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Biyi Bandele: The Writer Who Transitioned To Filmmaking To Tell His Stories Better

Any mention of ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’, ‘Fifty’ and other iconic movies with Biyi Bandele’s signature is sure to elicit an overture of cinematic excellence as movies that set…

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Biyi Bandele Was A Stoyteller To His Bones – By Temi Bandele

As Biyi’s daughter, I am heartbroken to share the sudden and unexpected death on Sunday August 7 in Lagos of my father Biyi Bandele. Biyi was a prodigiously talented writer…

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Half of a Yellow Sun director to light up Felabration 2016 with memorable photos

Breathtaking and iconic images, like when Fela performed at Lekki Sunsplah concert with eight-year-old Seun Kuti opening for him, will all be on display at Thursday's exhibition.

Editorial: Who do Mo Abudu & EbonyLife Films think they’re fooling?

Mo Abudu and Ebony Life films cannot be taken seriously if they have previously never stated explicitly how much it cost to produce the film.

Mo Abudu’s ‘FIFTY’ grosses over N400m through various revenue generating streams

Since its 2015 December release in cinemas across the country, the Biyi Bandele directed feature has been doing big numbers at the box office and now, according to Ebony Life TV’s website, the movie has grossed over four hundred million naira.

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Biyi Bandele: The Writer Who Transitioned To Filmmaking To Tell His Stories Better

Biyi Bandele Was A Stoyteller To His Bones – By Temi Bandele

Half of a Yellow Sun director to light up Felabration 2016 with memorable photos

Editorial: Who do Mo Abudu & EbonyLife Films think they’re fooling?

Mo Abudu’s ‘FIFTY’ grosses over N400m through various revenue generating streams

Lagos State Government to partner Mo Abudu on 'Fifty' premiere

How Dakore, Mo Abudu, others turned up for 'Fifty' premiere in London

Mo Abudu’s 'Fifty' premiering in London tonight

Ebony Life’s movie,'Fifty' which stars Dakore Egbuson, Nse Ikpe-Etim and Omoni Oboli to screen at London Film Festival

NET SPECIAL: A look at Half of a Yellow Sun and its many controversies

Afrika Bambaataa, Hip-Hop pioneer and Zulu Nation founder, dies at 67

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West denied entry to UK

DJ Tunez and Burna Boy allegedly clash at Obi’s house

Ghana Music Awards: 4 Nigerian songs nominated for “African Song of the Year”

Celine Dion announces comeback shows amid battle with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS)

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

Wura S4, Dividends, and other shows to stream this long holiday

AMVCA 2026: Nominees with back-to-back nominations in 2025 and 2026

From Lagos to Cairo to Kinshasa — AMVCA expands continental reach with inclusion of 2 new categories

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

Full List: Sinners, Michael B. Jordan shine as Autumn Durald Arkapaw makes history at 2026 Oscars

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