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23 Jan
Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African entertainment company Kugali proudly announce the upcoming release of the original six-part animated series, "Iwájú," exclusively streaming on Disney+ starting February 28, 2024. A sneak peek with captivating images is now available for viewers. While the series debuts on February 28 in the US, release details for other regions,…
21 Jan
Bamgbola Aliu Adekunle one of Nigeria's foremost movie producers and the man at the helms of affairs at Extron Signal International has carried on from where he left off in 2023, kicking off the new year on a winning note.
20 Jan
The battle for Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has begun, as the organisers, MultiChoice Nigeria and Africa Magic called on all film makers from across the African continent to submit their movies and films publicly exhibited or broadcast for the 10th edition of the award ceremony.
19 Jan
Netflix is set to launch the live-action version of the beloved anime, Avatar: The Last Airbender, on February 22, 2024. The cast boasts a mix of familiar names such as Mark Hamill and Mae Whitman, along with rising stars like Gordon Cormier (taking on the role of Avatar Aang), Dallas Liu (Prince Zuko), and Kiawentiio…
14 Jan
Since 1986, the Berlin International Film Festival, aka Berlinale, has awarded the Berlinale Camera to honour personalities and institutions who have made a special contribution to filmmaking and with whom the festival feels closely connected.
11 Jan
In a groundbreaking initiative, Nigerian international multiple award-winning filmmaker, Ike Nnaebue, has taken the age-long Igbo apprenticeship system to the international stage with his filmmaking apprenticeship programme. The acclaimed Nigerian filmmaker Ike Nnaebue's Apprentice Filmmakers have joined forces with film students from Bournemouth University, England, and the Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF, Germany, in an…
5 Jan
Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ is Nollywood's highest grossing film ever made, crossing the #1B mark less than a month since its release. Here are the records broken and also created in the process, by Funke Akindele’s biggest project yet. Nollywood's Highest Ever Grossing Film: Just fourteen days after its release, the film already…
2 Jan
Nollywood actor and producer, Femi Adebayo, has announced his first 2024 project, 'Seven Doors,'  to be release sometimes in the new year. The 'Jagun-Jagun' producer disclosed this In an exclusive interview on Channels Television's 'The Morning Brief' on New Year's Day, Adebayo shared insights into his new film, revealing that the movie, currently in the…
29 Dec
Filmmaker and Media Broadcaster, Norman Busigu is set to take latest Docu-Film on Nigeria’s Bright Future to the United State of America (USA), expanding his global reach by tapping into the buzzing international market, particularly, of American media platforms, creative hubs and academic institutions to amplify his work from Africa and to help spark bigger…
28 Dec
The 1992 film "Sarafina" stands as a poignant portrayal of the struggles against apartheid in South Africa. Directed by Darrell Roodt and written by Mbongeni Ngema, this cinematic masterpiece features a stellar cast that brings to life the harsh realities of the era. Each actor delivers a powerhouse performance, breathing life into characters that reflect…
28 Dec
Sarafina is a 1992 South African musical drama film written and directed by Mbongeni Ngema. The film is set in Soweto, South Africa, in the 1970s during the apartheid era. It tells the story of a group of black high school students who rebel against the Afrikaans Medium Decree, which requires them to be taught…
28 Dec
The recent passing of Mbongeni Ngema, the South African playwright and director whose "Sarafina!" became a global anthem against apartheid, has reignited the film's powerful message and enduring legacy. Released in 1992, "Sarafina!" wasn't just a movie; it was a roar of defiance, a vibrant tapestry woven from song, dance, and raw emotion that captured…

Guardian Life

10 hours ago
Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade, has debunked a claim credited to her that she was not getting awards because she refused to give in to sexual demands from organisers. “So yall gonna start creating false stories every time you get bored; SMH, stupidity at its peak, very unintelligent write-up," Yemi Alade said in an Instagram reel…
10 hours ago
The Bidens' dogs grabbed headlines with their bad behavior, but "First Feline" Willow is getting a book all to herself.
10 hours ago
American Musician, Taylor Swift, has joined the club of world billionaires, according to Hurun’s world richest people's list. The report revealed that “At 34, Taylor Swift joins the billionaire club with US$1.2 billion, not from typical celebrity side hustles, but uniquely through her music. "Over half her fortune stems from royalties and touring, including US$190…
11 hours ago
Beyonce has been a showbiz fixture for nearly three decades, shapeshifting from girl group lead and pop empress to Hollywood actor and business mogul.
12 hours ago
Mumbai has dethroned Beijing as the billionaire capital of Asia, according to the latest global rich list by Hurun Research Institute. The institute revealed that Mumbai now boasts 92 billionaires, surpassing Beijing’s 91, and marking the first time India’s bustling financial hub has secured the top spot in the continent. This rating places Mumbai third…

Music

20 hours ago
Audio streaming platform, Spotify has revealed that Gen Z are now turning to streaming platforms for a modern way of worship.
21 hours ago
Singer, Akinsanya Hammed. Aka SpiceBoy, has said his new single song, Grace, is inspired by the challenges he has experienced in life. He told journalist during press conference in lagos. “My life story inspired my song, Grace,” he said in an interview with The Gardian. “The kind of life my parents and I led before…
23 Mar
Barely three weeks ago, Korede Bello returned with a two-track release, one of which was the Minding My Business duet with his former label boss, Don Jazzy.
22 Mar
Popular singer, David Adedeji Adeleke, also known as Davido, has agreed to settle the breach of contract suit filed against him at the High Court of Delta State Effurun by the Amaju Pinnick-led Brownhill Investment Company Limited out of court.
22 Mar
Gospel singer, songwriter, and impactful worshipper, Joy Ezeh, has unveiled her latest work, titled 'I am Healed'.

Film

12 Mar
Nigerian actress Rita Dominic has disclosed that she took a caregiver job in the United Kingdom after taking a break from her acting career in Nigeria. Dominic, who graced the screen with her captivating performances, said she took a step back from her rising acting career to deal with personal challenges between 2001 and 2002.…
11 Mar
From Ryan Gosling's show-stopping "I'm Just Ken" to a naked John Cena coming to the stage, there were several stand-out moments at the 96th Oscars in Hollywood on Sunday. Here are some of the most memorable things that happened on Tinseltown's glitziest evening: John Cena naked As he readied to introduce the award for best…
11 Mar
Here are the winners in key categories for the 96th Academy Awards, which were handed out in Hollywood on Sunday. Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" was the big winner of the night with seven awards, while "Poor Things" -- a female take on the Frankenstein story -- won four. Best picture: "Oppenheimer" Best director: Christopher Nolan, "Oppenheimer"…
11 Mar
"Oppenheimer" swept the board on Sunday at the Oscars, Hollywood's biggest night of the year, with seven awards including best picture and best director, crowning a triumphant year for filmmaker Christopher Nolan. Nolan's masterful drama about the father of the atomic bomb, half of last summer's massive "Barbenheimer" phenomenon, also bagged acting prizes for lead…
10 Mar
With Saro return from the dead to accomplish a single task and Kuranga standing on the way of the son of Bashorun of Oyo, Anikulapo: Rise of the Specter has showing the deep root of greed, ambition, power play, manipulation, love and betrayal.