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The Most Anticipated Nigerian Movies of 2019

2018 was an interesting year for Nollywood; the first and second quarter of the year saw the release of several disappointing movies. However, towards the end of the year, starting with Kemi Adetiba’s epic King of Boys, we saw some films we were all proud of.

But it was in December that Nollywood truly came to life; there was the star-studded Chief Daddy, the superbly-directed Knock Out Blessing, the socially conscious Power of 1, Genevieve’s feel-good Lionheart, and the visually pleasing faith-based drama, God Calling.

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By Daniel Okechukwu, 2 weeks2 weeks ago

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Ebonylife Films’ Chief Daddy now Showing on Netflix

Three months after its theatrical release, Ebonylife Films’ Chief Daddy will be available to viewers from around the world via Netflix.

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By Daniel Okechukwu, 5 days5 days ago

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Having Grossed ₦93 Million Domestically, Up North is Now the Tenth Highest Grossing Nigerian Movie Of All Time.

As of today, Tope Oshin’s epic, Northern-Nigerian drama, Up North, has grossed ₦93,660,342 according to the Cinema Exhibitor Association of Nigeria (CEAN)-ComScore public box office record; making it the tenth highest grossing Nigerian movie of all time.

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By Daniel Okechukwu, 2 weeks2 weeks ago

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Loving Daniella is a lighthearted Psychological Drama You Should See

Mental health issues have been receiving a lot of attention in the Nigerian media recently but much of the talk has been focused on depression and rightly so. In Loving Daniella, Ike Nnaebue used a rare mental health condition as the backdrop of the story to evoke a stellar performance Read more…

By Daniel Okechukwu, 1 month1 month ago

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Coming Soon: Joba

Joba is the highly anticipated, faith-based movie from Biodun Stephen. The movie is about the travails of a young couple, Mr. and Mrs. Oladiyun, battling between their marriage and faith. The faith of a childless Christian husband is tried, especially when all fingers point to him as the cause of Read more…

By Daniel Okechukwu, 1 month1 month ago

Movie

Ireti Doyle Leads the Women Aba’s Riot in the First Teaser for 1929

I have been waiting for this one. 1929 is a historical period drama on the “Aba Women’s Riot of 1929,” which saw women from several parts of Eastern-Nigeria protest the introduction of direct taxes, local courts, and warrant chiefs, who were accused of limiting the role of women in government. (more…)

By Daniel Okechukwu, 1 month1 month ago

Movies

In Let Karma, Biodun Stephen and her cast are handicapped by a safe story.

Biodun Stephen is known as one of Nollywood’s most captivating screenwriter. If you are a regular consumer of Irokotv movies then you must have enjoyed some of her stories, from the well-written Sobi’s mystic to the poorly produced Glimpse; still a good story, but handicapped by its production budget. (more…)

By Daniel Okechukwu, 1 month1 month ago

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Coming Soon: Cold Feet

Cold Feet is a thrilling romantic drama that “promises to keep you at the edge of your seat.” The movie stars our favorite fine people: Jim Iyke, Beverly Naya, Enyinna Nwigwe, and Joselyn Dumas. (more…)

By Daniel Okechukwu, 1 month1 month ago

Movies

Lionheart Review: A heartfelt love letter to South-Eastern Nigeria

In an interview with film critic Oris Aigbokhaevbolo on The Africa Report, Genevieve Nnaji mentioned two things she does not like about the current state of Nollywood: the lack of original Nigerian stories and the classification of the industry into New and Old Nollywood. (more…)

By Daniel Okechukwu, 2 months1 month ago