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
As the countdown to the 13 December premiere date of actress Funke Akindele’s anticipated movie, Everyone Loves Jenifa, heats up, the actress released the video for the official soundtrack, titled ‘Everybody Loves Christmas’. Akindele features in the five-minute video alongside other cast members Falz, Layi Wasabi, Dbanj, Patience Ozokwor, Chimezie Imo, Tope Tedela, Omotunde Adebowale-David, … Read more
Producer: Rogers Ofime, Charles Okpaleke Streaming Platform: Netflix Running Time: 1 hour 26 mins Cast: Bob Manuel, Sam Dede, Nancy Isime, Sharon Ooja, Jemima Osunde On 25 October 1993, four Nigerian teenagers aged 16 and 18, Richard Ajibola Ogunderu, Kabir Adenuga, Benneth Oluwadaisi and Kenny Razak-Lawal, hijacked a Nigerian Airways aircraft carrying 137 passengers. It … Read more
Nigerian-Canadian filmmaker Pascal Atuma is set to release his latest movie, ‘Imported Wives’. The film exposes how the Japa syndrome negatively impacts marriages and highlights the themes of love, betrayal, and devastation. Japa, a Yoruba word meaning “to flee,” has become synonymous with the exodus of Nigerians seeking better opportunities abroad. Imported Wives addresses the … Read more
The Nigerian Trademark Registry (NTR) and the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), responsible for trademarks and copyright regulation, respectively, have dismissed actress Ini Edo’s petition over the ownership of the hit Netflix series, ‘Shanty Town’ and ruled in filmmaker Chichi Nworah’s favour. Edo and Ms Nworah, an acclaimed filmmaker, real name Chinenye Nworah, have been locked … Read more
To commemorate the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, recognised by the United Nations on 30 July, African films like ‘Oloture’ and ‘Mvera’ stand out for using compelling storytelling to expose the harsh realities of modern-day slavery and inspire action. Human trafficking is the illegal practice of transporting or coercing individuals to exploit their labour … Read more
The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) has warned that the planned national protest does not augur well for the country, judging from the recent history of demonstrations in the country. The MSSN stated its position on the protest in a communiqué issued at the end of its four-day 37th National Higher Institutions Convention held … Read more
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) said it did not receive, classify nor approve release of the controversial hijiab-brandishing movie “Three Working Days.” The board made its position known in a statement shared on its official Instagram page on Friday. According to the statement, NFVCB is committed to its statutory mandate and will … Read more
Nollywood actress Nancy Isime has sparked outrage among the Muslim community in Nigeria for wearing a niqab in a robbery scene in an upcoming movie, “Three Working Days.” On Monday, Isime shared pictures of a bank heist scene from the movie dressed in Muslim attire on Instagram. She captioned the post, “Life Lately.” In pictures, … Read more
Movie Title: Saving Onome Language: English Running time: 1 hour 46 minutes Release date: 2024 Streaming platform: Prime Video Producer: Chinaza Onuzo and Zulumoke Oyibo Director: Dimeji Ajibola Article Page with Financial Support Promotion Nigerians need credible journalism. Help us report it. PREMIUM TIMES delivers fact-based journalism for Nigerians, by Nigerians — and our community … Read more
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