Nigerian-German film director and producer, Dagogo Diminas, has underlined the importance of Federal Government investment in the Nollywood industry. Diminas made this statement on Tuesday in Lagos. He explained that government funding would provide filmmakers with the freedom to experiment…
The Nigerian movie industry is set to welcome a fresh wave of talented, emerging creatives into Nollywood. One such rising star is Owolabi Ololade Ayomide, a young, shy yet determined artist whose father, Owolabi Ajasa, is the current Governor of…
Mr. Abdourahamane Diallo, Head of Office and Country Representative of UNESCO in Nigeria, announced that UNESCO is prepared to offer technical assistance for the growth of the Nigerian film industry. This declaration was made during the exclusive premiere of “When…
By Matthew Denis In a bid to preserve our cultural heritage, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the country’s regulators as well as the film and cinema industry to protect the next generation of Nigerians from…
Samuel Andrews, a US-based Nigerian Professor of Intellectual Property Law, has urged the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) to focus more on classification of movies rather than censorship or banning. The expert, who made the call in a…
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), the esteemed umbrella organization representing Nollywood actors, has recently announced the appointment of prominent business figure Kenneth Ifekudu as its National Patron. In an official statement released on Friday, AGN’s National President, Emeka Rollas,…
In the tranquility of Nigeria’s rivers, a silent epidemic rages, claiming the lives of countless citizens who seek only to reach their destinations safely. Recent tragedies have presented the urgency for a comprehensive response to the recurring boat accidents that…
The Nollywood community was engulfed in a wave of relief and gratitude on Wednesday night as the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) debunked rumors of the demise of popular actor Junior Pope Odonwodo, affectionately known as Jnr Pope. Earlier in…
The National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO) has indicated interest to partner with the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) on inclusion of at least 20 percent of cultural content in films produced in Nigeria. This agreement was reached…
By Omolola Dede Adeyanju As Nollywood mandate group celebrates the 2024 Economic Outlook, with a day Marathon, conference and various panel sessions, the Executive board have gone extra mile to reward table shakers in the film industry amongst which is…
