Director: Funke Akindele, Tunde Olaoye Cast: Nancy Isime, Stan Nze, Funke Akindele, Patience Ozokwor, Jackie Appiah, Bisola Aiyeola, Falz, Lateef Adedimeji, Destiny Etiko, Jide Kosoko, D’banj. Running time: 2 hours 15 mins Streaming Platform: Cinemas The Jenifa franchise, which began in 2008, is no stranger to me—or anyone, for that matter. From her humble beginnings … Read more
According to recent box office records, the economic hardship we face as a nation appears to have little to do with cinema attendance in Nigeria. Despite the hike in movie ticket prices, the average cost is N6000. Yet, Nigerians went out in their numbers to watch Funke Akindele’s latest effort, ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa,’ and set … Read more
Nollywood Actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has marked a new milestone in her career with the official launch of her real estate brand, Jenifa Gardens. In a video posted on her social media handles, Akindele revealed that her popular series Jenifa’s Diaries inspired her real estate project. The 47-year-old expressed joy and fulfilment in turning … Read more
Funke Akindele’s ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ Filmmaker Funke Akindele expressed confidence during an Exhibitor Soirée at the Film House Cinemas that her upcoming film, ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ could generate N5 billion in ticket sales. The film, scheduled for release in cinemas on 13 December, features Funke Akindele as Jenifa and Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana as Sege. The … Read more
Movie marketer Kazim Adeoti has spoken about his marriage to actress Mercy Aigbe and how he is honing his acting talent. In January 2022, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Aigbe confirmed her union with Adeoti on Instagram, following months of speculation. The actress married Adeoti after her previous marriage to ex-hotelier Lanre Gentry ended in 2017. … Read more
Movie title: House Of Ga’a Release date: 26 July 2024 Running time: 2 hours 4 minutes Director: Bolanle Austen-Peters Casts: Jide ‘JBlaze’ Oyegbile, Femi Adebayo, Ibrahim Chatta, Bimbo Manuel, Lateef Adedimeji, Mike Afolarin, Tosin Adeyemi, Toyin Abraham, Adeniyi Johnson, Femi Branch, Funke Akindele, To what lengths will a man go to get what he wants? … Read more
Drama was named Nollywood’s leading genre in 2023 for dominating 45.5 per cent of the top 44 Nollywood films released at the box office. According to a report by film insights publication In Nollywood’s The Industry Journal, the best-performing films were determined by a ₦50 million gross and above in the cinemas. Other indices include … Read more
Skitmaker Churchill falls to death while filming A Nigerian skit maker identified as Churchill fell to his death while filming a stunt for his video content. In a viral video obtained by PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday, Churchill attempted to touch a basketball net but fell, hitting his head on the ground. In the video, he … Read more
Movie title: No Way ThroughRunning Time: 1 hour 47 minutesDate released: 28 December 2023Producers: Kene Okwuosa, Moses Babatope, Cray ShumDirector: Chinaza Onuzo Casts: Funke Akindele, Chidi Mokeme, Chioma Chukwuka, Seun Ajayi, Ikechukwu Onunaku, Jnr Pope Odonwodo and Roberta Oriowa Like Kunle Afolayan’s 2021 film ‘Swallow’, Inblok and FilmOne studios collaborated to produce the movie ‘No … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nollywood actress Funke Akindele on her record-setting film ‘’A Tribe Called Judah‘. A Tribe Called Judah on Thursday became the first Nollywood film to surpass N1 billion at the box office. Mr Tinubu in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, commended Ms Akindele for … Read more
