Nigeria movie industry news

Here are some recent news and updates from the Nigerian movie industry, also known as Nollywood:

Recent Movies

  1. "Merry Men 2" - The sequel to the 2018 comedy film "Merry Men" has been released, starring Ramsey Nouah, Jim Iyke, and Ali Baba.
  2. "The Bling Lagosians" - A comedy film that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September 2020, starring Toyin Abraham, Bisola Aiyeola, and Sharon Ooja.
  3. "Elevator Baby" - A romantic drama film that premiered on Netflix in October 2020, starring Toyin Abraham and Timini Egbuson.

Awards and Nominations

  1. The 2020 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) took place in November 2020, with "The Bling Lagosians" winning Best Comedy Film.
  2. The 2020 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards took place in December 2020, with "Merry Men 2" winning Best Comedy Film.

Industry Developments

  1. The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a film village in Abuja, with a budget of N1.5 billion (approximately $4 million).
  2. The Lagos State government has launched a film production support scheme, aimed at promoting local film production and creating jobs in the industry.
  3. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has partnered with the Nigerian film industry to promote local content and create jobs in the sector.

Celebrity News

  1. Popular actress, Funke Akindele, has been appointed as a special adviser to the Lagos State government on creative industry.
  2. Actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, has been appointed as the chairman of the Delta State Council for Arts and Culture.
  3. Actress, Genevieve Nnaji, has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the Nigerian film industry by the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB).

Other News

  1. The Nigerian film industry has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing industries in the country, with a projected growth rate of 15% per annum.
  2. The industry has also been recognized as a major contributor to the country's GDP, with a projected contribution of 1.4% in 2020.
  3. The Nigerian film industry has also been recognized for its role in promoting cultural heritage and preserving traditional values.

These are just a few of the recent news and updates from the Nigerian movie industry.