Breaking Free did a good job of bringing to life, an old story that has a lot of relevance and currency. With the Yahoo plus, drug pushing and ‘pant for Benz’ narratives among the millennials, the issue of ritual killing brings another dimension that we like to wish away, but still lives with us. Nigeria is replete with stories of unusual deaths and inexplicable wealth, making a mockery of hard-working people. The earlier we use narratives from movies like this to present life as collection of cause and effects, the better for us.
THE FANS INSPIRE US TO CONTINUE TELLING AFRICAN STORIES – MARY NJOKU
Exclusive Interview with Mary Njoku, CEO of ROK Studios
Mary Njoku, Desmond Elliot, Bolanle Ninalowo Party with Fans During “ROK ME” Tour in Lagos
Mary Njoku, CEO of ROK Studios, alongside Nollywood stars, Desmond Elliot, Bolanle Ninalowo, Chinedu Ikedieze and Efe Irele have just completed the ROK ME Lagos Tour. This comes after the stars have been on a whistlestop tour of South Africa, Zambia and the UK, connecting with fans and Nollywood lovers across Africa and the diaspora.
MR. Jane and Finch: The Man That Ran With His Heart
Mr. Jane and Finch, An Insider look at the 2018 Toronto Municipal Elections and the Man that Ran with his Heart.
MultiChoice Talent Factory Launches West Africa Academy
The launch of the Academy, expected to provide Africa’s next generation of film and television storytellers with a 12-month training programme, attracted commendation for MultiChoice by the Lagos State Government.
MultiChoice Welcomes 20 New Students to Its Talent Academy
The MultiChoice Talent Academy has announced twenty students who will undergo a fully funded year-long training programme for young people desirous of making careers in the film and television industry.
For Me, Connecting With my Roots is About the People- Ian Harnarine
All of my work stems from my own experience, or from the experiences that I've gleaned from listening to others.
Netflix Swoops on TIFF Selection ‘Lionheart’
Netflix has acquired worldwide rights to TIFF selection Lionheart.
Award Review: AMVCA 2018
Organisers of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards can pat themselves for a job well done for an admirable job organising the 6th version of the annual awards show.