Veteran Nollywood actor Asa Koko has passed away after battling an undisclosed illness for over two years. Fellow actor and filmmaker Kunle Afod announced his death via Instagram. Before his death, the actor resided in Mushin, Lagos and owned a self-titled canteen. Sharing the heartbreaking news, Kunle posted a video from his last visit to … Read more
Nollywood filmmaker Kemi Adetiba has announced the release date for the third instalment of her blockbuster franchise, King of Boys. The film, “The Beginning of the End,” will premiere on 25 December. On Wednesday, the award-winning producer announced the news on her Instagram page, accompanied by a short video. She wrote:”KOB Army, arise. It’s time … Read more
Patrick Lee, a respected figure in the Nollywood industry and a former chairman of the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria, has addressed the mounting criticism against cinema owners and allegations of bias in film scheduling, sabotage, and unfair practices, aiming to clarify and understand the situation. December 2024 was a whirlwind of releases for Nollywood … Read more
One of the trending reports in the Nigerian movie industry at the start of December was the news that Netflix had halted the acquisition of movies and streamlined funding movies in the country effective November 2024, as revealed by Victor Ohai, Directors Guild of Nigeria President, at the Zuma Film Festival in Abuja. Ever since, … 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 filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has addressed the controversy surrounding his remarks about Netflix’s commitment to the Nigerian film industry. The controversy began when Victor Okhai, President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria, revealed at the Zuma Film Festival that Netflix halted the acquisition and funding of Nigerian films in November 2024. Afolayan’s comments were a … Read more
Nollywood took centre stage on Saturday as Netflix hosted its much-anticipated annual celebration, Lights, Camera…Naija! The event’s title, a play on the classic ‘Lights, Camera, Action! ‘, was a nod to the Nigerian film industry’s growing influence and the creative energy that fuels it. It was an unforgettable night dedicated to honouring the industry’s pioneers … Read more
The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) has launched its second coffee book to celebrate two decades of cinematic excellence across Africa. Known for its recognition of outstanding achievements in African film, AMAA first launched a coffee table book in 2014 to mark its 10th anniversary. On Friday, the second coffee book, ‘Celebrating African Creativity – … Read more
Joseph, who won Best Lead Actor at the Best of Nollywood Awards in 2012, also revealed his return to hosting TV shows with ‘Style Magnate’, a new Nigerian original reality series on Showmax. The post Why I relocated to America – Actor Joseph Benjamin appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Read original article here Denial … Read more
Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has given reasons why she has chosen to remain single. On Monday, the actress opened up about her personal life in an interview with Emmanuel Ehumadu, also known as Labista, on his Nollywood Hardcore show. She said she was not married because the person she wanted to marry died. “The person … Read more
