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  • Published on May 16, 2025

    Ghanaians React to the Death of Actress Monalisa Stephen

    According to a report by GhanaWeb on Thursday, 15th May, 2025, Nigerian actress and social media influencer, Monalisa Stephen, has sadly passed away in Lagos. Reports say she died after dealing with serious health issues related to low blood sugar and …

    Source: Ghlagatin - Pending
  • Published on May 20, 2025

    Nollywood advocacy series, ‘The Boy Child’s Life’ premieres in FCT

    ‘The Boy Child’s Life’, a Nollywood series that depicts everyday deprivations, abuse, exploitations and other challenges the boy child faces, has premiered in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that filmmakers, …

    Source: Daily Trust - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 16, 2025

    Cannes Showcases Africa’s Film Future

    African cinema has arrived in Cannes determined to blaze its own trail amid signs of a slowdown in investment across the continent from the world’s leading streamers. Leading the way is Akinola Davies Jr.’s drama My Father’s Shadow, an Un Certain Regard …

    Source: The Hollywood Reporter - California - Neutral
  • Published on May 16, 2025

    “This is what they call perfection” – Actress Lilian Afegbai dazzles in emeralds at Cannes Film Festival in France

    Nollywood actress Lilian Afegbai was exuding royalty as she attended the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. The Cannes Film Festival, which started on May 13th and will end on May 24th, is a globally prestigious event renowned for its impact on the …

    Source: Kemi Filani News - Pending
  • Published on May 16, 2025

    Paul Mescal, Bono, dresscode... 10 things to watch out for at Cannes Film Festival

    1. Paul Mescal The History of Sound competes for the top prize at Cannes, the Palme d'Or.  It stars Paul Mescal  and The Crown’s Josh O’Connor in a drama set during World War I, which has already been drawing buzz ahead of its festival debut. The film …

    Source: Irish Examiner - Neutral
  • Published on May 16, 2025

    Nworah steals AMVCA 11 spotlight with top M-Net award

    By Zika Bobby In another recognition of her ingenious contributions to African films, Nollywood powerhouse, Chinenye  Nworah clinched the Best Scripted M-Net Original award at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for her romantic series, ‘ …

    Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 15, 2025

    Actress Monalisa Stephen passes away

    Nigerian actress and content creator, Monalisa Stephen, has died in Lagos after reportedly battling complications related to low blood sugar and internal bleeding. The news of her passing was made public on Wednesday through an emotional post by Seun …

    Source: GhanaWeb - Neutral
  • Published on May 15, 2025

    With 'My Father's Shadow,' a Pair of Nigerian Brothers Is Making Cannes History

    For Wale Davies, the events of June 1993 in Nigeria and their aftermath can be distilled and split into two significant parts. "The collective groan of a nation on June 12 (the day a much-awaited presidential election was forcibly annulled) and the …

    Source: OkayAfrica - Neutral
  • Published on May 15, 2025

    Cannes 2025: What Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound and other Indian films are all about

    The five films that are being screened at the ongoing Cannes film festival reflect vastly different worlds of Indian cinema. They include the story of two small-town friends chasing police jobs (Homebound), a spiritual reckoning through injury (A Doll Made …

    Source: The Federal - Pending
  • Published on May 19, 2025

    Quickteller, Verve Celebrate African Storytelling at 11th AMVCA

    Quickteller, leading digital payments platform powered by Interswitch, and Verve, Africa’s foremost payment cards and digital tokens brand, proudly celebrated the richness of African storytelling at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), …

    Source: Biz Watch Nigeria - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 15, 2025

    Nigerian Breweries Powers The 2025 Amvca, Celebrating African Cinema, Cultu

    Nigerian Breweries made a powerful statement at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), held from May 7 to 10, by powering the event through every touchpoint. As Nigeria’s largest brewing company, it showcased its commitment to elevating …

    Source: The Nigerian Voice - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 18, 2025

    I’m not under pressure to outdo Lisabi — Lateef Adedimeji

    Following the success of his film Lisabi at the recently held Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, where it won Best Indigenous Language Movie and two other awards, actor and producer, Lateef Adedimeji, has opened up about what’s next for him, and how he …

    Source: OG TV - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on May 19, 2025

    Must be a hardworking stud  

    A story that was trending in Nigeria at the weekend, of a young man who impregnated nineteen different women at an Abuja estate, reminded me of the five-star American General Douglas MacArthur, whose biography I read long ago in secondary school. As …

    Source: This Day - Pro-Government
  • Published on May 19, 2025

    “She must have a focused husband or is an understanding wife” – Netizens slam Ayo Makun over his birthday tribute to his ...

    Social media users have slammed Nigerian comedian and actor Ayo Makun over his shading birthday message to his brother, Yomi Casual’s wife she marks birthday today, May 19th, 2025. Kemi Filani reported that the famous comedian had shared photos of the …

    Source: Kemi Filani News - Pending
  • Published on May 19, 2025

    Toyosi Etim-Effiong joins Global Voices at NIFS Cannes 2025 to spotlight Nollywood

    On May 19, 2025, Nigeria’s media powerhouse, Toyosi Etim-Effiong, will take the stage in Cannes, France, as a panelist at the Nigerian International Film and TV Summit (NIFS). Founded by leading film and television executive, Ijeoma Onah, the high-level …

    Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 19, 2025

    My Father’s Shadow

    A bold new voice is born with this story of a dad and his two sons set over a single day in Nigeria as it teeters on the edge of a coup. Nigerian-British filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr taps into universal feelings – of wide-eyed childhood discovery, parental …

    Source: Time Out - Neutral
  • Published on May 18, 2025

    Song Of A Bandit, By Wole Olaoye

    To clear the cobweb of misattribution, let it be known that this piece was not inspired by the 2003 South Korean film, “Song of the bandits”, a captivating South Korean action period drama set against the backdrop of the 1920s during the Japanese …

    Source: News Diary Online - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 17, 2025

    Juliet Ibrahim Bags Degree, Reflects On Sacrificing Her Studies For Family

    Ghanaian actress and filmmaker Juliet Ibrahim has proudly marked a major personal achievement—earning her first academic degree. The celebrated screen star announced that she has graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing …

    Source: Information Nigeria - Neutral
  • Published on May 18, 2025

    Kate Henshaw: Beauty, Talent, And Timeless Grace In Nollywood

    In an industry known for its fast turnover and fleeting fame, very few stars manage to remain relevant, admired, and influential across decades. One woman who has defied time, not only in her physical appearance but in her career relevance and character, …

    Source: The Nigerian Voice - Indeterminate

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