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Nollywood’s favourtite villian: Inside the minor and supporting roles that prepared Bucci Franklin for Oboz performance

Bucci Franklin, one of Nollywood’s foremost actors, has earned a reputation as the villain we hate to love. Over the last few years, he has played several characters who are…

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‘The people, not government, built Nigeria’s creative industry’ — AFRIMA boss Mike Dada calls for more collaboration

AFRIMA boss Mike Dada delivered a bold critique of Nigeria’s creative ecosystem, calling for greater unity and a return to the industry’s grassroots roots. The creative entrepreneur made this charge…

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Kunle Afolayan: ‘Nigerian creatives need to understand business because creativity alone is not enough’

At the inaugural Creative Powerhouse Summit, organised by QEDNG on Tuesday, renowned filmmaker Kunle Afolayan emphasised the crucial role of business understanding in sustaining and growing Nigeria’s creative sector. The…

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‘How I became Oboz’ -Buchi Franklin

Buchi Franklin, landing the role of Oboz in Kemi Adetiba’s ‘To Kill a Monkey‘, was only the beginning. What followed was months of spiritual preparation, character immersion, and personal transformation…

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Anora, Nosferatu, Babes, and Other Hit Movies to Stream in August

August is almost here, and you know what that means—it’s time for a new watchlist. Showmax is coming in hot with a fresh batch of movies to match every kind…

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Queen Modjadji, Law & Order, And More Must-Watch Series on Showmax This August

If your what-to-watch list is starting to look very much like a snooze fest, Showmax has got you covered with a lineup of hit series this August. Whether you’re into…

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YouTube Is the New Nollywood -Deyemi Okanlawon on Why Filmmakers Are Going Digital

Nollywood star Deyemi Okanlawon has shed light on a growing shift in Nigeria’s film industry: the move from traditional cinemas to YouTube in a candid conversation on Channels Television. Okanlawon,…

Bucci Franklin as Oboz in 'To Kill a Monkey'

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I Didn’t Make the Auditions” -Bucci Franklin reveals how he landed Oboz role in “To Kill A Monkey”

When over 4,000 hopefuls showed up for open auditions for Kemi Adetiba’s To Kill a Monkey, Bucci Franklin wasn’t one of them. But that didn’t stop him from landing one…

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Kemi Adetiba Unveils 2Baba’s Music Video for ‘To Kill A Monkey’ Soundtrack

Award-winning filmmaker Kemi Adetiba has just made an exciting announcement that’s sending waves through the entertainment world. The highly anticipated music video for “SAVE ME”, the lead single from the…

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TALP X: TAFTA trainees deliver electrifying performances at sold-out showcase in Lagos

The stage at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos, was ablaze on Saturday, July 19, 2025, as the latest edition of TALP X, Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA)’s quarterly showcase,…

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Nollywood’s favourtite villian: Inside the minor and supporting roles that prepared Bucci Franklin for Oboz performance

‘The people, not government, built Nigeria’s creative industry’ — AFRIMA boss Mike Dada calls for more collaboration

Kunle Afolayan: ‘Nigerian creatives need to understand business because creativity alone is not enough’

‘How I became Oboz’ -Buchi Franklin

Anora, Nosferatu, Babes, and Other Hit Movies to Stream in August

Queen Modjadji, Law & Order, And More Must-Watch Series on Showmax This August

YouTube Is the New Nollywood -Deyemi Okanlawon on Why Filmmakers Are Going Digital

I Didn’t Make the Auditions” -Bucci Franklin reveals how he landed Oboz role in “To Kill A Monkey”

Kemi Adetiba Unveils 2Baba’s Music Video for ‘To Kill A Monkey’ Soundtrack

TALP X: TAFTA trainees deliver electrifying performances at sold-out showcase in Lagos

Wizkid’s incredible run of collaborations shows no signs of slowing down

BNXN & Sarz announce joint project “The Game Needs Us,” set to drop May 11

Davido beats Gunna, Rema, and Tyla to win ‘Best International Act’ at the 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards

US Singer D4vd faces murder charge, accused of possessing a ‘significant amount’ of child pornography on Phone

Goodgirl LA announces departure from record label ‘VMF’

Wura is back and more ruthless than ever — Here’s What You’ve Missed

5 Nigerian creatives dominating Nollywood behind the scenes

10 Nollywood actresses who have been name-dropped on Afrobeats songs

Oscars set 2027 and 2028 dates ahead of 100th edition in 2028

New Tumi, Raw Emotions: Sharon Rotimi steps in as Wura’s past Leaves fans shaken

Paramount Pictures, Nile Entertainment seal West African deal for ‘Children of Blood and Bone’

Court orders Bill Cosby to pay $19M to former waitress in 1972 sexual assault case

Valerie Perrine, Oscar-nominated actress and ‘Superman’ star, dies at 82 after battle with Parkinson’s disease

Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star and Action icon, dies at 86

10 record-breaking moments at the 2026 Oscars

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