Drama, not comedy, is Nollywood’s leading film genre – Report

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’s death, Ay’s wife’s cryptic post, Aisha Lawal’s narrow escape, other top entertainment news last week

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

Another haphazard Nollywood movie on drug cartels

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 Tinubu congratulates Funke Akindele on box office feat

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

Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ hits N1 billion mark at box office

Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ has become the first Nollywood film to surpass N1 billion at the box office. Akindele produced and directed the film, while Adeoluwa Owu co-directed. FilmHouse Group announced this in a statement on Thursday, They say the historic feat marks a significant milestone in the Nigerian film industry and showcases … Read more

Funke Akindele’s masterpiece of drama with comedy

Movie Title: A Tribe Called Judah Running Time: 2 hours 14 minutes Released Date: 15 December 2023 Directors: Adeoluwa Owu, Funke Akindele-Bello Producer: Funke Akindele-Bello Cast: Funke Akindele, Jide Kene Achufusi, Timini Egbuson, Uzee Usman, Tobi Makinde, Olumide Oworu, Ebelle Okaro, Uzor Arukwe, Nse Ikpe Etim, Genoveva Umeh, Faithia Williams, Nosa Rex, Greg Ojefua, Ibrahim … Read more