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With Netflix and Prime scaling down, what does the future of Nollywood look like? Let’s talk. Nollywood has experienced a seismic shift over the last decade. With the advent of streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video commissioning original productions, Nollywood entered a new era of global visibility and financial backing. These platforms not only opened up international audiences …

Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation from office.     The 53-year-old said he will step down as leader of the country’s ruling Liberal Party, which he has led since 2013.   He also said the country’s parliament will be suspended until March 24 when a new leader is chosen.     “I intend to resign as …

Natives Filmworks and Michelangelo Productions present “Katangari Goes To Town,” a captivating cinematic experience premiering on Prime Video on January 4, 2025. Directed by Reuben Reng and boasting an ensemble cast of Nollywood veterans and rising stars, the film explores the complexities of Nigerian family dynamics, with inheritance as a central theme. Written by Emil Garuba, the story follows Katangiri …

Thanks to video-on-demand streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and Showmax, some of the best Nollywood films are now just a click away, ready to binge anytime, anywhere. In recent years, Nollywood has truly levelled up, delivering films that are not just entertaining but also rich in storytelling, production value, and cultural relevance. And what’s even better? You don’t have …

French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a new government on Monday evening, naming Francois Bayrou as his fourth prime minister this year in an effort to steer the country out of its ongoing political crisis. The announcement follows months of turmoil in France’s second-largest EU economy, marked by parliamentary deadlock and contentious governance challenges.   The new cabinet sees former prime …

Syria’s former prime minister, Bashar al-Assad, has agreed to hand over power to his rebel counterpart, the outgoing prime minister, Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali, told Al Arabiya TV, according to Reuters.   The leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) met with the Assad regime’s outgoing prime minister to discuss the transfer of power. A video shared by …

Syrian Prime Minister, Mohammad Ghazi Al-Jalali has been spotted being escorted by rebels in Damascus on Sunday, Decembef 8, reportedly going to a hotel to hand over government authority.   A video showed Jalali surrounded by armed men walking down some steps and entering a black SUV with another man. “The former prime minister is with the 5th Corps from …

Prime Video original, Suspicion, directed by Tosin Igho has become the most-watched movie on the streaming platform.  Based on Igho’s 2008 short film The Suspicious Guy, this thriller explores the lives of victims affected by ritual practices.  In an Instagram post, the director announced the impressive feat the film has attained just within a few days of its release. “Thanks …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday November 26, that he is ready to implement a ceasefire deal with Lebanon and would respond forcefully to any violation by Hezbollah, declaring Israel would retain “complete military freedom of action”.   Israeli TV reported that the Israeli security cabinet had earlier approved the deal.   The accord, will clear the way …

The International Criminal Court, ICC, has issued warrants for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.   Apart from Netanyahu, the ICC also issued a warrant for the arrest of his former defence chief, as well as a Hamas leader, Ibrahim Al-Masri.   The move came after the ICC prosecutor, Karim …