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See trailer of Izu Ojukwu’s new feature, ‘77: The FESTAC Conspiracy’

See trailer of Izu Ojukwu’s new feature, ‘77: The FESTAC Conspiracy’

Based on true-life events, the historical drama follows a resentful ex-serviceman, who is invited to join a movement to challenge Africa’s political status quo. In a statement that accompanied the trailer of the sequel, 77: The FESTAC Conspiracy, the official synopsis read thus. “While FESTAC dazzles the world with vibrant displays of African unity and culture, an aggrieved ex-serviceman is …

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Nigeria’s box office hits ₦7 Billion ticket sales with ₦1.7 million+ admissions

Nigeria’s box office hits ₦7 Billion ticket sales with ₦1.7 million+ admissions

In an official statement, The Nile Group took to their official Instagram page to list the impressive achievements in Nigerian cinemas over the last three quarters of the year. “RECORD BREAKING YEAR 2024. Nigeria’s box office hits N7B ticket sales with 1.7M+ admissions and still counting,” the post said. Ajesepo, Lakatabu, Beast of Two Worlds, Queen Lateefah, Farmer’s Bride, and …

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From support to backlash: Why celebrities should keep political opinions private

From support to backlash: Why celebrities should keep political opinions private

Yes, celebrities and influencers are citizens and political policies affect them, but they must also understand that they are not regular people. There are certain topics that are usually best avoided for the sake of their image and reception and politics is often one of them. Celebrities wield significant influence over public opinion. Recognising this power means understanding the responsibility …

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Lagos Fringe Festival returns for its 7th edition this November

Lagos Fringe Festival returns for its 7th edition this November

In an official announcement, the organizers of the festival revealed that the upcoming edition will showcase workshops, pop-up markets for talents and so much more. “We are getting closer to #LF2024, and we can’t wait to bring you another unforgettable festival experience! From mind-blowing performances to hands-on workshops that will sharpen your creative edge, and a pop-up market showcasing the …

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See trailer for Bolaji Ognmola’s rom-com, ‘Summer Rain’ coming in February 2025

See trailer for Bolaji Ognmola’s rom-com, 'Summer Rain' coming in February 2025

In an Instagram post, Ogunmola announced that the movie will premiere on February 7, 2025. Nollywood filmmaker, Bolaji Ogunmola has unveiled the trailer of her new feature, Summer Rain, to premier in cinemas February, 2025. The film is directed by Joyful Adenike and distributed by Cinemax Nigeria, the distributors of Wumi Toriola’s Queen Lateefah. In April 5, 2024 Ogunmola through …

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Filmmaker Jade Osiberu in hot water over 2022 post about Peter Obi

Filmmaker Jade Osiberu in hot water over 2022 post about Peter Obi

On September 28, 2024, Osiberu posted on X, “My to-do list is mad long but what have I been doing all day? Social media dopamine scrolling. In T-pain’s economy?! Wonderful!” However, her lighthearted post was received with disdain, and an X user named Orji dug out an old post of hers from 2022 during the presidential campaign season, where she …

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Nigerians react as Wizkid resumes his fight with Davido

Nigerians react as Wizkid resumes his fight with Davido

It all began in the late hours of October 1, 2024, when Wizkid took to the microblogging platform X with a subliminal tweet, “Beg me! just like …” After his post, it didn’t take much time for his fans and other X users to decipher that the post hinted at a viral video of Davido. When an X user asked …

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Wizkid previews two new songs as he gears up for the release of ‘Morayo’

Wizkid previews two new songs as he gears up for the release of 'Morayo'

The London release party for Wizkid’s upcoming single comes days after he held a similar release party in Paris which had in attendance Brent Faiyaz. At the sold-out event that was tagged “for females only,” Wizkid teased two new singles from his upcoming sixth album ‘Morayo’. The upbeat records have ostensible Afrobeats elements that attract excitement from the audience. The …

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Genesis Motion Pictures unveils cast ahead of new feature, ‘Almost Perfect’

Genesis Motion Pictures unveils cast ahead of new feature, ‘Almost Perfect’

In an official post, Shock ng announced this on September 30, 2024. “Director @imohumoren has a new rom-com feature coming soon to the big screens. The Genesis motion picture’s original title stars Kate Henshaw, Toke Makinwa, and Detola Jones and follows one woman’s journey to fashion stardom,” the post said. Directed by Imoh Umoren, Almost Perfect is a coming-of-age story …

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