It promises to be a shower of Nollywood releases across all platforms in May, from cinemas, Netflix, Prime Video to Showmax. This teases that the showers of April (most especially April 7) should usher in the flowers of the second quarter. Jade Osiberu (Gangs of Lagos) and Biodun Stephen (The Kujus Again) with their new April releases give us signs of other titles that they have in production that might be released later this year. While only one new Nigerian TV series, an animation, is premiering this month, we have several international shows, old and new, set to be available…
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Since the release of the teaser in September 2022, What No One Knows, written and produced by Tope Laguda and directed by Adeoluwa Owu, has entered a number of festivals and snagged some awards along the way. Africa’s First Web3 Film, ‘Small Town Burnouts’, Launches Crowdfunding, Taps Barny Emordi as DOP In the released official trailer, What No One Knows takes us into the story of two young women, played by Tope Laguda and Adunni Ade, who have been lifelong best friends but have their friendship tested to the limits as a result of choices they both agreed to make.…
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 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 and produced by Sue-Ellen Chitunya. The 4th edition of the Red Sea Lab is in partnership with Torino Film Lab, sponsored by Film AlUla…
As post production wraps up on Atunida, a new 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 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 produced by…
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 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 executive…
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…