Tragic! Veteran Filmmaker, Francis Duru, Loses Teenage Son

Veteran Nollywood filmmaker, Francis Duru, has lost his son, Ifeanyi, to the cold hands of death. The filmmaker this shocking announcement on Thursday (August 8, 2024) through an Instagram post. He wrote:

My champ!!my lion...you fought like a lion...if this is the way He wants it ,so be it ,I still judge you faithful...Ifeanyi my champ....I will miss you son....I will forever love you....Rest in peace son...rest....I give you thanks lord!

Ifeanyi was 15 years of age at the time of his death

Kunle Afolayan Begins Filming Season 2 of Anikulapo Series

Award-winning filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, has started filming the much-anticipated second season of his popular Netflix series, Anikulapo. The first season ended on a cliffhanger and it was naturally expected that there would be a second season. The new season is being shot at KAP Film Village in Igbojaye, Oyo State.

Bright Wonder Obasi's Faith-based Movie, "Chains", Hits Cinemas in August

CHAINS, a faith-based movie by Bright Wonder Obasi (If I am President, Broken), will open in cinemas across Nigeria, on August 16, 2024. It is a production of Gospel Cinema International and High Definition Film Studio. It is written, directed, and produced by Bright Wonder Obasi. It stars Apostle Anslem Maduburo, Solomon Lange, Apostle Tayo Christian, Chioma David, Anne Ekwueme, Naomi Mac, Flora Lange, Jayclef Adewale, Henry Ned, and Gideon Ibeabuchi. CHAINS is distributed by Silverbird Films Distribution.

Gabriel Afolayan, Uche Montana, Ibrahim Suleiman, and More at the Premiere of "The Betrayed"

The premiere of the movie, The Betrayed, was held in Lagos on Wednesday (August 1, 2024) at Filmhouse IMAX in Lekki. Some of those in attendance were Gabriel Afolayan, Uche Montana, Ibrahim Suleiman, Jemima Osunde, Daniel Etim Effiong, Zulumoke Oyibo, and Naz Onuzo 

VETERAN ACTRESS, ONYEKA ONWENU, IS DEAD

Veteran actress, Onyeka Onwenu, has passed on at the age of 72. She died in Lagos, on Tuesday (July 30, 2024), after performing at the 80th birthday party of Stella Okoli (MD, Emzor Pharmaceuticals). According to reports, she slumped after taking her seat, following her performance. She was immediately rushed to Reddington Specialist Hospital, where she eventually gave up the ghost.

Samuel Ajirebi Completes Filming For Accelerate Studios Backed Short Film, "Egbeji"

Second-generation filmmaker, Samuel Olasehinde (aka Samuel Ajirebi), has wrapped up filming Egbeji, a short film funded under the Accelerate Film Project of Accelerate Studios. He participated in the 2024 edition of the Accelerate Film Project and his pitch for Egbeji was one of five pitches which received funding.

ICONIC ACTRESS, CLARION CHUKWURAH CLOCKS 60

Today (July 26, 2024)  is the birthday of the beautiful, stylish, and talented Clarion Chukwurah. She was born July 24, 1964 at the University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Lagos to Mr. John & Mrs. Christiana Chukwurah in Yaba, Lagos. She attended All Saints Primary School, Yaba, Lagos. She also attended Queen of the Rosary College, Onitsha (Nigeria). She went on to study acting and speech at the Department of Dramatic Arts at University of Ife, in Ile-Ife, south-western Nigeria.

Former AGN National Secretary, Sam Onibiyo, Joins TikTok

Former National Secretary of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Sam Onibiyo, has joined the social media network, TikTok. Speaking on the development, the one-time AGN National Secretary, stated that he joined the social media network in order to have a platform through which he could engage with the public. Furthermore, he stated that the account would host relaxing, educative, and uplifting content.

"The Betrayed" Starring Uche Montana and Gabriel Afolayan Gets August Release Date

The Betrayed, a film starring Uche Montana and Gabriel Afolayan will open in cinemas nationwide on August 2nd, 2024. The film is the directorial debut of Zulumoke Oyibo, cofounder of Inkblot Productions, which has been responsible for hits such as The Wedding Party and New Money. The Betrayed also stars Ibrahim Suleiman, Jemima Osunde, Vine Olugu, and Adunni Ade. 

Acclaimed Filmmaker, C.J Obasi, Selected as Juror for Locarno Film Festival

Acclaimed Nigerian filmmaker, C.J "Fiery" Obasi (Ojuju, O-Town, Mami Wata) has been selected as a member of the jury for the Concorso Cineasti del Presente section of the Locarno Film Festival. He will serve on the jury alongside French film critic, Charles Tesson, and Lina Soualem, a French-Palestinian-Algerian filmmaker and actress based in Paris.

Popular Actor, Ladi Folarin, Clocks 60

Popular actor, Ladi Folarin, clocks 60 today. He was born July 21, 1964.  He is an indigene of Abeokuta. Some of the movies he has appeared in are Asiri Iyawo Mi, When Love Is Not Enough, and Blackout. Join us in wishing him a happy birthday.

Ladun Awobokun Appointed Chief Content Officer For FilmOne Limited

Ladun Awobokun has been appointed as Chief Content Officer for FilmOne Limited. She was previously General Manager of FilmOne Entertainment. In her new role, she will oversee the creative direction, operations and content strategy of both divisions of the FilmOne Limited; FilmOne Entertainment and FilmOne Studios.

Principal Photography For Toyin Abraham's "Iyalode" Completed

Filming of the movie, Iyalode, which stars Toyin Abraham, was wrapped on Wednesday (July 17rh, 2024). The movie was directed by Adebayo Tijani (Jagun Jagun, Ijakumo, Beast of Two Worlds). Iyalode was shot on location on the outskirts of Ibadan, at Ibrahim Chatta's Africhatta Film Village and Resorts.

AMVCA Winner, Kehinde Bankole, Delights Fans With Dazzling New Pics

Award-winning actress, Kehinde Bankole, delighted many of her fans on Friday, when she posted some previously unreleased pictures of herself. In the pictures, she is wearing  a pink tie-front blouse with lantern sleeves and a brown mini-skirt. She rounded off her outfit with a striking pink gele headwrap, pink pumps, a five-layer gold choker necklace, and ornate hoop earrings, Check out the pictures below.

Congratulatory Messages Pour in as Tana Adelana Bags Diploma in Filmmaking

Popular actress, Tana Adelana, has been receiving congratulatory messages from friends and colleagues. after bagging a Diploma in Filmmaking from the New York Film Academy. The actress took a break from acting to attend the course.