Nigeria Breaking News
Nollywood’s Hijack ’93 has claimed the No. 3 spot on Netflix’s global chart for most-watched English films this past week, with 7.3 million views. Now in the Top 10 across 61 countries, Hijack ’93 is the second Nigerian film to reach such a broad audience, following The Black Book, which charted in 69 countries. Directed …
Renowned Nigerian actor Dr. Patric Doyle has revealed that the Nigerian film industry achieved a significant milestone in 2024, securing 50.4% of box office revenue and surpassing foreign films. This achievement was highlighted at the 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS7), where industry leaders gathered to discuss the investment potential within Nigeria’s creative sector. Renowned …
Wunmi Toriola’s Queen Lateefah, produced and distributed by Cinemax, has become one of Nollywood’s top-grossing films of 2024 so far with N317 million in earnings. Since its release on September 27, the film has captivated audiences across Nigeria, driving sustained ticket sales and setting new records. Here’s a closer look at Queen Lateefah’s remarkable performance …
The Hollywood thriller Venom: The Last Dance has recently crossed the notable N100 million milestone in Nigerian cinemas, amassing a total of N123.6 million. The film made its debut in Nigeria with a strong N77 million, including earnings from its advanced screenings, and went on to add N117 million between October 25 and October 31, 2024. This performance …
Nile Cinemas has secured a historic partnership with His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, to manage Ojaja Cinemas in a project that aims to transform the Nigerian movie entertainment landscape. This alliance plans to launch 1,000 cinema screens across Nigeria over the next five years, beginning with locations in Ile-Ife, Akure, and Lagos. The …
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has received a significant injection of ₦50 billion from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), following a directive from President Bola Tinubu. This funding aims to enhance the student loan program and increase access to education for Nigerian students. In a statement, NELFUND’s Director of Corporate Communications, Oseyemi …
Music executive Don Jazzy has made a huge announcement as he appoints Tega Oghenejobo as President and COO of his record label, Mavin. In a post on his Instagram page, the highly respected music mogul noted how he is always praised for being able to spot and raise superstars, but he can proudly say the most …
Uriel Oputa is dishing out relationship advise, with regards to women who put a lot of effort into relationships that have no headway. The reality star spoke extensively about what men think about in relationships, and what motivates them to choose a lover in the first place. In her post, Uriel wrote; “”Sometimes, I really pity some women. …
Nigeria rapper Speed Darlington seems not to have learned from his mistake as he has threatened to deal with Grammy singer Burna Boy. Kemi Filani reported last week that Burna Boy filed a petition against Speed Darlington for alleged cyberstalking. The rapper was taken to Abuja where he was detained by the IRT team. Darlington’s mother …
Some colleagues of Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing have reacted following her unreserved apology to the Theater Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners of Nigeria TAMPAN. Kemi Filani reported that at an award ceremony in Canada to celebrate Yoruba actors and actresses, Nkechi Blessing knelt to acknowledge her errors to TAMPAN publicly. She sought the forgiveness of the leaders …