New Short Film Alert: Uyoyou Adia's 'WHAT IF?'

After a highly successful release of her last short film, the multi award winning #THEFOURTHSIDE that premiered at the Nollywood Week Paris 2019, and has gone to screen in US, Toronto, Nigeria, e.t.c.
Uyoyou, released the BTS pictures from the set of her recently concluded short film titled WHAT IF? Written and Directed by Uyoyou Adia, Produced by Judith Audu Productions, Director of Photography Daniel Ehimen, Sound Recordist Suleimon Moshood, Gaffer Omotayo Quadri, Assistant Director Mayowa Bakare, Editor Ates Brown, Behind the Scenes Pictures Matthew Obinna Friday, Behind the Scenes Pictures Editor Ritzy, Poster Designer Rex Posters.
The movie stars Ruby Akubueze, Heavens Obule and Judith Audu.

New Trailer Alert: Ramsey Nouah's 'Living in Bondage the Sequel: Breaking Free'

The producers of one of the most anticipated movies of 2019, 'Living in Bondage: Breaking Free', just released in trailer. Directed by Ramsey Nouah, Produced by Steve Gukas, line produced. by Chris Odeh, it stars Kenneth Okonkwo, Kanayo o Kanayo, Bob Manuel Udokwu, Kalu Ikeagwu, Nansy Isime, Enyinna Nwigwe, Shawn Faqua, Zulu Adigwe, Swanky J.K.A, David. Jones David, e.t.c the movie will be available in cinemas nationwide in Nigeria from the 8th of November 2019.
Watch the trailer below:

New Teaser Alert: Mildred Okwo's 'la Femme Anjola'

The Audrey Silva Company (TASC) releases a teaser for one of the most. Anticipated film for 2020 'La Femme Anjola', Directed by Mildred Okwo, it stars Rita Dominic, Nonso Bassey, Mumbi Maina, Femi Jacobs, e.t.c
Watch the mouth watering teaser below:

 

New Trailer Alert: Imoh Umoren' s 'The Hebert Maculey Affair'

Imoh Umoren has releases the trailer of his new feature film titled 'The Herbert Macaulay' set to hit cinemas from the 25th of October 2019.  Directed by Imoh Umoren, written by Bisi Jamgbadi, it stars William Benson, Kelechi Udegbe, Martha Ehinome, Tunbosun Aiyedehin, Sunday Afolabi, Mary. Kowo, Phillip Jarman, Stanley Matthews, Obioma Maduegbuna,  Lola Eremie and Herbert Macaulay's grandson, Wale Macaulay, e.t.c
Thee movie is based on the life. and struggles of 1900s Nigerian nationalist and independent agitator, Herbert Macaulay.
Watch the trailer below and make sure you save the date.


 

Nominations list for Best of Nollywood Awards 2019

The organisers of the Best of Nollywood Awards have released the nominations list for their 2019 edition.
Below is the list of nominees, JAB Congratulations every nominee and wish them a great outing at the award.

BON 2019 NOMINATION LIST

1. BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (ENGLISH|)

• Ramsey Nouah - Levi
• Kelechi Udegbe - The Coffin Salesman
• Blossom Chukwujekwu - Blackrose
• IK Ogbonna - Jofran
• Gabriel Afolayan - Gold Statue
• O.C Ukeje - Unbreakable 

2. BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE (ENGLISH)

• Tamara Eteimo - Thick Skinned
• Omowunmi Dada - Diamond in the Sky
• Cynthia Shalom - Chain
• Martha Ehinome Orhiere - Dear Bayo
• Nancy Isime - Jofran
• Arese Emokpae -  Unbreakable 

3. BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (ENGLISH)

• Kelechi Udegbe - Dear Bayo
• Kunle Remi -  Gold Statue
• Deyemi Okanlawon - Levi
• Stan Nze. - Thick Skinned
• Preach Bassey - A Day Outside
• Gregory.  Ojefua -Fateful Day

4. BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (ENGLISH)

• Ebele Okaro - Blackrose
• Toyin Abraham - Diamond in the Sky
• Yvonne Enakhena - Scarred
• Tunbosun Aiyedehin -  Dear Bayo
• Tana Adelana. - Alter Date

5. BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (YORUBA)

• Rotimi Salami - Adebimpe Omooba
• Lateef Adedimeji - 0707
• Abiodun Anibaba - Majele
• Joseph Momodu - Agbokolori
• Ibrahim Yekini - The Return of Kesari

6. BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE (YORUBA)

• Adebimpe Oyebade - 0707
• Bukunmi Oluwasina. - Akalamagbo
• Omowunmi Dada -  Majele
• Dayo Amusa - Last Night
• Jumoke Odetola - Agbokolori

7. BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (YORUBA)

• Lateef. Adedimeji - Adebimpe Omooba
• Dayo Adegbite - Majele
• Odunlade Adekola - Last Night
• Olaide Almoruf - Ere Gele
• Femi Adebayo - The Return of Kesari

8.  BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (YORUBA)

• Toke Jamiu - Do or Die
• Oyebade Adebimpe - Majele
• Regina Chukwu - 0707
• Jaiye Kuti - Ipade
• Mercy Aigbe - Return of Kesari
• Yewande Awokoya - Alubarika

9. BEST CHILD ACTOR

• Emeka Nweke - Thick Skinned
• Ofoegbu Francis - A Day Outside
• Olabambo Balogun - The Family

10. BEST CHILD ACTRESS

• Mariam Kayode - Coffin Salesman
• Chiamaka Onyekpa - Scarred

11. BEST SOCIAL MESSAGE

• #THEFOURTHSIDE
• Thorn
• Thick Skinned
• My Silence
• Diamond in the Sky
• Unbreakable 

12. BEST SHORT FILM

• Just one Night
• #THEFOURTHSIDE
• Thorn
• Greener Pasture
• A Different Cell

13. BEST DOCUMENTARY

• '76: The Story Behind the Story
• Ogbu-Oja Eze

14. BEST SPECIAL EFFECT

• A Day Outside
• Eyes of the Future
• Broken Blood

15. MOVIE WITH THE BEST SCREENPLAY

• Blackrose
• Levi
• Gold Statue
• Diamond in the Sky
• Majele

16. BEST USE OF NIGERIAN FOOD IN A MOVIE

• Blackrose
• Majele
• 0707
• Ere Gold

17. BEST USE OF COSTUME IN A MOVIE

• Eyes of the Future
• Coffin Salesman
• Gold Statue
• Majele
• Broken Blood
• Alubarika

18. BEST USE OF MAKE-UP IN A MOVIE

• Dear Bayo
• Thick. Skinned
• Gold Statue
• Blackrose
• Coffin Salesman

19. MOVIE WITH THE BEST SOUND

• Think Skinned
• Return of Kesari
• Unbreakable 
• Gold Statue
• Diamond in the Sky

20. MOVIE WITH THE BEST SOUND TRACK

• Return of Kesari
• My Silence
• Levi
• Dear Bayo

21. MOVIE WITH BEST EDITING

• Gold Statue
• Diamond in the Sky
• Unbreakable 
• Dear Bayo
• Coffin Salesman 

22. MOVIE WITH BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN

• Gold Statue
• Coffin Salesman 
• Majele
• Diamond in the Sky
• Blackrose

23. MOVIE WITH THE BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

• Gold Statue 
• Diamond in the Sky
• Levi
• Dear Bayo

24. MOVIE OF THE YEAR

• Gold Statue
• Majele
• Diamond in the Sky
• Unbreakable
• Levi

25. DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

• Diamond of the Sky - Kunle Afolayan
• Majele - Bogungbe Paul
• Gold Statue - Tade Ogidan
• Levi - Okey Oku
• Unbreakable -  Ben Chiadika

26. BEST KISS IN A MOVIE

• Nancy Isime / IK Ogbonna -  Jofran
• Omowunmi Dada / Femi Adebayo - Diamond in the Sky
• Kenneth Okolie / Lilian Esoro - Alter Date
• Jumoke Odetola / Joseph Momodu - Agbokolori

27. MOST PROMISING ACTOR OF THE YEAR

• Daniel Osarumwense - Dear Bayo
• Oruaro Adia - #THEFOURTHSIDE

28. MOST PROMISING ACTRESS OF THE YEAR

• Martha Ehinome Orhiere - Dear. Bayo
• Ates Brown - #THEFOURTHSIDE
• Cynthia Shalom - Chain

29. REVELATION OF THE YEAR (MALE)

• Joseph Momodu
• Roxy Antak
• Felix Omokhodion
• Joshua Richard

30. REVELATION OF THE YEAR (FEMALE)

• Kenny Kujore
• Aramide Otun
• Jemima Osunde
• Sharon Ooja
• Lilian Mbadiwe
• Efe Irele

Kiki Omeili releases the trailer for her first feature film 'RUN'

Multiple Award winning Actress and Doctor, Kiki. Omeili has released the trailer. for her debut feature film for Kixstar Entertainment Company titled 'Run', which is set to be in Cinemas from the 23rd of August 2019, Written and Produced by Kiki Omeili, Directed by Uche Chukwu, it stars Kiki Omeili, Owen Gee, Kelechi Udegbe, Gregory Ojefua, Olarotimi Fakunle, e.t.c.
Synopsis
Run follows the story of a hardworking, uptight young woman who lives a dull and routine life, witnesses something one night that throws her life into chaos and puts her in situations she has never been in before. She is then forced to do things that she has never done before to get herself out of the mess and back to her former life.

Watch the Trailer below:

New Teaser Alert: Omoni Oboli's 'Love is War'

The producers of the movie 'Love is War' has released a teaser, The movie is Written by Chinaza Onuzo, Directed by Omoni Oboli, the movie stars Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD), Omoli Oboli, Damilare Kuku, Jide Kosoko, Akin Lewis, Uzo Osimkpa, Shaffy Bello, Yomi Black, William Benson, e.t.c.
Love is War follows the story of a married couple who run against each other for Governorship in the same state. Set to hit Cinemas from September 27th 2019. It is a co-production with Inkblot Productions and Dioni Visions, their second collaboration after a highly successful outing with 'Mom at War'.
Watch the teaser below:

Abba Makama's Second Feature Film 'The Lost Okorochi' set to Premiere at TIFF 2019

Nigerian Filmmaker, Abba T. Makama's new movie titled 'The Lost Okorochi' is set to have its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2019(TIFF), Taking place in September from the 5th to 15th, Directed by Abba T. Makama, the movie stars Seun Ajayi, Judith Audu, Tope Tedela, Ifu Ennada, Chiwetalu Agu, Kelechi Udegbe, and a host of other amazing actors.
Abba's first feature film. the Green White Green also had its premiere at TIFF in 2016, 'The Lost Okorochi' is his second feature and has also been selected to premiere at TIFF 2019.
Synopsis
The movie follows Raymond Obinwa (Seun Ajayi) through the irreversible change that forces him to give up his job and family and begin a metaphysical journey through the streets of Lagos. He begins a mission to reconnect Nigeria's ancient past to its present moment, seemingly guided by its ancestors themselves.

Watch the Trailer Below:

 

New Teaser Alert: Imoh Umoren's 'The Herbert Macaulay Affair'

Imoh Umoren releases a teaser for his movie 'The Herbert Macaulay Affair' , the movie is set to hit cinemas across Nigeria from the 20th of September 2019, Directed by Imoh Umoren, it stars William Benson, Tonia Chukwurah, Kelechi Udegbe, and a host of fantastic actors.
Watch the teaser below:

 

New Trailer Alert: Oluseyi Asurf's 'Kasanova'

Fojo Media releases the official trailer for the highly anticipated movie 'Kasanova' set to hit cinemas in Nigeria from the 13th of September 2019, Executive Producer Faith Ojo, Produced by Eddy Young, Directed by Oluseyi Amuwa Asurf, it stars Iretiola Doyle, Abayomi Alvin, Wale Ojo, Ruby Akubueze, Bayray Mcnwizu,Toyin Abraham, Ayo Mogaji, Odunlade Adekola, Helen Paul, AY, Esosa Erhabor, Taiwo Adeyemi, Chimezie Imo, Tomiwa Tegbe, e.t.c
Watch the trailer below:

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;
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