“Jeta Amata hails from a long line of family filmmakers (Ifoghale Amata, Zack Amata and Fred Amata), therefore he is a natural when it comes to the film industry. Jeta, is perhaps most well known for such films as “The Amazing Grace”, “Alexa Affair” and “Mary Slessor,” is a respected[...]
On March 15th, 2013, African film practitioners gathered in the South-Eastern country of Malawi with a special guest, Joyce Banda (President of Malawi), to announce and celebrate the 2013 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) nominees. Nominated and each leading in six categories at the AMAAs are Ghanaian-Nigerian Actress & Producer[...]
An experimental short-form dramedy about a webcam, siblings, high heels, hidden cameras – and getting rid of your older brother’s obnoxious girlfriend. CAST Ivie Okujaye Chris Attoh Eku Edewor OC Ukeje Vanessa Kanu Victor Godfrey Written and Directed by Victor Sanchez Aghahowa Produced by TatafoHQ and The WongFaeHong Prod. Co.[...]
“LOOP is a story about twin sisters – Jenny and Julia who scheme a deceptive plot to help one of them “Jenny” to travel out of town for an interview against the wishes of her husband. According to the plan, Julia was supposed to fill in for Jenny — her[...]
“Phyllis is a moving and atmospheric portrait of a ‘psychic’ vampire, a woman obsessed with synthetic Nollywood dramas, that lives alone in Lagos, Nigeria. The central idea of this short experimental film is the practise and significance of wig-wearing in Nollywood film; a practise the director has invested with deeper[...]
On Saturday March 9th, 2013, what is being dubbed “Africa’s Oscars”, Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCA), made its inaugural debut in Lagos, Nigeria at the Eko Hotel. The event boasted an exciting, live, one-hour red carpet pre-show showcasing the Crème de la Crème of Africa’s film and televiison industries;[...]
Tunde Kelani releases a musical work’Yoruba E Ronu’ adapted from Hubert Ogunde’s ‘Yoruba Ronu’ composed forty years ago. For Ladybrille’s feature on Tunde Kelani, click here. “Tunde Kelani holds a Diploma in the Art and Technique of Filmmaking from the London International Film School, London. After many years in the[...]
“Adams Apples is a 10 chapter cinema movie series created and directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso and produced by Ken Attoh. It is set in the hustle and bustle of the city of Accra and its suburbs with glimpses of the exciting metropolis of London. The movie follows the lives of[...]
For our readers looking for some entertaining Nollywood (Nigeria, second largest film producing industry in the world) and possibly Gollywood (Ghana) movies this holiday season, here are our top five online destinations to enjoy Nollywood films, hassle free and with limited commercials. 1. NDANI TV – Usually not a movie[...]
Mr. & Mrs. is a powerful screenplay that captures the lives of two couples and the complexities of their relationships. Couple #1 Mr. & Mrs. Abah are very affluent and seem to have it all except, Mr. Abah is particularly ashamed of his wife’s “wretched” background. Although Mrs. Abah is[...]
Successful and highly sought after actress Funke Akindele sits with Dudu-Afric-Ah for an uncut interview. She discusses her break into Nollywood and her career so far. Enjoy. Photo: Edee Beau
We have seen pictures. Now watch Nolllywood star Funke Akindele’s wedding to Kehinde Adeola Oloyede.
Starring Nollywood superstar actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Van Vicker, Wil Johnson (Adulthood, In a Better World, Pimp), Vincent Regan (Clash of the Titans, 300, Troy) and Alison Caroll (The Kids, Doghouse, Lara Croft model). Written, directed and produced by Nigerian born, UK based wri/dir Christian Ashaiku AMINA is a deeply emotional[...]
The Africa Movie Academy Awards took place this past weekend at Nigeria’s Eko Hotel & Suites in Victoria Island. The event was hosted by Ladybrille Man of the Month alumni Jimmy Jean-Louis. Watch the event captured by IROKOTV. AMAA Winners Best Actor in a Leading Role Majid Michel – Somewhere[...]