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Enjoy your weekend with these movies

Enjoy your weekend with these movies

After a stressful week, it can be challenging and exhausting to look for something to watch. Take a deep breath, we’ve got you. Here are five must-watch Nollywood films to see this weekend: 1. Farmer’s Bride Farmer’s Bride has become the second highest-grossing movie with ₦37.1 million in its opening weekend. It has also become the highest Nollywood opening weekend …

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Nile Media launches voucher system with Oboli’s ‘The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3’

Nile Media launches voucher system with Oboli's ‘The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3’

In an official statement, the Nile entertainment team took to their official Instagram page to make the announcement. “We launched a foremost and innovative voucher system for producers and filmmakers across Nigeria and beyond. The voucher system called ‘Atlas by Reach’ was launched with @omonioboli’s highly anticipated “THE UPRISING :Wives on Strike 3” film and it makes it easy to …

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Phyno shines on fifth album ‘Full Time Job’

Phyno shines on fifth album 'Full Time Job'

‘Full Time Job’ reflects his journey as an artist, seamlessly blending his native culture with global music influences. The album is Phyno’s most dynamic body of work yet. It features collaborations with some of the most exciting names in music, including Burna Boy, Fave, Chip, ArrDee, Cheque, Flavour, NSG, and Johnny Drille. The album encapsulates Phyno’s vision of exporting his …

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Rapper DDG says he and Halle Bailey have broken up

Rapper DDG says he and Halle Bailey have broken up

The news came in a heartfelt message shared on DDG’s Instagram story in the late hours of October 3, 2024. He wrote, “Dear friends and supporters, After much reflection and heartfelt conversations, Halle and I have decided to go our separate ways. This decision was not easy, but we believe it’s the best path forward for both of us. I …

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Is Afrobeats struggling to mint new stars?

Is Afrobeats struggling to mint new stars?

Many who hold the sentiments that Afrobeats has struggled in 2024 do so mostly from comparing the success of the preceding years, especially the last two years where Asake, Seyi Vibez, Odumodublvck, and Shallipopi rose from relative obscurity to superstardom. The absence of an emphatic breakout star in 2024 that mirrors their impact and success and the absence of the …

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Timi Dakolo writes song to celebrate his wife’s 40th birthday

Timi Dakolo writes song to celebrate his wife's 40th birthday

In a heartfelt message shared on Instagram on October 3, 2024, he revealed that he penned a special song for Busola, encapsulating their love and the essence of their journey together. He wrote, “They said if you fall in love with a writer, you will never die because you would be found in pieces of their art. So, I wrote …

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‘Sui Generis’ is a reminder of Reminisce’s distinction [Review]

'Sui Generis' is a reminder of Reminisce's distinction [Review]

This distinction informs his latest EP ‘Sui Generis’ where he reminds listeners of his quintessential ability to shape-shift across hip hop, fuji, and Afrobeats. Coming off the back of his fifth LP and sixth project ‘Alaye Toh Se Gogo (ATSG)‘, ‘Sui Generis’ takes off from where the album left off with a hard-hitting rap cut, party-starting Afrobeats record, a heartwarming …

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Netflix Unveils Trailer for Upcoming Film, ‘Hijack ’93,’ premiering this October

Netflix Unveils Trailer for Upcoming Film, ‘Hijack '93,’ premiering this October

Building on the success of previous Play Network films such as Blood Vessel and Glamour Girls, Hijack ‘93 highlights Netflix’s dedication to showcasing authentic Nigerian stories. The movie is a fictional retelling inspired by the 1993 hijacking of a Nigerian Airways flight by a group of teenagers. “Such historic events are essential to our nation’s history and must be shared …

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I have no desire to prove what my contributions are – Kate Henshaw to critic

I have no desire to prove what my contributions are - Kate Henshaw to critic

Following the recent Independence Day celebrations on October 1, 2024, an X user posted a picture and video of the actress in her green and white outfit, asking her to aid the fight against corruption. The critic wrote, “Kate, your attitude is really beautiful, but we all must do more to bring relief to a bedridden battered country bleeding from …

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The Weekend Sets New Nollywood Milestone with 16 AMAA Nominations

The Weekend Sets New Nollywood Milestone with 16 AMAA Nominations

This was revealed during the nominees’ announcement at the Sheraton Hotel, Lagos. This recognition solidifies The Weekend as a landmark achievement for Trino Motion Pictures, pushing the boundaries of African cinema and contributing to the rising stature of Nollywood on the global stage. “The Weekend film has just earned 16 AMAA nominations—a first in @ammaawards 20-year history. I’m feeling all …

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