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Veteran Nollywood actor, Zulu Adigwe has died

Zulu Adigwe, a veteran Nollywood actor, passed away. The actor passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He gained fame for his portrayal of Mr. B in Ken Saro-Wiwa’s soap opera Basi and Company (1987). The news was confirmed by the movie producer Stanley Nwoko on Instagram. “I regret to announce the passing of a veteran actor, […]

2024 Screen Actors Guild Award Winners Announced!

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureWINNER – OppenheimerAmerican FictionBarbieThe Color PurpleKillers Of The Flower Moon Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor In Leading RoleWINNER – Cillian Murphy – OppenheimerBradley Cooper – Maestro Colma Domingo – RustinPaul Giamatti – The HoldoversJeffrey Wright – American Fiction Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading RoleWINNER – […]

Anikulapo’s TV series debuts in Lagos before its release on March 1

The whole main cast of the new series, along with a few extra A-list actors dressed in bright and charming outfits, attended the premiere, which took place at the Sheraton Hotel in Ikeja. The epic series Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre will debut on Netflix in more than 190 countries on March 1. During the […]

Oppenheimer was the big winner of the SAG Award night

The SAG Awards took place in Los Angeles on Saturday, honouring the best acting performances of the year in TV and film. Winners at the annual ceremony are voted for by other actors. Oppenheimer was the big winner of the night, cementing its status as the frontrunner ahead of the Oscars on March 10. Christopher […]

The 20th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards will take place.

The 20th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), which honours and showcases accomplishments in the African film industry, is now taking submissions. In a news release, AFA board member and designated chair Raymond Anyiam-Osigwe stated that the event this year would honour the late founder Peace Anyiam-Osigwe as well as the contributions the […]

LASTMA to prosecute Film, Skit Makers for Uniform Abuse

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says skits or filmmakers caught using its uniform or affiliated colour, kits, and accouterments without any authorisation from the government will be prosecuted. The General Manager of the agency, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, who made this known via a statement on Thursday, frowned at the demeaning manner in which movie […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is Set to Debut a Documentary on Prime Video 

Greek-Nigerian basketball star, Giannis Antetokounmpo, has revealed the release of a documentary film titled “Giannis: The Marvelous Journey” on Prime Video. Giannis Antetokounmpo shared his enthusiasm, announcing, “Proud to announce the launch of @ImprobableMedia with my family and our first feature-length production. It’s the true story about me and my family’s journey, and I can’t […]

Ayo Edebiri wins Best Actress in a Comedy at 2024 Critics Choice Awards

The Nigerian-American actress, writer, and stand-up comedian, Ayo Edebiri, persist as she clinched the Best Actress in a Comedy Series award at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards. This recognition is attributed to her role as Sydney Adamu in the Hulu series “The Bear.” In her acceptance speech, Ayo Edebiri expressed her gratitude upon receiving the […]

‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ dominates 76th BAFTA awards

A screen adaptation of the 1928 novel by Erich Maria Remarque, titled All Quiet on the Western Front dominated at the BAFTAs Award 2023 last night, taking home seven awards, including Best Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Not In The English Language and Best Director for Edward Berger. Its seven wins mean the World […]

Idris Elba plans to open a film studio in Tanzania

British Actor Idris Elba plans to open a film studio in Tanzania, after holding initial talks with President Samia Suluhu Hassan, according to a presidential aide. The actor met President Samia on the side-lines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, earlier this month. According to the director of presidential communications, the talks are […]