Category : Nollywood, Movies

Nollywood, Movies

A Tribe Called Judah’ Achieves Record-Breaking N1 Billion Box Office Revenue.

NigGalJanuary 7, 2024January 8, 2024

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Since its release on December 15, 2023, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ has consistently shattered records, marking historic achievements in Nollywood’s realm. Within three weeks of...

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2023 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) Winners Unveiled.

NigGalOctober 30, 2023October 30, 2023

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The 19th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) took place on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Ikeja, Lagos. The awards...

Nollywood, Movies

Anikulapo Named “Best Overall Movie – Africa” & Other Winners At AMVCA 9.

NigGalMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023

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The highly anticipated 2023 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) took place on May 20th, 2023. Held at the prestigious Eko Hotel...

Nollywood, Movies

Nigeria’s cinema records N566m revenue in April

NigGalMay 12, 2023May 12, 2023

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The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) on Thursday said it generated N566 million from tickets sold across the country in April. The National Chairman...

Nollywood, Movies

Nworah’s Shanty Town shines at 2023 AMVCA with 10 nominations.

NigGalApril 19, 2023April 19, 2023

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Nigerian filmmaker Chichi Nworah’s 2023 limited series for Netflix, ‘Shanty Town, has received 10 nominations at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. Nworah, the...

Nollywood, Movies

Movie Review (Shanty Town): Despite cliche plot, Chidi Mokeme delivers extraordinary performance

NigGalJanuary 24, 2023January 23, 2023

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Shanty Town is a massive testament to how much Nollywood actors have grown by perfecting their craft. Movie title: Shanty Town Date of release: 20th January 2023...

Nollywood, Movies

Meet The Real Housewives Of Abuja

NigGalJanuary 24, 2023January 23, 2023

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Showmax is taking fans of the beloved The Real Housewives franchise to the city of wealth and power, Abuja. The Real Housewives of Abuja (RHOAbuja)...

Nollywood, Movies

Details As Showmax Hosts Crime & Justice Lagos’ Exclusive Screening.

NigGalDecember 8, 2022December 8, 2022

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African streaming service, Showmax, hosted guests to an exclusive screening of its latest Nigerian Original series: Crime and Justice Lagos on Tuesday, 6 December ahead of its...

Nollywood, Movies

‘The Brotherhood’ arrives cinemas across Africa tomorrow, 23 September.

NigGalSeptember 23, 2022September 23, 2022

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The crime-action thriller ‘Brotherhood’, a film produced by award-winning filmmaker, Jade Osiberu, is set to hit cinemas across Africa tomorrow, Friday, 23 September, 2022. Brotherhood...

Nollywood, Movies

Watch Rebecca Nengi Hampson, Annie Idibia Macaulay, and Kate Henshaw Star in Africa Magic’s New Show, Nkoyo

NigGalAugust 31, 2022August 31, 2022

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Africa Magic, a leading provider of entertainment content for Africa by Africans, announced the launch of a new show titled Nkoyo. The series tells the...

Nollywood, Movies

Nollywood Worth More As 41 Movies Earn N3.2 Billion

NigGalAugust 5, 2022August 5, 2022

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The time may be over when Nigerian movie producers make almost zero gain after producing blockbuster movies due to piracy and other malaise plaguing the...

Nollywood, Movies

Amazon acquires Jim Iyke’s Movie, ‘Bad Comments’.

NigGalMay 16, 2022May 16, 2022

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Amazon has acquired famous Nigerian award-winning actor and executive producer, Jim Iyke’s latest movie production “Bad Comments”. The unprecedented deal by Amazon would make the...

Nollywood, Movies

Nollywood stars turn out for Netflix premiere of Blood Sisters.

NigGalMay 6, 2022May 6, 2022

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It was a night of glitz and glamor as Nigeria‘s movie industry stars, known as Nollywood, strutted the red carpet on Wednesday at the launch of...

Nollywood, Movies

Amazon Prime Video is building a London-based team for its Nigerian Originals.

NigGalApril 12, 2022April 1, 2023

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Amazon is looking to hire at least three senior executives to help it develop original video content in Nigeria, Africa’s largest film industry. The listings...

Nollywood, Movies

Watch the Official Trailer for Netflix’s first original Nigerian series “Blood Sisters”

NigGalApril 7, 2022April 7, 2022

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Netflix and EbonyLife Studios announced the cast of Netflix’s first original Nigerian series, “Blood Sisters,” in 2021. The four-part crime thriller was directed by Biyi Bandele and Kenneth...

Nollywood, Movies

MTV Shuga series premieres on Netflix Africa featuring fan favourites Tiwa Savage, Lupita Nyong’o, Thuso Mbedu, Timini Egbuson, among others.

NigGalMarch 8, 2022March 8, 2022

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Netflix has announced that the MTV Shuga full library is now available for streaming on their digital platform. The Pan-African series initially launched in Kenya,...

Nollywood, Movies

Fidelity Bank lights up Lagos with ‘The Euphoria Event’

NigGalFebruary 22, 2022February 22, 2022

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Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe said the bank decided to host ‘The Euphoria’ to celebrate its customers and their partners...

Nollywood, Movies

Four Nigerians filmmakers Shortlisted For Netflix & UNESCO’s African Folktales, Reimagined Competition.

NigGalFebruary 3, 2022February 3, 2022

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Netflix and UNESCO are excited to announce the 20 shortlisted candidates who will go forward in the exciting short film competition ‘African Folktales, Reimagined’. What’s...

Nollywood, Movies

Hooray for ‘Nollywood’: How Nigerian Actors Are Bringing Cultural Authenticity to Hollywood.

NigGalDecember 31, 2021December 31, 2021

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”I love telling stories that don’t require assimilation,“ “Insecure” star Yvonne Orji says Some fun facts about Nigeria: It’s the seventh most populated country in...

Nollywood, Movies

The Guardian UK picks Eyimofe, others as Best Films of 2021.

NigGalDecember 28, 2021December 28, 2021

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Nigerian feature film, Eyimofe (This Is My Desire) has been listed among best films of 2021. The Guardian UK writers selected the award winning film...

Nollywood, Movies Prizes & Awards

Mo Abudu in Forbes’ 2021 list of 100 most powerful women.

NigGalDecember 9, 2021December 9, 2021

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Nigerian filmmaker Mo Abudu has been recognised by Forbes as one of the most powerful women in 2021. The media mogul and philanthropist, who said...

Nollywood, Movies

‘Amina’ hits Netflix’s global top 10 list

NigGalDecember 7, 2021December 7, 2021

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Filmmaker Izu Ojukwu’s newly released film, ‘Amina’ has become the first Nigerian film to make the global top ten list on Netflix. The historical drama...

Nollywood, Movies

Chuko & Arie Esiri’s “Eyimofe” won 5 Awards at 2021 #AMAAs.

NigGalNovember 30, 2021November 30, 2021

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The 2021 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) was held on Sunday, 28 November at the Marriot Hotels, Ikeja, hosted by comedians Funnybone and Chigurl. Chuko and Arie Esiri‘s film...

Nollywood, Movies

Meet Arinzé Kene, Nigerian-British actor who played Bob Marley in new musical.

NigGalNovember 10, 2021November 10, 2021

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Arinze Kene, the Nigerian-born British actor, says he was initially “scared” when asked to take on the role of Bob Marley, the late Jamaican reggae legend,...

Nollywood, Movies

British-Nigerian Cynthia Erivo set to star in ‘Wicked’ movie.

NigGalNovember 8, 2021November 8, 2021

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will play Glinda and Elphaba in Universal’s movie feature adaptation of smash hit musical “Wicked.” British-Nigerian actress Cynthia Erivo and Pop...

Nollywood, Movies

‘Omo Ghetto: The Saga’ wins international award.

NigGalNovember 3, 2021November 3, 2021

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Omo Ghetto” (The Saga), a movie by actress Funke Akindele-Bello, popularly known as Jenifa has won its first-ever international award. According to co-producers, FilmOne NG, the...

Nollywood, Movies

Netflix, UNESCO in Search of Next Generation of Filmmakers in Africa.

NigGalOctober 15, 2021October 15, 2021

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Netflix and UNESCO have partnered to launch a short film competition on ‘African Folktales, Reimagined’ across Sub-Saharan Africa. Winners of the competition will be trained and mentored...

Nollywood, Movies

Mo Abudu, Sony Pictures TV set up African writers initiative

NigGalSeptember 22, 2021September 22, 2021

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Nigerian media conglomerate, EbonyLife Media and Sony Pictures Television (SPT) on Tuesday created Alo, an initiative offering a platform for writers of African heritage in Lagos. In...

Nollywood, Movies

Ooni of Ife, Alibaba, Gbenga Adeyinka endorse Nigeria Skits Industry Award.

NigGalSeptember 22, 2021September 22, 2021

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Leading Nigerian entertainers led by the king of comedy, Alibaba, and Gbenga Adeyinka 1st have endorsed the maiden edition of the Nigeria Skits Industry Awards....

Nollywood, Movies

Youths scramble to register as Gulder Ultimate Search registration ends in 48 Hours.

NigGalSeptember 20, 2021September 19, 2021

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It’s been more than seven years since the last GUS auditions held. So there must really be some major thirst for what is arguably Nigeria’s...