As predicted by PREMIUM TIMES, ‘Breath of Life’ wins Best Movie (FULL WINNERS LIST)

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

Beast of Two Worlds’ is copy of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ gone awry

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

PR stunt gone wrong, lessons for Nigerian filmmakers

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

Why I featured Emeka Ike in ‘Malaika’ despite 13-year hiatus

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