Moses Babatope, Founder and CEO of Nile Media Entertainment Group, has been appointed to the Advisory Committee of the Toronto International Film Festival’s newest venture—TIFF: The Market.
In a deeply emotional and sobering interview, veteran Nollywood actress Jumoke George has made a public appeal for financial assistance, revealing that she is not only homeless and battling illness, but also enduring the anguish of a missing child.
Cannes Film Festival organisers have issued a last-minute ban on naked dresses, voluminous gowns, and dramatic trains, citing ‘decency’ and red carpet efficiency as the driving forces behind the new rule.
For over a decade, the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has served as a glittering stage for African cinema, a beacon of celebration for Nollywood and beyond. Held annually in Lagos, Nigeria, under the aegis of MultiChoice, the AMVCA has grown from a modest, fan-voted platform into a sprawling showcase of African storytelling, with more than 20 categories honoring everything from Best Actor to Best Sound Design.
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