The film showcases the audacity of the superstar and sheds light on how he has challenged the norm with his craft, not just for himself, but for the benefit of others. Davido’s resilience while surpassing feats that have brought the local music scene to international prominence is a key attribute …
Read More »Watch Bimbo Akintola and Funsho Adeolu in ‘Ruth’ short film
The six-minute Kunle Omope written short film produced by Funsho Adebayo, Yetunde Ajibode, Kanso Ogbolu and directed by Tope Alake, stars veteran actors Bimbo Akintola and Funsho Adeolu as a troubled couple. The film “explicates domestic violence and its effects” and is executive produced by Lanre Adisa and Bolaji Alausa. …
Read More »Netflix cancels Will Smith’s sequel to 2017 action film ‘Bright’ and National Geographic delays production on ‘Pole to Pole’ after Chris Rock slap
Netflix has canceled the sequel to Will Smith’s 2017 action film ‘Bright’ after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars. The actor’s 2017 sci-fi action thriller ‘Bright’ directed by David Ayer, has been cancelled by the streaming giant, according to a Bloomberg source. His National Geographic nature series, ‘Pole to Pole’ which follows the 53-year-old …
Read More »Watch the official trailer for ‘Nkem’ short film
The Ingrid-Mary Okiya written film follows a seemingly naive 19-year-old surrogate who begins to bond with the child she’s bearing for her madam. She becomes determined to be more than just a disposable means to an end. ‘Nkem’ stars Oluchi Odii, Tracey George, Floyd Igbo, Chikamma Romanus, Amosu Mofaramola and …
Read More »Elsa Majimbo, Little Simz, Obongjayar, and other Africans are set to premiere their short Documentaries at Tribecca Film Festival
While many of the films and documentaries in the lineup are made up of films from and by American and European filmmakers, there are a couple of African talents included in the lineup. Kenyan Elisa Majimbo, Nigerian Little Simz, Nigerian Obongjayar, and Ghanaian Ebeneza Blanche have projects that will be …
Read More »Watch Samuel Adeoye’s EndSARS protest inspired short film ‘Abdul’
Written and directed by Adeoye, the short film shot in Germany, follows Abdul (played by Abdul Saliou), a 25-year-old Nigerian who is on the verge of being returned to his home country but finds his life-saver in a prison in Germany. Faced with tough choices, he must find a way …
Read More »‘Ladybuckit & the Motley Mopsters’ animated film begins streaming on Netflix
The animated film produced by Chris Idihero premiered on the streamer on Friday, April 15, over a year after its nationwide theatrical release. Confirming the news, the film’s social media handles shared a post with the caption: “The wait is finally over! Nigeria’s first cinematic, feature length animation movie, Ladybuckit …
Read More »Watch Sandra Iroegbu, Chukwu Martin, May Osakwe in ‘Hinged’ short film
Written by Olumide Kuti, the Sandra Iroegbu produced series follows a deranged man who hunts down notorious cyberbullies. The two-part series stars Iroegbu, ‘Riona’ star Chukwu Martin, May Osakwe and Temitope Salu. The series which is Iroegbu’s production debut, is currently available to watch on Blockit studio’s official Instagram handles
Read More »‘The Godfather’ summary and review: the greatest mafia film to date
The film opens as Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) hosts his daughter’s wedding, where he actively entertains his friends and business associates. Vitos favourite son Michael (Al Pacino) has come home from the war (World War II), and he’s determined to do something different with his life, and his ambitious …
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