Biopic on Funmilayo Ransome Kuti will hit cinemas May 17
‘Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti,’ a biopic by Bolanle Austen Peters, has been scheduled for nationwide cinema release on May 17, 2024, following a well-received limited screening in 2023. Starring Joke Silva, Kehinde Bankole, Adunni Ade, Iyimide Ayo-Olumoko, Ibrahim Suleiman, and Iremide Adeoye, the movie tells the tale of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s mother, from her groundbreaking years […]
Joke Silva wants Government to invest into Nollywood to encourage Filmmakers
Joke Silva, a seasoned Nollywood actress, has urged the federal government to make sure that domestic filmmakers have simple access to capital for their projects. Silva made the call on Tuesday in Lagos while chatting with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). “Over the years, filmmakers have found it difficult to access funds to produce […]