Veteran Nigerian filmmaker, Tunde Kelani has been accused of not sticking to the agreement signed on the 1993 blockbuster movie titled ‘Ti Oluwa ni Ile.’ Naija News learnt that the accusation was levelled against him by popular Yoruba actor, Kareem Adepoju professionally known as Baba Wande. The actor said Kilani …
Read More »The Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Film Festival began this week with Maïwenn’s “Jeanne du Barry,” starring Johnny Depp as Louis XV, and ends on May 27 with a new Pixar film, “Elemental.” In between, there will be many screenings, many awkward standing ovations, many awards bestowed. This is the first year I (kind …
Read More »Nollywood gets first-of its-kind ‘Nigeria Day’ at Essence Film Festival 2023
Toyosi Etim Effiong is leading the charge to have more Nollywood representation abroad. Nollywood is getting a first-of its-kind ‘Nigeria Day’ at the upcoming Essence Film Festival 2023.
Read More »Interview with Anniwaa Buachie – The Making of a Ghanian Short Film
Anniwaa Buachie. Credit: Courtesy of the film. by SWAN – Southern World Arts News (paris) Thursday, May 18, 2023 Inter Press Service PARIS, May 18 (IPS) – Some movie scenes keep replaying in one’s mind long after one has left the cinema, and this is certainly true of Moon Over Aburi, …
Read More »Chika Ike stuns in green at Cannes Film Festival
Chika Ike walked this year’s Cannes Film Festival red carpet looking fabulous. Nigerian actress, Chike Ike is one of the attendees at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
Read More »CJ. Obasi, Babatunde Apalowo are headed to Seattle International Film Festival
A total of six African pictures are screening at the international film festival. CJ Obasi and Babatunde Apalowo are headed to the 49th annual Seattle International Film Festival.
Read More »Mo Abudu’s mental health-themed short film is headed to Cannes Film Festival
The CEO of EbonyLife Media made her directorial debut in 2022 with two short films – Iyawo Mi and Her Perfect Life. Deadline reports that Her Perfect Life is set to screen at the Cannes Film Festival’s Short Film Corner this month while both films have also been selected for …
Read More »Here is your first look at Dika Ofoma’s film ‘A Quiet Monday’
The new movie explores familial and communal relationships. Dika Ofoma has a new film in the works called A Quiet Monday.
Read More »Actor Matthew Lawrence reveals how he lost big role in Marvel studios film after refusing to strip for director in hotel room
Hollywood actor, Matthew Lawrence has revealed his experience with a top movie director in Hollywood. Lawrence opened up on the latest episode of his “Brotherly Love” podcast about his own sexual harassment experience in Hollywood, revealing he was fired from an agency after he refused to strip for a director …
Read More »Film Breaking Through in Nigeria cinemas on April 28
Meng Meiqi and Xia Yu lead the cast, with Pei Kuishan, Sarina, Jiao Gang, and Zhang Guoqiang starring. Wang Zhebin and Liu Ruifang serve as producers with a screenplay by Wang Fangfang and Wang Zhebin. As the final chapter of the “China Olympic Trilogy”, the film is based on real …
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