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How Chichi Nworah Told A Compelling Ghetto Story With Slum King

When Africa Magic announced that Chichi Nworah would be producing its most prominent series in recent times and that it would be titled ‘Slum King’, people wondered about Chichi’s newfound…

Understanding Donald Tombia: The Pen Behind Nollywood’s Biggest Series

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Understanding Donald Tombia: The Pen Behind Nollywood’s Biggest Series

When you hear that Donald Tombia wrote or headed the writing team for a movie or series, you can instantly expect suspense, intrigue, and a well-put-together story devoid of plot…

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How Slum King Spotlighted Nollywood’s Future With Adeoluwa Akintoba, Paul Nnadiekwe, Ehis Perfect and Mide Glover

Like any other entertainment sector globally, Nollywood can take a lot of work to break into. Often, it takes years to make a name after gruelling hours of auditions, training,…

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How Teniola Aladese, Idia Aisien, Sonia Irabor, And Bolaji Ogunmola Command The Screen In Crime Thriller Slum King

“Slum King” is a compelling tale that unravels the life of Edafe ‘Majemijesu’ Umukoro, a young boy who bore witness to the brutal massacre of his family by armed robbers…

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Gideon Okeke: How BBNaija Star Became Nollywood’s Top-Rated Method Actor

It’s often interesting to see someone who studied a serious science like Applied Biochemistry from a university like Nnamdi Azikwe University, Akwa, easily glide into entertainment like a second skin.…

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5 Important Themes Explored in ‘Slum King’ Episode 1

Slum King episode one is out and it has been a rollercoaster of emotions that has left us captivated and longing for more! Right from the opening scene, the series…

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Becoming Tobi Bakre: The Making Of A Nollywood Action Star

When Tobi Bakre started his life as a young adult, he probably didn’t set out to be the number 1 action star in Africa, a title he is fast coming…

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Tobi Bakre, Olarotimi Fakunle, Daniel Etim-Effiong, Grace Exclusive Premiere Of Slum King

The highly anticipated exclusive premiere for “Slum King”, packed with a star-studded guest list took place at The Villa Dome in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday 6th of October, 2023. “Slum…

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Slum King: Tobi Bakre, Gideon Okeke, And Teniola Aladese Feature In New Africa Magic Original Series

Africa Magic is taking a deep dive into the streets, breaking down the psychologies, drama, struggles, and ambitions of young men that rule over the slums of major metropolises in…

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How Chichi Nworah Told A Compelling Ghetto Story With Slum King

Understanding Donald Tombia: The Pen Behind Nollywood’s Biggest Series

How Slum King Spotlighted Nollywood’s Future With Adeoluwa Akintoba, Paul Nnadiekwe, Ehis Perfect and Mide Glover

How Teniola Aladese, Idia Aisien, Sonia Irabor, And Bolaji Ogunmola Command The Screen In Crime Thriller Slum King

Gideon Okeke: How BBNaija Star Became Nollywood’s Top-Rated Method Actor

5 Important Themes Explored in ‘Slum King’ Episode 1

Becoming Tobi Bakre: The Making Of A Nollywood Action Star

Tobi Bakre, Olarotimi Fakunle, Daniel Etim-Effiong, Grace Exclusive Premiere Of Slum King

Slum King: Tobi Bakre, Gideon Okeke, And Teniola Aladese Feature In New Africa Magic Original Series

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