In this edition of “Meet the Star,” a segment dedicated to spotlighting emerging talents in Nollywood, Anee Icha talks about her role in the recent movie “Casa De Novia,”  her advocacy for mental health, and her dream directors and actors she’ll love to work with.  In our previous feature, we caught up with Paul Nnadiekwe, who talked to us about his career in the film industry, from his roles in the AMVCA-nominated movie “Afamefuna,” and the upcoming “I Do Not Come To You By Chance,” and the unique experience of being born on a leap day. If you missed it, you can read it h ..read more

  Credit: Editi Effiong, Aham Ibeleme/Instagram Editi Effiong, the filmmaker behind “The Black Book,” has joined the US-based film and television production company, Zero Gravity Management. Known for producing popular films like “Up North” and “Fishbone,” Editi’s most recent work, “The Black Book,” debuted on Netflix, reaching the top 10 in over sixty countries and becoming the most-viewed English-language African film. “The Black Book” is also one of the most nominated films in this year’s AMVCAs. Sharing his excitement about the representation by Zero Gravity Management, Editi e ..read more

Tiwa Savage’s debut film, “Water & Garri,” is set to arrive on Prime Video on May 10th. The film tells the story of Aisha (Savage), an ambitious fashion designer, as she returns to her native home after 10 years away in the U.S., following a family bereavement. At home, things have changed—violence has escalated and tensions have been high. Directed by Meji Alabi, “Water and Garri” is a joint production between Unbound Studios and JM Films, with Comfort Emmanuel as the writer. The film also stars Mike Afolarin, Andrew Bunting, and Jemima Osunde. Tiwa Savage takes on a multifaceted role, n ..read more

Lovers of “Jenifa’s Diary,” gather around! The beloved series is getting a facelift and a new title: “Everybody Loves Jenifa.” Funke Akindele has teased the show’s return, slated to premiere in December. “Jenifa’s Diary” is a television comedy series, created by Funke Akindele in 2015. The series is part of the Jenifa franchise, based on a naive and funny character of the same name. The franchise began in 2008 with the first instalment and a sequel, “Return of Jenifa,” in 2011. The franchise also spawned spin-offs like “Aiyetoro Town” (2019, 18 episodes) set in Jenifa’s village, and “Jenifa o ..read more

Credit: Genoveva Umeh/Instagram The Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, presented by Multichoice Nigeria and Africa Magic, is gearing up for its tenth edition scheduled to be held on the 11th of May. The award this year comes with a few sweeping changes. The award categories have been streamlined from 33 to 27, and the performance awards were revised and are now under the categories of Best Actor or Best Actress in Leading or Supporting roles. Unlike previous years, the winners of these categories will be determined by the jury, not the public. This change does not eliminate the significance ..read more

Nollywood star Timini Egbuson always looks dapper, today is no different in this Kandi set designed by Ejiro Amos-Tafiri. The renowned designer is known for her timeless pieces and craftsmanship when creating his outfits. The outfit, a perfect blend of elegance and modern flair, showcased his impeccable fashion sense. Styled by David Yomo, he rocked the black embroidered set which consists of wide-cut pants and a sweater which perfectly flattered his silhouette. He paired this outfit with Chelsea boots and opted for beaded pieces for his accessories.   View this post on Instagram   ..read more

The biographical film “Funmilayo Ransome Kuti” by Bolanle Austen-Peters is set to be released into cinemas on May 17th. The film follows the life story of the late Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, a renowned Nigerian educator, political campaigner, women’s rights activist and the mother of Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti. It explores her days at Abeokuta Grammar School, her marriage to Isreal Ransome-Kuti and her revolutionary fight against colonialism and patriarchy through the creation of the Abeokuta’s Women’s Union. Written by Tunde Babalola and directed by Bolane Austen-Peters, the film stars Kehinde ..read more

Photo Credit: Tana Adelana/Instagram On March 24, Multichoice Nigeria and Africa Magic announced the nominees of the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. This prestigious annual award celebrates outstanding achievements across television, film, entertainment and now in digital content creation throughout Nollywood and the broader African content landscape. Movies like “Over The Bridge,” “Mami Wata” and “Breath Of Life” emerged as frontrunners among the nominated movies. The AMVCAs is one of the biggest awards events on the continent. This year, just like the years before ..read more

Ahead of the premiere of her debut film, “Water & Garri,” on May 10, Tiwa Savage was on NewsLive Prime on ABC News where she spoke with Maggie Rulls about the film and how she created the soundtrack for the film. She also talks about her love for acting, the creative process involved in making the film, and more about her character, Aisha, a fashion designer. “Water & Garri,” produced by Tiwa Savage herself, tells the story of Aisha (portrayed by Tiwa), an ambitious fashion designer, who returns to her native home after 10 years away in the U.S. following a family tragedy. As she grap ..read more

“Dust To Dreams,” a short film by producer Mo Abudu and director Idris Elba, is getting ready for post-production. A collaboration between EbonyLife Films and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) through its Creative Africa Nexus (Canex), “Dust To Dreams” follows the relationship between a mother and her teenage daughter as she meets her father for the first time. It features Nollywood stars including Nse Ikpe-Etim, Eku Edewor, Atlanta Bridget Johnson, former Nigerian Idol contestant Constance Olatunde, and British singer, Seal. Mo Abudu and Nse Ikpe Etim have both ..read more