Author: WKMUp

Prepare for another action-packed week as Africa Magic returns with movie treats for viewers. It has been a back-to-back movie train since the start of March, showcasing intriguing Nollywood classics and fresh debuts. As the movie marathon and the month approach their end, the next few days have an even more spectacular lineup in store to keep you enthralled and engrossed in front of your screens. This week, Africa Magic Urban (ch.151) will showcase four movies featuring two Nollywood classics that will give you goosebumps and one exhilarating film on Africa Magic Showcase (ch.153) to keep you on the edge…

Fantastic Tale, a film by Kenyan director-writer Vincho Nchogu and Nigerian producer Josh Olaoluwa, has been announced as one of the two African projects selected for development at Red Sea Lab 2023. New York Tri-State International Film Festival Award Winner, ‘Naked Woman’, Heads to AFRIFF ‘Fantastic Tale’, to be Directed by Vincho Nchogu and Produced by Josh Olaoluwa, Selected as One of Two African Projects at the Development Lab The selection was announced by The Lodge alongside 11 other projects. Also representing Africa at the 4th edition of the filmmaking program is Black Snake, written and directed by Naishe Nyambaya…

As post production wraps up on Atunida, a first look teaser has been released, showcasing the fantasy and mystery the film promises, starring Samuel Olasehinde (Ajirebi Jnr.), Asinobi Steve N.R.C, Nene Nwanyo, Awe Ayobami, Deborah Jimmy, and Chris Isibor. First Look at Uzoamaka Aniunoh’s Directorial Debut, ‘Love Language’, a Story of Intertribal Love https://twitter.com/WKM_Up/status/1633756374508224512?s=20 Atunida follows a young man who falls head over heels for his neighbor who might have a distinct taste for her men. In the bid to win her over, he makes decisions that would forever change his life and hers. Written by Kamisi Adebisi, Atunida is…

The major new Nollywood films to be released in March head to streaming. Up North director Tope Oshin leads Here Love Lies, a romance thriller; Walter “Waltbanger” Taylaur returns with crime-thriller Jolly Roger. Showing in cinemas from March is a number of foreign franchise titles like Creed 3, Shazam! Fury of the Gods and John Wick: Chapter 4. Some older titles will also be available to stream at your comfort, such as Bullet Train, The Batman, The Hobbit Trilogy and Spencer. New TV shows to enjoy from around the world are Ghanaian Showmax original The Billionaire’s Wife, an Abuja-set movie…

Actor Uzoamaka Aniunoh has made her directorial debut with an intertribal love story titled Love Language.Set in modern Lagos, the story follows the lives of Chioma, played by Uzoamaka Aniunoh, and Abdul (Adam Garba) as they navigate their love and differences. One conversation unravels many untouched layers of their realities which puts their bond to the test. New York Tri-State International Film Festival Award Winner, ‘Naked Woman’, Heads to AFRIFF https://youtu.be/8qgfXuMR5MA The film written by Uzoamaka is produced by Josh Olaoluwa, with cinematography credited to Joseph Adeniyi Omobulejo. Orire Nwani served as the creative producer while Mudiakeoghene Ori-Jesu is the…

As the month of love, February will be offering several romance-themed titles in cinemas and on streaming services available in Nigeria. Elevator Baby director Akay Mason returns to cinemas with Love in a Pandemic, Kunle Remi will star in Baby Maker, a romantic drama heading to Prime Video; and Before Valentine’s, a 2022 February release, will make its streaming debut a year after on Netflix, where brand new EbonyLife film A Sunday Affair, starring Nse Ikpe-Etim and Dakore Egbuson-Akande, will begin its run on February 14. Love is Blind reunion debuts this month on Netflix, Titanic will be re-released in…

The second edition of Premier Movie Night, an outdoor movie experience in Ibadan has been announced, set to take place on February 12 at the New Culture Studio Ibadan. Picture an open roof space at night with mood-lights across the room, candles (or not, that’ll be a little too much), the cool fresh breeze (Lord knows we need that in this blazing heat), a bowl of snacks (or a full meal, whichever floats your boat), and… I’m sure you see where I’m going. Well if you don’t, then you have to check out Premier Movie Night for yourself, an extremely…

We are not robots, we are also humans. Thank you for 2022! 2021 Team Year-In-Review: Getting to Know Us 1. What we did for the first time in 2022 Attended a film premiere. Supported an outdoor film event. Covered a film festival as a media partner: The Annual Film Mischief. Carried out film campaigns. We were trusted with exclusive news stories. 2. Our future plans Publish more detailed news. Publish more curated listicles. Attend more festivals. Expand our video content through our TikTok account and Instagram reel. 3. Favourite films Top Gun: Maverick The Making of the King Zola! Not…

We apologize for the tardiness. The start of 2023 took us by storm and we decided to take a step back to reassess and strategize ahead of what should be an exciting Nollywood year, filled with a wide range of titles across several streaming platforms and other distribution channels. Of course, we begin with January. Happy new year! Posters of foreign titles available to watch in Nigeria in January. See the full highlight of movies and TV shows available to watch in Nigeria in January below. Highlight of New Films in Nigeria in January THE PALE BLUE EYE; Starring Christian…

We have broken down all of the individual votes that were counted as part of the 2022 What Kept Me Up Critics Poll.  You can find the full list of this year’s results here. Events That Shaped Nollywood in 2022 In order of submission What Kept Me Up Yahoo+For MariaObara’MChokeThe Milkmaid Jerry Chiemeke, Freelance For Maria Ebun PatakiBrotherhoodThe MilkmaidTainted CanvasKing of Thieves Adedimeji Quayyim Abdul-Hafeez, Pulse Nigeria Elesin Oba: The King’s HorsemanAnikulapoKing of ThievesThe GriotBrotherhood Anika Micheal Olaleye, The Cinema Radar Tainted CanvasFor Maria Ebun PatakiInside LifeKing of ThievesHey You! Dika Ofoma, Dika Thinks The MilkmaidAnikulapoYahoo+BrotherhoodFor Maria Ebun Pataki Jeremiah…