Matthew Perry, the actor renowned for his iconic portrayal of Chandler Bing in the 1990s hit U.S. television series “Friends” and known for candidly sharing his battle with substance abuse in his 2022 memoir, has tragically passed away at the age of 54. The news of his demise was conveyed through a statement posted on Read More…
TV & Film
Lagos State allocates N4.64 billion for tourist site upgrades and unveils $100 million Lagos Film City
The Lagos State Government has earmarked N4.64 billion to enhance tourist sites in the state in the current year. Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, made this announcement during the groundbreaking ceremony for the $100 million Lagos Film City in Ejinrin-Epe. Benson-Awoyinka highlighted that several tourist sites, including the J.Randle Centre Read More…
Actors Guild launches “On-screen” magazine for industry awareness
During AGN’s pre-International Festival cocktail event in Lagos, the National President, Dr. Emeka Rollas, announced the unveiling of an online magazine titled “On-screen.” The primary objective of this magazine is to generate visual awareness for actors throughout Nigeria and educate the public about the roles actors play within the industry. The cover page of the Read More…
Sanwo-Olu reiterates support for Africa Movie Academy Awards
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed his dedication to the success of the 19th Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). The announcement came through a statement signed by Tony Anih, the Chief Operating Officer of AMAA. The prestigious continental film awards ceremony is set to take place on October 29 at the Marriot Hotel Read More…
‘A Sunday Affair’ – A messy love triangle drama with mixed results
“A Sunday Affair” is a film that’s best described as a mixed bag. It embraces chaos in its storytelling, which can be both its charm and its downfall. The narrative revolves around a web of infidelity and complex relationships, where cheating is the central theme, and moral dilemmas take a back seat. This approach adds Read More…
Real Housewives of Lagos Season 2: More Glamour, More Drama!
Showmax, the prominent online movie streaming platform, has announced the eagerly awaited premiere of the second season of the highly popular reality TV series, “The Real Housewives of Lagos,” slated for September 29. Ibukun Oluwafunmi, the Public Relations and Communications Associate at ID Africa Marketing Agency, unveiled this exciting news in a press release issued Read More…
IOM asks filmmakers to fight human trafficking creatively
Mr. Laurent De Boeck, Chief of Mission at the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Nigeria, has called upon filmmakers to consistently place creativity at the forefront of their efforts to combat human trafficking. Speaking at the conclusion of IOM Nigeria’s 2023 Short Film Contest on ‘Combating Human Trafficking’ in Abuja on Monday, De Boeck emphasised Read More…
Warrior’s Odyssey Unveiled: ‘Jagun Jagun’ – A Cinematic Journey into Yoruba Valour and Mystique
Nollywood, one of the world’s most active filmmaking industries, churns out hundreds, sometimes thousands, of films each year from the West African country. These films are produced in both English and non-English languages. “Jagun Jagun,” an indigenous war epic, exemplifies the vibrancy of Yoruba-language cinema—a subset of Nollywood rooted in Nigeria’s Western region. It’s now Read More…
LASTMA bans use of uniforms, kits by film and skit makers
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has banned the use of its uniforms, kits, and other accoutrements by film and skit makers. The General Manager of LASTMA, Bolaji Oreagba, said the ban was necessary after he saw a fully kitted actress with a LASTMA uniform in a Yoruba film titled “Gbogbo Lowo.” Oreagba said Read More…
“All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White”: A Fearless Journey on a path most feared
“All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White” is a courageous film that fearlessly confronts Nigeria’s rigid and harsh stance against homosexuality. Set in the bustling metropolis of present-day Lagos, the movie boldly addresses the reality that being part of the LGBTQIA+ community in Nigeria means living in constant fear and hiding Read More…