Renowned Nollywood actor Odunlade Adekola will host the fifth edition of the Seamoriow New Year Praise, which will take place on Sunday at the Seamoriow Sports Complex, Ikotun, Lagos. This much-anticipated event, organised by the Seamoriow Group will bring together a stellar lineup of gospel artistes and attendees in a celebration of faith, gratitude, and … Read more
Controversial singer Habeeb ‘Portable’ Okikiola has accused actor Odunlade Adekola of overstepping his boundaries following a comment he made about his love life. On Monday, Odunlade posted a video on his Instagram page showing him hugging actress Akinyanju ‘Ashabi Simple’ Omobolarinde, Portable’s fourth baby mama, on a movie set. While hugging the mother of two, … Read more
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing on Sunday tendered a public apology to the umbrella body of Yoruba actors and filmmakers in Nigeria (TAMPAN) over her May 2021 social media spat with her colleague Lege Maimi, which resulted in a suspension. PREMIUM TIMES reported that TAMPAN suspended both actors indefinitely from appearing on Yoruba movie sets following … Read more
Movie Title: Lisabi: The Uprising Language: Yoruba Running time: 1 hour 47 minutes Release date: 2024 Streaming platform: Netflix Director: Niyi Akinmolayan Cast: Lateef Adedimeji, Adebimpe Oyebade, Ibrahim Itele, Olarotimi Fakunle, Odunlade Adekola, Jide Awobona, Gabriel Afolayan, Ibrahim Chatta, Seun Akindele, Kelvin Ikeduba, Olumide Oworu, Boma Akpore, Kola Ajeyemi, Roseline Afije. Article Page with Financial … Read more
Movie Title: Dolapo Douglas Language: Yoruba Running time: 2 hours 16 minutes Release date: 2024 Streaming platform: Prime Video Producer: Oyebade Adebimpe Adedimeji Director: Ibrahim Yekini (Itele) 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 of … Read more
As PREMIUM TIMES predicted, Breath of Life is the 2024 AMVCA ‘Best Movie’. Directed by filmmaker BB Sasore and produced by Eku Edewor and Derin Adeyokunnu, this 2023 Nigerian drama has captured hearts, stirred emotions, and left an indelible mark on audiences worldwide. ‘Breath of Life’ received 11 nominations across various categories, including Best Movie, … Read more
Title: Ajakaju: Beast of Two Worlds Run time: 1 hour 10 minutesDate released: 29 March 2024 Directors: Odunlade Adekola and Adebayo Tijan Casts:Odunlade Adekola, Eniola Ajao, Sola Sobowale, Femi Adebayo, Lateef Adedimeji, Mercy Aigbe, Bimbo Akintola, Fathia Balogun, and Ibrahim Chatta. The film, ‘Ajakaju: Beast of Two Worlds’ set out with grand ambitions but ultimately … Read more
Every filmmaker dreams of breaking box office records and generating buzz for their film project and would pull out all the stops to achieve this. With this desire, some even blur the lines between decency and acceptability, as a good idea on paper can be a disaster when executed. Celebrities and filmmakers depend on hype … Read more
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham, has revealed why she cast ace actor, Emeka Ike, in her latest film, Malaika, despite his 13-year hiatus. The 41-year-old actress appeared on TVC’s talk show, ‘Your View,’ on Thursday, where she said that her colleague deserved a second chance after a failed marriage that negatively impacted his career. … Read more
