New Trailer Alert: Ladi Akinyosoye's 'Lockdown'

Olumo Rock Pictures, the producers of the movie 'Lockdown' released the trailer for the movie,Directed by Ladi Akinyosoye, Produced by Labake Akinyosoye,  it stars Beverly Naya, Linda Ejiofor, Kalu Ikeagwu, Dele Odule, Harry Dorgu, Tunbosun Aiyedehin, Tomi Fabamigbe,  Bucci Franklin, Kelechi Udegbe, Jude Chukwuka, e.t.c.
Lockdown follows the story of a group of people trapped in a heist at the Quarterly Bank of Commerce by a criminal gang determined to open the vault before daybreak.
The movie will be released nationwide in Nigeria from the 20th of September.

 

New Trailer Alert: Uru Eke's 'For Old Times Sake'

Chime for Art Foundation and RED TV has released the official trailer for their upcoming film 'For Old Times Sake', Produced by Uru Eke, Directed by Moses Inwang, Screenplay by Alexandra Kure 'Ave Hul', the movie stars Uru Eke, Femi Branch, Eucharia Anunobi, Chris Okagbue, Anthony Monjaro, Oluwatosin 'Xtreme' Kupoluyi and others.
Andrew, a dance teacher is struggling to keep his dance studio afloat. Along comes Catherine, who enrols for some of his classes but. brings along a lot of baggage. He is prepositioned by. Catherine's husband to begin an illicit affair with her for a fee. Andrew is torn between accepting the offer or listening to his conscience that. tells him not too.
Love, Dance and Treachery, which will triumph?
Watch the trailer below;

New Trailer Alert: Niyi Akinmolayan's 'The Setup'

The producers of the movie 'The Setup' has released the trailer, the movie was Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, Written by Chinaza Onuzo (The Arbitration, The Wedding Party 2, New Money and Up North). It stars Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Jim Iyke, Kehinde Bankole, Tina Mba, Joke Silva, Ayoola Ayolola, Marie Humbert, Damilare Kuku, Wendy Lawal, Uzor Arukwe, e.t.c.
'The Setup' is the story of Chike (Adesua Etomi-Wellington) young drug smuggler who gets more than she bargains for and is drawn into a web of deceit when she is hired by a socialite (Jim Iyke) to assists with his scheme to marry a wealthy heiress (Dakore Egbuson-Akande).
The movie will hit cinemas nationwide in Nigeria from August 9th.
Watch the trailer below:

Abuja International Film Festival now accepting 2019 entries

The organisers of the Abuja International Film Festival are now accepting entries for the 16th Edition holding in 2019.

If you have Feature films, short films, documentary or Animation, entries are open from the 22nd of June to the 22nd of August 2019.

Submit your films through: 

https://filmfreeway.com/ABUJAINTERNATIONALFILMFESTIVAL

New Short Film Alert: Emeka Chukwuleta's 'Sticks and Love'

Emeka Chukwuleta released his short film titled 'Sticks and Love' to celebrate Father's Day 2019. Written and Directed by Emeka Chukwuleta, Produced by Ozioko Lilian Ginika and Priye Diri, It stars Stan Nze, Ezekiel Ibanga, Rita Edward, Uyoyou Adia and Zainab Paul.
Watch the movie below:

New Trailer Alert: Ifeoma Chukwuogo's Series 'Under'

Fizzy K Pictures has released the trailer for the highly anticipated series 'UNDER', Created, Produced and Directed by Ifeoma Chukwuogo for Fizzy K Pictures, Written by Ifeoma Chukwuogo and Ademola Soares, Edited by Ifeoma Chukwuogo and Emeka Chukwuleta, Director of Photography Idowu Adedapo, Edited by  it stars Tope Tedela, Efa Iwara, Kunle Coker, Gabrielle Omozele, Rita Edwards, Yemi Sodimu, Chioma Nwosu, Christian Paul, Ijeoma Grace Agu and Ebenezer Eno.
'UNDER' is about Gift a naive young women down on her luck. She works as a domestic help but hopes for more. An accidental murder she commits in self-defence leads her cross paths with Nonso, a mid-level member of a kidnapping syndicate. Friendship and attraction grows as they continue to lead their separate lives making desperate decisions along the way in a bid to survive.
Under explores themes of survival, good vs evil, friendship, love and the justifications individuals hold on to in their decisions to shun morality and embrace survival.

 

Submission now. open. for BON Awards 2019

The organisers of the Best of Nollywood Awards (BON) are now receiving entries for the 2019 edition of the award, Submission closes on the 10th of July 2019.
You can submit online via https://filmfreeway.com/bestofnollywoodawards
Or Submit 5 copies of DVDs to any of these locations near you;
BON: 4/6 Tomoloju Estate Ogba, Lagos State.
Laughter Incon: 1 Dele Ogunbowale Crescent, Ikate, Behind Wakanow, Lekki,  Lagos State.
Bobby's Historita Place: 1 Bobby Benson Lane, by Lagos State Ferry Terminal, Ebute Ikorodu,  Lagos State.
Surulere: 95 Bode Thomas Road,  Surulere, Lagos State.
Yaba: 85 St Finbarrs Road, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos State.
Asaba:  Delta State Multidoor Court House, High Courth Complex, Beside Cenotaph, High Courth Road off Okpanam Road, Asaba, Delta State.
Abuja: Viewpoint Luxury, 10 Angas way, Fepa Quarters Karu Site.
Kaduna: Afrinet Bluebreeze Cinema, Maigero
Ibadan: Manchy Automobile Services, New Akala Express Way, Beside Forte Oil Filling Station, Oyo State.
For enquiries: Call ; 09060006185 or 08027764847

Zanzibar International Film Festival 22nd Edition holds from 6th - 11th of July 2019

The Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) is East Africa's Largest film and arts festival, exhibiting the latest and best films and promoting film talents from across the African Continent, the Dhow Countries and beyond.
For its 22nd Edition the festival is delighted to announce the new heads, influential South Africa film duo Faith Isiakpere the new CEO, and Firdoze Bulbulia, the Festival Director. They are leading the festival in a new direction under this year's theme 'New Dawn' and will add new and exciting elements tot he programme. They are keen for ZIFF to. be a space for learning and exchange,  under the motto 'each one, teach one' ensuring that it continues th act as a flagship for filmmakers in East Africa. In line with this they have worked throughout the year to train 64 local filmmakers who will showcase their short films at the opening of the festival.
This year the festival received over 3400 entries from over 135 countries. These entries are being watched and selected by a curatorial team made up. of. 26 film professionals from. across the world. The rigorous process ensured that a wide range of fiction features films, animations, documentaries and short films are included in the programme.
Key stands for 2019 will include, Sail by Dhow - celebrating Zanzibar's importance among the. Dhow countries; Hidden Doors - will draw inspiration from the beautiful and iconic Zanzibar doors and will include. a series of pop-up arts. and film events located behind doors in Stone town; Africa Animated - will bring a variety of animation styles from across the Dhow and the African continent to the big screen: A focus on Pan-Africanism, will celebrate Pan-Afrcanism ideas. within the creative industries, this will be reflected in the South African phrase. of Ubuntu - I am because you are - and the interconnectedness of the pasts and futures of the African continent and the diaspora.
Films in Competition include;
Feature Films
Subira  - Directed by Sippy Chadha - Kenya (this will be the opening Film)
10 Days before the Wedding - Directed by Ama Gamal - Yamen
Fatwa - Directed by Mahmoud Ben Mahmoud - Tunusia
Indigo - Directed by Selma Bargach - Morocco
Sema - Directed by Timoth Conrad Kachumia - Tanzania
Dema - Directed. by Ussi Haji - Tanzania
Mabata Bata - Directed b y Sol de Carvalho - Mozambique
I won't Bear no More - Directed by Abraham Gezahegne - Ethiopia
Expelling Directed by Geng Changqing - China
The Lift Boy - Directed by Jonathan. Augustin - India
The Skier -  Directed b y. Fereydoun. Najafi -  Iran
Oga Bolaji - Directed by Kayode Kasum. - Nigeria
Fan of Amoory - Directed by Amer Salmeen Al Murry - UAE

Short Films
Nada - Directed by Adel Ahmed Yehia - Egypt
Mirabel - Directed by Judith Audu - Nigeria
Facing North - Directed by Tukei Muhumza - Uganda
Drowning in Sands - Directed by Lucy Provan - Sudan
Twinkle Power to Change - Directed by Aftab Abbasi - Pakistan
Hello Rain - Directed by C.J. Obasi - Nigeria
Sega - Directed by Idil Ibrahim - Senegal
Didi & Boodi - A Cloudy Day and A Little Cheat - Directed by Mona Abdollah Shahi - Iran
Please Frog, just one sip - Directed by Diek Grobler - South Africa
Greed - Directed by Chiguer Marwan - Morocco
Choices - Directed byStephen Shima Iosun - Nigeria
Empty View - Directed by Ali Are Ghanatnowi - Iran
Caged - Directed by Stanslaus Manthi - Kenya
The Fox - Directed by Sadegh Javadi Nikjeh- Iran
My Country - Directed by Diek Grobler - South Africa
When - Directed by Tafadzwa Tarumbwa - Zimbabwe

Documentaries
A City and The Lost Art of Happiness - Directed by Nada Ibrahim - Egypt
Someone to Blame- The Ahmed Timol Inquest - Directed by Never Samuel - South Africa
Burkinabe Bounty; Agroecology in Burkina Faso - Directed byLara Lee - Burkina Faso/ South Africa
Not in my Neighbourhood - Directed by Kurt Orderson - South Africa
Forgiveness; The Secret of Peace - Directed by Katsey Long - Rwanda
Mouth Canon - Directed by Angelo Lopes - Cape Verde
Fahari Yetu  - Zanzibar Saves its Sea - Directed by Richard Magumba - Zanzibar
Black February, Twenty Years Later - Directed by Selven Naidu - Mauritius

The festival is also going to host a number of workshops including one focused on Bongo Movies (the local Tanzanian film industry), looking at how stories have changed, and how and why audiences respond to these films. The workshop features prominent Tanzanian filmmakers including, Mail Shivji, with reference to T-Junction, Vincensia Shule, with reference to Chungu Issa Mbura, with Crush Martin Mhando, with reference to Bhiriri, and will be chaired by Rod Stoneman and Mette Hjort.
With the support of the South African National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), The KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission (KZNFC), The South African Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) and the South African High Commission in Tanzania. ZIFF will also have a number of high-profile South Africa musician, filmmakers and artists in the mix. Music legends Sipho Hotstix and Yvonne Chaka Chaka will be in attendance. Hotstix one of South Africa's best loved soul musicians, will share his extensive knowledge and experience during workshops. Known as the 'Princess. of Africa' Chaka. Chaka has been at. the forefront. of South African popular music for 27 years, she will perform in the famous Mambo Club, and host a high tea in the Old Fort where she will launch her latest book. Songs like 'I'm Burning Up', 'Thank You Mr DJ', 'I'Il Cry for Freedom' amongst others ensured Chaka Chaka's stardom. The song 'Umqombothi was featured in the opening scene of the 2004 movie 'Hotel Rwanda', In addition to this the NFVF will also present a selection of films from South Africa including 'Deep End' Directed by Eubulus Timothy - South Africa , 'Whispering Truth to Power' Directed by Shameela Seedat - South Africa and 'Five Fingers for Merselles' Directed by Michael Matthews - South Africa.
As always there will be the annual Children's Panorama, this year held in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Children's Festival bringing children's content from across the world to young audiences in Zanzibar. In addition to this, by weaving together a tapestry of female centred narrative the women's Panorama will showcase the best of female directors from across the globe, ensuring that there is space.
The Festival this year will take place between 6th -11th July 2019 in venue across Stone Town          
Media contact; For further information, screeners, press tickets, hi-res images and interviews please contact : ziff@ziff.or.tz
Click on this like to see the full ZIFF 2019 Programme : ZIFF 2019 PROGRAMME

Realtime International Film Festival set to hold from the 23rd to 30th of June 2019

The organisers of the Realtime International Film Festival has released the list of the selected films that will be screening in the Festival this year in Lagos, Nigeria from the 23rd to the 30th of June 2019.
Click on the link below to see the Selected Films

https://www.realtimefilmfestival.com/uploads/2/8/3/2/2832497/rtf2019_-_official_selection_-_final_2.pdf

Click on the link to see the schedule

https://www.realtimefilmfestival.com/uploads/2/8/3/2/2832497/rtf2019_schedule_for_screening_and_venues_-_updated_-_full.pdf

Click on the link below to register for the Master Class
https://www.realtimefilmfestival.com/training-registration.html?fbclid=IwAR0jNnnb568z-5haWBXDmFI6I38YUGnHHoGhkZXwcbp_mnnjtcrqMO9fQGA

See you at the festival!!!

New Trailer Alert: Kevin Nwankwor's 'Muna'

The producers of one of the most anticipated film for the year, released the trailer today and everyone has been talking about it. Directed by Kevin Nwankwor, It stars Adesua Etomi, Adam Huss, Sharon Ifedi, Robert Miano, Onyeka Onwenu and many great actors.
'Muna' is the story of a spirited girl raised by her grandmother; the last surviving member of their family Muna's driving desire to provide a better life for herself and grandmother in the land of milk and honey, leads to shady characters that will change the trajectory. Landing her smack dab into the hands of traffickers. That experience turns her once golden heart into one driven by stone cold revenge on those who stole her innocence. In her grand plan, love was never on the agenda. when secrets and betrayal complicate her strategy, she has a tough decision to make. Will she remain a prisoner of her past or allow love to set her free?
Watch the trailer below

 

New Trailer Alert: Imoh Umoren's The. Coffin Salesman

Imoh Umoren recently released the trailer for the feature film titled 'The Coffin Salesman'. It stars Kelechi Udegbe, Mariam Kayode, Gregory. Ojefua, Harry Dorgu and Lolo Eremie.
The Coffin Salesman is a dark comedy about a coffin salesman who has to keep his family together while also taking care of his special need child. It is a story of love, family and dying people.
Watch the trailer below.


 

New Trailer Alert: Daniel Oriahi's 'Zena'

House 5 Productions recently released the trailer and official poster for their movie 'ZENA'. Directed by Daniel Oriahi, Produced by Ijeoma Grace Agu, it stars Ireti Doyle. Omowunmi Dada, Ijeoma Grace Agu, Bimbo Akintola, Baaj Adebule, Rita Edward, Keira Hewatch, Nicole Banna, Monica Friday, Beverly Osu and Emeka Nwagbaraocha.
Zena is a House 5 Production in association with Rok Studios, set to hit cinemas from the 3rd of May, 2019.
Synopsis
Raised within the fierce but secretive women only clan of the Zenai, Mahila believes everything she is told about their traditions which ensure that the Zenai reproduces after their kind. However, during the rites of passage, an inadvertent encounter leads her to question everything she has been taught. She is caught between going against a centuries old culture and going with the unfamiliar longings of her heart.
Zena will start showing in Cinemas across Nigeria from the 3rd of May 2019.
Watch the trailer below;

New Trailer Alert: Don Omope's 'Makate Must Sell'

The trailer for the movie 'Makate must Sell' has been released and the movie is set to hit cinemas acres Nigeria from the 3rd of May 2019. Directed by Don Omope, it stars Chigul, Toke Makinwa, Bisola Aiyeola, Toyin Abraham, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Nedu, Igwe 2pac, Wofai Fada, Gregory Ojefua, Akah Nnani, e.t.c
The movie will be in Cinemas from 3rd of May.
Watch the trailer below:

New Trailer Alert: Tade Ogidan's 'Gold Statue'

OGD Pictures, in collaboration with Filming Distribution, Solution Media and Infotech Limited has released the trailer for their Star-studded movie 'GOLD STATUE'. Directed by Tade Ogidan, the movie stars Richard Mofe Damijo, Sola Sobowale, Ali Baba, Gabriel Afolayan, Kunle Remi, Tina Mba, Robert Young, Bisola Aiyeola, Rycardo Agbor, Kevin Ikeduba, Greg Ojefua, Judith Audu, Woli Arole, Etinosa Idemudia, Segun Arinze, and many more.
SYNOPSIS
'Gold Statue' is a comedy adventure drama that follows the adventure of two young men in search of a 'Gold Statue' believed to have been a deity inherited by their generation. In trying to locate where the supposed 'Gold Statue' is located, they go through a series of unimaginable ordeal and put themselves through some ridiculous painful situations that leave their parents shocked. But the question remains, is there really a 'Gold Statue' or is it a myth?
Gold Statue will start showing in cinemas in Nigeria from the 17th of May 2019. This is one movie you don't want to miss so save the date!!!!!
Watch the trailer below:

Nodash's 'The Delivery Boy' set to hit Cinemas from May 24

The highly acclaimed Multi-award winning Movie 'The Delivery Boy' is set to hit cinemas from the 24th of May 2019, Produced, Directed and Written by Adekunle Adejuyigbe professionally know as 'NODASH', It stars Jamal Ibrahim, Jemima Osunde, Charles Etubiebi, Jude Chukwuka, Kehinde Fasuyi,e.t.c
'The Delivery Boy' tells the story about Amir, a young orphan raised in an extremist group, he runs away on the eve of a suicide mission, taking his bomb vest with him. He has a mission of his own. On his way, he runs into Nkem, a young prostitute escaping a Lynch mob for a crime committed while trying to get money to save her dying brother. Before the night is over, they travers the underbelly of the Nigerian metropolis as they search for their identities, their stolen pasts, money, and any semblance of peace they can find.
The movie will start showing in cinemas nationwide in Nigeria from the 24th of May 2019.

New Teaser Alert: Bolanle Austen-Peters's 'The Bling Lagosians'

A teaser was released during the week for the movie 'The bling Lagosians', its the Directorial Debut of Bolanle Austen-Peters, It stars Toyin Abraham, Monalisa Chinda, Bisola Aiyeola, Elvina Ibru, Jide Kosoko, Gbenga Titiloye, Helen Paul, Broda Shaggi, Alex Ekubo, Sharon Ooja, Osas Ighodaro, Denola Grey, Ayoola Ayoola, Tana Adelana, Jimmy Odukoya, e.t.c
THE BLING LAGOSIANS tells the story of a powerful Lagos socialite who prepares for her flamboyant birthday party while her husband fights to prevent foreclosure of their family company for billions of unpaid loans.
The movie is set to hit cinemas nationwide from the 28th of June 2019.

New Teaser Alert: Moses Inwang's 'Cold Feet'

The producers of the movie 'Cold Feet' has released a teaser. Directed by Moses Inwang, Co Produced by Darlington Anyiam-Osigwe, Written by Diche Enunwan and Temitope Akinbode. It stars Jim Iyke, Joselyn, Beverly Naya, Enyinna Nwigwe, Segun Arinze, Caroline Danjuma, Padita Agu, Femi Adebayo Salami, e.t.c
COLD FEET Synopsis
A combined celebration of her birthday and their wedding anniversary anniversary leads the beautiful Omoye (Joselyn Dumas) and her loving husband Mayowa (Jim Iyke), an ex-army colonel, to a weekend getaway at a beautiful resort in Uyo, Nigeria. Things are going well, until Omoye bumps into a charming young man, Tare (Enyinna Nwigwe) who is at the resort to propose to his girlfriend (Beverly Naya). From their surprise meeting, sparks from a five year old encounter between the two start to fly and old feelings are rekindled. Tare is quick to remind Omoye of the intense sexual connection they shared five years ago. Omoye is wading in murky waters as she thought she could easily shrug off the chemistry between her and Tare but she was wrong.
The movie is set to hit Cinemas soon. Watch the teaser below

New Movie Alert: Judith Audu's 'THE FAMILY' is now Showing on IROKO TV

'THE FAMILY' a Feature film written by Uyoyou Adia, Produced and Directed by Judith Audu is now available on IROKO TV for your viewing pleasure.
The movie stars; Kelechi Udegbe, Tina Mba, Paul Adams, Omowunmi Dada, Mofe Duncan, Beverly Osu, Judith Audu, Uyoyou Adia, Kuti Olatunde, Oruaro Adia, Gambo Balogun and Morten Foght.
The Family tells a story of the Ogunyemi's Family, the parents invited the children home for holiday to have an opportunity to reveal a 30 years old secret but unknown to them, the Children also harbour other dark secrets equally strong enough to destroy the family, will the secrets be revealed and will the family remain together if the secrets starts flying out?
Download the IROKO TV App from your App Store or Play Store and subscribe to watch a variety of amazing Nigerian movies.
Click on this link to get a direct access to watch the movie and feel free to drop your comments after watching, CLICK HERE TO WATCH;  
https://irokotv.com/videos/9760/the-family

New Movie Alert: Omawunmi and Waje's movie 'She is' is now showing in. Cinemas

Omawunmi and Waje's movie titled 'She Is' is now showing in cinemas across Nigeria. The movie was produced by the Musicians, Omawunmi and Waje, Directed by Chris Eneng Enaji, written by Doris Ariole, it stars Somkele Idhalama, Waje, Omawunmi, Chiwetalu Agu, Frank Donga, Mawuli Gavor, Bishop Okon, Ali Baba, and a host of others.
'She Is' tells the story of Frances Anyaoku, a beautiful Nigerian woman in her late 30s and a successful. realtor. Frances life changes. when she is told by her gynaecologist that she.  has fibroid. which adversely affects her ability to conceive and is presented with various options that a rent favourable to her. Undeterred, Frances takes her destiny into her own hands as she tries to rewrite her script through the emotions and resulting decisions, some funny. and. others devastating.
Watch the trailer below and go see the movie with friends and family in a cinema near you.

New Movie Alert: Ndy Akan's 1929 set to hit Cinemas from the 19th of April 2019

The official trailer for the movie 1929 was recently released. The movie is produced by Ndy Akan, Directed by Moses Eskor, it stars Sola Sobowale, Ireti Doyle, Sam Dede, Nancy Bassey, Ndy Akan,  Lois Ikpaha, Uduak Odungide, KedianaAbasi Kam, Emman Etukudo,  Enobong Ekwere, and others.
'1929' sheds light to the story of Ikot Abasi and. Opobo women's unrest of 1929, The unrest claimed the lives of many women protesters across Eastern Nigeria.
The movie will start showing in Cinemas across Nigeria from the 19th of April 2019.
Watch the trailer below: