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PHOTO NEWS: Funke Akindele visits Celestial Church, seeks support
Nollywood A-list actress and Peoples Democratic Party’s deputy governorship candidate in Lagos State, Funke Akindele worshipped at a Celestial Church in Lagos where she was seeing in fervent prayers. Akindele in her eponymous film, ‘Jenifa’ is a prolific filmmaker and actress who has featured in over 100 movies. She has successfully exploited the Jenifa franchise to create comedy series that…
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Toronto International Film Festival announces 2022 award categories
The Toronto International Film Festival said its award categories for 2022 will be announced on September 18 at an Awards Breakfast at TIFF Bell Lightbox. “Awards are a part of the film industry’s ecosystem, and TIFF’s annual awards are committed to celebrating creativity, originality, and authentic voices and stories,” said Cameron Bailey, TIFF CEO. “Year over year we come together…
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Edo film festival takes centre stage with entries from 94 countries
A total of 1,551 movie entries have been received from 94 countries for Edo State international film festival, which is set to hold between September 1 and September 4, 2022, at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub and other venues in the state. This was revealed by the Managing Director of the Edo State Skills Development Agency, Dare Ukinebo, who said…
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Mo Abudu to direct two new short films
Media mogul and creative enterpreneur, Mo Abudu is set to make her directorial debut with two new short films. This will be the first time Abudu will be in charge of the entire filmmaking. Mo Abudu had previously in 2017 attended London Film School where she completed a course in directing In recent statement Abudu said: “I believe in learning…
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Don Jazzy charges upcoming artistes to use social media for self-promotion
Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has admonished upcoming artistes to use social media to showcase their talents. The Mavin Records boss revealed that three of his most recent signees were discovered via their Instagram pages. Don Jazzy shared screenshot of his chat with the rising stars to proof his point. Don Jazzy said he contacted Ayrra Starr,…
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COSON chairman speaks on Nigeria’s creative industry, ‘No Music Day’
Chairman of Copyright Society of Nigeria, Tony Okoroji will on September 1, 2022 speak on the state of Nigeria’s creative industry. In a press statement on Thursday, Okoroji revealed that September 1 will be “No Music Day”. The chairman according to the statement will deliver a national broadcast with the theme “Music in a society on the road to a…
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Fresh concerns over Genevieve Nnaji’s mental illness
…Uche Maduagwu blasts Nollywood celebrities Sil Fenesse, a US-based nurse has confirmed rumours of A-list actress, Genevieve Nnaji’s battle with mental breakdown in a Texas hospital. There had been media reports that Genevieve is battling with mental illness as a result of drug abuse, a claim that has been refuted by Nigerian blogger and journalist, Stella Dimoko Korkusma. Shedding light…
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After successful kidney transplant, Eedris Abdulkareem appreciates wife
Famous rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem has been effusive in adulation for his wife, Yetunde for giving him another shot at life after a successful kidney transplant. Eedris has been down with kidney problem and requires a transplant for him to get well. His wife, Yetunde volunteered her own kidney to save his life. To appreciate his wife, Eedris took to his…
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Collision course debuts on Netflix
Collision Course, a film by Bolanle Austen-Peters will debut on Netflix on September 1, 2022. The much anticipated movie has been screened to selected team of journalists and industry professionals in August to critical acclaim. The movie explores the impact of rogue law enforcement officers in Nigerian society and how their unenviable harsh personal lives is sometimes a factor in…
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Nonso Miraj, popular content creator laments London’s expensive living cost
…advices Nigerians to stay away A popular social media content creator, Nonso Miraj has strongly advised Nigerians to put away the idea of moving to London, United Kingdom due to rising costs of living. She lamented she was charged $100 for a ride in London, translating to N100,000 for an 80-mile trip. According to her, she pays less for such…
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