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By Tobi Olaiya, USA. As much as possible, I’ve tried to exclude spoilers below. TL; DR: go watch Everybody Loves Jenifa. It deserves your time and attention and beyond the comic relief, Funke Akindele addresses important issues from drug abuse to domestic violence. Funke Akindele’s Jenifa has been a phenomenon for almost two decades. I…
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Nollywood is evolving, and it requires an extensive distribution system thatcan handle its sporadic expansion. The informal economic structure thatthe comprador bourgeoisie operated for the last fifteen years can no longersustain media distribution and film circulation in the industry. Nollywoodfilms have become global commodities: they are now available anywherethere is internet in the world, thanks…
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Yinka Ogun is a distinguished Nigerian Screenwriter and filmmaker, and the current President of the Screen Writers Guild of Nigeria, who has made significant contributions to Nigeria’s television and film industry through his work as a creator, co-creator, and script consultant. His impressive portfolio includes creating several successful television series such as ‘Tinsel’, ‘Dear Mother’,…
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Call for Panelists !!! The 9th Annual Lagos Studies Association Conference Conference Theme: Continuities and Discontinuities in African Studies Date: June 17-21, 2025 Format: Hybrid (In Person, University of Lagos/Zoom) Abstract Deadline: January 1, 2025. Panel Organizers & Chair: Kolawole Olaiya, Anderson University, Anderson, South Carolina (Email: kolaiya@andersonuniversity.edu) and Adeshina Afolayan, University of Ibadan, Ibadan…
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‘The Stolen Shrine’ goes on stage as the 13th Convocation Play of Adekunle Ajasin University on Monday 9, 2024. ‘The Stolen Shrine’ is set in the traditional Yoruba Kingdom of Ajelokun. The play chronicles the issues of greed, betrayal, and the consequences of breaking a sacred covenant. The kingdom, favoured by the goddess of Aje…
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Kenneth Gyang is a prominent figure among Nigeria’s new generation of innovative filmmakers, who has earned international acclaim through his diverse body of work. His career encompasses both independent cinema and mainstream success, and his films have been featured at prestigious festivals, including the New York African Film Festival and Carthage Film Festival. Gyang’s breakthrough…
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D soup is ready!!!….with all d condiment and ingredients. Maggi and salt dey there sef!!! Here comes a super duper movie, a deafening Thriller spiced with exciting humour erupt when all dangerous attempts at cutting corners go wrong. Get enlightened!!! Get entertained!!! Watch ALÁTÌLEHIN PREMIERES ON APATA TV ON YOUTUBE
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Kenneth Gyang is a prominent figure among Nigeria’s new generation of innovative filmmakers, who has earned international acclaim through his diverse body of work. His career encompasses both independent cinema and mainstream success, and his films have been featured at prestigious festivals, including the New York African Film Festival and Carthage Film Festival. Gyang’s breakthrough…
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Sometimes your closest friend can be your biggest enemy. Find out more in this latest Yoruba movie Drama Ore Wa. Showing Next on ApataTV PREMIERES ON APATA TV ON YOUTUBE ON TH 12th NOVEMBER 2024
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Dr. Olayiwola Olasunkanmi Razaq, (a.k.a. OJOPAGOGO), is a Nigerian actor, filmmaker, dancer, and drummer. Born in Iseyin, Oyo State, he started acting at a young age. His closeness to his rich cultural background while growing up exposed him to values that shaped his vision, personal, and professional life. A talented man with multiple skills, he…
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