In Nigeria, like any other country, entertainment comes in different forms like music, dance, or drama, through which culture is projected and preserved. Just as the Father of Modern Nigerian Theatre, Hubert Ogunde, contributed to the birth and growth of Nigerian folk opera and its advancement, Kola Ogunmola was one of the early dramatists whose […]
The now-talked-about professional movie industry, which some considered a pleasure or at most a career, was once taken as a calling, ministry and tool to address societal menace by the pioneers of Nigerian theatre who laid the foundation for modern dramatic arts in the mid-20th century. Some of the names that cannot skip the lips […]
Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ini Edo has shared an emotional video on her official Instagram page, pleading for her film to be allowed to air in cinemas. Edo appealed to the public and movie regulators amid rising concerns over her new movie titled ‘A Very Dirty Christmas,’ which is set to hit the cinemas, […]
The 2025 edition, themed “Rhythms of the Continent: The Afrobeats Film Movement,” will celebrate the link between African music and cinema. AFRIFF founder Chioma Ude said the goal is to highlight the importance of African music in storytelling. Directed by Asurf Oluseyi, 3 Cold Dishes follows trafficked girls seeking revenge on their abductors. The film […]