigerian Authors adapted on the international scene.